Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 17,925 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Gonzalez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Gonzalez.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen kick off and get the match underway!
2.57
1-0Youri Karpin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond plays a one-two with Nikos Van Nieuwstadt and advances towards the goal... Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond!
8.56
1-0Jerome Penders threads the ball through to George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Arphexad collects the pass. Jimmy Arphexad whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Helmer. Kevin Helmer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.10
1-0Jimmy Arphexad flicks a high pass forward. Ulrich Hoogstrate controls it well on his chest. Ulrich Hoogstrate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Daniel Marcelino.
12.03
1-0Maurits Van Der Gouw hits a low pass to Joost Laros. With a delightful solo run, Joost Laros stretches the opposition's defence. Joost Laros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.06
Seeing Nigel Brooking's run, George Van Dalen quickly throws the ball into his path. Nigel Brooking threads the ball through to Pedro Herrero. Pedro Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Arphexad. Jimmy Arphexad jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jimmy Arphexad!
18.14
Jerome Penders threads a neat ball through to George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Helmer. Kevin Helmer skips past Fabian Van Der Luer! Kevin Helmer shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.37
Youri Karpin flicks a high ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond who takes it down. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond threads a neat, attacking ball through to Rick Broerse. Rick Broerse takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.38
Fabian Van Der Luer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joost Laros. Joost Laros threads the ball through to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Piet Houttuin who gathers it comfortably.
24.05
Joost Laros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin flicks a high ball forward to Rick Broerse who takes it down. Rick Broerse lofts in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Nieuwstadt. Nikos Van Nieuwstadt jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
26.19
George Van Dalen threads a neat ball through to Nigel Brooking. Nigel Brooking sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.31
Jerome Penders knocks the ball forward to George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Brooking who brings the ball under control. Nigel Brooking shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.17
1-3Mike Zwaanswijk comes in with a late challenge on Nikos Van Nieuwstadt. Mike Zwaanswijk is shown the yellow card! Nikos Van Nieuwstadt runs off the knock.
34.42
George Van Dalen kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Herrero. Pedro Herrero shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
40.22
Dami‘n Van Vossen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen threads the ball through to Pedro Herrero. Pedro Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Fuentes.
42.55
1-3Joost Laros comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Brooking. The referee warns Joost Laros to calm down! Nigel Brooking hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Jerome Penders makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen flicks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Hoogstrate. Ulrich Hoogstrate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half. The NEC Nijmegen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off and get the second half underway!
48.21
Joost Laros threads a neat ball through to Rick Broerse. Rick Broerse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.50
Jose Fortes Fuentes laces a weighted ball forward to Youri Karpin. With vision, Youri Karpin plays the ball forward to Nikos Van Nieuwstadt. Nikos Van Nieuwstadt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.20
Marinus Zuidersma hacks George Van Dalen from behind! The referee brings Marinus Zuidersma to one side and gives him a warning! George Van Dalen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.00
1-3With imagination, Davy Inia picks a pass forward to Maurits Van Der Gouw. Showing composure, Maurits Van Der Gouw plays the ball forward to Joost Laros. Joost Laros whips in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond. Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen catches Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
60.01
1-3FC Groningen have made 2 substitutions with Barry Nok replacing Rick Broerse and Jamal Redan replacing Fabian Van Der Luer and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.06
With imagination, Jerome Penders plays the ball forward to George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Brooking. Nigel Brooking plays a quick one-two with Kevin Helmer and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Nigel Brooking provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Daniel Marcelino easily gets down and covers it.
63.49
Marinus Zuidersma kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin advances with the ball. Youri Karpin shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.55
Nigel Brooking makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Herrero. Pedro Herrero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
69.21
Dami‘n Van Vossen passes the ball forward to George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen passes the ball forward to Jimmy Arphexad. Jimmy Arphexad tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
75.53
Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen knocks the ball to his team mate, George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Brooking. Nigel Brooking lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Helmer. Kevin Helmer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
84.08
Kevin Helmer flicks a high pass forward. George Van Dalen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Van Dalen lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Arphexad. Jimmy Arphexad is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Daniel Marcelino is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
32.2%
44.4%
23.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to George Van Dalen of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniel Marcelino (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marinus Zuidersma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Fortes Fuentes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Maurits Van Der Gouw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fabian Van Der Luer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Youri Karpin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Davy Inia (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joost Laros (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Nikos Van Nieuwstadt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rick Broerse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Willem Oosterhof (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Barry Nok (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jamal Redan (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Piet Houttuin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jerome Penders (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dami‘n Van Vossen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mike Zwaanswijk (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Nigel Brooking (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | George Van Dalen (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Jimmy Arphexad (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Kevin Helmer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ulrich Hoogstrate (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Delano Promes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wouter Rijkaard (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Reinder Dreef (ATT) | 0 | |