Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player James Morrison James Morrison
Daniel MarcelinoD. Marcelino71
G
1
G
80Edgar WaterreusE. Waterreus
Marinus ZuidersmaM. Zuidersma77
D
2
D
83Jesper IngessonJ. Ingesson
Jakob DehmJ. Dehm69
D
captain3
D
82Marc LaursenM. Laursen
Jose Fortes FuentesJ. Fuentes67
D
4
D
82Duilio GutierrezD. Gutierrez
Maurits Van Der GouwM. Van Der Gouw58
D
5captain
M
101Pius MaesP. Maes
Paul JungP. Jung72
M
6
M
88Ellery MulderE. Mulder
Youri KarpinY. Karpin71
M
7
M
82Ulrich Van Der SarU. Van Der Sar
Joost LarosJ. Laros68
M
8
M
92Zbigniew PolZ. Pol
Edgar SteijnE. Steijn66
A
9
A
84Ken ItoK. Ito
Jerome Van KouwenJ. Van Kouwen65
A
10
A
87Yurtcan BulentY. Bulent
Jan Vennegoor Van HelmondJ. Van Helmond60
A
11
A
89Steinar BragstadS. Bragstad
 
Barry NokB. Nok67
M
12
D
80Shaun DraperS. Draper
Jamal RedanJ. Redan67
G
13
M
87Barry RedekerB. Redeker
Mariano AliyuM. Aliyu67
M
14
A
83Kofi JacobsK. Jacobs

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. 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 Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Maurice Franken.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Groningen kicking off!
2.11
Joost Laros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jerome Van Kouwen. Jerome Van Kouwen lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
6.08
Joost Laros takes it forward alone. Joost Laros knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Steijn. Edgar Steijn beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.52
Jose Fortes Fuentes threads a neat ball through to Paul Jung. Paul Jung knocks the ball to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Edgar Waterreus manages to gather it comfortably.
12.23
Maurits Van Der Gouw flicks a high pass forward to Joost Laros who brings the ball under control. Joost Laros chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Steijn. Edgar Steijn shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.34
Marc Laursen barges into Edgar Steijn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edgar Steijn runs off the knock.
18.11
Jesper Ingesson hits a long diagonal ball forward. Steinar Bragstad makes a simple pass, allowing Ellery Mulder to run into the box. Ellery Mulder shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Daniel Marcelino had no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
24.36
Ellery Mulder chips the ball to his team mate, Ken Ito. Ken Ito makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steinar Bragstad but he's offside!
27.06
Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond sees space and advances. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond lofts in a cross ball towards Jerome Van Kouwen. Jerome Van Kouwen whips the ball goalwards with his head. Edgar Waterreus manages to gather it effortlessly.
28.51
Ellery Mulder knocks the ball forward to Ken Ito. Ken Ito lofts in a cross ball towards Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.12
Duilio Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Ulrich Van Der Sar. Ulrich Van Der Sar hits a low pass to Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Marcelino who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Joost Laros barges into Ellery Mulder. The referee calls over Joost Laros and warns him to calm down! Ellery Mulder grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. Feyenoord Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Feyenoord Rotterdam get the second half underway!
48.40
Yurtcan Bulent flicks a high pass forward. Ken Ito controls it well on his chest. Ken Ito knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Maes. Pius Maes powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Daniel Marcelino with no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
51.39
Marc Laursen threads a neat ball through to Ellery Mulder. Ellery Mulder knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maurits Van Der Gouw.
54.50
Ulrich Van Der Sar flicks a high pass forward. Ken Ito holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ken Ito knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ellery Mulder is offside!
59.19
Zbigniew Pol sees Yurtcan Bulent in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yurtcan Bulent lofts in a cross ball towards Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad makes a looping header on goal. Steinar Bragstad scores for Feyenoord Rotterdam!!
61.19
FC Groningen have made 2 substitutions with Jamal Redan replacing Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond and Mariano Aliyu replacing Maurits Van Der Gouw and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.42
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
66.45
Jesper Ingesson plays the ball forward to Ulrich Van Der Sar. Ulrich Van Der Sar chips the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Pol. Zbigniew Pol shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
67.22
Marinus Zuidersma makes a probing pass to Mariano Aliyu. With a delightful solo run, Mariano Aliyu stretches the opposition's defence. Mariano Aliyu lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Steijn. Edgar Steijn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Duilio Gutierrez blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
71.09
Paul Jung hacks Marc Laursen from behind! The referee warns Paul Jung to calm down! Marc Laursen stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.26
Duilio Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Jesper Ingesson. Jesper Ingesson makes a probing pass to Yurtcan Bulent. Yurtcan Bulent sees Steinar Bragstad just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Steinar Bragstad tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Daniel Marcelino.
73.41
Jose Fortes Fuentes brings the ball forward. Jose Fortes Fuentes flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Steijn. Edgar Steijn lofts in a cross ball towards Jerome Van Kouwen. Jerome Van Kouwen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Edgar Waterreus as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
75.06
Jesper Ingesson chips the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Pol. Zbigniew Pol knocks the ball forward to Ulrich Van Der Sar. Ulrich Van Der Sar whips in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Pol. Zbigniew Pol makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.19
Zbigniew Pol plays the ball forward to Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad whips in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Bulent. Yurtcan Bulent connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
81.42
Zbigniew Pol threads the ball through to Pius Maes. Pius Maes whips in a cross ball towards Ken Ito. With a superhuman jump, Ken Ito connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ken Ito!
90.00
Ulrich Van Der Sar flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Mulder controls it well on his chest. Ellery Mulder makes a simple pass, allowing Yurtcan Bulent to run into the box. Some world-class footwork from Yurtcan Bulent provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Good keeping from Daniel Marcelino as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
Corner kick to Feyenoord Rotterdam. Zbigniew Pol plays it short to Ellery Mulder. Ellery Mulder knocks the ball into the box. Pius Maes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

Feyenoord Rotterdam
Goals
1
6
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.2%
59.8%
Play Area
34.1%
42.7%
23.2%

Scorers
Edgar Steijn 6
Ellery Mulder 18
Steinar Bragstad 29, 59
Pius Maes 48
Zbigniew Pol 75
Ken Ito 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steinar Bragstad of Feyenoord Rotterdam

Match Ratings
1.Daniel Marcelino (GK)
6
2.Marinus Zuidersma (DEF)
6
3.Jakob Dehm (DEF)
6
4.Jose Fortes Fuentes (DEF)
6
5.Maurits Van Der Gouw (DEF)
6
6.Paul Jung (MID)
6
7.Youri Karpin (MID)
6
8.Joost Laros (MID)
7
9.Edgar Steijn (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Jerome Van Kouwen (ATT)
6
11.Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond (ATT)
6
 
12.Barry Nok (MID)
0
13.Jamal Redan (GK)
6
14.Mariano Aliyu (MID)
6

1.Edgar Waterreus (GK)
6
2.Jesper Ingesson (DEF)
6
3.Marc Laursen (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Duilio Gutierrez (DEF)
7
5.Pius Maes (MID)goal scored
8
6.Ellery Mulder (MID)goal scored
8
7.Ulrich Van Der Sar (MID)
7
8.Zbigniew Pol (MID)goal scored
8
9.Ken Ito (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Yurtcan Bulent (ATT)
7
11.Steinar Bragstad (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Shaun Draper (DEF)
0
13.Barry Redeker (MID)
0
14.Kofi Jacobs (ATT)
0