Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 20,889 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade 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 Regilio Koevermans.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade 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 Regilio Koevermans.
0.00
0-0Roda JC Kerkrade kick off the first half!
4.43
0-0Albert De Goey sees Lee Allman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lee Allman shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
10.50
David de Graaf passes the ball forward to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
20.32
1-0Massimo Robbiati flicks a high pass forward to Jeremie Foé who brings the ball under control. Jeremie Foé lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin powers a header at goal. Edward Griffin scores for Roda JC Kerkrade!!
26.51
1-0Nuno Sousa hits a low pass to Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.17
1-0Albert De Goey catches Daniel Guiblesi on the ankles. The referee calls over Albert De Goey and warns him to calm down! Daniel Guiblesi runs off the knock.
30.42
1-0Niels Lambers flicks a high pass forward. David de Graaf collects the pass. David de Graaf deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Allman. Lee Allman finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Marino Ricci.
31.07
1-0Niels Lambers takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Greg Clegg provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.25
Greg Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Albert De Goey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert De Goey makes an attacking run forward. Albert De Goey shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.27
Jurgen Knol flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Sousa who brings the ball under control. Nuno Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Marvin van Leeuwen who brings the ball under control. Marvin van Leeuwen shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
39.01
1-0Don Dickov advances with the ball. Don Dickov makes a beautiful solo run. Don Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé whips the ball goalwards with his head. Greg Clegg clears it off the line with his head!
40.06
1-0Roda JC Kerkrade are in full control of this game.
42.53
Jurgen Knol flicks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Robbiati. Massimo Robbiati runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Massimo Robbiati whips in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Giovanni M. Iaquinta. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Groningen start the second half!
47.57
Ivar Jacobs makes a beautiful solo run. Ivar Jacobs flicks a high pass forward. Giulliano Vrede controls it well on his chest. Giulliano Vrede rushes past Jurgen Knol! Giulliano Vrede side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
48.07
Nuno Sousa makes a simple pass to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giovanni M. Iaquinta who gathers it comfortably.
51.22
Showing composure, Nuno Sousa plays the ball forward to Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.22
Mark Fuchs makes a probing pass to Lee Allman. Lee Allman whips in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.58
Gregoor Reuser flicks a high ball forward to Edward Griffin who takes it down. Edward Griffin sees Jeremie Foé just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jeremie Foé cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
60.50
Don Dickov catches Lee Allman on the ankles. The referee brings Don Dickov to one side and gives him a warning! Lee Allman stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.31
David de Graaf surges forward with the ball. David de Graaf lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Allman. Lee Allman makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
67.56
Albert De Goey threads the ball through to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.57
David de Graaf flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Potts who takes it down. Teddy Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.40
Massimo Robbiati kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.52
Remco Van Der Schaaf boots it upfield. Jeremie Foé plays a quick one-two with Marvin van Leeuwen and rushes in on goal... Jeremie Foé strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.39
Mark Fuchs threads a neat ball through to Lee Allman. Lee Allman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Dickov.
89.40
2-3Remco Van Der Schaaf catches Albert De Goey on the ankles. Remco Van Der Schaaf is given a warning by the referee! Albert De Goey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Gregoor Reuser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marvin van Leeuwen! That brings them back into the game!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.2%
41.7%
29.2%
Scorers
| Edward Griffin 20, 81 Marvin van Leeuwen 90 | Giulliano Vrede 55, 74 Teddy Potts 68 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giulliano Vrede of FC Groningen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marino Ricci (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Remco Van Der Schaaf (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jurgen Knol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gregoor Reuser (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nuno Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Daniel Guiblesi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Massimo Robbiati (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marvin van Leeuwen (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Jeremie Foé (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Edward Griffin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Nuno Ribeiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Lambers (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Msaddeck Hervé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Giovanni M. Iaquinta (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Niels Lambers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Greg Clegg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivar Jacobs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ferdi Graaven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David de Graaf (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Albert De Goey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mark Fuchs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lee Allman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Teddy Potts (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Giulliano Vrede (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Rainer Kneissl (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pierre-Yves Moulin (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurits Touzani (ATT) | 0 | |