Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     Go Ahead EaglesGo Ahead Eagles
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Giovanni M. IaquintaG. Iaquinta68
G
1
G
65Angelo CapecchiA. Capecchi
Niels LambersN. Lambers67
D
2
D
72Jos de KoningJ. de Koning
Greg CleggG. Clegg65
D
3
D
71Alfred ImpeyA. Impey
Ivar JacobsI. Jacobs63
D
4
D
66Richard RobsonR. Robson
Ferdi GraavenF. Graaven62
D
5
M
69Steed MonierS. Monier
David de GraafD. de Graaf67
M
6
M
67Arco WillemsA. Willems
Albert De GoeyA. De Goey67
M
captain7captain
M
66Ivo KlompeI. Klompe
Mark FuchsM. Fuchs65
M
8
M
61Brian PriorB. Prior
Lee AllmanL. Allman74
A
9
A
74Godwin AdeshinaG. Adeshina
Teddy PottsT. Potts62
A
10
A
71Gonzalo PotillonG. Potillon
Giulliano VredeG. Vrede62
A
11
A
64Marc van der LindenM. van der Linden
 
Rainer KneisslR. Kneissl68
G
12
D
64Alex DickovA. Dickov
Pierre-Yves MoulinP. Moulin62
M
13
G
63Dirk WijkerD. Wijker
Maurits TouzaniM. Touzani61
A
14
D
62Martin OrtegaM. Ortega

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Go Ahead Eagles. A crowd of 20,357 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Egbert Zegers.


0.00
The whistle blows and Go Ahead Eagles get the match underway!
8.59
Ivo Klompe threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Potillon. Gonzalo Potillon passes the ball forward but Godwin Adeshina is offside!
16.10
Jos de Koning makes a simple pass to Arco Willems. Arco Willems deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Potillon. Gonzalo Potillon sees Marc van der Linden just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Marc van der Linden strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.03
Richard Robson hits a low pass to Ivo Klompe. Ivo Klompe sees Gonzalo Potillon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gonzalo Potillon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Greg Clegg.
20.13
Mark Fuchs plays the ball forward to Lee Allman. Lee Allman whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Angelo Capecchi manages to gather it.
24.50
Albert De Goey flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Potts collects the pass. Teddy Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.48
Jos de Koning hits a low pass to Arco Willems. Arco Willems decides to run forward with the ball. Arco Willems shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.01
Jos de Koning flicks a high pass forward to Arco Willems who brings the ball under control. Arco Willems hits a low pass to Godwin Adeshina. Godwin Adeshina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
33.54
Mark Fuchs makes an attacking run forward. Mark Fuchs knocks in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.43
Alfred Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Arco Willems. Arco Willems controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Godwin Adeshina. Godwin Adeshina knocks in a cross ball towards Marc van der Linden. Marc van der Linden makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
40.38
Mark Fuchs sees Lee Allman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lee Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giulliano Vrede but the linesman indicates offside!
44.16
Richard Robson makes a simple pass to Ivo Klompe. Ivo Klompe chips the ball to his team mate, Marc van der Linden. Marc van der Linden plays a one-two with Godwin Adeshina and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Marc van der Linden provides some space. He shoots at goal. Marc van der Linden scores for Go Ahead Eagles!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. Go Ahead Eagles also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Groningen start the second half!
48.29
Alfred Impey threads a neat ball through to Ivo Klompe. Ivo Klompe sees a break and surges forward. Ivo Klompe plays a scrappy one-two with Marc van der Linden and stumbles forward towards the goal... Greg Clegg catches Ivo Klompe on the ankles. Ivo Klompe appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
49.05
Albert De Goey plays the ball forward to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jos de Koning.
51.23
Arco Willems knocks the ball forward to Godwin Adeshina. Godwin Adeshina shoots from long range but Giovanni M. Iaquinta is on top of his game. Excellent save!
53.47
Arco Willems kicks a strong pass forward to Marc van der Linden. Marc van der Linden passes the ball forward but Godwin Adeshina is offside!
54.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Mark Fuchs plays the ball forward to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Allman. Lee Allman makes a deft header. The shot is on target but blocked by Alfred Impey. That should have been a goal!
57.58
Mark Fuchs passes the ball forward to Lee Allman. Lee Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Angelo Capecchi.
63.56
Ivo Klompe sees Marc van der Linden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc van der Linden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.30
Steed Monier flicks a high ball forward to Godwin Adeshina who takes it down. Godwin Adeshina knocks in a cross ball towards Marc van der Linden. Marc van der Linden flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.36
David de Graaf flicks a high pass forward to Giulliano Vrede who brings the ball under control. Giulliano Vrede sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.13
Ivo Klompe threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Potillon. Gonzalo Potillon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Giovanni M. Iaquinta gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
78.15
Richard Robson catches Lee Allman on the ankles. Richard Robson is shown the yellow card! Lee Allman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.04
Steed Monier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc van der Linden. Marc van der Linden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivar Jacobs.
81.59
David de Graaf decides to run forward with the ball. David de Graaf knocks in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

Go Ahead Eagles
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.3%
61.7%
Play Area
30.9%
43.2%
25.9%

Scorers
Arco Willems 26
Marc van der Linden 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arco Willems of Go Ahead Eagles

Match Ratings
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)
6
7.Albert De Goey (MID)
6
8.Mark Fuchs (MID)
7
9.Lee Allman (ATT)
6
10.Teddy Potts (ATT)
6
11.Giulliano Vrede (ATT)
6
 
12.Rainer Kneissl (GK)
0
13.Pierre-Yves Moulin (MID)
0
14.Maurits Touzani (ATT)
0

1.Angelo Capecchi (GK)
6
2.Jos de Koning (DEF)
7
3.Alfred Impey (DEF)
6
4.Richard Robson (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Steed Monier (MID)
6
6.Arco Willems (MID)goal scored
9
7.Ivo Klompe (MID)
8
8.Brian Prior (MID)
6
9.Godwin Adeshina (ATT)
7
10.Gonzalo Potillon (ATT)
6
11.Marc van der Linden (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alex Dickov (DEF)
0
13.Dirk Wijker (GK)
0
14.Martin Ortega (DEF)
0