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 FC Twente 65. A crowd of 19,078 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Twente 65 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eric Van Hintum.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Twente 65 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eric Van Hintum.
0.00
0-0FC Twente 65 kick off!
3.26
0-0Without breaking stride, Fernando Suarez plays the ball forward to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie brings the ball forward. Dominic Ritchie shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
4.10
0-0Ernesto Gomez barges into Tom Ax. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tom Ax grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.10
0-0Johnny Akerboom knocks the ball forward to Francesco G. Baggio. Francesco G. Baggio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Breitner who gathers it comfortably.
14.30
0-0Henk Van Der Laan flicks a high pass forward. Jan Huistra collects the pass. Jan Huistra whips in a cross ball towards Tjalle Galàsek. Tjalle Galàsek jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Sven Koster is on top of it.
15.52
Johnny Akerboom sees Jonas Seifert in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonas Seifert knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Suarez.
18.37
0-0Tjalle Galàsek barges into Andre van den Heuvel. Tjalle Galàsek is warned by the referee! Andre van den Heuvel runs off the knock.
26.11
Stefano Nervo knocks the ball to his team mate, Johnny Akerboom. Johnny Akerboom makes a probing pass to Francesco G. Baggio. Francesco G. Baggio tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.29
Andre van den Heuvel hits a low pass to Ernesto Gomez. Ernesto Gomez passes the ball forward to Ernest Vandenbroeck. Ernest Vandenbroeck knocks in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Baggio. Francesco G. Baggio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.21
0-0Fernando Suarez threads the ball through to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Ritchie passes the ball forward but Tjalle Galàsek is offside!
34.21
Diego Wolters makes a beautiful solo run. Diego Wolters makes a probing pass to Ernest Vandenbroeck. Ernest Vandenbroeck lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Seifert. Jonas Seifert is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
36.02
0-1Henk Van Der Laan threads a neat ball through to Tjalle Galàsek. Tjalle Galàsek knocks in a cross ball towards Christopher de Bruin. Christopher de Bruin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Christopher de Bruin!
42.46
Dominic Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Christopher de Bruin. Christopher de Bruin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Twente 65 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen get the second half underway!
47.55
Ernesto Gomez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francesco G. Baggio. Francesco G. Baggio advances inside the box! Francesco G. Baggio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
57.02
Marco Meijndershagen sees Ernesto Gomez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Gomez takes it forward alone. Ernesto Gomez shoots from distance but Pascal Breitner is on top of it.
59.41
Luuk Abidallah flicks a high pass forward to Jonas Seifert who brings the ball under control. Jonas Seifert lofts in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Baggio. Francesco G. Baggio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.49
Andre van den Heuvel brings the ball forward. Andre van den Heuvel chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Baggio. Francesco G. Baggio shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
72.11
Henk Van Der Laan flicks a high pass forward to Tjalle Galàsek who brings the ball under control. Tjalle Galàsek knocks in a cross ball towards Christopher de Bruin. Christopher de Bruin makes a convincing header but somehow Sven Koster manages to keep it out.
77.17
1-1FC Twente 65 have made 3 substitutions with Daniel Dijkstra replacing Fernando Suarez, Colin Hansen replacing Dominic Ritchie and Jose Javier Reyes replacing Jan Huistra .
81.39
Daniel Dijkstra knocks the ball forward to Nigel Allman. Nigel Allman runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nigel Allman whips in a cross ball towards Christopher de Bruin. Christopher de Bruin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Christopher de Bruin scores for FC Twente 65!!
87.54
1-2FC Twente 65 are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
27%
42.9%
30.2%
Scorers
| Francesco G. Baggio 59 | Christopher de Bruin 36, 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christopher de Bruin of FC Twente 65 |
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) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Jonas Seifert (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ernest Vandenbroeck (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mike Piqué (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rene Braat (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Scales (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pascal Breitner (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Niels Koster (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fernando Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Barket Chabbert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tom Ax (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Ritchie (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Henk Van Der Laan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nigel Allman (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Tjalle Galàsek (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jan Huistra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Christopher de Bruin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Daniel Dijkstra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Colin Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jose Javier Reyes (GK) | 6 | |