Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Fortuna Sittard. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽ Cornelisse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽ Cornelisse.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen kick off!
2.51
0-0Jordi Caluwé makes a probing pass to Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan puts a great ball through. Steven Banks runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
8.34
0-0Achille Cammarata flicks a high pass forward. Regillio de Koning holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Regillio de Koning knocks in a cross ball towards Menno Van Der Woerdt. Menno Van Der Woerdt whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
9.51
1-0Benjamin Arnaud passes the ball forward to Jordi Caluwé. Jordi Caluwé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Banks. Steven Banks plays a quick one-two with David Ward and rushes in on goal... Steven Banks makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.11
1-0Jordi Caluwé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Banks. Steven Banks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.54
1-0Benjamin Arnaud threads the ball through to Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares sees David Ward in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Ward knocks in a cross ball towards Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Ivar Van Vliet manages to gather it.
16.48
Arjen De Vet makes a strong solo run forward. Arjen De Vet flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Van Ankeren. Mitchell Van Ankeren plays a scrappy one-two with Ernesto Carmona and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mitchell Van Ankeren looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
22.30
Jordi Caluwé makes a beautiful solo run. Jordi Caluwé plays a scrappy one-two with Steven Banks and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jordi Caluwé tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
24.34
Achille Cammarata runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Achille Cammarata plays a scrappy one-two with Menno Van Der Woerdt and stumbles forward towards the goal... Achille Cammarata strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just off target!
26.26
With a delightful solo run, Nicolas Pardo stretches the opposition's defence. Nicolas Pardo knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
28.23
Jordi Caluwé flicks a high pass forward. Harald Tobiassen controls it well on his chest. Harald Tobiassen whips in a cross ball towards Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Ivar Van Vliet.
30.37
Jordi Caluwé flicks a high pass forward. Harald Tobiassen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harald Tobiassen finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Ivar Van Vliet manages to keep it out.
36.05
Achille Cammarata hits a low pass to Mitchell Van Ankeren. Mitchell Van Ankeren tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
39.49
Jordi Caluwé passes the ball forward to Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fortuna Sittard kick off the second half!
47.40
Without breaking stride, Arjen De Vet plays the ball forward to Achille Cammarata. Achille Cammarata threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Regillio de Koning controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Regillio de Koning shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gary Young comfortably smothers it!
48.04
1-0Jordi Caluwé clumsily knocks into Nicolas Pardo. Jordi Caluwé is given a warning by the referee! Nicolas Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.03
Alan Pearson makes a simple pass to Achille Cammarata. Showing composure, Achille Cammarata plays the ball forward to Mitchell Van Ankeren. Mitchell Van Ankeren shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
53.30
Arjen De Vet flicks a high pass forward to Achille Cammarata who brings the ball under control. Achille Cammarata knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benjamin Arnaud.
57.14
Rui Den Turk flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Tavares collects the pass. What teamwork. Silvio Tavares surges forward with the ball. Silvio Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.49
Benjamin Arnaud controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jordi Caluwé. Jordi Caluwé sees Ramon Talan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ramon Talan passes the ball forward but Harald Tobiassen is offside!
67.31
Jordi Caluwé sees Steven Banks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Banks plays a scrappy one-two with Ramon Talan and advances towards the goal... Steven Banks comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.15
Gary Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Pardo. Nicolas Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Van Ankeren collects the pass. Mitchell Van Ankeren plays a one-two with Regillio de Koning and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Mitchell Van Ankeren provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mitchell Van Ankeren!
77.09
2-1Ramon Talan clumsily knocks into Alan Pearson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alan Pearson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.06
Jordi Caluwé threads a neat ball through to Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan edges inside the box! Ramon Talan tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.32
2-1Arjen De Vet sees space and advances. Arjen De Vet flicks a high ball forward to Regillio de Koning who takes it down. Regillio de Koning advances inside the box! Rui Den Turk clumsily knocks into Regillio de Koning. Penalty not given!!
89.14
Gerald Collin knocks the ball to his team mate, Achille Cammarata. Achille Cammarata takes it forward alone. Achille Cammarata shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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
| Steven Banks 10, 67 | Mitchell Van Ankeren 72 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gary Young (GK)
6
2. Nikos Olfers (DEF)
6
3. Benjamin Arnaud (DEF)
7
4. David Oliveira (DEF)
6
5. Rui Den Turk (DEF)
6
6. Silvio Tavares (MID)
7
7. Jordi Caluwé (MID)
8
8. Steven Banks (ATT)
9
9. David Ward (ATT)
6
10. Ramon Talan (ATT)
6
11. Harald Tobiassen (ATT)
6
12. Luuk de Vries (MID)
0
13. Antonio Vega (MID)
0
14. Jordi Franken (GK)
0
1. Ivar Van Vliet (GK)
7
2. Gerald Collin (DEF)
6
3. Arjen De Vet (DEF)
7
4. Alan Pearson (DEF)
6
5. Gary Mcgovern (DEF)
6
6. Nicolas Pardo (MID)
6
7. Achille Cammarata (MID)
8
8. Regillio de Koning (ATT)
7
9. Menno Van Der Woerdt (ATT)
6
10. Ernesto Carmona (ATT)
6
11. Mitchell Van Ankeren (ATT)
8
12. Louis Van Wonderen (GK)
0
13. Antoine Joseph (DEF)
0
14. Dries Faber (DEF)
0