Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to VVV Venlo. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Egbert Versteeg.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Egbert Versteeg.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VVV Venlo kick off!
2.39
0-0With great vision, Ted Sitruk plays the ball forward to Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
3.08
0-0Tom Dijkstra flicks the ball to his team mate, Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun knocks the ball to his team mate, Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland shoots from just inside the box. Fabian Zoetebier effortlessly gets down and covers it.
8.21
0-0Daniel Fonseca barges into Bert Wau. Daniel Fonseca is shown the yellow card! Bert Wau stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.46
Ernest Cairo threads a neat ball through to Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
12.00
Harvey Viscaal knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Van Der Doelen. Nikos Van Der Doelen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Wouter Keller through on goal. Some silky footwork from Wouter Keller provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.47
1-0Youssef Van Der Gouw makes a strong solo run forward. Youssef Van Der Gouw threads a neat ball through to Nikos Van Der Doelen. Nikos Van Der Doelen plays a one-two with Wouter Keller and rushes in on goal... Nikos Van Der Doelen takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.30
Fabrizio Dicara flicks a high pass forward to Tom Dijkstra who brings the ball under control. Tom Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward to Egbert Hofland who brings the ball under control. Egbert Hofland shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.41
Harvey Viscaal hits a low pass to Nikos Van Der Doelen. Nikos Van Der Doelen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.04
Youssef Van Der Gouw plays the ball forward to Harvey Viscaal. With vision, Harvey Viscaal picks a pass forward to Nikos Van Der Doelen. Nikos Van Der Doelen skips past Daniel Fonseca! Nikos Van Der Doelen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.17
Harvey Viscaal chips the ball to his team mate, Bert Wau. Bert Wau lofts in a cross ball towards Wouter Keller. Wouter Keller jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
36.39
Humphrey Franken passes the ball forward to Tom Dijkstra. Tom Dijkstra kicks a strong pass forward to Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun shoots from long range. The keeper, Fabian Zoetebier, sees it late!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
39.18
1-1Ernest Cairo flicks the ball to his team mate, Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabian Zoetebier who gathers it comfortably.
40.38
Fabrizio Dicara plays the ball forward to Tom Dijkstra. Tom Dijkstra hits a low pass to George Piqué. George Piqué tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
42.54
Ernest Cairo hits a low pass to George Piqué. George Piqué shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. VVV Venlo 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!
47.46
Harvey Viscaal knocks the ball forward to Donny de Bruin. Donny de Bruin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harald Besselink who gathers it comfortably.
49.42
1-1Fabrizio Dicara comes in with a late challenge on Hans Visser. The referee calls over Fabrizio Dicara and warns him to calm down! Hans Visser stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.26
Daniel Fonseca chips the ball to his team mate, Ernest Cairo. Ernest Cairo makes a beautiful solo run. Ernest Cairo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.25
1-1Menno Robben chips the ball to his team mate, Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland knocks in a cross ball towards George Piqué. Joos Van Gobbel barges into George Piqué. Penalty not given!!
55.26
Menno Robben knocks the ball to his team mate, Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.58
Ernest Cairo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland knocks in a cross ball towards George Piqué. George Piqué heads the ball goalwards but Fabian Zoetebier reads it well. Quality keeping!
60.49
Pascal Franken flicks a high pass forward. Hans Visser controls it well on his chest. Hans Visser advances with the ball. Hans Visser hits a low pass to Nikos Van Der Doelen. Some silky footwork from Nikos Van Der Doelen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.14
Ernest Cairo makes a beautiful solo run. Ernest Cairo shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
72.11
1-2Seeing a gap ahead, Fabrizio Dicara picks a pass forward to Ernest Cairo. With vision, Ernest Cairo plays the ball forward to Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun threads a neat, attacking ball through to George Piqué. George Piqué side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Pascal Franken's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.19
Corner kick to VVV Venlo. Menno Robben plays it short to Tom Dijkstra. Tom Dijkstra takes a shot at goal but Youssef Van Der Gouw is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
75.01
Hans Visser barges into Menno Robben. The referee warns Hans Visser to calm down! Menno Robben stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.10
1-2VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Johan Besselink replacing Erik Van Der Gun .
85.01
1-2Harvey Viscaal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bert Wau. Bert Wau makes a probing pass to Wouter Keller but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fabian Zoetebier (GK)
6
2. Wouter Bakker (DEF)
6
3. Joos Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
4. Youssef Van Der Gouw (DEF)
7
5. Pascal Franken (DEF)
6
6. Harvey Viscaal (MID)
7
7. Hans Visser (MID)
7
8. Donny de Bruin (MID)
6
9. Wouter Keller (ATT)
6
10. Bert Wau (ATT)
6
11. Nikos Van Der Doelen (ATT)
8
12. Peter Heering (ATT)
0
13. Raymond Graaven (ATT)
0
14. Pius Karnebeek (ATT)
0
1. Harald Besselink (GK)
6
2. Fabrizio Dicara (DEF)
7
3. Humphrey Franken (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Fonseca (DEF)
5
5. Ernest Cairo (MID)
8
6. Menno Robben (MID)
7
7. Ted Sitruk (MID)
6
8. Tom Dijkstra (MID)
7
9. Egbert Hofland (ATT)
8
10. George Piqué (ATT)
6
11. Erik Van Der Gun (ATT)
8
12. Joos Dijkstra (GK)
0
13. Silvain Hoogendorp (ATT)
0
14. Johan Besselink (DEF)
6