Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Trade Global |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to RBC Roosendaal. A crowd of 19,896 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen kick off!
3.14
0-0Mario Van Der Heijden passes the ball forward to Bogdan De Goey. Bogdan De Goey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Louis Wevers. Louis Wevers goes all the way! Louis Wevers shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.18
0-0Gregoor Redan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bogdan De Goey. Bogdan De Goey sees space and advances. Bogdan De Goey knocks the ball forward to Rene Meijndershagen. Rene Meijndershagen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
8.56
Florin Petrescu flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Alston. Edward Alston shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
9.38
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
10.04
0-0Cedric Coppens threads the ball through to Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Remco Versteeg.
12.38
Cedric Coppens knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Edward Alston. Edward Alston is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.31
0-0Remco Versteeg threads the ball through to Mustapha Krijgsman. Mustapha Krijgsman knocks the ball to his team mate, Louis Wevers. Louis Wevers makes a probing pass to Billy Stockdale but he's offside!
15.07
Gianluigi Giangaspare knocks the ball forward to Rene Meijndershagen. Rene Meijndershagen shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.13
Scott Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Stockdale. Billy Stockdale knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dragan Vugrinec.
21.14
Bogdan De Goey knocks the ball to his team mate, Louis Wevers. Louis Wevers shoots from outside the area. Ole Wau easily smothers it.
24.53
Landon Delass threads the ball through to Ruud Huiberts. Ruud Huiberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Alston. Edward Alston passes the ball forward but Andy Morrison is offside!
26.09
Dragan Vugrinec flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Coppens. Cedric Coppens sees a break and surges forward. Cedric Coppens lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Callum James manages to gather it comfortably.
27.27
Mario Van Der Heijden flicks the ball to his team mate, Bogdan De Goey. Bogdan De Goey makes a simple pass to Rene Meijndershagen. Rene Meijndershagen whips in a cross ball towards Louis Wevers. Louis Wevers powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.56
Cedric Coppens kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Edward Alston. Edward Alston heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Callum James!
30.56
Bogdan De Goey knocks the ball to his team mate, Rene Meijndershagen. Rene Meijndershagen knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Wevers. Louis Wevers directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
33.48
Florin Petrescu chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Alston. Edward Alston tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.42
1-0Cedric Coppens makes a simple pass to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison goes all the way! Andy Morrison tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andy Morrison!
38.02
Gianluigi Giangaspare knocks the ball forward to Billy Stockdale. Billy Stockdale lofts in a cross ball towards Rene Meijndershagen. Rene Meijndershagen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
40.21
Dragan Vugrinec threads the ball through to Florin Petrescu. Florin Petrescu passes the ball forward to Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.24
Bogdan De Goey knocks the ball forward to Billy Stockdale. Billy Stockdale controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and RBC Roosendaal kick off!
47.19
RBC Roosendaal are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Groningen's defence.
49.15
Bogdan De Goey makes a probing pass to Louis Wevers. Louis Wevers shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.34
Landon Delass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Coppens. Cedric Coppens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Alston. Edward Alston goes all the way! Edward Alston shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.13
Remco Versteeg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Giangaspare. Gianluigi Giangaspare knocks the ball to his team mate, Rene Meijndershagen. Rene Meijndershagen finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.23
Mustapha Krijgsman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Louis Wevers. Louis Wevers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.10
Bogdan De Goey knocks the ball forward to Billy Stockdale. Billy Stockdale knocks in a cross ball towards Rene Meijndershagen. Rene Meijndershagen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Ole Wau is on top of it.
61.10
Florin Petrescu chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Alston. Edward Alston whips in a cross ball towards Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andy Morrison!
65.41
Florin Petrescu passes the ball forward to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy flicks the ball with his head but somehow Callum James manages to keep it out.
69.51
Ruud Huiberts makes a simple pass to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum James who gathers it comfortably.
71.28
Ignacio Rosario kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Coppens. Cedric Coppens brings the ball forward. Cedric Coppens finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.43
Dragan Vugrinec chips the ball to his team mate, Florin Petrescu. Florin Petrescu takes it forward alone. Florin Petrescu whips in a cross ball towards Edward Alston. Edward Alston connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Callum James has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.21
Diego Bosch boots it upfield. Andy Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.33
3-0Landon Delass hacks Billy Stockdale from behind! Landon Delass is shown the yellow card! Billy Stockdale stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.37
Mario Van Der Heijden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bogdan De Goey. Bogdan De Goey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Louis Wevers. Louis Wevers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Mario Van Der Heijden knocks the ball forward to Gianluigi Giangaspare. Gianluigi Giangaspare threads the ball through to Billy Stockdale. Billy Stockdale shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
7
10
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
30.1%
43%
26.9%
Scorers
| Andy Morrison 34, 61 Edward Alston 72 |