Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo
Computer Player Computer Player Tony Schofield Tony Schofield
Gary YoungG. Young71
G
1
G
73Edmundo GuerreroE. Guerrero
Nikos OlfersN. Olfers71
D
2
D
78Stijn BoffinS. Boffin
Benjamin ArnaudB. Arnaud68
D
captain3
D
70Lucien MbambaL. Mbamba
David OliveiraD. Oliveira67
D
4
D
72Brian WeaverB. Weaver
Rui Den TurkR. Den Turk65
D
5captain
D
73Alex TelferA. Telfer
Silvio TavaresS. Tavares76
M
6
M
73Sylvain RobsonS. Robson
Luuk de VriesL. de Vries67
M
7
M
73Neil MacleanN. Maclean
Steven BanksS. Banks69
A
8
M
74Ramiro FerrariR. Ferrari
David WardD. Ward68
A
9
A
81Mikkel SchmeichelM. Schmeichel
Ramon TalanR. Talan65
A
10
A
72Greg EdworthyG. Edworthy
Harald TobiassenH. Tobiassen63
A
11
A
72Daniel SoaresD. Soares
 
Antonio VegaA. Vega67
M
12
A
72Carl MarrC. Marr
Andy De VetA. De Vet64
G
13
M
72Alistair CroftA. Croft
Jordi FrankenJ. Franken63
G
14
D
68Mathias MexesM. Mexes

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n  Soto.


0.00
FC Groningen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.26
Ramiro Ferrari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gary Young didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
6.34
Luuk de Vries sees David Ward in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Ward sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Edmundo Guerrero!
8.09
Brian Weaver knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Maclean. Neil Maclean plays the ball forward to Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
12.44
Luuk de Vries flicks a high pass forward to Steven Banks who brings the ball under control. Steven Banks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
20.57
Luuk de Vries plays the ball forward to Steven Banks. Steven Banks shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.13
Luuk de Vries sees space and advances. Luuk de Vries runs straight at the defence! Luuk de Vries muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Brian Weaver.
28.45
Lucien Mbamba pushes mid-way up the pitch. Lucien Mbamba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
30.57
With some swift thinking, David Oliveira plays the ball forward to Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares threads a neat ball through to Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen plays a one-two with David Ward and advances towards the goal... Harald Tobiassen shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.54
Neil Maclean threads a neat ball through to Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Gary Young smothers it!
39.28
Silvio Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan whips in a cross ball towards David Ward. David Ward directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.07
Neil Maclean knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Den Turk.
42.10
Luuk de Vries picks a pass forward to Steven Banks. Steven Banks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edmundo Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
44.24
Neil Maclean darts forward. Neil Maclean whips in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Gary Young didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the second half underway!
51.23
With some swift thinking, Ramiro Ferrari plays the ball forward to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.18
Ramiro Ferrari makes a simple pass to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nikos Olfers.
60.44
FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
66.52
Brian Weaver threads the ball through to Neil Maclean. Neil Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Mikkel Schmeichel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mikkel Schmeichel makes a simple pass, allowing Greg Edworthy to run into the box. Greg Edworthy shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Gary Young manages to keep it out.
75.35
Silvio Tavares catches Sylvain Robson on the ankles. The referee calls over Silvio Tavares and shows him a yellow card! Sylvain Robson stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.46
Heracles Almelo have made 3 substitutions with Carl Marr replacing Greg Edworthy, Alistair Croft replacing Sylvain Robson and Mathias Mexes replacing Lucien Mbamba .
78.49
Benjamin Arnaud threads the ball through to Luuk de Vries. Luuk de Vries knocks the ball to his team mate, Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stijn Boffin.
79.55
Alex Telfer comes in with a late challenge on David Ward. The referee calls over Alex Telfer and warns him to calm down! David Ward stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.17
Mathias Mexes makes a simple pass to Alistair Croft. Alistair Croft threads a neat ball through to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Marr but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.13
Stijn Boffin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Croft. Alistair Croft runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alistair Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.14
Neil Maclean flicks the ball to his team mate, Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nikos Olfers.
89.46
Ramiro Ferrari surges forward with the ball. Ramiro Ferrari knocks in a cross ball towards Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Rui Den Turk catches Daniel Soares on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Soares carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

Heracles Almelo
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
30.7%
44.3%
25%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luuk de Vries of FC Groningen

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

1.Edmundo Guerrero (GK)
6
2.Stijn Boffin (DEF)
6
3.Lucien Mbamba (DEF)
6
4.Brian Weaver (DEF)
7
5.Alex Telfer (DEF)
6
6.Sylvain Robson (MID)
6
7.Neil Maclean (MID)
8
8.Ramiro Ferrari (MID)
7
9.Mikkel Schmeichel (ATT)
7
10.Greg Edworthy (ATT)
7
11.Daniel Soares (ATT)
6
 
12.Carl Marr (ATT)
6
13.Alistair Croft (MID)
7
14.Mathias Mexes (DEF)
6