Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     FC Den BoschFC Den Bosch
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Tony Van Der SarT. Van Der Sar78
G
1
G
61Sjaak HuibertsS. Huiberts
Raouf MauriceR. Maurice74
D
2
D
64Adam ThomsonA. Thomson
Michael LandzaatM. Landzaat71
D
3
D
64Tomˆs HillT. Hill
Mitchell de WitM. de Wit67
D
captain4
D
64Robert StuartR. Stuart
Jeremy MachlasJ. Machlas58
D
5
D
58Bruno ItalianoB. Italiano
Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa74
M
6
M
60Cedric MansC. Mans
Jose PirriJ. Pirri70
M
7
M
57Mark LambersM. Lambers
Mitchell JansenM. Jansen65
M
8
M
56Cliff StroeveC. Stroeve
Marc CrooksM. Crooks69
A
9captain
M
56David SendenD. Senden
Helder SemedoH. Semedo65
A
10
A
62David SplinterD. Splinter
Jan-Willem TurpijnJ. Turpijn63
A
11
A
60Jack KluivertJ. Kluivert
 
Rick MulderR. Mulder67
G
12
G
60Marcel LanckohrM. Lanckohr
Glenn WitschgeG. Witschge62
M
13
A
59Michael LodewijksM. Lodewijks
George PaauweG. Paauwe62
A
14
M
53Martin GuerreroM. Guerrero

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to FC Den Bosch. 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 FC Den Bosch appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivo Van Der Meer.


0.00
FC Groningen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.57
Robert Stuart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cliff Stroeve. Cliff Stroeve flicks a high ball forward to Jack Kluivert who takes it down. Jack Kluivert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Raouf Maurice.
4.34
Bruno Italiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.41
Jack Kluivert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Splinter. David Splinter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.38
Cedric Mans makes a simple pass to Mark Lambers. Mark Lambers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mitchell Jansen.
22.07
Jeremy Machlas runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jeremy Machlas knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by Adam Thomson. That should have been a goal!
24.14
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Marc Crooks who takes it down. Marc Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa beats his man to it with a header. Sjaak Huiberts punches it away to safety.
26.03
Robert Stuart brings the ball forward. Robert Stuart whips in a cross ball towards David Senden. David Senden finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.32
Michael Landzaat threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo shoots from long range. Sjaak Huiberts gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
38.38
Mitchell de Wit plays the ball forward to Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen makes a simple pass to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.36
With vision, Mark Lambers laces a weighted ball forward to David Splinter. David Splinter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tony Van Der Sar who gathers it comfortably.
44.47
Mark Lambers chips the ball to his team mate, David Splinter. David Splinter shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Tony Van Der Sar manages to gather it easily.
45.00
Cliff Stroeve decides to run forward with the ball. Cliff Stroeve knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raouf Maurice.
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. FC Den Bosch also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Den Bosch kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
David Splinter flicks a high pass forward to Cliff Stroeve who brings the ball under control. Cliff Stroeve plays a one-two with Jack Kluivert and advances towards the goal... Cliff Stroeve comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.38
Bruno Italiano flicks a high pass forward to Cliff Stroeve who brings the ball under control. Cliff Stroeve sees space and advances. Cliff Stroeve makes a probing pass to Jack Kluivert but he's offside!
57.16
David Splinter comes in with a late challenge on Michael Landzaat. David Splinter is given a warning by the referee! Michael Landzaat stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.27
Jose Pirri threads the ball through to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Sjaak Huiberts!
65.37
Cliff Stroeve kicks a strong pass forward to David Splinter. David Splinter runs straight at the defence! David Splinter rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
69.16
With a delightful solo run, Mitchell Jansen stretches the opposition's defence. Mitchell Jansen tries a spectacular long range effort but Sjaak Huiberts reads it well. Fabulous save!
73.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Adam Thomson plays the ball forward to Cliff Stroeve. Cliff Stroeve plays the ball forward to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.40
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
78.54
Mitchell de Wit threads the ball through to Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen makes a probing pass to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo edges inside the box! Helder Semedo comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but is blocked by Robert Stuart.
81.11
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.22
Mark Lambers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Splinter. David Splinter plays a one-two with Jack Kluivert and advances towards the goal... David Splinter shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Tony Van Der Sar gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

FC Den Bosch
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.1%
58.9%
Play Area
26%
47.9%
26%

Scorers
Cliff Stroeve 47
David Splinter 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cliff Stroeve of FC Den Bosch

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)
6
7.Jose Pirri (MID)
6
8.Mitchell Jansen (MID)
7
9.Marc Crooks (ATT)
6
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.Sjaak Huiberts (GK)
7
2.Adam Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Tomˆs Hill (DEF)
6
4.Robert Stuart (DEF)
7
5.Bruno Italiano (DEF)
6
6.Cedric Mans (MID)
6
7.Mark Lambers (MID)
6
8.Cliff Stroeve (MID)goal scored
9
9.David Senden (MID)
6
10.David Splinter (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jack Kluivert (ATT)
6
 
12.Marcel Lanckohr (GK)
0
13.Michael Lodewijks (ATT)
0
14.Martin Guerrero (MID)
0