Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 18,886 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard get the match underway!
2.19
0-0Diego Bosch hacks Arnold Evers from behind! Diego Bosch is given a warning by the referee! Arnold Evers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.37
0-0Florin Petrescu makes a beautiful solo run. Florin Petrescu tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.40
0-0Ignacio Rosario deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruud Huiberts. Ruud Huiberts makes a simple pass to Edward Alston. Edward Alston whips in a cross ball towards Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Hennie Hoogendorp manages to gather it comfortably.
9.22
0-1Sebastian Augstein makes a probing pass to Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah lofts in a cross ball towards Aatos Simonpoika. Aatos Simonpoika heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aatos Simonpoika!
16.20
Giordano Benarrivo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah kicks a strong pass forward to Aatos Simonpoika. Aatos Simonpoika cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Aatos Simonpoika scores for Fortuna Sittard!!
20.19
Irving Saldana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felice Signori. Felice Signori passes the ball forward to Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah whips in a cross ball towards Aatos Simonpoika. Aatos Simonpoika powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.49
0-2Felice Signori makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.59
Ruud Huiberts advances with the ball. Ruud Huiberts shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.11
Geoffrey Van Eijk knocks the ball forward to Felice Signori. Felice Signori deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah knocks in a cross ball towards Aatos Simonpoika. Aatos Simonpoika directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.05
Ruud Huiberts makes a probing pass to Edward Alston. Edward Alston knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffrey Van Eijk.
34.15
Ignacio Rosario passes the ball forward to Florin Petrescu. Florin Petrescu flicks the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Hennie Hoogendorp manages to gather it comfortably.
40.29
Sebastian Augstein makes a simple pass to Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers heads the ball goalwards. Ole Wau manages to gather it comfortably.
42.01
0-2Landon Delass hacks Arnold Evers from behind! The referee calls over Landon Delass and shows him a yellow card! Arnold Evers runs off the knock.
45.00
Cedric Coppens passes the ball forward to Edward Alston. Edward Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy directs the ball goalwards with his head. Hennie Hoogendorp is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
FC Groningen kick off!
47.43
Felice Signori flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers goes all the way! Arnold Evers tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.47
Felice Signori knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Ole Wau manages to keep it out.
49.48
Denny Zwaanswijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.04
Cedric Coppens chips the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffrey Van Eijk.
59.19
Denny Zwaanswijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah knocks in a cross ball towards Aatos Simonpoika. Aatos Simonpoika flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.31
Noah Streich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felice Signori. Felice Signori makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.35
Sebastian Augstein advances with the ball. Sebastian Augstein goes all the way! Sebastian Augstein shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.32
Felice Signori flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Landon Delass.
78.43
Felice Signori flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ole Wau who gathers it comfortably.
79.52
Diego Bosch threads the ball through to Cedric Coppens. Cedric Coppens makes a simple pass to Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffrey Van Eijk.
81.18
Landon Delass knocks the ball to his team mate, Florin Petrescu. Florin Petrescu makes a probing pass to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Alston. Edward Alston is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Hennie Hoogendorp is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.48
Ruud Huiberts flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Alston. Edward Alston knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Florin Petrescu comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Augstein. Florin Petrescu is given a warning by the referee! Sebastian Augstein stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
33.8%
45.5%
20.8%
Scorers
| Humphrey Van Nistelrooy 45 Edward Alston 81 | Aatos Simonpoika 9, 16, 59 Sebastian Augstein 65 |