Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Giovanni M. IaquintaG. Iaquinta68
G
1
G
70Olaf FränkelO. Fränkel
Greg CleggG. Clegg65
D
2captain
D
71Jesper IkediaJ. Ikedia
Ivar JacobsI. Jacobs63
D
3
D
67Johnny PeppinckJ. Peppinck
Ferdi GraavenF. Graaven62
D
4
D
66John SullivanJ. Sullivan
Fabrizio StatutoF. Statuto60
D
5
M
72Clarence MachlasC. Machlas
Kevin BirnbaumK. Birnbaum72
M
6
M
70Felipe DominguezF. Dominguez
Albert De GoeyA. De Goey67
M
captain7
M
63John RaeJ. Rae
David de GraafD. de Graaf67
M
8
M
62Eugenio DiazE. Diaz
Lee AllmanL. Allman76
A
9
A
72Silvain LambersS. Lambers
Teddy PottsT. Potts62
A
10
A
72Sergio HoutmanS. Houtman
Giulliano VredeG. Vrede62
A
11
A
67Brian PowerB. Power
 
Mark FuchsM. Fuchs65
M
12
G
68Alberto PinheiroA. Pinheiro
Pierre-Yves MoulinP. Moulin63
M
13
D
64Leon WallnerL. Wallner
Eugne BouchardE. Bouchard61
M
14
D
62Djimi MichelD. Michel

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. A crowd of 13,698 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by ƒtienne Meeuwis.


0.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off!
4.28
John Rae makes a probing pass to Brian Power. Brian Power tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.49
Albert De Goey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
12.47
Brian Power clumsily knocks into Greg Clegg. Brian Power is given a warning by the referee! Greg Clegg runs off the knock.
20.37
Greg Clegg chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Birnbaum. Kevin Birnbaum controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Allman. Lee Allman makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.02
Felipe Dominguez makes a probing pass to Brian Power. Brian Power knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Greg Clegg.
24.21
Albert De Goey receives the ball from a throw-in from David de Graaf. Albert De Goey makes a probing pass to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Allman. Lee Allman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Olaf Fränkel gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
26.34
Ferdi Graaven surges forward with the ball. Ferdi Graaven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede makes a probing pass between the defence to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Teddy Potts!
30.55
Kevin Birnbaum sees Giulliano Vrede in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Sullivan.
34.33
John Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Dominguez. Felipe Dominguez chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Giovanni M. Iaquinta gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
36.14
Greg Clegg pushes mid-way up the pitch. Greg Clegg surges forward with the ball. Greg Clegg whips in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Groningen!
40.48
Johnny Peppinck drives a long ball upfield. Brian Power shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
45.00
John Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivar Jacobs.
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. Feyenoord Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Groningen kick off the second half!
49.58
Clarence Machlas threads the ball through to Brian Power. Brian Power lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman makes a deft header. Giovanni M. Iaquinta gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
51.28
Eugenio Diaz advances with the ball. Eugenio Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Power. Brian Power powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.07
Ivar Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, David de Graaf. David de Graaf kicks a strong pass forward to Lee Allman. Lee Allman shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
59.58
Clarence Machlas sees Sergio Houtman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Houtman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.40
Greg Clegg passes the ball forward to Kevin Birnbaum. Kevin Birnbaum makes a simple pass to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
69.28
John Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. John Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Power. Brian Power makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.21
Felipe Dominguez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Felipe Dominguez shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
73.48
John Rae flicks a high pass forward. Brian Power controls it well on his chest. Brian Power lofts in a cross ball towards Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.50
Felipe Dominguez passes the ball forward to Brian Power. Brian Power whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Lambers. Fabrizio Statuto comes in with a late challenge on Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
79.15
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
84.40
Albert De Goey makes an attacking run forward. Albert De Goey knocks in a cross ball towards Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.26
Eugenio Diaz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eugenio Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
89.40
Eugenio Diaz threads a neat ball through to Brian Power. Brian Power lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

Feyenoord Rotterdam
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
33.7%
45.3%
20.9%

Scorers
Teddy Potts 26
Giulliano Vrede 36, 84
Brian Power 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giulliano Vrede of FC Groningen

Match Ratings
1.Giovanni M. Iaquinta (GK)
7
2.Greg Clegg (DEF)
8
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)
7
8.David de Graaf (MID)
6
9.Lee Allman (ATT)
6
10.Teddy Potts (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Giulliano Vrede (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Mark Fuchs (MID)
0
13.Pierre-Yves Moulin (MID)
0
14.Eugne Bouchard (MID)
0

1.Olaf Fränkel (GK)
6
2.Jesper Ikedia (DEF)
6
3.Johnny Peppinck (DEF)
6
4.John Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Clarence Machlas (MID)
6
6.Felipe Dominguez (MID)
6
7.John Rae (MID)
6
8.Eugenio Diaz (MID)
7
9.Silvain Lambers (ATT)
7
10.Sergio Houtman (ATT)
6
11.Brian Power (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alberto Pinheiro (GK)
0
13.Leon Wallner (DEF)
0
14.Djimi Michel (DEF)
0