Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to SC Heerenveen in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Gonzalez.


0.00
SC Heerenveen start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.10
Colin Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Bakker. Marc Bakker cuts inside the box! Marc Bakker rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marc Bakker!
6.50
Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond threads the ball through to Jerome Van Kouwen. Jerome Van Kouwen plays a quick one-two with Edgar Steijn and rushes in on goal... Jerome Van Kouwen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Dale Fletcher's leg.
8.01
Jakob Dehm sees Jerome Van Kouwen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jerome Van Kouwen threads a neat ball through to Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Steijn. Edgar Steijn makes a deft header. Solid save from Carl Jobson.
10.17
Sergio Krijgsman threads a neat ball through to Alfons Marbus. Alfons Marbus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Dal Canto. Max Dal Canto shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
12.27
Alfons Marbus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Dal Canto. Max Dal Canto tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
15.49
Dale Fletcher surges forward with the ball. Dale Fletcher makes a probing pass to Jack Grim. Jack Grim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.15
Dale Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Nabil Zijm. Nabil Zijm tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
21.25
Alfons Marbus flicks a high pass forward. Nabil Zijm collects the pass. Nabil Zijm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Dehm.
26.03
Without breaking stride, Marc Bakker plays the ball forward to Max Dal Canto. Max Dal Canto kicks a strong pass forward to Jack Grim but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.46
Jakob Dehm sees space and advances. Jakob Dehm knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Jung. Paul Jung finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.23
Alfons Marbus hits a low pass to Nabil Zijm. Nabil Zijm shoots from distance but it flies wide!
44.50
Joost Laros kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. SC Heerenveen also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Groningen 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!
53.57
Paul Jung flicks a high pass forward to Youri Karpin who brings the ball neatly under control. Youri Karpin lofts in a cross ball towards Jerome Van Kouwen. Jerome Van Kouwen powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.32
Paul Jung knocks the ball forward to Joost Laros. Joost Laros shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Carl Jobson manages to gather it easily.
61.26
Dale Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Marc Bakker controls it well on his chest. Marc Bakker decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Bakker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.56
Colin Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Zijm. Nabil Zijm tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
65.28
Joost Laros receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul Jung. Joost Laros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jerome Van Kouwen. Jerome Van Kouwen whips in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
66.16
Nabil Zijm sees space and advances. Nabil Zijm plays a one-two with Marc Bakker and rushes in on goal... Nabil Zijm cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
71.04
Dale Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Zijm. Nabil Zijm knocks the ball forward to Max Dal Canto. Max Dal Canto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.15
Alfons Marbus catches Joost Laros on the ankles. Alfons Marbus is shown the yellow card! Joost Laros gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.05
Jakob Dehm sees a break and surges forward. Jakob Dehm hits a low pass to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Steijn controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Edgar Steijn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
75.37
Colin Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Bakker. Marc Bakker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
78.09
Jakob Dehm runs forward with the ball. Jakob Dehm flicks a high pass forward. Paul Jung collects the pass. Paul Jung whips in a cross ball towards Jerome Van Kouwen. Jerome Van Kouwen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Carl Jobson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
81.11
Colin Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Colin Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Nabil Zijm. Nabil Zijm jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Daniel Marcelino!
87.39
Jose Fortes Fuentes hacks Nabil Zijm from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Nabil Zijm grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.45
SC Heerenveen are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
31.5%
45.2%
23.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jakob Dehm of FC Groningen

Match Ratings
1.Carl Jobson (GK)
6
2.Simon Richter (DEF)
6
3.Sergio Krijgsman (DEF)
6
4.Dale Fletcher (DEF)
6
5.Tomˆs Cairo (MID)
6
6.Alfons Marbus (MID)yellow card
6
7.Marc Bakker (MID)goal scored
7
8.Colin Naysmith (MID)
7
9.Max Dal Canto (ATT)
6
10.Jack Grim (ATT)
6
11.Nabil Zijm (ATT)
6
 
12.Corrado Liverani (ATT)
0
13.Ousmane Aubanel (ATT)
0
14.Ruud Beukenkamp (ATT)
0