Match Report
| SC Heerenveen | SC Heerenveen |  |  | FC Groningen | FC Groningen | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tomˆs Heubach | T. Heubach |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | Ole Wau | O. Wau | |||||||||
| Alexandre Colucci | A. Colucci |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 78 | | Diego Bosch | D. Bosch | |||||||||
| Aron Wisgerhof | A. Wisgerhof | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 |  | Ignacio Rosario | I. Rosario | |||||||||
| Younes Elzéard | Y. Elzéard | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 |  | Landon Delass | L. Delass | |||||||||
| Gerard van Dijk | G. van Dijk | | 71 | M | | 5 | | D | 67 |  | Dragan Vugrinec | D. Vugrinec | |||||||||
| Rafael Lambers | R. Lambers | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 |  | Florin Petrescu | F. Petrescu | |||||||||
| Ben Ljungberg | B. Ljungberg |  | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Ruud Huiberts | R. Huiberts | |||||||||
| Alfred Dassen | A. Dassen | | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 |  | Cedric Coppens | C. Coppens | |||||||||
| Bryan Klein | B. Klein | | 78 | A | | 9 | | A | 91 | | Edward Alston | E. Alston | |||||||||
| Wout Schut | W. Schut | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 87 | | Humphrey Van Nistelrooy | H. Van Nistelrooy | |||||||||
| Ferdi Victoria | F. Victoria | | 74 | A | | 11 | | A | 83 |  | Andy Morrison | A. Morrison | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to FC Groningen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0SC Heerenveen get the match underway!
2.36
0-0Alfred Dassen flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Victoria. Ferdi Victoria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.58
0-0Rafael Lambers makes a probing pass to Bryan Klein. Bryan Klein sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Ole Wau is on top of it.
10.42
0-0Ignacio Rosario kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Coppens. Cedric Coppens threads the ball through to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.26
1-0Ben Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Wout Schut. Wout Schut knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Klein. Bryan Klein flicks the ball with his head. Bryan Klein scores for SC Heerenveen!!
15.00
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.07
1-0Ignacio Rosario comes in with a late challenge on Bryan Klein. Ignacio Rosario is given a warning by the referee! Bryan Klein runs off the knock.
24.10
Florin Petrescu advances with the ball. Florin Petrescu lofts in a cross ball towards Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Humphrey Van Nistelrooy!
27.46
Gerard van Dijk chips the ball to his team mate, Bryan Klein. Bryan Klein knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Victoria. Ferdi Victoria flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Ole Wau!
32.38
Landon Delass makes a probing pass to Florin Petrescu. Florin Petrescu flicks the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy shoots from 25 yards but Tomˆs Heubach is on top of it.
34.21
Cedric Coppens knocks the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Alston. Edward Alston is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Tomˆs Heubach manages to keep it out.
36.50
Ruud Huiberts makes a probing pass to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Alston. Edward Alston directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Tomˆs Heubach.
39.33
1-1Rafael Lambers catches Ruud Huiberts on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Lambers and shows him a yellow card! Ruud Huiberts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.40
Aron Wisgerhof passes the ball forward to Ben Ljungberg. Ben Ljungberg threads the ball through to Bryan Klein. Bryan Klein controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ole Wau manages to gather it comfortably.
42.57
Gerard van Dijk passes the ball forward to Bryan Klein. Bryan Klein sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
44.29
Diego Bosch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruud Huiberts. Ruud Huiberts chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Younes Elzéard.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
FC Groningen kick off!
49.01
Cedric Coppens comes in with a late challenge on Gerard van Dijk. The referee calls over Cedric Coppens and shows him a yellow card! Gerard van Dijk runs off the knock.
53.06
Rafael Lambers knocks the ball forward to Bryan Klein. Bryan Klein plays a perfect one-two with Wout Schut and rushes in on goal... Bryan Klein shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
59.03
Rafael Lambers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bryan Klein. Bryan Klein whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi Victoria. Ferdi Victoria heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.31
Ruud Huiberts decides to run forward with the ball. Ruud Huiberts knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Tomˆs Heubach.
67.57
Aron Wisgerhof barges into Edward Alston. Aron Wisgerhof is given a warning by the referee! Edward Alston runs off the knock.
69.20
Ben Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Wout Schut. Wout Schut knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.04
Cedric Coppens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Alston. Edward Alston shoots from outside the area. Tomˆs Heubach easily smothers it.
73.23
Rafael Lambers flicks the ball to his team mate, Wout Schut. Wout Schut knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dragan Vugrinec.
77.29
1-1Aron Wisgerhof sees space and advances. Aron Wisgerhof kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdi Victoria. Ferdi Victoria makes a probing pass to Bryan Klein but he's offside!
78.40
Cedric Coppens advances with the ball. Cedric Coppens lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Alston. Edward Alston heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
89.10
Aron Wisgerhof knocks the ball forward to Rafael Lambers. Rafael Lambers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wout Schut. Wout Schut knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ole Wau who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Gerard van Dijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wout Schut. Wout Schut knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Klein. Bryan Klein powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Ole Wau.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
23.5%
48.1%
28.4%
Scorers