Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Giovanni M. IaquintaG. Iaquinta68
G
1captain
G
67Darius ShawD. Shaw
Niels LambersN. Lambers67
D
2
D
70Sven FrieserS. Frieser
Greg CleggG. Clegg65
D
3
D
69Serge EssolaS. Essola
Ivar JacobsI. Jacobs63
D
4
D
68Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Ferdi GraavenF. Graaven62
D
5
M
69Anton MarianaA. Mariana
David de GraafD. de Graaf67
M
6
M
66Pascal KöpkeP. Köpke
Albert De GoeyA. De Goey67
M
captain7
M
63Paul GoodwinP. Goodwin
Mark FuchsM. Fuchs65
M
8
M
63Noah FranckeN. Francke
Lee AllmanL. Allman75
A
9
A
76Jonas DittmannJ. Dittmann
Teddy PottsT. Potts62
A
10
A
69Iwan SeedorfI. Seedorf
Giulliano VredeG. Vrede62
A
11
A
67Ferry van den HeuvelF. van den Heuvel
 
Rainer KneisslR. Kneissl68
G
12
D
66Ruben FonsecaR. Fonseca
Pierre-Yves MoulinP. Moulin63
M
13
D
62Mario RedekerM. Redeker
Maurits TouzaniM. Touzani61
A
14
G
61Generoso MarazzinaG. Marazzina

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 19,363 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anselmo Pancaro.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen get the match underway!
2.38
Paul Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel passes the ball forward to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Giovanni M. Iaquinta easily smothers it!
3.43
Pascal Köpke knocks the ball forward to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann whips in a cross ball towards Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel makes a deft header but Niels Lambers is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
9.27
Niels Lambers sees David de Graaf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David de Graaf flicks a high pass forward to Lee Allman who brings the ball under control. Lee Allman whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Groningen!
16.23
With great vision, Sven Frieser plays the ball forward to Pascal Köpke. Pascal Köpke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann passes the ball forward but Iwan Seedorf is offside!
20.56
Paul Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Iwan Seedorf through on goal. Iwan Seedorf tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Giovanni M. Iaquinta!
21.42
Albert De Goey flicks the ball to his team mate, Lee Allman. Lee Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.47
Anton Mariana makes an attacking run forward. Anton Mariana plays a scrappy one-two with Ferry van den Heuvel and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Anton Mariana provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Giovanni M. Iaquinta.
28.30
Paul Goodwin takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Lee Allman jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
30.57
Gary Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Anton Mariana. Anton Mariana flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Dittmann controls it well on his chest. Jonas Dittmann sees Iwan Seedorf just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Iwan Seedorf rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
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. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
53.15
Pascal Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Iwan Seedorf holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Iwan Seedorf plays a one-two with Jonas Dittmann and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Iwan Seedorf provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
54.44
Niels Lambers threads a neat ball through to David de Graaf. David de Graaf chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Allman. Lee Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.24
Gary Mckinlay hacks Teddy Potts from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Teddy Potts runs off the knock.
61.33
Mark Fuchs kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gary Mckinlay. Excellent block.
65.05
Albert De Goey kicks a strong pass forward to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Frieser.
66.20
Ivar Jacobs threads a neat ball through to Mark Fuchs. Mark Fuchs makes a simple pass to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darius Shaw who gathers it comfortably.
67.18
Mark Fuchs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Allman. Lee Allman lofts in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. With a superhuman jump, Giulliano Vrede connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Darius Shaw easily picks it out of the air!
69.39
Mark Fuchs threads a neat ball through to Lee Allman. Lee Allman whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.08
Pascal Köpke runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pascal Köpke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
75.14
Albert De Goey takes it forward alone. Albert De Goey edges inside the box! Albert De Goey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Darius Shaw is on top of it.
77.15
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Ruben Fonseca replacing Paul Goodwin and Generoso Marazzina replacing Iwan Seedorf .
79.01
Greg Clegg flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Fuchs. Mark Fuchs makes an attacking run forward. Mark Fuchs plays a quick one-two with Lee Allman and rushes in on goal... Mark Fuchs rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.50
Pascal Köpke hacks Albert De Goey from behind! The referee brings Pascal Köpke to one side and gives him a warning! Albert De Goey runs off the knock.
83.22
Serge Essola advances with the ball. Serge Essola knocks the ball to his team mate, Generoso Marazzina. Generoso Marazzina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Dittmann but he's offside!
84.55
Gary Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Generoso Marazzina. Generoso Marazzina shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Giovanni M. Iaquinta.
87.54
David de Graaf sees Lee Allman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lee Allman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

AZ 67 Alkmaar
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
5
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
28.9%
45.8%
25.3%

Scorers
Teddy Potts 9, 54, 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Potts 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)
6
5.Ferdi Graaven (DEF)
6
6.David de Graaf (MID)
6
7.Albert De Goey (MID)
7
8.Mark Fuchs (MID)
7
9.Lee Allman (ATT)
8
10.Teddy Potts (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Giulliano Vrede (ATT)
6
 
12.Rainer Kneissl (GK)
0
13.Pierre-Yves Moulin (MID)
0
14.Maurits Touzani (ATT)
0

1.Darius Shaw (GK)
6
2.Sven Frieser (DEF)
6
3.Serge Essola (DEF)
6
4.Gary Mckinlay (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Anton Mariana (MID)
6
6.Pascal Köpke (MID)
6
7.Paul Goodwin (MID)
6
8.Noah Francke (MID)
6
9.Jonas Dittmann (ATT)
6
10.Iwan Seedorf (ATT)
6
11.Ferry van den Heuvel (ATT)
6
 
12.Ruben Fonseca (DEF)
6
13.Mario Redeker (DEF)
0
14.Generoso Marazzina (GK)
6