Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to FC Volendam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Volendam kick off the first half!
2.54
1-0Luke Mendonca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.48
1-0Julian Castillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini knocks the ball forward to Wout De Graef but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.38
1-0Boudewijn Cruyff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Toshi Nakata. Toshi Nakata knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Jongsma. Ruben Jongsma whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Galàsek. Pascal Galàsek directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
12.04
1-0Tony Schomaker passes the ball forward to Ruben Jongsma. Ruben Jongsma tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Simo Carlbohm!
15.34
Mitchell Elshot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters shoots from long range but somehow Hakim Bendjedid manages to keep it out.
18.45
1-0Luke Mendonca hacks Gonçalo Saldana from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gonçalo Saldana runs off the knock.
26.43
Kevin Schulpen passes the ball forward to Julian Castillo. Julian Castillo knocks the ball forward to Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters lofts in a cross ball towards Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini heads the ball goalwards. Hakim Bendjedid manages to gather it comfortably.
28.44
Mitchell Elshot flicks the ball to his team mate, Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef lofts in a cross ball towards Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.16
2-0Dominique Senden passes the ball forward to Luke Mendonca. Luke Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Zeljko Garcia.
33.43
Luke Mendonca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Boudewijn Cruyff.
34.44
Andy van Dijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Galàsek. Pascal Galàsek knocks in a cross ball towards Nabil Mokoena. Nabil Mokoena is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Simo Carlbohm manages to keep it out.
36.02
Luke Mendonca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.42
Boudewijn Cruyff knocks the ball forward to Tony Schomaker. Tony Schomaker chips the ball to his team mate, Nabil Mokoena. Nabil Mokoena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominique Senden.
45.00
Dominique Senden passes the ball forward to Luke Mendonca. Luke Mendonca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini goes all the way! Moreno Ficini tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Hakim Bendjedid easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
FC Groningen kick off the second half!
47.01
Toshi Nakata passes the ball forward to Ruben Jongsma. Ruben Jongsma shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.05
2-0FC Groningen are easily keeping FC Volendam at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
51.19
Dominique Senden makes a beautiful solo run. Dominique Senden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.52
Sebastian Prieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchell Elshot. Mitchell Elshot kicks a strong pass forward to Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
57.10
Dominique Senden makes a simple pass to Mitchell Elshot. Mitchell Elshot makes a probing pass to Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef threads the ball through to Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
63.29
Julian Castillo makes a simple pass to Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters knocks the ball forward to Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.08
Boudewijn Cruyff flicks the ball to his team mate, Toshi Nakata. Toshi Nakata surges forward with the ball. Toshi Nakata sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
71.41
3-0Ruben Jongsma clumsily knocks into Moktar Boulanger. The referee calls over Ruben Jongsma and warns him to calm down! Moktar Boulanger stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.31
Zeljko Garcia clumsily knocks into Luke Mendonca. Zeljko Garcia is warned by the referee! Luke Mendonca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.47
Luke Mendonca chips the ball to his team mate, Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.51
Andy van Dijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Mokoena. Nabil Mokoena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
28.2%
43.5%
28.2%
Scorers
| Shota Frijters 3, 28 Moreno Ficini 63 |