Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Vitesse Arnhem. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both FC Groningen and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both FC Groningen and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off and get the first half underway!
4.35
0-0Steffen Rohrschneider sees a break and surges forward. Steffen Rohrschneider makes a probing pass to Niccol˜ Gregori. Niccol˜ Gregori sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Peter Witschge manages to gather it comfortably.
6.11
0-0Jo van Leeuwen makes a probing pass to Niccol˜ Gregori. Niccol˜ Gregori knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.04
0-0FC Groningen are easily keeping Vitesse Arnhem at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
15.08
Abubakari Pater threads the ball through to Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.03
Achille Grabbi sees space and advances. Achille Grabbi lofts in a cross ball towards Niccol˜ Gregori. Niccol˜ Gregori is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Peter Witschge manages to gather it comfortably.
18.50
0-0Alioune Chabert takes it forward alone. Alioune Chabert knocks in a cross ball towards Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.39
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.40
1-0Theo Van Der Luer knocks the ball to his team mate, Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Copain Houttuin!
30.24
Donny Beukenkamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Achille Grabbi. Achille Grabbi makes a simple pass to Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pim Bisseling.
32.07
Brutil Timmer knocks the ball forward to Achille Grabbi. Achille Grabbi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccol˜ Gregori. Niccol˜ Gregori shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.39
Jo van Leeuwen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccol˜ Gregori. Niccol˜ Gregori goes all the way! Niccol˜ Gregori cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Achille Grabbi knocks the ball forward to Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
FC Groningen start the second half!
49.14
Abubakari Pater makes a simple pass to Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley McManaman.
54.21
Alioune Chabert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin 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!
55.02
Abubakari Pater makes a beautiful solo run. Abubakari Pater shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.54
Achille Grabbi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccol˜ Gregori. Niccol˜ Gregori knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clarence Latuheru.
59.36
Clarence Latuheru threads the ball through to Rafael Claes. Rafael Claes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jšrg Van Lucius. Jšrg Van Lucius knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.23
Abubakari Pater makes a probing pass to Jšrg Van Lucius. Jšrg Van Lucius shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.32
Stanley McManaman knocks the ball to his team mate, Achille Grabbi. Achille Grabbi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.06
3-0Rafael Claes decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Claes kicks a strong pass forward to Jšrg Van Lucius but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.30
Steffen Rohrschneider controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Achille Grabbi. Achille Grabbi passes the ball forward to Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.29
Juan-Carlos Montero sees space and advances. Juan-Carlos Montero finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Harris Opdam manages to gather it comfortably.
79.12
3-0Jo van Leeuwen comes in with a late challenge on Abubakari Pater. Jo van Leeuwen is given a warning by the referee! Abubakari Pater runs off the knock.
87.30
Donny Beukenkamp chips the ball to his team mate, Theo Van Der Luer. Theo Van Der Luer chips the ball to his team mate, Niccol˜ Gregori. Niccol˜ Gregori whips in a cross ball towards Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin powers a header at goal. Peter Witschge easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
24.4%
47.7%
27.9%
Scorers
| Copain Houttuin 27 Niccol˜ Gregori 32, 42 |