Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 20,448 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Groningen are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Groningen are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Groningen kick off!
2.34
0-0Jack Elzinga takes it forward alone. Jack Elzinga decides to run forward with the ball. Jack Elzinga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.06
0-0Marinus Zuidersma knocks the ball forward to Stephen Henderson. Stephen Henderson goes all the way! Stephen Henderson tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Carsten Laudrup easily smothers it!
18.14
0-0Marc Evers chips the ball to his team mate, Branko Scifo. Branko Scifo makes a simple pass to Florin Leonte. Florin Leonte knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nelson Houttuin.
20.31
Ronny Bakke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bart Lamey. Bart Lamey knocks in a cross ball towards Joseph Ross. Joseph Ross connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
24.39
0-0Branko Scifo makes a probing pass to Florin Leonte. Florin Leonte makes a probing pass to Stephen Henderson but he's offside!
27.33
Jacek Lato knocks the ball to his team mate, Marinus Zuidersma. Marinus Zuidersma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Henderson. Stephen Henderson knocks the ball forward to Florin Leonte but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.53
0-1Luís Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bart Lamey. Bart Lamey goes all the way! Bart Lamey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.17
Markus Prantl knocks the ball to his team mate, Branko Scifo. Branko Scifo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Henderson. Stephen Henderson shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Marco Zafarin sees a break and surges forward. Marco Zafarin threads the ball through to Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph Ross. Joseph Ross is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ilari Haberfelt easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
SBV Excelsior start the second half!
47.43
Frode Kippe surges forward with the ball. Frode Kippe shoots from long range but Carsten Laudrup is on top of it.
48.21
Giovanni Meijndershagen makes a probing pass to Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha threads the ball through to Bart Lamey. Bart Lamey takes a shot at goal. Ilari Haberfelt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.20
Renato Farías kicks a strong pass forward to Florin Leonte. Florin Leonte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Henderson. Stephen Henderson shoots from just inside the box. Carsten Laudrup easily smothers it.
57.36
Marco Zafarin makes a simple pass to Giovanni Meijndershagen. Giovanni Meijndershagen makes a probing pass to Bart Lamey. Bart Lamey passes the ball forward but Arek Gadocha is offside!
59.22
Nelson Houttuin advances with the ball. Nelson Houttuin knocks the ball forward to Joseph Ross. Joseph Ross plays a perfect one-two with Arek Gadocha and rushes in on goal... Joseph Ross shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Ilari Haberfelt.
60.18
Marc Evers chips the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Enyinnaya. Emmanuel Enyinnaya passes the ball forward to Stephen Henderson. Stephen Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
63.20
Luís Velasco brings the ball forward. Luís Velasco shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.48
Markus Prantl threads the ball through to Emmanuel Enyinnaya. Emmanuel Enyinnaya kicks a strong pass forward to Florin Leonte. Florin Leonte goes all the way! Florin Leonte takes a shot at goal. Florin Leonte scores for FC Groningen!!
69.18
Markus Prantl knocks the ball to his team mate, Marinus Zuidersma. Marinus Zuidersma makes a simple pass to Florin Leonte. Florin Leonte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jack Elzinga.
75.34
Jacek Lato surges forward with the ball. Jacek Lato chips the ball to his team mate, Florin Leonte. Florin Leonte makes a probing pass to Stephen Henderson but he's offside!
77.24
Giovanni Meijndershagen passes the ball forward to Joseph Ross. Joseph Ross goes all the way! Joseph Ross takes a shot at goal. Joseph Ross scores for SBV Excelsior!!
84.36
Frode Kippe flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Henderson. Stephen Henderson plays a perfect one-two with Florin Leonte and rushes in on goal... Stephen Henderson takes a shot at goal. Carsten Laudrup easily smothers it.
85.54
Marc Evers kicks a strong pass forward to Branko Scifo. Branko Scifo passes the ball forward to Stephen Henderson. Stephen Henderson shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Carsten Laudrup!
87.36
Ronny Bakke brings the ball forward. Ronny Bakke lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph Ross. Joseph Ross flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Ilari Haberfelt had no chance!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
26.6%
41.5%
31.9%
Scorers
| Florin Leonte 65 | Bart Lamey 35, 48 Joseph Ross 77, 87 |