Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 19,192 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Inia.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Inia.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen kick off!
4.41
0-0David de Graaf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.01
David de Graaf threads a neat ball through to Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
15.13
Mark Fuchs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.34
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Tjalle Van Kouwen laces a weighted ball forward to Pierre-Yves Moulin. Pierre-Yves Moulin makes a beautiful solo run. Pierre-Yves Moulin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurits Touzani but the linesman indicates offside!
27.50
0-0Mark Fuchs knocks the ball forward to Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar whips in a cross ball towards Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani makes a deft header. Magnificent block by Iwan Van Halst!
32.26
0-0John Roberts comes in with a late challenge on Nelson Molenaar. John Roberts is given a warning by the referee! Nelson Molenaar carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.38
Jaouad Le Frapper plays the ball forward to Ivan Morales. Ivan Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.13
0-0John Roberts clumsily knocks into Ivar Jacobs. The referee warns John Roberts again to calm down! Ivar Jacobs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.17
Kemal Westwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Wijnen. Oscar Wijnen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tjalle Van Kouwen.
44.21
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Jaouad Le Frapper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Morales. Ivan Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arjen Koeman who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off the second half!
48.08
0-0David de Graaf flicks a high ball forward to Maurits Touzani who takes it down. Maurits Touzani knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
49.03
Pierre-Yves Moulin passes the ball forward to Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.56
Herve Ducrocq catches Tjalle Van Kouwen on the ankles. Herve Ducrocq is given a warning by the referee! Tjalle Van Kouwen runs off the knock.
60.12
0-0Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Ruben Barbosa replacing Ivan Morales .
63.43
Mark Fuchs runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mark Fuchs makes a probing pass between the defence to Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
69.25
Kemal Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Wijnen. Oscar Wijnen rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
78.11
Kemal Westwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Wijnen. Oscar Wijnen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tjalle Van Kouwen.
79.42
David de Graaf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
81.39
Riccardo Campagna makes a simple pass to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
83.37
Riccardo Campagna flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Wijnen collects the pass. Oscar Wijnen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niels Lambers.
89.32
Pierre-Yves Moulin flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Molenaar who brings the ball under control. Nelson Molenaar shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
22.1%
51.5%
26.5%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David de Graaf of FC Groningen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Arjen Koeman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Niels Lambers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tjalle Van Kouwen (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Ivar Jacobs (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nico Ziege (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mark Fuchs (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | David de Graaf (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Pierre-Yves Moulin (MID) | 7 | |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Jason Beagrie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Iwan Van Halst (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Bas Maas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Roberts (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Herve Ducrocq (MID) | 5 | |
| 6. | Riccardo Campagna (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jaouad Le Frapper (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kemal Westwood (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Johnny Wimbée (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ivan Morales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Oscar Wijnen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jody Beckham (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Artur Pinto (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ruben Barbosa (ATT) | 6 | |