Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to ADO Den Haag. A crowd of 19,858 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both FC Groningen and ADO Den Haag are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both FC Groningen and ADO Den Haag are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0ADO Den Haag start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.08
0-0Luke Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
9.01
0-0ADO Den Haag are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Groningen's defence.
10.22
0-0Sebastian Prieto passes the ball forward to Mitchell Elshot. Mitchell Elshot makes a simple pass to Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef goes all the way! Wout De Graef shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Reinier Goossen manages to keep it out.
16.20
0-0Luke Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kurt Van De Wey.
18.23
Mitchell Elshot knocks the ball to his team mate, Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef shoots from distance but it flies wide!
27.35
Kurt Van De Wey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikos Douglas. Nikos Douglas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ulrich Promes. Ulrich Promes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.07
Dominique Senden makes a simple pass to Julian Castillo. Julian Castillo makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Castillo tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.39
Albert Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan-Willem Schaap. Jan-Willem Schaap lofts in a cross ball towards Ulrich Promes. Ulrich Promes heads the ball goalwards but Simo Carlbohm is on top of it.
39.20
Dominique Senden flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Mendonca. Luke Mendonca flicks the ball to his team mate, Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef kicks a strong pass forward to Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters takes a shot at goal but somehow Reinier Goossen manages to keep it out.
42.39
Kevin Schulpen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Mendonca. Luke Mendonca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
44.04
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Julian Castillo passes the ball forward to Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen kick off!
48.43
0-0Albert Caminero clumsily knocks into Julian Castillo. Albert Caminero is given a warning by the referee! Julian Castillo runs off the knock.
51.19
Dominique Senden flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Elshot. Mitchell Elshot takes it forward alone. Mitchell Elshot lofts in a cross ball towards Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.44
Tony Dekker flicks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Orlandini. Massimo Orlandini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kwame Mathijssen. Kwame Mathijssen tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
60.18
Nikos Douglas chips the ball to his team mate, Kwame Mathijssen. Kwame Mathijssen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Simo Carlbohm!
61.13
Massimo Orlandini threads the ball through to Jan-Willem Schaap. Jan-Willem Schaap tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.11
Mitchell Elshot knocks the ball to his team mate, Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.32
ADO Den Haag are easily keeping FC Groningen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.24
Nikos Douglas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan-Willem Schaap. Jan-Willem Schaap lofts in a cross ball towards Kwame Mathijssen. Kwame Mathijssen powers a header at goal. Simo Carlbohm manages to gather it comfortably.
78.20
Nikos Douglas brings the ball forward. Nikos Douglas knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Schaap. Jan-Willem Schaap flicks the ball with his head. Simo Carlbohm manages to gather it comfortably.
79.44
Sebastian Prieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Elshot. Mitchell Elshot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters tries a spectacular long range effort. Reinier Goossen easily smothers it.
84.52
0-0Julian Castillo catches Albert Caminero on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Caminero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Albert Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Ulrich Promes. Ulrich Promes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
28.6%
47.6%
23.8%