Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     SC HeerenveenSC Heerenveen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Tony Van Der SarT. Van Der Sar78
G
1captain
G
63Vitor SantosV. Santos
Raouf MauriceR. Maurice74
D
2
D
65John MatteoJ. Matteo
Michael LandzaatM. Landzaat71
D
3
D
62Darl MarbusD. Marbus
Mitchell de WitM. de Wit67
D
captain4
D
53Claudio MonteroC. Montero
Jeremy MachlasJ. Machlas58
D
5
M
74Patrick PienaarP. Pienaar
Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa74
M
6
M
64Mario BarbosaM. Barbosa
Jose PirriJ. Pirri70
M
7
M
58Morris ShieldsM. Shields
Mitchell JansenM. Jansen65
M
8
M
52Seyni ChelleS. Chelle
Marc CrooksM. Crooks69
A
9
A
64Steven van LeeuwenS. van Leeuwen
Helder SemedoH. Semedo65
A
10
A
63Marinus NieuwenburgM. Nieuwenburg
Jan-Willem TurpijnJ. Turpijn63
A
11
A
61Reinier OpdamR. Opdam
 
Rick MulderR. Mulder67
G
12
A
61Eugne BochuE. Bochu
Glenn WitschgeG. Witschge62
M
13
A
56Louis Van Der VaartL. Van Der Vaart
George PaauweG. Paauwe62
A
14
A
53Kai RichterK. Richter

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to SC Heerenveen in this derby match. 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 SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marino Elshot.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Groningen kicking off!
3.19
Reinier Opdam clumsily knocks into Mitchell Jansen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mitchell Jansen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.46
Mario Barbosa comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Barbosa. The referee brings Mario Barbosa to one side and gives him a warning! Rodrigo Barbosa runs off the knock.
6.38
Rodrigo Barbosa hits a low pass to Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen threads a neat ball through to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.26
John Matteo makes a probing pass to Seyni Chelle. Seyni Chelle flicks a high pass forward. Steven van Leeuwen controls it well on his chest. Steven van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.18
Morris Shields sees Steven van Leeuwen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven van Leeuwen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Reinier Opdam is offside!
14.24
Mitchell de Wit threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward to Marc Crooks who brings the ball under control. Marc Crooks cuts inside the box! Marc Crooks rockets a shot on goal but somehow Mario Barbosa happens to be in the right place to block it.
16.59
Jose Pirri makes a simple pass to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Matteo.
22.19
Morris Shields sees Reinier Opdam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Reinier Opdam knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Pienaar. Patrick Pienaar beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Tony Van Der Sar had no chance!! Goal for SC Heerenveen!
30.15
Morris Shields flicks a high pass forward. Steven van Leeuwen controls it well on his chest. Steven van Leeuwen shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.57
Mitchell de Wit hits a low pass to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa laces a through ball forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks heads the ball goalwards. Vitor Santos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.24
Jose Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Jansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mitchell Jansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
39.04
Claudio Montero catches Rodrigo Barbosa on the ankles. The referee calls over Claudio Montero and warns him to calm down! Rodrigo Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.51
Marc Crooks chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
Claudio Montero takes a quick throw-in. Morris Shields knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Barbosa. Mario Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Marinus Nieuwenburg controls it well on his chest. Marinus Nieuwenburg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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.

45.00
The whistle blows and SC Heerenveen get the second half underway!
51.46
Mario Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Steven van Leeuwen. Steven van Leeuwen shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
53.56
Mitchell Jansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.00
Michael Landzaat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen flicks a high ball forward to Marc Crooks who takes it down. Marc Crooks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Montero.
65.24
Rodrigo Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.41
With great vision, Mitchell Jansen plays the ball forward to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks edges inside the box! Marc Crooks looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Vitor Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
67.47
Mario Barbosa barges into Mitchell Jansen. The referee brings Mario Barbosa to one side and gives him another warning! Mitchell Jansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.09
Morris Shields knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven van Leeuwen. Steven van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tony Van Der Sar who gathers it comfortably.
71.44
Claudio Montero catches Jan-Willem Turpijn on the ankles. Claudio Montero is warned by the referee again! Jan-Willem Turpijn stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.03
Marc Crooks threads a neat ball through to Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen plays a scrappy one-two with Jan-Willem Turpijn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Mitchell Jansen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
73.01
Rodrigo Barbosa threads the ball through to Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.24
Darl Marbus makes a simple pass to Patrick Pienaar. Patrick Pienaar chips the ball to his team mate, Reinier Opdam. Reinier Opdam shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Tony Van Der Sar manages to gather it.
78.30
Mario Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Reinier Opdam. Reinier Opdam runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Reinier Opdam whips in a cross ball towards Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Marinus Nieuwenburg scores for SC Heerenveen!!
81.26
Mario Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Reinier Opdam. Reinier Opdam chips the ball to his team mate, Steven van Leeuwen. Some good footwork from Steven van Leeuwen provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
84.17
Rodrigo Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Jan-Willem Turpijn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Vitor Santos had no chance!! Goal for FC Groningen!
87.53
Jose Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Helder Semedo who brings the ball under control. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.48
Seyni Chelle threads a neat ball through to Reinier Opdam. Reinier Opdam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

SC Heerenveen
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
27.7%
43.4%
28.9%

Scorers
Marc Crooks 33
Helder Semedo 54
Jan-Willem Turpijn 84
Patrick Pienaar 22
Marinus Nieuwenburg 78

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

1.Vitor Santos (GK)
6
2.John Matteo (DEF)
6
3.Darl Marbus (DEF)
6
4.Claudio Montero (DEF)
5
5.Patrick Pienaar (MID)goal scored
7
6.Mario Barbosa (MID)
6
7.Morris Shields (MID)
7
8.Seyni Chelle (MID)
6
9.Steven van Leeuwen (ATT)
6
10.Marinus Nieuwenburg (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Reinier Opdam (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Eugne Bochu (ATT)
0
13.Louis Van Der Vaart (ATT)
0
14.Kai Richter (ATT)
0