Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 17,474 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam 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 Johan Schenning.


0.00
FC Groningen kick off and get the first half underway!
8.47
Tijani Lurling makes an attacking run forward. Tijani Lurling shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
10.30
John Rae changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Rae makes a great pass forward. Silvain Lambers runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
12.34
John Rae flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Houtman who takes it down. Sergio Houtman knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.58
Albert De Goey threads a neat ball through to Lee Allman. Lee Allman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jesper Ikedia.
21.23
Albert De Goey plays the ball forward to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.48
Albert De Goey flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts whips in a cross ball towards Lee Allman. Lee Allman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.52
John Rae takes it forward alone. John Rae shoots from outside the area. Giovanni M. Iaquinta gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
32.34
John Rae takes a short throw-in bringing Clarence Machlas into play. Clarence Machlas threads a neat ball through to Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman plays a quick one-two with Steven Juffing and rushes in on goal... Sergio Houtman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.30
Ferdi Graaven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert De Goey. Albert De Goey passes the ball forward to Lee Allman. Lee Allman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.13
Tijani Lurling threads a neat ball through to Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.07
Tijani Lurling makes an attacking run forward. Tijani Lurling sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Giovanni M. Iaquinta with no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Feyenoord Rotterdam get the second half underway!
47.36
Ivar Jacobs flicks a high pass forward to David de Graaf who brings the ball under control. David de Graaf sees Giulliano Vrede in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giulliano Vrede passes the ball forward but Lee Allman is offside!
49.45
Albert De Goey knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Allman. Lee Allman shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.10
Greg Clegg launches a long ball forward. Teddy Potts shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.43
Albert De Goey threads a neat ball through to Lee Allman. Lee Allman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Olaf Fränkel who gathers it comfortably.
57.33
Albert De Goey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Allman. Lee Allman shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
63.22
Clarence Machlas darts forward. Clarence Machlas lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Giovanni M. Iaquinta.
64.10
It's a corner kick. John Rae loops the ball in to towards the near post. Mark Fuchs jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
66.13
Jesper Ikedia passes the ball forward to Tijani Lurling. Tijani Lurling takes it forward alone. Tijani Lurling whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Giovanni M. Iaquinta with no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
69.06
Iwan Landzaat controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Rae. John Rae makes an attacking run forward. John Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Houtman. With a superhuman jump, Sergio Houtman connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Giovanni M. Iaquinta didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
75.08
John Rae threads a neat ball through to Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giovanni M. Iaquinta who gathers it comfortably.
79.36
John Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Ferdi Graaven plays the ball forward to Mark Fuchs. Mark Fuchs chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Allman. Lee Allman passes the ball forward but Giulliano Vrede is offside!
85.17
Marcel Boussatta threads the ball through to Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giovanni M. Iaquinta who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Ivar Jacobs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert De Goey. With imagination, Albert De Goey picks a pass forward to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Olaf Fränkel who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
24.4%
45.1%
30.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Houtman of Feyenoord Rotterdam

Match Ratings
1.Olaf Fränkel (GK)
6
2.Jesper Ikedia (DEF)
6
3.Iwan Landzaat (DEF)
6
4.Johnny Peppinck (DEF)
6
5.Clarence Machlas (MID)
6
6.John Rae (MID)
7
7.Tijani Lurling (MID)goal scored
8
8.Marcel Boussatta (MID)
6
9.Sergio Houtman (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Silvain Lambers (ATT)
6
11.Steven Juffing (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Alberto Pinheiro (GK)
0
13.Brian Power (ATT)
0
14.John Sullivan (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)
6
7.Albert De Goey (MID)
6
8.Mark Fuchs (MID)
6
9.Lee Allman (ATT)goal scored
7
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