Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to FC Volendam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Remco Berger.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Remco Berger.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen kick off the first half!
4.40
0-1Ivar Van Der Schaaf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Diasalmeida. Nicholas Diasalmeida lofts in a cross ball towards Sieme Dos Santos. Sieme Dos Santos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Sven Koster has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.10
Alje Van Nieuwstadt flicks a high ball forward to Sieme Dos Santos who gracefully takes it down. Sieme Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Inia. Ian Inia heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.57
0-2Achille Falsini darts forward. Achille Falsini makes a probing pass to Ian Inia. Ian Inia passes the ball forward but Sieme Dos Santos is offside!
27.15
0-2Brendan Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Ian Inia. Ian Inia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.46
0-2Brendan Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Ian Inia controls it well on his chest. Ian Inia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
32.39
Neil Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Mcgovern controls it well on his chest. Brendan Mcgovern makes a beautiful solo run. Brendan Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to Sieme Dos Santos, releasing him through on goal. Sieme Dos Santos takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sieme Dos Santos!
38.21
0-3Luuk Abidallah passes the ball forward to Ernest Vandenbroeck. Ernest Vandenbroeck finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
40.44
0-3FC Volendam are dictating the run of play here today.
42.36
Brendan Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Diasalmeida who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Diasalmeida knocks in a cross ball towards Sieme Dos Santos. Sieme Dos Santos directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
44.15
Andre van den Heuvel threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Gomez. Ernesto Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Seifert controls it well on his chest. Jonas Seifert lofts in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Baggio. Francesco G. Baggio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Volendam also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Volendam players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Volendam get the second half underway!
48.04
Dami‘n Houtman knocks the ball forward to Alje Van Nieuwstadt. Alje Van Nieuwstadt knocks the ball to his team mate, Sieme Dos Santos. Sieme Dos Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre van den Heuvel.
51.19
Johnny Akerboom takes it forward alone. Johnny Akerboom knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jonas Seifert is offside!
53.21
Ivar Van Der Schaaf makes a simple pass to Nicholas Diasalmeida. Nicholas Diasalmeida lofts in a cross ball towards Sieme Dos Santos. Sieme Dos Santos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Sven Koster picks it out of the air!
60.01
0-3FC Volendam have made 3 substitutions with Alun Southgate replacing Achille Falsini, Stuart Naysmith replacing Alje Van Nieuwstadt and Joris Hansma replacing Nicholas Diasalmeida .
63.32
0-3Joris Hansma catches Diego Wolters on the ankles. The referee warns Joris Hansma to calm down! Diego Wolters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.04
0-3Fernando Jardim barges into Johnny Akerboom. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Johnny Akerboom hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.31
Andre van den Heuvel kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Gomez. Ernesto Gomez makes a probing pass to Ernest Vandenbroeck. Ernest Vandenbroeck knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Seifert. Jonas Seifert jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Serafim Punga.
78.55
Johnny Akerboom catches Brendan Mcgovern on the ankles. Johnny Akerboom is given a warning by the referee! Brendan Mcgovern runs off the knock.
81.10
Johnny Akerboom comes in with a late challenge on Brendan Mcgovern. Johnny Akerboom is warned by the referee again! Brendan Mcgovern runs off the knock.
84.20
0-3Diego Wolters knocks the ball forward to Luuk Abidallah. Luuk Abidallah flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Seifert collects the pass. Jonas Seifert flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernest Vandenbroeck. Dami‘n Houtman hacks Ernest Vandenbroeck from behind! Ernest Vandenbroeck appeals for a penalty! Given!!
84.20
0-3The referee points to the spot..
85.22
Ernest Vandenbroeck calmly steps up. What a cracker!! Serafim Punga had no chance!!
87.37
Ernesto Gomez laces a weighted ball forward to Francesco G. Baggio. Francesco G. Baggio lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Seifert. Jonas Seifert makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Serafim Punga has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Andre van den Heuvel makes a simple pass to Luuk Abidallah. Luuk Abidallah flicks a high pass forward. Francesco G. Baggio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francesco G. Baggio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Serafim Punga who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
36.2%
43.1%
20.7%
Scorers
| Ernest Vandenbroeck 85 (p) Jonas Seifert 87 | Sieme Dos Santos 4, 32 Ian Inia 12 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sieme Dos Santos of FC Volendam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sven Koster (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marco Meijndershagen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefano Nervo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andre van den Heuvel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diego Wolters (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luuk Abidallah (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Johnny Akerboom (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ernesto Gomez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francesco G. Baggio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jonas Seifert (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Ernest Vandenbroeck (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Mike Piqué (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rene Braat (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Scales (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Serafim Punga (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dami‘n Houtman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Achille Falsini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivar Van Der Schaaf (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Jardim (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Brendan Mcgovern (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alje Van Nieuwstadt (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ian Inia (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Nicholas Diasalmeida (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Sieme Dos Santos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Alun Southgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Joris Hansma (ATT) | 5 | |