Match Report


Go Ahead EaglesGo Ahead Eagles     FC GroningenFC Groningen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Yuri FabrieY. Fabrie71
G
1
G
72JŸrgen Van BommelJ. Van Bommel
Tijani De GraefT. De Graef75
D
2
D
77Raouf MauriceR. Maurice
Sjaak GronkjaerS. Gronkjaer64
D
3
D
70Gregoor BrouwersG. Brouwers
Gerard RoyG. Roy58
D
4captain
D
68Sergio TeixeiraS. Teixeira
Steven MurrinS. Murrin63
M
5
D
61Jeremy MachlasJ. Machlas
Clarence ScharrenburgC. Scharrenburg61
M
6
M
75Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa
George SchaapG. Schaap60
M
7
M
67Mitchell JansenM. Jansen
Martial RouxelM. Rouxel57
M
8
M
63Cristiano JardimC. Jardim
Kew AlberdaK. Alberda68
A
9
A
69Ferdi BesselinkF. Besselink
Rui KarnebeekR. Karnebeek59
A
captain10
A
68Helder SemedoH. Semedo
Hugo RubioH. Rubio56
A
11
A
63Nicky FletcherN. Fletcher
 
Stanislas PoratoS. Porato70
G
12
G
67Clarence VisserC. Visser
Roberto de GrootR. de Groot62
G
13
D
61William LaslandesW. Laslandes
Peter OosterhofP. Oosterhof56
G
14
A
61Ruud WoltersR. Wolters

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Adelaarshorst where Go Ahead Eagles play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 14,583 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Go Ahead Eagles 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 Fabian Meerdink.


0.00
FC Groningen kick off and get the first half underway!
3.02
Raouf Maurice makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.42
Gerard Roy barges into Rodrigo Barbosa. The referee calls over Gerard Roy and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigo Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.46
Tijani De Graef flicks a high pass forward. Martial Rouxel collects the pass. Martial Rouxel flicks a high ball forward to Clarence Scharrenburg who takes it down. Clarence Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to JŸrgen Van Bommel who gathers it comfortably.
10.04
Clarence Scharrenburg receives the ball from a throw-in from George Schaap. Clarence Scharrenburg threads a neat ball through to Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.50
Cristiano Jardim sees Helder Semedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yuri Fabrie who gathers it comfortably.
15.56
Steven Murrin makes a probing pass to Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Rubio. Hugo Rubio knocks the ball goalwards with his head but JŸrgen Van Bommel reads it well. Nice save!
16.32
George Schaap knocks the ball forward to Martial Rouxel. Martial Rouxel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregoor Brouwers.
24.03
Helder Semedo hits a low pass to Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.58
Martial Rouxel threads the ball through to George Schaap. George Schaap controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.24
Gerard Roy chips the ball to his team mate, George Schaap. George Schaap flicks a high pass forward to Rui Karnebeek who brings the ball under control. Rui Karnebeek shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.47
Clarence Scharrenburg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Rubio. Hugo Rubio makes a simple pass, allowing Rui Karnebeek to run into the box. Rui Karnebeek muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
39.09
With a delightful solo run, Clarence Scharrenburg stretches the opposition's defence. Clarence Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Rubio. Hugo Rubio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. JŸrgen Van Bommel didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.39
Rui Karnebeek hits a low pass to Kew Alberda. Kew Alberda shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.11
With some swift thinking, Steven Murrin plays the ball forward to Hugo Rubio. Hugo Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Murrin. Steven Murrin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Go Ahead Eagles appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Go Ahead Eagles kick off the second half!
51.43
Mitchell Jansen threads a neat ball through to Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink shoots from 25 yards but somehow Yuri Fabrie manages to keep it out.
55.40
Clarence Scharrenburg kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Rubio. Hugo Rubio shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.25
Gerard Roy makes a probing pass to Clarence Scharrenburg. Clarence Scharrenburg threads the ball through to Kew Alberda. Kew Alberda knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Clarence Scharrenburg is offside!
61.03
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.58
Rodrigo Barbosa barges into George Schaap. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! George Schaap runs off the knock.
69.32
Raouf Maurice flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Jardim sees a break and surges forward. Cristiano Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Yuri Fabrie manages to gather it.
75.18
Sjaak Gronkjaer flicks a high pass forward to Clarence Scharrenburg who brings the ball under control. Clarence Scharrenburg shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.37
Gerard Roy knocks the ball to his team mate, George Schaap. George Schaap makes a probing pass to Martial Rouxel. Martial Rouxel knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Rubio. Hugo Rubio makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
79.45
Steven Murrin hits a low pass to Clarence Scharrenburg. Clarence Scharrenburg shoots from outside the area. Solid save from JŸrgen Van Bommel.
81.28
Sergio Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen flicks a high pass forward. Helder Semedo collects the pass. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
84.39
Clarence Scharrenburg makes a simple pass to Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.05
Cristiano Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi Besselink easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferdi Besselink makes a probing pass to Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.44
Rui Karnebeek knocks the ball to his team mate, Kew Alberda. Kew Alberda knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Gerard Roy threads a neat ball through to Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek makes an attacking run forward. Rui Karnebeek whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Rubio. Hugo Rubio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Go Ahead Eagles

FC Groningen
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
8
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
20.3%
46.8%
32.9%

Scorers
Hugo Rubio 55
Helder Semedo 3
Nicky Fletcher 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Helder Semedo of FC Groningen

Match Ratings