Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gary YoungG. Young71
G
1
G
67Adam JosephA. Joseph
Nikos OlfersN. Olfers71
D
2captain
D
76Maurits EngelaarM. Engelaar
Benjamin ArnaudB. Arnaud68
D
captain3
D
62Silvio AndradeS. Andrade
David OliveiraD. Oliveira67
D
4
D
62Hugo GaladamesH. Galadames
Rui Den TurkR. Den Turk65
D
5
D
60Fatik BroersF. Broers
Silvio TavaresS. Tavares76
M
6
M
67Jody TaylorJ. Taylor
Jordi CaluwéJ. Caluwé70
M
7
M
60Kew DijkstraK. Dijkstra
Steven BanksS. Banks69
A
8
M
59Menno BlinkerM. Blinker
David WardD. Ward68
A
9
M
59Mario BilaudelleM. Bilaudelle
Ramon TalanR. Talan65
A
10
A
80Leon GoldbergL. Goldberg
Harald TobiassenH. Tobiassen63
A
11
A
74Ernesto SuarezE. Suarez
 
Luuk de VriesL. de Vries67
M
12
A
65Armindo BekrarA. Bekrar
Antonio VegaA. Vega66
M
13
G
61JŸrgen Van BarneveldJ. Van Barneveld
Jordi FrankenJ. Franken63
G
14
D
57Arjan SchoenmakersA. Schoenmakers

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to PSV Eindhoven. A crowd of 17,054 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while PSV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n  Soto.


0.00
The whistle blows and PSV Eindhoven kick off!
9.32
Benjamin Arnaud makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares threads a neat ball through to David Ward. David Ward shoots from distance but Adam Joseph is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
10.01
Jordi Caluwé sees Steven Banks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Banks tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Adam Joseph. Excellent save.
15.49
Seeing Jody Taylor's attacking run, Menno Blinker quickly throws the ball into his path. Jody Taylor sees Leon Goldberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Suarez. Ernesto Suarez whips the ball goalwards with his head. Rui Den Turk steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
16.19
Hugo Galadames comes in with a late challenge on David Ward. Hugo Galadames is warned by the referee! David Ward stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.55
Nikos Olfers kicks a strong pass forward to Jordi Caluwé. Jordi Caluwé plays the ball forward to Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
21.18
Jordi Caluwé kicks a strong pass forward to David Ward. David Ward knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Banks. Steven Banks beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.14
Ramon Talan hacks Hugo Galadames from behind! The referee calls over Ramon Talan and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Galadames runs off the knock.
26.40
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.38
Hugo Galadames drives a long ball upfield. Leon Goldberg shoots from long range. Gary Young is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Kew Dijkstra passes the ball forward to Ernesto Suarez. Ernesto Suarez knocks the ball forward to Leon Goldberg but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
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. PSV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Groningen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
FC Groningen kick off the second half!
51.46
Harald Tobiassen catches Maurits Engelaar on the ankles. Harald Tobiassen is shown the yellow card! Maurits Engelaar stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.49
Jordi Caluwé flicks a high pass forward. David Ward holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Ward shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
60.48
FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.11
Jordi Caluwé hits a low pass to David Ward. David Ward knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Galadames.
71.51
Silvio Tavares makes a simple pass to Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen puts a great ball through. David Ward runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
72.33
Menno Blinker knocks the ball forward to Leon Goldberg. Leon Goldberg advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Leon Goldberg provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Gary Young manages to keep it out.
73.48
Menno Blinker brings the ball forward. Menno Blinker kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Suarez but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.18
Jordi Caluwé catches Kew Dijkstra on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kew Dijkstra carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.11
With a delightful solo run, Silvio Tavares stretches the opposition's defence. Silvio Tavares makes a probing pass to Harald Tobiassen but he's offside!
79.53
Silvio Tavares threads a neat ball through to Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Banks. Steven Banks gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Adam Joseph.
81.27
Jordi Caluwé takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Adam Joseph drops low and scoops up the ball.
84.19
Silvio Tavares threads the ball through to Steven Banks. Steven Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
87.47
Maurits Engelaar barges into David Ward. The referee calls over Maurits Engelaar and shows him a yellow card! David Ward runs off the knock.
89.05
Nikos Olfers brings the ball forward. Nikos Olfers flicks a high pass forward. Harald Tobiassen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harald Tobiassen tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

PSV Eindhoven
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
24.7%
45.5%
29.9%

Scorers
Harald Tobiassen 89
Leon Goldberg 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Goldberg of PSV Eindhoven

Match Ratings
1.Gary Young (GK)
6
2.Nikos Olfers (DEF)
7
3.Benjamin Arnaud (DEF)
6
4.David Oliveira (DEF)
6
5.Rui Den Turk (DEF)
6
6.Silvio Tavares (MID)
7
7.Jordi Caluwé (MID)yellow card
7
8.Steven Banks (ATT)
6
9.David Ward (ATT)
6
10.Ramon Talan (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Harald Tobiassen (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Luuk de Vries (MID)
0
13.Antonio Vega (MID)
0
14.Jordi Franken (GK)
0

1.Adam Joseph (GK)
8
2.Maurits Engelaar (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Silvio Andrade (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Galadames (DEF)
7
5.Fatik Broers (DEF)
6
6.Jody Taylor (MID)
6
7.Kew Dijkstra (MID)
6
8.Menno Blinker (MID)
7
9.Mario Bilaudelle (MID)
6
10.Leon Goldberg (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Ernesto Suarez (ATT)
6
 
12.Armindo Bekrar (ATT)
0
13.JŸrgen Van Barneveld (GK)
0
14.Arjan Schoenmakers (DEF)
0