Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Fortuna Sittard. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Heerkens.


0.00
Fortuna Sittard kick off and get the first half underway!
2.50
Raouf Maurice sees space and advances. Raouf Maurice whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
4.26
Jeremy Machlas flicks a high ball forward to Jan-Willem Turpijn who takes it down. Jan-Willem Turpijn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Purrel Paauwe manages to keep it out.
8.47
Jose Pirri sees Rodrigo Barbosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
9.09
Omer Bishop sees Ivar Hupkes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivar Hupkes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Tony Van Der Sar.
12.24
Rodrigo Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.18
Mitchell Jansen makes a simple pass to Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
16.55
Patrick Kreek catches Jose Pirri on the ankles. Patrick Kreek is given a warning by the referee! Jose Pirri stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.29
Without breaking stride, Thomas Mendes plays the ball forward to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
24.20
Mitchell Jansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Robin Houtman clumsily knocks into Helder Semedo. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
26.48
Joris Janssen makes a simple pass to Christopher Davids. Christopher Davids darts forward. Christopher Davids shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
36.09
Rodrigo Barbosa sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
42.04
Omer Bishop hits a low pass to Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Raouf Maurice.
44.25
Patrick Kreek flicks a high pass forward to Bryan Janssen who brings the ball under control. Bryan Janssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Groningen kicking off!
48.13
Mitchell Jansen threads the ball through to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
49.31
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Helder Semedo controls it well on his chest. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.40
Joris Janssen comes in with a late challenge on Michael Landzaat. The referee brings Joris Janssen to one side and gives him a warning! Michael Landzaat hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.58
Cor Van Steenveldt flicks the ball to his team mate, Joris Janssen. Joris Janssen sees a break and surges forward. Joris Janssen tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.26
Jose Pirri makes an attacking run forward. Jose Pirri plays a quick one-two with Jan-Willem Turpijn and rushes in on goal... Jose Pirri strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.35
Ivar Hupkes flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Janssen collects the pass. Bryan Janssen plays a quick one-two with Thomas Mendes and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Bryan Janssen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.47
Raouf Maurice deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks skips past Ivar Hupkes! Marc Crooks looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Groningen!
75.25
Omer Bishop makes an attacking run forward. Omer Bishop finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
78.25
Robin Houtman makes a probing pass to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.51
Bryan Janssen kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Raouf Maurice.
81.43
Marc Crooks knocks the ball forward to Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo connects with a diving header. Purrel Paauwe didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.39
Patrick Kreek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tony Van Der Sar who gathers it comfortably.
84.42
Ivar Hupkes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
29.1%
46.8%
24.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Crooks of FC Groningen

Match Ratings
1.Tony Van Der Sar (GK)
6
2.Raouf Maurice (DEF)
7
3.Michael Landzaat (DEF)
6
4.Mitchell de Wit (DEF)
6
5.Jeremy Machlas (DEF)
6
6.Rodrigo Barbosa (MID)
8
7.Jose Pirri (MID)
6
8.Mitchell Jansen (MID)
6
9.Marc Crooks (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Helder Semedo (ATT)
6
11.Jan-Willem Turpijn (ATT)
6
 
12.Rick Mulder (GK)
0
13.Glenn Witschge (MID)
0
14.George Paauwe (ATT)
0

1.Purrel Paauwe (GK)
8
2.Eric Knapp (DEF)
6
3.Robin Houtman (DEF)
6
4.Joris Janssen (DEF)
6
5.Cor Van Steenveldt (DEF)
6
6.Christopher Davids (MID)
6
7.Ivar Hupkes (MID)
6
8.Omer Bishop (MID)
6
9.Thomas Mendes (MID)
7
10.Bryan Janssen (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Patrick Kreek (ATT)
6
 
12.Roy Schulpen (ATT)
0
13.Eddie Shilton (GK)
0
14.Arturo Velasco (GK)
0