Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to FC Dordrecht. A crowd of 17,874 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and FC Dordrecht are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ger Abidallah.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and FC Dordrecht are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ger Abidallah.
0.00
0-0FC Dordrecht kick off and get the match underway!
4.37
0-0Simon Jahn threads a neat ball through to Bert van Gastel. Bert van Gastel makes a probing pass to Claudio Banchelli. Claudio Banchelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jeremy Machlas.
6.38
Corentin Zaami sweeps the ball long. Jimmy Kooiman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Teixeira.
10.22
0-0Rodrigo Barbosa sees Jose Pirri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Pirri threads a neat ball through to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
14.47
Marc Crooks brings the ball forward. Marc Crooks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Jahn.
15.09
0-1Edgar Olfers flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Banchelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Banchelli shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.10
Mitchell Jansen makes a probing pass to Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink 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!
26.36
Helder Semedo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Helder Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.41
William Laslandes gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Ferdi Besselink knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.02
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
34.01
William Laslandes advances with the ball. William Laslandes makes a probing pass to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.41
0-1Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Marc Crooks controls it well on his chest. Marc Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Purrel Ax reads it well. Nice save!
39.10
Edgar Olfers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Banchelli. Claudio Banchelli lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
42.28
Jose Pirri threads a neat ball through to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Purrel Ax who gathers it comfortably.
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 Dordrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Groningen kicking off!
48.10
Sergio Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen sees a break and surges forward. Mitchell Jansen shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Purrel Ax. What a save!
53.36
Rodrigo Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.03
0-1FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Willem Schultz replacing Bert van Gastel .
63.23
Pascal Lecour flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Olfers collects the pass. Edgar Olfers makes a probing pass to Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Kooiman. Jimmy Kooiman flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.02
Jimmy Kooiman decides to run forward with the ball. Jimmy Kooiman knocks in a cross ball towards Willem Schultz. Willem Schultz makes a deft header. JŸrgen Van Bommel gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
71.11
0-2FC Groningen are keeping most of the possession.
72.17
Rafik Deplace flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Banchelli. Claudio Banchelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.28
Edgar Olfers plays the ball forward to Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina lofts in a cross ball towards Willem Schultz. Willem Schultz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.19
Corentin Zaami flicks a high pass forward to Jimmy Kooiman who brings the ball under control. Jimmy Kooiman passes the ball forward to Edgar Olfers. Edgar Olfers knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
79.50
Rodrigo Barbosa sees Mitchell Jansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mitchell Jansen threads a neat ball through to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Purrel Ax!
83.25
Pascal Lecour sees a break and surges forward. Pascal Lecour whips in a cross ball towards Willem Schultz. Willem Schultz beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.36
0-2William Laslandes sees Sergio Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Pascal Lecour and the loose ball is cleared up field.
87.53
Pascal Lecour makes a simple pass to Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from JŸrgen Van Bommel as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
89.13
0-2Jimmy Kooiman takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Helder Semedo jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
31.6%
41.8%
26.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jimmy Kooiman of FC Dordrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | JŸrgen Van Bommel (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Raouf Maurice (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sergio Teixeira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | William Laslandes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jeremy Machlas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Barbosa (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mitchell Jansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marc Crooks (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ferdi Besselink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Helder Semedo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Rick Mulder (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Glenn Witschge (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristiano Jardim (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Purrel Ax (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Craig Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pascal Lecour (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Corentin Zaami (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Jahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafik Deplace (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edgar Olfers (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Jimmy Kooiman (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Bert van Gastel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ivan Medina (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Claudio Banchelli (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Danny de Jong (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Morgan Amoroso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Willem Schultz (ATT) | 6 | |