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 Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 17,943 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerard Boateng.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerard Boateng.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Roda JC Kerkrade get the match underway!
3.10
0-0Noel Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Evans. Kemal Evans flicks a high pass forward. Ruud Klein controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some awkward footwork from Ruud Klein provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from JŸrgen Van Bommel.
4.20
0-0Raouf Maurice threads the ball through to Sergio Teixeira. Sergio Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hassan Abdellaoui.
6.52
Kemal Evans sees space and advances. Kemal Evans whips in a cross ball towards Ruud Klein. With a superhuman jump, Ruud Klein connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. JŸrgen Van Bommel didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.53
0-0Hassan Abdellaoui plays the ball forward to Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman makes a probing pass to Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden makes a great pass forward. Jason Dublin sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
9.28
Kai Wallner threads the ball through to Ruud Klein. Ruud Klein knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sergio Teixeira.
10.28
0-0Ferdi Besselink makes a probing pass to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.02
0-0Hassan Abdellaoui clumsily knocks into Marc Crooks. The referee brings Hassan Abdellaoui to one side and gives him a warning! Marc Crooks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.37
0-0Titus McManaman barges into Sergio Teixeira. Titus McManaman is shown the yellow card! Sergio Teixeira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.18
Titus McManaman barges into Sergio Teixeira. Titus McManaman is warned by the referee! Sergio Teixeira runs off the knock.
20.28
Sergio Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Jansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mitchell Jansen decides to run forward with the ball. Mitchell Jansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Burley.
22.22
1-0Mitchell Jansen sees a break and surges forward. Mitchell Jansen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.10
Jose Pirri plays the ball forward to Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen makes a simple pass to Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitaliy Skachenko who gathers it comfortably.
30.43
Hassan Abdellaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Pearce. Noel Pearce plays the ball forward to Ruud Klein. Ruud Klein finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
33.23
Gregoor Brouwers surges forward with the ball. Gregoor Brouwers flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Vitaliy Skachenko is on top of it.
36.51
Clive Fletcher sees Titus McManaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Titus McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
38.51
Craig Burley flicks a high pass forward to Peter Dryden who brings the ball neatly under control. Peter Dryden shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from JŸrgen Van Bommel as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
40.06
1-0Jason Dublin takes a quick corner, playing it short to Craig Burley. Craig Burley takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
Jason Dublin knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Evans. Kemal Evans shoots from 20 yards but JŸrgen Van Bommel reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen kick off!
49.35
Hassan Abdellaoui makes a probing pass to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.22
1-0FC Groningen are in full control of this game.
60.22
1-0Roda JC Kerkrade have made 3 substitutions with Robert Cooke replacing Craig Burley, Norman Greening replacing Jason Dublin and Ignacio Dreef replacing Titus McManaman .
65.29
Jose Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Ruud Klein. The referee warns Jose Pirri to calm down! Ruud Klein stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.49
Noel Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Evans. Kemal Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruud Klein. Ruud Klein cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Ruud Klein provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.31
Rodrigo Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks flicks a high pass forward to Ferdi Besselink who brings the ball under control. Ferdi Besselink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.12
Mitchell Jansen sees space and advances. Mitchell Jansen whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.15
Jose Pirri makes a simple pass to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks advances inside the box! Marc Crooks comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.12
Rodrigo Barbosa sees Helder Semedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Helder Semedo tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.46
Robert Cooke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Greening. Norman Greening knocks the ball forward to Kemal Evans. Kemal Evans shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
84.12
Mitchell Jansen barges into Kai Wallner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kai Wallner stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
32.5%
42.2%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mitchell Jansen of FC Groningen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | JŸrgen Van Bommel (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Raouf Maurice (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gregoor Brouwers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Sergio Teixeira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | William Laslandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Barbosa (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mitchell Jansen (MID) |   | 9 |
| 9. | Marc Crooks (ATT) | 7 | |
| 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. | Vitaliy Skachenko (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noel Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Clive Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruud Klein (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kemal Evans (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jason Dublin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Titus McManaman (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Kai Wallner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Dryden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Norman Greening (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ignacio Dreef (ATT) | 6 | |