Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to SBV Excelsior. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen kick off the first half!
2.51
1-0Florin Petrescu knocks the ball forward to Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy whips in a cross ball towards Edward Alston. Edward Alston heads the ball goalwards. Purrel Dudilica is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.54
Ignacio Rosario flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin Petrescu. Florin Petrescu threads the ball through to Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Purrel Dudilica has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.56
2-0Jersson Yanes kicks a strong pass forward to Darl van Gastel. Darl van Gastel shoots from long range but somehow Ole Wau manages to keep it out.
15.23
2-0Duncan Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bryan Kanu. Bryan Kanu makes a probing pass to Darl van Gastel. Darl van Gastel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
26.57
Cedric Coppens threads the ball through to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Purrel Dudilica.
27.05
Diego Bosch knocks the ball to his team mate, Florin Petrescu. Florin Petrescu makes a probing pass to Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
30.44
Ruud Huiberts threads the ball through to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
32.26
2-0Dragan Vugrinec barges into Bryan Kanu. The referee calls over Dragan Vugrinec and shows him a yellow card! Bryan Kanu stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.04
2-0Florin Petrescu makes a probing pass to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lamberto Abbruscato.
36.01
Cedric Coppens kicks a strong pass forward to Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
38.17
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.19
Landon Delass kicks a strong pass forward to Ruud Huiberts. Ruud Huiberts threads the ball through to Edward Alston. Edward Alston tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.33
2-0Ruud Huiberts barges into Dominique Helder. Ruud Huiberts is warned by the referee! Dominique Helder hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.16
Dominique Helder knocks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Kanu. Bryan Kanu shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Landon Delass barges into Duncan Souness. Landon Delass is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
SBV Excelsior start the second half!
47.24
Gerald Turner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jersson Yanes. Jersson Yanes passes the ball forward to Darl van Gastel. Darl van Gastel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
48.18
Lamberto Abbruscato flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah kicks a strong pass forward to Bryan Kanu. Bryan Kanu whips in a cross ball towards Heikki Essbjorn. Heikki Essbjorn powers a header at goal. Heikki Essbjorn scores for SBV Excelsior!!
51.02
Cedric Coppens takes it forward alone. Cedric Coppens whips in a cross ball towards Edward Alston. Edward Alston is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Purrel Dudilica manages to keep it out.
53.08
Ignacio Rosario knocks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Coppens. Cedric Coppens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy goes all the way! Humphrey Van Nistelrooy takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Purrel Dudilica had no chance!! Goal for FC Groningen!
57.54
Diego Bosch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florin Petrescu. Florin Petrescu flicks the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy whips in a cross ball towards Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.05
3-1Cedric Coppens barges into Duncan Souness. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Souness grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.09
Ruud Huiberts knocks the ball forward to Edward Alston. Edward Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy heads the ball goalwards but Purrel Dudilica is on top of it.
65.21
Dominique Helder passes the ball forward to Heikki Essbjorn. Heikki Essbjorn lofts in a cross ball towards Darl van Gastel. Darl van Gastel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.15
Ruud Huiberts kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Alston. Edward Alston shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.02
Landon Delass makes a probing pass to Florin Petrescu. Florin Petrescu knocks the ball forward to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Purrel Dudilica.
72.56
Cedric Coppens knocks the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.51
Ruud Huiberts makes a probing pass to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.28
Ruud Huiberts hacks Dominique Helder from behind! Ruud Huiberts is warned by the referee again! Dominique Helder runs off the knock.
81.36
Jersson Yanes advances with the ball. Jersson Yanes plays a perfect one-two with Bryan Kanu and rushes in on goal... Jersson Yanes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ole Wau easily smothers it!
89.38
Jersson Yanes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Kanu. Bryan Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Heikki Essbjorn. Heikki Essbjorn tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
22.5%
46.2%
31.2%
Scorers