Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 17,274 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen start the match!
3.53
0-0Don Dickov catches Teddy Potts on the ankles. Don Dickov is shown the yellow card! Teddy Potts runs off the knock.
3.53
0-0Free kick to FC Groningen just outside the area...
5.39
Teddy Potts slowly runs up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
8.13
0-0Nuno Sousa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nuno Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.17
0-0Massimo Robbiati knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.43
1-0Don Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Robbiati. Massimo Robbiati chips the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé plays a scrappy one-two with Marvin van Leeuwen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jeremie Foé looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.41
1-0Albert De Goey flicks the ball to his team mate, Lee Allman. Lee Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but Remco Van Der Schaaf blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
24.11
Harris Hermans flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.57
Kevin Birnbaum makes a simple pass to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede whips the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
30.18
Nuno Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball towards Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé powers a header at goal. It's there!! Giovanni M. Iaquinta has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That's his third!
33.36
Kevin Birnbaum makes a probing pass to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
36.43
Don Dickov takes a short throw-in bringing Msaddeck Hervé into play. Msaddeck Hervé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Guiblesi. Daniel Guiblesi passes the ball forward to Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ferdi Graaven.
40.43
3-0From the throw-in, Remco Van Der Schaaf picks out Msaddeck Hervé. Msaddeck Hervé takes it forward alone. Msaddeck Hervé knocks the ball forward to Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé advances inside the box! Jeremie Foé cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Giovanni M. Iaquinta manages to gather it.
45.00
Nuno Sousa hits a low pass to Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ferdi Graaven.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off!
47.40
Ferdi Graaven flicks a high pass forward. Albert De Goey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert De Goey makes a probing pass to Lee Allman. Lee Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. With a superhuman jump, Giulliano Vrede connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.20
3-0Ferdi Graaven chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Birnbaum. Kevin Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Lee Allman controls it well on his chest. Lee Allman makes a great pass forward. Teddy Potts runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
61.25
David de Graaf flicks a high pass forward. Giulliano Vrede holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Dickov.
63.19
Massimo Robbiati hits a low pass to Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Giovanni M. Iaquinta.
64.26
It's a corner kick which Daniel Guiblesi takes quickly, playing the ball short to Don Dickov. Don Dickov tries a spectacular strike. The ball ricochets off Greg Clegg and flashes wide of the far post.
65.03
3-0It's a corner kick. Daniel Guiblesi loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Albert De Goey reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
67.48
Massimo Robbiati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Fabrizio Statuto and the loose ball is cleared up field.
71.04
Daniel Guiblesi flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Giovanni M. Iaquinta easily gets down and covers it.
72.30
Nuno Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giovanni M. Iaquinta who gathers it comfortably.
78.25
Remco Van Der Schaaf flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Sousa collects the pass. Nuno Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Marvin van Leeuwen who brings the ball under control. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabrizio Statuto.
85.42
Harris Hermans plays the ball forward to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giovanni M. Iaquinta who gathers it comfortably.
87.28
Harris Hermans makes a probing pass to Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin makes a simple pass, allowing Jeremie Foé to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Jeremie Foé provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.7%
35.3%
Play Area
22.1%
44.1%
33.8%
Scorers
| Jeremie Foé 10, 24, 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jeremie Foé of Roda JC Kerkrade |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marino Ricci (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Dickov (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Remco Van Der Schaaf (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Msaddeck Hervé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nuno Sousa (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Daniel Guiblesi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Massimo Robbiati (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Harris Hermans (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marvin van Leeuwen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Edward Griffin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jeremie Foé (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Nuno Ribeiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Lambers (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean Chr. Antunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Giovanni M. Iaquinta (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Greg Clegg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivar Jacobs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ferdi Graaven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fabrizio Statuto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Birnbaum (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Albert De Goey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David de Graaf (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lee Allman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Teddy Potts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Giulliano Vrede (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mark Fuchs (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pierre-Yves Moulin (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurits Touzani (ATT) | 0 | |