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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to MVV. A crowd of 17,308 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and MVV are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Gier.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and MVV are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Gier.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen kick off!
2.12
0-0Rodrigo Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Steven Distin comfortably picks it out of the air!
3.14
0-0Jeremy Cas knocks the ball forward to Brendan Scowcroft. Brendan Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.17
Sergio Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Distin who gathers it comfortably.
12.15
0-0Jose Pirri surges forward with the ball. Jose Pirri shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
15.45
Roger Helder sees space and advances. Roger Helder flicks a high pass forward. Gary Davidson controls it well on his chest. Gary Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to JŸrgen Van Bommel who gathers it comfortably.
16.22
0-1Bas Pothuizen runs forward with the ball. Bas Pothuizen flicks a high pass forward to Nick Davids who brings the ball under control. Nick Davids makes a defence splitting pass to Roger Helder. Roger Helder muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper, JŸrgen Van Bommel, sees it late!! Goal for MVV!
20.10
Roger Helder sees space and advances. Roger Helder knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sergio Teixeira.
24.05
Nico Kneissl sees space and advances. Nico Kneissl shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.58
With great vision, Mitchell Jansen plays the ball forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.03
Jeremy Cas kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Scowcroft. Brendan Scowcroft beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! JŸrgen Van Bommel had no chance!! Goal for MVV!
36.52
0-3Mitchell Jansen flicks a high pass forward. Jose Pirri collects the pass. Jose Pirri puts a great ball through. Mitchell Jansen runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.27
Rodrigo Barbosa passes the ball forward to Sergio Teixeira. Sergio Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bas Pothuizen.
45.00
Roger Helder flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Davids. Nick Davids lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson makes a deft header but it is tipped over by JŸrgen Van Bommel.
45.00
0-3Jeremy Cas takes a quick corner, playing it short to Bas Pothuizen. Bas Pothuizen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
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. MVV also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with MVV kicking off!
47.33
0-3Gary Davidson barges into Gregoor Brouwers. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gregoor Brouwers runs off the knock.
49.17
0-3Gary Davidson hacks Mitchell Jansen from behind! The referee brings Gary Davidson to one side and gives him a warning! Mitchell Jansen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.08
Bas Pothuizen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Davids. Nick Davids shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
55.31
Nico Kneissl hacks Marc Crooks from behind! The referee calls over Nico Kneissl and shows him a yellow card! Marc Crooks gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.24
0-3MVV have made 3 substitutions with Pierre-Alain Yapi replacing Jan-Willem van Gastel, Craig Flintlock replacing Roger Helder and Tony Schilder replacing Gary Davidson .
65.32
William Laslandes makes a simple pass to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo threads a neat ball through to Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink passes the ball forward to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.24
Pasquale Matteassi takes it forward alone. Pasquale Matteassi brings the ball forward. Pasquale Matteassi whips in a cross ball towards Nick Davids. Nick Davids connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for MVV!
72.30
William Laslandes flicks a high ball forward to Marc Crooks who takes it down. Marc Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
73.24
Sergio Teixeira surges forward with the ball. Sergio Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Distin who gathers it comfortably.
75.17
Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.11
Mitchell Jansen makes a simple pass to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Distin who gathers it comfortably.
78.23
Nico Kneissl flicks a high ball forward to Nick Davids who takes it down. Nick Davids tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.11
Jeremy Cas flicks a high pass forward. Tony Schilder holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Schilder threads a neat ball through to Nick Davids. Nick Davids lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder makes a looping header on goal but is denied by JŸrgen Van Bommel. Excellent save.
90.00
Marc Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi Besselink controls it well on his chest. Ferdi Besselink whips in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
26.8%
43.7%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nick Davids of MVV |
Match Ratings
| 1. | JŸrgen Van Bommel (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Raouf Maurice (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregoor Brouwers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sergio Teixeira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | William Laslandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Barbosa (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mitchell Jansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marc Crooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ferdi Besselink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Helder Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rick Mulder (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Glenn Witschge (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristiano Jardim (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steven Distin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pasquale Matteassi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Bas Pothuizen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jan-Willem van Gastel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roger Helder (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Nico Kneissl (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Jeremy Cas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nick Davids (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Brendan Scowcroft (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gary Davidson (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Pierre-Alain Yapi (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tony Schilder (ATT) | 6 | |