Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     RBC RoosendaalRBC Roosendaal
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Giovanni M. IaquintaG. Iaquinta68
G
1
G
63Kamal NeveuK. Neveu
Niels LambersN. Lambers67
D
2
D
68Guillermo GerritsenG. Gerritsen
Greg CleggG. Clegg65
D
3
D
65Kees NokK. Nok
Ivar JacobsI. Jacobs63
D
4
D
63Raymond BisselingR. Bisseling
Ferdi GraavenF. Graaven62
D
5
D
62Dominique LatuheruD. Latuheru
David de GraafD. de Graaf67
M
6
M
64Dennis MonteiroD. Monteiro
Albert De GoeyA. De Goey67
M
captain7
M
54Jonas JahnJ. Jahn
Mark FuchsM. Fuchs65
M
8captain
A
59Shaun MccannS. Mccann
Nelson MolenaarN. Molenaar64
A
9
A
58Ivar KarelseI. Karelse
Teddy PottsT. Potts62
A
10
A
56Sander LindenberghS. Lindenbergh
Giulliano VredeG. Vrede62
A
11
A
51Joos IniaJ. Inia
 
Rainer KneisslR. Kneissl68
G
12
G
63Arnold BuskermolenA. Buskermolen
Pierre-Yves MoulinP. Moulin62
M
13
D
56Luuk RobbenL. Robben
Maurits TouzaniM. Touzani61
A
14
D
54Leon De RomijnL. De Romijn

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to RBC Roosendaal. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Theo Vrede.


0.00
FC Groningen kick off the first half!
2.56
Jonas Jahn laces a through ball forward to Ivar Karelse. Ivar Karelse shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
3.05
Kees Nok makes a probing pass to Dennis Monteiro. With vision, Dennis Monteiro plays the ball forward to Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann plays a quick one-two with Ivar Karelse and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Shaun Mccann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
6.34
Dennis Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann runs straight at the defence! Shaun Mccann rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
8.19
Albert De Goey flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Potts collects the pass. Teddy Potts whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.33
Albert De Goey hits a low pass to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kees Nok.
15.03
Dennis Monteiro clumsily knocks into Mark Fuchs. Dennis Monteiro is given a warning by the referee! Mark Fuchs grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.42
Jonas Jahn flicks a high pass forward to Shaun Mccann who brings the ball under control. Shaun Mccann knocks in a cross ball towards Joos Inia. Joos Inia fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
22.21
Mark Fuchs kicks a strong pass forward to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Gerritsen.
26.53
With a delightful solo run, David de Graaf stretches the opposition's defence. David de Graaf knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.24
David de Graaf sees a break and surges forward. David de Graaf whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.19
Mark Fuchs flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominique Latuheru.
38.35
Mark Fuchs sees Giulliano Vrede in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominique Latuheru.
40.21
Dominique Latuheru threads a neat ball through to Jonas Jahn. Jonas Jahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joos Inia. Joos Inia knocks in a cross ball towards Sander Lindenbergh. Sander Lindenbergh jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Giovanni M. Iaquinta had no chance!! Goal for RBC Roosendaal!
45.00
Raymond Bisseling takes it forward alone. Raymond Bisseling threads the ball through to Joos Inia. Joos Inia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giovanni M. Iaquinta who gathers it comfortably.
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. RBC Roosendaal also appear unchanged since the first half. The RBC Roosendaal players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
RBC Roosendaal kick off the second half!
47.20
Dennis Monteiro barges into Mark Fuchs. The referee brings Dennis Monteiro to one side and gives him another warning! Mark Fuchs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.18
Ivar Jacobs sees David de Graaf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David de Graaf makes a probing pass to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kamal Neveu with no chance!! Goal for FC Groningen!
54.34
Ivar Jacobs pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ivar Jacobs hits a low pass to Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.19
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
59.41
Ivar Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Albert De Goey. Albert De Goey knocks the ball forward to Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar edges inside the box! Nelson Molenaar looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.18
David de Graaf changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David de Graaf knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Dominique Latuheru.
62.48
Ferdi Graaven takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Sander Lindenbergh reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
63.02
Jonas Jahn threads a neat ball through to Sander Lindenbergh. Sander Lindenbergh whips in a cross ball towards Joos Inia. Joos Inia jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Giovanni M. Iaquinta. Excellent save.
66.15
David de Graaf clumsily knocks into Dennis Monteiro. David de Graaf is given a warning by the referee! Dennis Monteiro runs off the knock.
67.31
Albert De Goey barges into Jonas Jahn. Albert De Goey is shown the yellow card! Jonas Jahn runs off the knock.
69.03
Jonas Jahn kicks a strong pass forward to Ivar Karelse. Ivar Karelse makes a great pass forward. Joos Inia runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.43
Jonas Jahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Mccann. Shaun Mccann makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Joos Inia. Joos Inia side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
73.08
David de Graaf sees space and advances. David de Graaf lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Groningen! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
77.46
Jonas Jahn knocks the ball forward to Ivar Karelse. Ivar Karelse shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.37
Dennis Monteiro clumsily knocks into Mark Fuchs. The referee calls over Dennis Monteiro yet again and warns him to calm down! Mark Fuchs runs off the knock.
89.53
Dennis Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Ivar Karelse. Ivar Karelse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giovanni M. Iaquinta who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

RBC Roosendaal
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
22.5%
50.7%
26.8%

Scorers
Nelson Molenaar 8, 27, 73
Teddy Potts 30
Giulliano Vrede 48
Sander Lindenbergh 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nelson Molenaar of FC Groningen

Match Ratings
1.Giovanni M. Iaquinta (GK)
7
2.Niels Lambers (DEF)
6
3.Greg Clegg (DEF)
6
4.Ivar Jacobs (DEF)
7
5.Ferdi Graaven (DEF)
6
6.David de Graaf (MID)
8
7.Albert De Goey (MID)yellow card
6
8.Mark Fuchs (MID)
6
9.Nelson Molenaar (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Teddy Potts (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Giulliano Vrede (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Rainer Kneissl (GK)
0
13.Pierre-Yves Moulin (MID)
0
14.Maurits Touzani (ATT)
0

1.Kamal Neveu (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Gerritsen (DEF)
6
3.Kees Nok (DEF)
6
4.Raymond Bisseling (DEF)
6
5.Dominique Latuheru (DEF)
6
6.Dennis Monteiro (MID)
6
7.Jonas Jahn (MID)
6
8.Shaun Mccann (ATT)
6
9.Ivar Karelse (ATT)
6
10.Sander Lindenbergh (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Joos Inia (ATT)
6
 
12.Arnold Buskermolen (GK)
0
13.Luuk Robben (DEF)
0
14.Leon De Romijn (DEF)
0