Match Report


VeendamVeendam     FC GroningenFC Groningen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marco BosschaartM. Bosschaart68
G
1
G
70Arjen KoemanA. Koeman
Miguel CamineroM. Caminero69
D
2
D
67Niels LambersN. Lambers
Manuel BarbosaM. Barbosa57
D
3
D
65Tjalle Van KouwenT. Van Kouwen
Jannes van DijkJ. van Dijk55
D
4
D
62Ivar JacobsI. Jacobs
Billy MansB. Mans66
M
5
D
61Nico ZiegeN. Ziege
Spencer KitsonS. Kitson60
M
6
M
65Mark FuchsM. Fuchs
Jan Vennegoor WapenaarJ. Wapenaar57
M
7captain
M
65David de GraafD. de Graaf
Bakary KuzorraB. Kuzorra56
M
8
M
62Pierre-Yves MoulinP. Moulin
Davy TrustfullD. Trustfull70
A
9
A
63Nelson MolenaarN. Molenaar
Marcos MunozM. Munoz69
A
captain10
A
62Teddy PottsT. Potts
Tiago NevesT. Neves56
A
11
A
61Maurits TouzaniM. Touzani
 
Arthur StampA. Stamp67
G
12
G
68Giovanni M. IaquintaG. Iaquinta
Kurt AxK. Ax54
D
13
G
68Rainer KneisslR. Kneissl
Valerien NoroV. Noro54
D
14
A
60Giulliano VredeG. Vrede

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 15,259 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Harvey Goulooze.


0.00
Veendam kick off and get the first half underway!
4.53
David de Graaf deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Marco Bosschaart gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
8.08
Bakary Kuzorra passes the ball forward to Marcos Munoz. Marcos Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Trustfull. Davy Trustfull finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Arjen Koeman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.07
Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Neves. Tiago Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Munoz. With a superhuman jump, Marcos Munoz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Niels Lambers. Excellent block.
16.20
Manuel Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Bakary Kuzorra. Bakary Kuzorra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Munoz. Marcos Munoz edges inside the box! Marcos Munoz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Arjen Koeman. Excellent save.
18.10
With some swift thinking, Ivar Jacobs plays the ball forward to Mark Fuchs. Mark Fuchs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.11
Spencer Kitson comes in with a late challenge on Pierre-Yves Moulin. The referee calls over Spencer Kitson and warns him to calm down! Pierre-Yves Moulin runs off the knock.
24.13
Spencer Kitson passes the ball forward to Davy Trustfull. Davy Trustfull runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Davy Trustfull provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Ivar Jacobs!
26.26
Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Munoz. Marcos Munoz passes the ball forward but Tiago Neves is offside!
30.06
From the throw-in, Mark Fuchs picks out Pierre-Yves Moulin. Pierre-Yves Moulin flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Molenaar who brings the ball under control. Nelson Molenaar whips in a cross ball towards Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.30
Miguel Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar controls it well on his chest. Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar laces a weighted ball forward to Davy Trustfull. Davy Trustfull tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Arjen Koeman.
34.56
Billy Mans takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Arjen Koeman scoops up the ball.
38.34
Spencer Kitson makes a simple pass to Tiago Neves. Tiago Neves shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
42.54
Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar flicks a high ball forward to Davy Trustfull who takes it down. Davy Trustfull flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Munoz controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Marcos Munoz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Arjen Koeman reads it well. Fabulous save!
44.25
Spencer Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Davy Trustfull controls it well on his chest. Davy Trustfull runs straight at the defence! Davy Trustfull makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Groningen start the second half!
47.09
Miguel Caminero threads a neat ball through to Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar. Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar darts forward. Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar runs straight at the defence! Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Arjen Koeman had no chance!! Goal for Veendam!
55.52
Pierre-Yves Moulin comes in with a late challenge on Spencer Kitson. The referee warns Pierre-Yves Moulin to calm down! Spencer Kitson runs off the knock.
59.01
Mark Fuchs flicks a high ball forward to Nelson Molenaar who takes it down. Nelson Molenaar shoots from long range but is denied by Marco Bosschaart. Excellent save.
60.45
Spencer Kitson advances with the ball. Spencer Kitson skips past Ivar Jacobs! Spencer Kitson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.34
Tjalle Van Kouwen catches Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar on the ankles. The referee calls over Tjalle Van Kouwen and shows him a yellow card! Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.15
Spencer Kitson clumsily knocks into Pierre-Yves Moulin. The referee brings Spencer Kitson to one side and gives him another warning! Pierre-Yves Moulin runs off the knock.
72.30
Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar catches Pierre-Yves Moulin on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pierre-Yves Moulin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.38
David de Graaf flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Caminero.
75.13
Pierre-Yves Moulin flicks a high ball forward to Nelson Molenaar who takes it down. Nelson Molenaar whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts powers a header at goal. Marco Bosschaart easily punches it away to safety.
77.29
Veendam have made a substitution with Arthur Stamp replacing Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar .
78.33
Nelson Molenaar catches Miguel Caminero on the ankles. The referee calls over Nelson Molenaar and warns him to calm down! Miguel Caminero runs off the knock.
83.43
Miguel Caminero makes a simple pass to Spencer Kitson. Spencer Kitson makes a probing pass to Tiago Neves. Tiago Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Pierre-Yves Moulin flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Molenaar who brings the ball under control. Nelson Molenaar tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Veendam

FC Groningen
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
25.9%
43.2%
30.9%

Scorers
Davy Trustfull 8
Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Davy Trustfull of Veendam

Match Ratings
1.Marco Bosschaart (GK)
7
2.Miguel Caminero (DEF)
7
3.Manuel Barbosa (DEF)
6
4.Jannes van Dijk (DEF)
6
5.Billy Mans (MID)
6
6.Spencer Kitson (MID)
7
7.Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
8.Bakary Kuzorra (MID)
6
9.Davy Trustfull (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Marcos Munoz (ATT)
7
11.Tiago Neves (ATT)
6
 
12.Arthur Stamp (GK)
6
13.Kurt Ax (DEF)
0
14.Valerien Noro (DEF)
0

1.Arjen Koeman (GK)
7
2.Niels Lambers (DEF)
6
3.Tjalle Van Kouwen (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Ivar Jacobs (DEF)
6
5.Nico Ziege (DEF)
6
6.Mark Fuchs (MID)
6
7.David de Graaf (MID)
6
8.Pierre-Yves Moulin (MID)
6
9.Nelson Molenaar (ATT)
6
10.Teddy Potts (ATT)
6
11.Maurits Touzani (ATT)
6
 
12.Giovanni M. Iaquinta (GK)
0
13.Rainer Kneissl (GK)
0
14.Giulliano Vrede (ATT)
0