Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to SBV Eindhoven. A crowd of 8,481 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
FC Groningen are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
FC Groningen are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SBV Eindhoven kick off!
9.17
0-0Menno Bos knocks the ball forward to Neil Gallacher. Neil Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Humphrey Van De Ouweland.
12.44
0-0Johan Goossen clumsily knocks into Nico Borchard. Johan Goossen is given a warning by the referee! Nico Borchard stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.33
1-0Pascal Van Helmond advances with the ball. Pascal Van Helmond goes all the way! Pascal Van Helmond cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Erwin Winter has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.14
1-0Menno Bos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Gallacher. Neil Gallacher shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Rody Redan.
21.21
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.38
Steven Van Bommel sees a break and surges forward. Steven Van Bommel flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Borchard. Nico Borchard lofts in a cross ball towards Wouter van Gastel. Wouter van Gastel heads the ball goalwards but somehow Erwin Winter manages to keep it out.
32.31
FC Groningen are easily keeping SBV Eindhoven at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
36.17
1-0Jochem Kanu clumsily knocks into Pascal Van Helmond. Jochem Kanu is shown the yellow card! Pascal Van Helmond stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.05
Humphrey Van De Ouweland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Huistra. Arno Huistra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Borchard. Nico Borchard goes all the way! Nico Borchard shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.51
Ellery Janssen makes a simple pass to Paul Nelisse. Paul Nelisse chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Van Der Woerdt. Richard Van Der Woerdt knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Gallacher. Neil Gallacher heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with FC Groningen kicking off!
51.53
Menno Bos kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Gallacher. Neil Gallacher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Humphrey Van De Ouweland.
53.41
Pascal Van Helmond deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wouter van Gastel. Wouter van Gastel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.23
Arno Huistra knocks the ball to his team mate, Wouter van Gastel. Wouter van Gastel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Erwin Winter!
59.53
Pascal Van Helmond takes it forward alone. Pascal Van Helmond shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Erwin Winter!
60.39
Harvey Seedorf takes it forward alone. Harvey Seedorf knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rody Redan who gathers it comfortably.
65.30
FC Groningen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate SBV Eindhoven's defence.
72.06
Menno Bos advances with the ball. Menno Bos goes all the way! Menno Bos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Rody Redan easily smothers it.
77.57
1-0Jochem Kanu sees a break and surges forward. Jochem Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Gallacher. Neil Gallacher directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
83.25
1-0Arno Huistra barges into Paul Nelisse. Arno Huistra is given a warning by the referee! Paul Nelisse carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.44
Harvey Seedorf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Gallacher. Neil Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Humphrey Van De Ouweland.
89.35
Arno Huistra threads the ball through to Nico Borchard. Nico Borchard shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
26.5%
50%
23.5%
Scorers