Match Report
| FC Groningen | FC Groningen |  |  | SBV Excelsior | SBV Excelsior | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gary Young | G. Young |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Alberto Lee | A. Lee | |||||||||
| Nikos Olfers | N. Olfers |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 70 | | Guillermo Smits | G. Smits | ||||||||
| Benjamin Arnaud | B. Arnaud |  | 68 | D | | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Ronnie Cas | R. Cas | ||||||||
| David Oliveira | D. Oliveira |  | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Titus Harley | T. Harley | |||||||||
| Rui Den Turk | R. Den Turk | | 65 | D | | 5 | | M | 70 | | Anthony Beagrie | A. Beagrie | |||||||||
| Silvio Tavares | S. Tavares | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Dennis Joseph | D. Joseph | |||||||||
| Jordi Caluwé | J. Caluwé | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Silvio Valente | S. Valente | |||||||||
| David Ward | D. Ward | | 68 | A | | 8 | | M | 65 |  | Andres Moreno | A. Moreno | |||||||||
| Ramon Talan | R. Talan | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Roberto Lima | R. Lima | |||||||||
| Harald Tobiassen | H. Tobiassen | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Giovanni ten Brink | G. ten Brink | |||||||||
| Steve Best | S. Best | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Adrian Terry | A. Terry | |||||||||
| Luuk de Vries | L. de Vries | | 67 | M | | 12 | | D | 68 | | Leon Ebbinge | L. Ebbinge | |||||||||
| Antonio Vega | A. Vega | | 66 | M | | 13 | | D | 68 | | Dominique Schulp | D. Schulp | |||||||||
| Jordi Franken | J. Franken | | 63 | G | | 14 | | D | 66 | | Jamal Franken | J. Franken | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 17,749 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Akerboom.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Akerboom.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Groningen kicking off!
2.06
0-0Titus Harley hits a low pass to Andres Moreno. Andres Moreno flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Terry who brings the ball under control. Adrian Terry shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Gary Young manages to gather it.
3.27
0-0Rui Den Turk threads a neat ball through to Jordi Caluwé. Jordi Caluwé sees Harald Tobiassen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harald Tobiassen shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Groningen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
4.19
0-0David Oliveira sees Jordi Caluwé in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jordi Caluwé flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Talan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ramon Talan makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Harald Tobiassen. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Harald Tobiassen provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball ricochets off Ronnie Cas and flashes wide of the near post.
6.35
0-0Jordi Caluwé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.24
Silvio Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Talan collects the pass. Ramon Talan makes a defence splitting pass to Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Alberto Lee manages to keep it out.
15.56
0-0David Ward comes in with a late challenge on Titus Harley. The referee calls over David Ward and shows him a yellow card! Titus Harley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.32
0-1Silvio Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Gary Young had no chance!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
21.47
David Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares decides to run forward with the ball. Silvio Tavares makes a probing pass between the defence to David Ward. David Ward makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
22.50
0-1Anthony Beagrie makes a simple pass to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni ten Brink. Benjamin Arnaud hacks Giovanni ten Brink from behind! Giovanni ten Brink appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
24.30
0-1Benjamin Arnaud hacks Roberto Lima from behind! Benjamin Arnaud is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.56
David Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Talan controls it well on his chest. Ramon Talan threads a neat ball through to David Ward. David Ward shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.42
Showing composure, Andres Moreno plays the ball forward to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
33.46
David Oliveira boots it upfield. Ramon Talan makes a defence splitting pass to Steve Best. Steve Best cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.56
With vision, Dennis Joseph plays the ball forward to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Gary Young manages to gather it easily.
42.21
Silvio Tavares comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Beagrie. The referee calls over Silvio Tavares and shows him a yellow card! Anthony Beagrie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.25
Silvio Tavares knocks the ball forward to Steve Best. With great vision, Steve Best plays the ball forward to David Ward who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from David Ward provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
David Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Jordi Caluwé. Jordi Caluwé flicks a high pass forward. Steve Best holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Best knocks in a cross ball towards Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Groningen players seem much more motivated whilst the SBV Excelsior players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off and get the second half underway!
47.30
Without breaking stride, Guillermo Smits plays the ball forward to Andres Moreno. Andres Moreno threads the ball through to Adrian Terry. Adrian Terry shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.20
Silvio Tavares hits a low pass to Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan cuts inside the box! Ramon Talan shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Alberto Lee!
53.28
Silvio Valente sees a break and surges forward. Silvio Valente shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.30
1-1FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Jamal Franken replacing Adrian Terry .
65.31
Rui Den Turk hits a low pass to Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares sees a break and surges forward. Silvio Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
66.27
Benjamin Arnaud flicks a high ball forward to Jordi Caluwé who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Jordi Caluwé picks a pass forward to Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen whips in a cross ball towards Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
69.11
Rui Den Turk takes it forward alone. Rui Den Turk decides to run forward with the ball. Rui Den Turk shoots from long range but it flies wide!
72.40
Dennis Joseph threads the ball through to Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Young who gathers it comfortably.
75.28
Ronnie Cas flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Beagrie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Beagrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jamal Franken. Jamal Franken knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.48
SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Dominique Schulp replacing Dennis Joseph .
78.52
Jordi Caluwé flicks a high pass forward. David Ward collects the pass. David Ward plays the ball forward to Ramon Talan who has made a great run into the box. Ramon Talan tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
85.25
Silvio Valente comes in with a late challenge on Jordi Caluwé. Silvio Valente is shown the yellow card! Jordi Caluwé grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.03
1-1Jordi Caluwé makes a simple pass to Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen passes the ball forward but David Ward is offside!
90.00
Silvio Tavares changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Silvio Tavares advances inside the box! Silvio Tavares shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
31.3%
42.2%
26.5%
Scorers
| David Ward 28 Silvio Tavares 90 | Roberto Lima 18 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Tavares of FC Groningen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nikos Olfers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Benjamin Arnaud (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Oliveira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rui Den Turk (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Silvio Tavares (MID) |   | 9 |
| 7. | Jordi Caluwé (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | David Ward (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Ramon Talan (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Harald Tobiassen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steve Best (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luuk de Vries (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Vega (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jordi Franken (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alberto Lee (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Smits (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Cas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Titus Harley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anthony Beagrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dennis Joseph (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Silvio Valente (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Andres Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Lima (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Giovanni ten Brink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adrian Terry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leon Ebbinge (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominique Schulp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jamal Franken (DEF) | 6 | |