Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 18,605 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Ajax Amsterdam get the match underway!
3.37
0-0Jo Bot makes a simple pass to Wout van den Heuvel. Wout van den Heuvel whips in a cross ball towards Bart Meijer. Bart Meijer heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
4.36
Cosmin Vermeulen knocks the ball forward to Romano Robben. Romano Robben shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.16
0-0Boudewijn Gerritsen chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Tierney. Frank Tierney knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Cope who gathers it comfortably.
10.36
Henk Zwaanswijk makes a simple pass to Jo Bot. Jo Bot knocks the ball forward to Romano Robben. Romano Robben knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Georgios Leandros who gathers it comfortably.
15.25
0-0Hazael Carbajal clumsily knocks into Wout van den Heuvel. The referee calls over Hazael Carbajal and shows him a yellow card! Wout van den Heuvel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.55
0-0Stephen Myers makes a simple pass to Dave Van Helmond. Dave Van Helmond lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Tierney. Frank Tierney heads the ball goalwards but somehow Julian Cope manages to keep it out.
21.22
Jo Bot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wout van den Heuvel. Wout van den Heuvel knocks the ball forward to Bart Meijer. Bart Meijer tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.47
0-0Boudewijn Gerritsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Loertscher. Marc Loertscher makes a probing pass to Dave Van Helmond but he's offside!
30.37
Stephen Myers flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Loertscher. Marc Loertscher knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Van Helmond. Dave Van Helmond flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
32.51
0-1Stephen Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Van Helmond. Dave Van Helmond goes all the way! Dave Van Helmond rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Julian Cope had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
36.44
Heikki Stegar knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Tierney. Frank Tierney shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.14
Jo Bot brings the ball forward. Jo Bot knocks in a cross ball towards Wout van den Heuvel. Wout van den Heuvel flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Georgios Leandros.
40.25
Boudewijn Gerritsen kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Tierney. Frank Tierney shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Julian Cope easily smothers it!
42.10
Cosmin Vermeulen flicks the ball to his team mate, Bart Meijer. Bart Meijer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Georgios Leandros is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Groningen kick off and get the second half underway!
51.20
John Aloisi brings the ball forward. John Aloisi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frank Tierney. Frank Tierney knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Van Helmond. Dave Van Helmond shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dave Van Helmond!
54.47
Henk Zwaanswijk makes a probing pass to Jo Bot. Jo Bot knocks the ball to his team mate, Wout van den Heuvel. Wout van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball towards Bart Meijer. Bart Meijer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.43
Daniel Robben controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romano Robben. Romano Robben knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.35
Heikki Stegar sees space and advances. Heikki Stegar passes the ball forward but Dave Van Helmond is offside!
73.45
2-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.11
2-2Daniel Robben comes in with a late challenge on Heikki Stegar. Daniel Robben is given a warning by the referee! Heikki Stegar runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Bart Meijer 42, 54 | Dave Van Helmond 33, 51 |