Match Report


Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem     FC GroningenFC Groningen
Rick MottersheadRick Mottershead Computer Player Computer Player
Maurice WauM. Wau69
G
1
G
72JŸrgen Van BommelJ. Van Bommel
Danny WijngaardenD. Wijngaarden57
D
2
D
77Raouf MauriceR. Maurice
Diaw LavecchiaD. Lavecchia68
D
captain3
D
68Sergio TeixeiraS. Teixeira
Tijani De BoerT. De Boer61
D
4captain
D
61William LaslandesW. Laslandes
Vasco PostigaV. Postiga60
M
5
D
60Jeremy MachlasJ. Machlas
Stuart WhiteS. White71
M
6
M
75Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa
Duncan HansenD. Hansen66
M
7
M
67Mitchell JansenM. Jansen
Morris ScholesM. Scholes68
M
8
M
63Cristiano JardimC. Jardim
Lorenzo ScottiL. Scotti60
A
9
A
69Ferdi BesselinkF. Besselink
Eoin GreeningE. Greening73
A
10
A
68Helder SemedoH. Semedo
Richard BeckhamR. Beckham63
A
11
A
63Nicky FletcherN. Fletcher
 
Johan PienaarJ. Pienaar57
D
12
G
67Clarence VisserC. Visser
Ferry HansmaF. Hansma58
M
13
M
59Jamal ElshotJ. Elshot
Jšrg Van PiquéJ. Piqué57
A
14
A
59Ludovic DiablemontL. Diablemont

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 16,020 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitesse Arnhem 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 Melchior Van Thiel.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen kick off!
12.53
Stuart White flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Hansen who brings the ball under control. Duncan Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! JŸrgen Van Bommel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.26
Diaw Lavecchia knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Wijngaarden. Danny Wijngaarden flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to JŸrgen Van Bommel who gathers it comfortably.
18.37
Sergio Teixeira makes a simple pass to Mitchell Jansen. With some swift thinking, Mitchell Jansen plays the ball forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo shoots from long range. It's there!! Maurice Wau has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.41
Danny Wijngaarden chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart White. Stuart White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Greening but the linesman indicates offside!
28.52
Tijani De Boer flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Postiga who brings the ball under control. Vasco Postiga hits a low pass to Stuart White. Stuart White whips in a cross ball towards Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
30.57
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi Besselink controls it well on his chest. Ferdi Besselink plays a quick one-two with Helder Semedo and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Ferdi Besselink provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Maurice Wau.
32.55
Cristiano Jardim takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Ferdi Besselink provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
38.35
Danny Wijngaarden threads a neat ball through to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening hits a low pass to Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham makes a defence splitting pass to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
39.04
Jeremy Machlas threads a neat ball through to Ferdi Besselink. With a delightful solo run, Ferdi Besselink stretches the opposition's defence. Ferdi Besselink shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
40.37
Danny Wijngaarden flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Hansen who brings the ball under control. Duncan Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Postiga collects the pass. Vasco Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by William Laslandes.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Vitesse Arnhem kick off and get the second half underway!
47.10
Helder Semedo comes in with a late challenge on Diaw Lavecchia. The referee brings Helder Semedo to one side and gives him a warning! Diaw Lavecchia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.10
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Helder Semedo who takes it down. Helder Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink beats his man to it with a header. Superb reactions from Maurice Wau. What a save!
51.25
Tijani De Boer sees a break and surges forward. Tijani De Boer makes a beautiful solo run. Tijani De Boer tries a spectacular long range effort but JŸrgen Van Bommel reads it well. Quality keeping!
53.02
Cristiano Jardim knocks the ball forward to Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.35
Tijani De Boer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga flicks a high ball forward to Richard Beckham who takes it down. Richard Beckham edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Richard Beckham provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by JŸrgen Van Bommel!
61.28
Mitchell Jansen knocks the ball forward to Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
66.47
Stuart White threads a neat ball through to Lorenzo Scotti. Lorenzo Scotti tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
72.47
Diaw Lavecchia catches Ferdi Besselink on the ankles. The referee warns Diaw Lavecchia to calm down! Ferdi Besselink runs off the knock.
73.43
Cristiano Jardim decides to run forward with the ball. Cristiano Jardim runs straight at the defence! Cristiano Jardim makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
78.45
Danny Wijngaarden flicks a high pass forward. Stuart White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart White flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Hansen who takes it down. Duncan Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham makes a looping header on goal but is denied by JŸrgen Van Bommel. Excellent save.
79.46
Mitchell Jansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.16
Cristiano Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Mitchell Jansen who brings the ball under control. Mitchell Jansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
85.47
Nicky Fletcher catches Tijani De Boer on the ankles. The referee calls over Nicky Fletcher and shows him a yellow card! Tijani De Boer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Stuart White hacks Cristiano Jardim from behind! The referee warns Stuart White to calm down! Cristiano Jardim stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Vitesse Arnhem

FC Groningen
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
30.9%
38.2%
30.9%

Scorers
Richard Beckham 13
Helder Semedo 18
Ferdi Besselink 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Beckham of Vitesse Arnhem

Match Ratings