Match Report


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Heavy rain falls from above here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 20,228 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
3.02
Victor Van Der Vegt knocks the ball forward to Mark Van Haaren. Mark Van Haaren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack Grot. Jack Grot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kurt Olfers but the linesman indicates offside!
4.43
Ronnie Corstanje makes a probing pass to Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers knocks in a cross ball towards Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.11
Ignacio Rosario clumsily knocks into Kurt Olfers. Ignacio Rosario is warned by the referee! Kurt Olfers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.43
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.36
Rick Dibi threads the ball through to Jack Grot. Jack Grot threads the ball through to Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ole Wau had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
18.46
Landon Delass makes a probing pass to Ruud Huiberts. Ruud Huiberts chips the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy whips in a cross ball towards Edward Alston. Edward Alston powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edward Alston!
24.46
Florin Petrescu threads the ball through to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.22
Florin Petrescu sees a break and surges forward. Florin Petrescu knocks in a cross ball towards Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jurgen Franken manages to gather it comfortably.
33.06
Cedric Coppens chips the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jurgen Franken manages to gather it comfortably.
34.39
FC Utrecht are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Groningen's defence.
38.54
Dries Van Hintum kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard van Leeuwen. Gerard van Leeuwen brings the ball forward. Gerard van Leeuwen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jack Grot but the linesman indicates offside!
42.31
Gerard van Leeuwen kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with FC Groningen kicking off!
54.05
Florin Petrescu chips the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy plays a perfect one-two with Edward Alston and rushes in on goal... Humphrey Van Nistelrooy cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.53
Rick Dibi flicks the ball to his team mate, Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert plays a perfect one-two with Jack Grot and rushes in on goal... Atam Kluivert rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ole Wau!
59.23
Gerard van Leeuwen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jack Grot. Jack Grot tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.26
Ignacio Rosario decides to run forward with the ball. Ignacio Rosario chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marvin Splinter.
63.58
Victor Van Der Vegt passes the ball forward to Gerard van Leeuwen. Gerard van Leeuwen makes a beautiful solo run. Gerard van Leeuwen makes a probing pass to Jack Grot. Jack Grot takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.16
Cedric Coppens threads the ball through to Edward Alston. Edward Alston whips in a cross ball towards Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
71.13
Marvin Splinter kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard van Leeuwen. Gerard van Leeuwen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jack Grot. Jack Grot plays a perfect one-two with Atam Kluivert and rushes in on goal... Jack Grot shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.27
Landon Delass sees space and advances. Landon Delass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.20
Ronnie Corstanje knocks the ball forward to Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Landon Delass.
75.42
Ignacio Rosario deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruud Huiberts. Ruud Huiberts chips the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.24
Ignacio Rosario flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Huiberts. Ruud Huiberts knocks the ball forward to Edward Alston. Edward Alston lofts in a cross ball towards Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.53
Cedric Coppens knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jurgen Franken who gathers it comfortably.
84.29
Marvin Splinter flicks the ball to his team mate, Rick Dibi. Rick Dibi makes a simple pass to Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.44
Ronnie Corstanje sees space and advances. Ronnie Corstanje kicks a strong pass forward to Jack Grot. Jack Grot shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
89.34
Florin Petrescu barges into Mark Van Haaren. Florin Petrescu is given a warning by the referee! Mark Van Haaren stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Andy Morrison hacks Victor Van Der Vegt from behind! The referee calls over Andy Morrison and shows him a yellow card! Victor Van Der Vegt stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Humphrey Van Nistelrooy of FC Groningen
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
29.3%
44%
26.7%