Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 18,040 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Gier.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Gier.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen kick off and get the match underway!
3.54
0-0Ahmed Wiekens breaks forward. Ahmed Wiekens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.16
0-0Scott Keegan brings the ball forward. Scott Keegan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse whips in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer makes a looping header on goal. JŸrgen Van Bommel punches it away to safety.
8.44
0-0Elysée Bakari kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos plays the ball forward to Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.41
Rodrigo Barbosa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodrigo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.30
Scott Keegan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Busse controls it well on his chest. Stefan Busse whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero makes a convincing header but JŸrgen Van Bommel reads it well. Good keeping!
16.19
Richard Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Campos who takes it down. Sergio Campos sees Linus Breyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
21.29
Jose Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Barbosa easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
24.06
Raouf Maurice pushes up the pitch. Raouf Maurice knocks the ball forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.33
Elysée Bakari hits a low pass to Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom flicks a high pass forward. Linus Breyer controls it well on his chest. Linus Breyer shoots from 20 yards but JŸrgen Van Bommel is on top of it.
27.39
0-1Ahmed Wiekens makes a simple pass to Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom advances inside the box! Shota Van Den Brom takes a shot at goal. It's there!! JŸrgen Van Bommel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.05
Elysée Bakari flicks a high ball forward to Ahmed Wiekens who takes it down. Ahmed Wiekens flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Campos collects the pass. Sergio Campos whips in a cross ball towards Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
42.48
Jose Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Ferdi Besselink who brings the ball under control. Ferdi Besselink whips in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Freddy Hughes gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
44.09
Elysée Bakari passes the ball forward to Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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 Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Utrecht players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Utrecht kick off!
47.04
0-3Sergio Teixeira passes the ball forward to William Laslandes. William Laslandes flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi Besselink collects the pass. Ferdi Besselink puts a great ball through. Helder Semedo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.11
Jose Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Freddy Hughes who gathers it comfortably.
60.22
0-3FC Utrecht have made 3 substitutions with Rob Jansen replacing Scott Keegan, Geoffrey Roest replacing Shota Van Den Brom and Celestine Ikpeba replacing Stefan Busse .
63.33
Geoffrey Roest makes an attacking run forward. Geoffrey Roest shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.29
0-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
73.32
Ahmed Wiekens hits a low pass to Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
75.41
Sergio Teixeira advances with the ball. Sergio Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo makes a convincing header but is denied by Freddy Hughes. Excellent save.
78.32
Ahmed Wiekens threads a neat ball through to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos skips past Raouf Maurice! Sergio Campos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.07
Richard Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero passes the ball forward to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sergio Campos!
85.31
Richard Mckinlay threads the ball through to Rob Jansen. Rob Jansen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rob Jansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Rob Jansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Elysée Bakari. Elysée Bakari knocks the ball forward to Celestine Ikpeba. Celestine Ikpeba tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Celestine Ikpeba!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
6
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
30.5%
40.2%
29.3%
Scorers
| Shota Van Den Brom 27, 39 Stefan Busse 44 Sergio Campos 78, 81 Celestine Ikpeba 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Campos of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | JŸrgen Van Bommel (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Raouf Maurice (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregoor Brouwers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sergio Teixeira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | William Laslandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 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. | Freddy Hughes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Elysée Bakari (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Richard Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edmundo Caballero (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ahmed Wiekens (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Shota Van Den Brom (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Luca Ghirardello (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Linus Breyer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sergio Campos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Stefan Busse (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Rob Jansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Geoffrey Roest (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Celestine Ikpeba (ATT) | | 7 |