Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     Telstar VelsenTelstar Velsen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Roger BisselingR. Bisseling68
G
1
G
69Matthias WelkeM. Welke
Wouter BakkerW. Bakker72
D
2
D
67Ian QuansahI. Quansah
Copain BosschaartC. Bosschaart70
D
3
D
64Bertrand CelestiniB. Celestini
Joos Van GobbelJ. Van Gobbel70
D
4
D
59Rodney NeeskensR. Neeskens
Pascal FrankenP. Franken56
D
5
D
52Sieb SedoukiS. Sedouki
Harvey ViscaalH. Viscaal69
M
captain6captain
M
77Martin Van Der HeijdenM. Van Der Heijden
Hans VisserH. Visser65
M
7
M
75Jamal PiquéJ. Piqué
Donny de BruinD. de Bruin63
M
8
M
73Michel CruzM. Cruz
Wouter KellerW. Keller69
A
9
A
73Giovanni M. BonoraG. Bonora
Bert WauB. Wau69
A
10
A
69Steffen HeiserS. Heiser
Peter HeeringP. Heering63
A
11
A
60Maurizio MazzoleniM. Mazzoleni
 
Pius KarnebeekP. Karnebeek60
A
12
M
72Wout BakboordW. Bakboord
Fabian KantelbergF. Kantelberg56
M
13
M
68Philipp StreichP. Streich
Antoine Den TurkA. Den Turk55
A
14
M
62Pablo CrespoP. Crespo

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Telstar Velsen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and Telstar Velsen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mohammed Seedorf.


0.00
FC Groningen kick off!
2.09
Martin Van Der Heijden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giovanni M. Bonora. Giovanni M. Bonora finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
4.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Hans Visser plays the ball forward to Wouter Keller. Wouter Keller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodney Neeskens.
6.49
Donny de Bruin makes a simple pass to Bert Wau. Bert Wau shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.32
Michel Cruz receives the ball from a throw-in from Jamal Piqué. Michel Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Mazzoleni collects the pass. Maurizio Mazzoleni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roger Bisseling who gathers it comfortably.
15.47
Copain Bosschaart clumsily knocks into Steffen Heiser. The referee brings Copain Bosschaart to one side and gives him a warning! Steffen Heiser stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.37
Michel Cruz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurizio Mazzoleni. Maurizio Mazzoleni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roger Bisseling who gathers it comfortably.
22.58
Martin Van Der Heijden knocks the ball forward to Giovanni M. Bonora. Giovanni M. Bonora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.46
Martin Van Der Heijden flicks a high pass forward to Giovanni M. Bonora who brings the ball under control. Giovanni M. Bonora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roger Bisseling who gathers it comfortably.
26.48
Martin Van Der Heijden kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Heiser. Steffen Heiser knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Copain Bosschaart.
28.57
Rodney Neeskens threads a neat ball through to Michel Cruz. Michel Cruz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Michel Cruz shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.22
Jamal Piqué makes a simple pass to Maurizio Mazzoleni. Maurizio Mazzoleni cuts inside the box! Maurizio Mazzoleni cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.31
Hans Visser comes in with a late challenge on Jamal Piqué. The referee warns Hans Visser to calm down! Jamal Piqué stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.57
Wouter Bakker sees a break and surges forward. Wouter Bakker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wouter Keller. Wouter Keller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Bertrand Celestini knocks the ball forward to Jamal Piqué. Jamal Piqué makes a probing pass to Giovanni M. Bonora. Giovanni M. Bonora makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Maurizio Mazzoleni. Some good footwork from Maurizio Mazzoleni provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Telstar Velsen appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Groningen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Telstar Velsen kick off the second half!
47.43
Martin Van Der Heijden hits a low pass to Maurizio Mazzoleni. Maurizio Mazzoleni lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni M. Bonora. Giovanni M. Bonora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.59
Hans Visser hacks Michel Cruz from behind! Hans Visser is given another warning by the referee! Michel Cruz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.25
With vision, Hans Visser laces a through ball forward to Bert Wau. Bert Wau shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Matthias Welke manages to gather it comfortably.
59.27
Copain Bosschaart threads the ball through to Harvey Viscaal. Harvey Viscaal flicks a high pass forward to Donny de Bruin who brings the ball under control. Donny de Bruin passes the ball forward but Wouter Keller is offside!
60.03
Rodney Neeskens catches Wouter Keller on the ankles. The referee warns Rodney Neeskens to calm down! Wouter Keller stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.53
Hans Visser catches Jamal Piqué on the ankles. The referee brings Hans Visser to one side and gives him yet another warning! Jamal Piqué hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.00
Hans Visser threads a neat ball through to Donny de Bruin. Donny de Bruin plays a one-two with Bert Wau and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Donny de Bruin provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.55
Rodney Neeskens brings the ball forward. Rodney Neeskens passes the ball forward to Giovanni M. Bonora. Giovanni M. Bonora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.54
Pascal Franken sees space and advances. Pascal Franken advances with the ball. Pascal Franken shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.29
Martin Van Der Heijden comes in with a late challenge on Hans Visser. Martin Van Der Heijden is shown the yellow card! Hans Visser carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.08
Bertrand Celestini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michel Cruz. Michel Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni M. Bonora collects the pass. Giovanni M. Bonora lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Mazzoleni. Maurizio Mazzoleni rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
81.40
Michel Cruz runs up as Jamal Piqué takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Michel Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni M. Bonora. Giovanni M. Bonora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.14
Harvey Viscaal makes an attacking run forward. Harvey Viscaal threads the ball through into the box. Peter Heering makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Matthias Welke manages to gather it effortlessly.
84.40
Jamal Piqué hits a low pass to Maurizio Mazzoleni. Maurizio Mazzoleni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roger Bisseling who gathers it comfortably.
85.14
Hans Visser flicks a high pass forward. Peter Heering controls it well on his chest. Peter Heering plays a quick one-two with Donny de Bruin and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Peter Heering provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Matthias Welke had no chance!! Goal for FC Groningen!
90.00
Jamal Piqué deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giovanni M. Bonora. Giovanni M. Bonora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

Telstar Velsen
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
29.3%
48.8%
22%

Scorers
Peter Heering 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Peter Heering of FC Groningen

Match Ratings