Match Report


Telstar VelsenTelstar Velsen     FC GroningenFC Groningen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Erik RijkaardE. Rijkaard69
G
1
G
68Giovanni M. IaquintaG. Iaquinta
Jšrg Van DarwinkelJ. Darwinkel78
D
2
D
67Niels LambersN. Lambers
Brenny Van VlietB. Van Vliet59
D
3
D
65Greg CleggG. Clegg
Hans SchutH. Schut56
D
4
D
63Ivar JacobsI. Jacobs
Mustapha DitewigM. Ditewig74
M
5
D
62Ferdi GraavenF. Graaven
Gareth WilcoxG. Wilcox69
M
6
M
67David de GraafD. de Graaf
John PolakJ. Polak67
M
captain7captain
M
67Albert De GoeyA. De Goey
Anthony RiverolaA. Riverola66
M
8
M
65Mark FuchsM. Fuchs
Carlos FaberC. Faber79
A
9
A
75Lee AllmanL. Allman
Jesper FränkelJ. Fränkel67
A
10
A
62Teddy PottsT. Potts
Rene HeijeR. Heije61
A
11
A
62Giulliano VredeG. Vrede
 
Jeffrey BoutaharJ. Boutahar65
G
12
G
68Rainer KneisslR. Kneissl
Andy KosterA. Koster63
M
13
M
62Pierre-Yves MoulinP. Moulin
Marvin VerlindenM. Verlinden62
M
14
A
61Maurits TouzaniM. Touzani

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at TATA Steel Stadion where Telstar Velsen play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 18,985 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Telstar Velsen 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
Telstar Velsen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.50
Jšrg Van Darwinkel passes the ball forward to John Polak. John Polak flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Faber holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Faber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.26
Greg Clegg flicks a high pass forward. David de Graaf collects the pass. David de Graaf kicks a strong pass forward to Lee Allman. Lee Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. With a superhuman jump, Teddy Potts connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Erik Rijkaard is on top of it.
4.48
Niels Lambers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David de Graaf. David de Graaf threads the ball through to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jšrg Van Darwinkel.
8.43
Lee Allman hacks Jšrg Van Darwinkel from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jšrg Van Darwinkel runs off the knock.
10.31
Albert De Goey flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Potts controls it well on his chest. Teddy Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Allman. Lee Allman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.19
With imagination, John Polak plays the ball forward to Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
16.54
Ivar Jacobs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Fuchs. Mark Fuchs passes the ball forward to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede knocks the ball forward to Teddy Potts but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.22
Jšrg Van Darwinkel flicks the ball to his team mate, John Polak. John Polak runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Polak shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Giovanni M. Iaquinta manages to gather it.
21.20
Hans Schut threads a neat ball through to Gareth Wilcox. Seeing a gap ahead, Gareth Wilcox plays the ball forward to Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber whips in a cross ball towards Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
22.18
John Polak surges forward with the ball. John Polak shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.36
David de Graaf clumsily knocks into John Polak. The referee calls over David de Graaf and shows him a yellow card! John Polak hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Mark Fuchs plays the ball forward to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.24
Greg Clegg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David de Graaf. David de Graaf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.30
Jšrg Van Darwinkel threads a neat ball through to Anthony Riverola. Anthony Riverola flicks a high ball forward to Jesper Fränkel who takes it down. Jesper Fränkel tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Giovanni M. Iaquinta.
32.31
Niels Lambers threads a neat ball through to Albert De Goey. Albert De Goey flicks a high pass forward. Giulliano Vrede holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giulliano Vrede finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.58
Albert De Goey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Telstar Velsen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Telstar Velsen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen get the second half underway!
48.04
Gareth Wilcox changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gareth Wilcox shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
53.23
Showing composure, Mark Fuchs plays the ball forward to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Allman. Lee Allman shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Erik Rijkaard picks it out of the air!
57.59
Gareth Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Rene Heije collects the pass. Rene Heije shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.41
Greg Clegg flicks a high pass forward to David de Graaf who brings the ball under control. David de Graaf flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Potts who brings the ball under control. Teddy Potts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
65.32
David de Graaf laces a weighted ball forward to Lee Allman. Lee Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
69.56
Mark Fuchs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Erik Rijkaard easily smothers it!
71.15
Anthony Riverola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.47
Brenny Van Vliet knocks the ball to his team mate, Mustapha Ditewig. Mustapha Ditewig sees Jesper Fränkel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jesper Fränkel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giovanni M. Iaquinta who gathers it comfortably.
79.56
Hans Schut controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mustapha Ditewig. Mustapha Ditewig flicks a high pass forward. Rene Heije collects the pass. Rene Heije plays the ball forward to Carlos Faber who has made a great run into the box. Carlos Faber makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Giovanni M. Iaquinta has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.19
Ivar Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Albert De Goey. Albert De Goey threads the ball through to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Groningen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.25
Ferdi Graaven knocks the ball forward to Albert De Goey. Albert De Goey flicks the ball to his team mate, Lee Allman. Lee Allman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hans Schut.
85.43
Mustapha Ditewig knocks the ball forward to Rene Heije. Rene Heije shoots from outside the area but somehow Giovanni M. Iaquinta manages to keep it out.
89.07
Niels Lambers makes a probing pass to Mark Fuchs. Mark Fuchs makes a probing pass to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Telstar Velsen

FC Groningen
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
28%
40.9%
31.2%

Scorers
Carlos Faber 80

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Faber of Telstar Velsen

Match Ratings
1.Erik Rijkaard (GK)
8
2.Jšrg Van Darwinkel (DEF)
7
3.Brenny Van Vliet (DEF)
6
4.Hans Schut (DEF)
7
5.Mustapha Ditewig (MID)
7
6.Gareth Wilcox (MID)
7
7.John Polak (MID)
8
8.Anthony Riverola (MID)
6
9.Carlos Faber (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Jesper Fränkel (ATT)
7
11.Rene Heije (ATT)
7
 
12.Jeffrey Boutahar (GK)
0
13.Andy Koster (MID)
0
14.Marvin Verlinden (MID)
0

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