Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 9,498 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regillio Schomaker.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regillio Schomaker.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off and get the first half underway!
3.34
0-0Tijani Karnebeek hacks Michael Landzaat from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Michael Landzaat hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.23
0-0Mitchell de Wit catches Tijani Karnebeek on the ankles. Mitchell de Wit is warned by the referee! Tijani Karnebeek grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.35
0-0Rodrigo Barbosa sees Marc Crooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.08
0-0Mitchell de Wit flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Machlas collects the pass. Jeremy Machlas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.06
0-0Jose Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Helder Semedo who takes it down. Helder Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Stefan Besselink. Excellent save.
16.58
Mitchell Jansen threads the ball through to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Wetherall.
20.25
0-0Jose Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Tijani Karnebeek. The referee warns Jose Pirri to calm down! Tijani Karnebeek runs off the knock.
22.50
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.48
Michael Landzaat flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Barbosa who takes it down. Rodrigo Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Stefan Besselink.
28.31
Mitchell Jansen takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Stefan Besselink gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
34.23
Tijani Karnebeek threads the ball through to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.05
0-1Michael Landzaat flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo sees Jan-Willem Turpijn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan-Willem Turpijn whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.04
Marc Crooks clumsily knocks into Marchanno De Windt. Marc Crooks is warned by the referee! Marchanno De Windt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Mitchell Jansen flicks a high pass forward. Marc Crooks collects the pass. Marc Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stefan Besselink with no chance!! Goal for FC Groningen!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Groningen start the second half!
51.06
Ferry Hansma runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ferry Hansma plays a scrappy one-two with Tijani Karnebeek and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ferry Hansma shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
55.57
Rodrigo Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
57.29
Kevin McNeill runs forward with the ball. Kevin McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Tijani Karnebeek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tijani Karnebeek whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.32
Kevin Allach passes the ball forward to Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill threads the ball through to Tijani Karnebeek. Tijani Karnebeek lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper, Tony Van Der Sar, sees it late!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
63.20
Jeremy Machlas barges into Ferry Hansma. Jeremy Machlas is warned by the referee! Ferry Hansma runs off the knock.
66.56
Kevin Allach flicks a high ball forward to Tijani Karnebeek who takes it down. Tijani Karnebeek whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
69.04
Jose Pirri makes a simple pass to Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johnny Bruggink.
71.54
Kevin Allach sees Tijani Karnebeek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tijani Karnebeek knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
72.48
With vision, Kevin Allach laces a weighted ball forward to Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Tony Van Der Sar. What a save!
73.03
Jose Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Jan-Willem Turpijn controls it well on his chest. Jan-Willem Turpijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.46
Marchanno De Windt kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill brings the ball forward. Kevin McNeill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
85.52
Michael Landzaat knocks the ball forward to Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Stefan Besselink has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
30.3%
47.4%
22.4%
Scorers
| Eoin Greening 57, 60 | Helder Semedo 36 Jose Pirri 45 Marc Crooks 86 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eoin Greening of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stefan Besselink (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eric De Gier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Johnny Bruggink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marchanno De Windt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfred Wetherall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ferry Hansma (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin Allach (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kurt Hendriks (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eoin Greening (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Tijani Karnebeek (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Reinder Koster (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Johan Pienaar (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lorenzo Scotti (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tony Van Der Sar (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Pirri (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Mitchell Jansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marc Crooks (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Helder Semedo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jan-Willem Turpijn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rick Mulder (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Glenn Witschge (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Paauwe (ATT) | 0 | |