Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
JŸrgen Van BommelJ. Van Bommel72
G
1captain
G
72Cristiano FavalliC. Favalli
Raouf MauriceR. Maurice77
D
2
D
69Alje RobbenA. Robben
Gregoor BrouwersG. Brouwers70
D
3
D
68Miel DoomernikM. Doomernik
Sergio TeixeiraS. Teixeira68
D
captain4
D
67Eugenio HierroE. Hierro
Jeremy MachlasJ. Machlas61
D
5
D
64Frederico SaezF. Saez
Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa75
M
6
M
80Guilherme FerreiraG. Ferreira
Mitchell JansenM. Jansen67
M
7
M
66Rainer JahnR. Jahn
Cristiano JardimC. Jardim63
M
8
A
77Gregoor BruinsG. Bruins
Ferdi BesselinkF. Besselink70
A
9
A
65Craig GoughC. Gough
Helder SemedoH. Semedo68
A
10
A
60Alec RaeA. Rae
Nicky FletcherN. Fletcher63
A
11
A
56Sieb KarelseS. Karelse
 
Clarence VisserC. Visser67
G
12
D
64Delano Van HintumD. Van Hintum
William LaslandesW. Laslandes61
D
13
D
63Lee KahnL. Kahn
Ruud WoltersR. Wolters61
A
14
D
63Frank MurphyF. Murphy

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 19,184 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.


0.00
FC Groningen get the match underway!
2.02
Mitchell Jansen sees Ferdi Besselink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ferdi Besselink knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.09
Miel Doomernik knocks the ball forward to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Rae. Alec Rae finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
4.04
Nicky Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.23
Eugenio Hierro comes in with a late challenge on Helder Semedo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Helder Semedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.42
Mitchell Jansen makes a probing pass to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.22
Miel Doomernik flicks a high pass forward. Alje Robben collects the pass. Alje Robben flicks a high pass forward to Alec Rae who brings the ball under control. Alec Rae shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
12.01
Miel Doomernik flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Ferreira plays the ball forward to Alec Rae. Alec Rae plays a one-two with Rainer Jahn and advances towards the goal... Raouf Maurice barges into Alec Rae. Penalty not given!!
15.39
Guilherme Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Gregoor Bruins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregoor Bruins shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
20.35
With great vision, Guilherme Ferreira plays the ball forward to Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregoor Brouwers.
21.33
Ferdi Besselink threads a neat ball through to Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher plays a quick one-two with Helder Semedo and rushes in on goal... Nicky Fletcher muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
27.02
Frederico Saez sees Rainer Jahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rainer Jahn sees a break and surges forward. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.23
Sergio Teixeira passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Cristiano Jardim. Cristiano Jardim changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cristiano Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miel Doomernik.
33.26
Rainer Jahn kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.51
Frederico Saez surges forward with the ball. Frederico Saez lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.47
Guilherme Ferreira catches Rodrigo Barbosa on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Barbosa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.52
Alec Rae hacks Rodrigo Barbosa from behind! Alec Rae is warned by the referee! Rodrigo Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.56
Helder Semedo takes a quick throw-in. Mitchell Jansen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mitchell Jansen knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Guilherme Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn controls it well on his chest. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristiano Jardim.
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. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen get the second half underway!
47.44
Rodrigo Barbosa passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.24
Mitchell Jansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Favalli who gathers it comfortably.
59.32
Rainer Jahn makes an attacking run forward. Rainer Jahn edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Rainer Jahn provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
60.39
Sergio Teixeira catches Craig Gough on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.02
Rodrigo Barbosa hits a low pass to Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.10
Cristiano Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.02
Raouf Maurice pushes up the pitch. Raouf Maurice passes the ball forward to Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Favalli who gathers it comfortably.
71.24
Sergio Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Cristiano Favalli. Excellent save.
77.08
With vision, Miel Doomernik plays the ball forward to Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Gough. Craig Gough shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
78.03
Rainer Jahn runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rainer Jahn whips in a cross ball towards Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from JŸrgen Van Bommel.
79.39
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi Besselink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferdi Besselink shoots from outside the area. Cristiano Favalli gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
81.09
Rodrigo Barbosa makes a simple pass to Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Cristiano Favalli picks it out of the air!
84.06
Raouf Maurice comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Jahn. The referee calls over Raouf Maurice and shows him a yellow card! Rainer Jahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
21.6%
47.7%
30.7%

Scorers
Rainer Jahn 37

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Jahn of NEC Nijmegen

Match Ratings
1.JŸrgen Van Bommel (GK)
6
2.Raouf Maurice (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Gregoor Brouwers (DEF)
6
4.Sergio Teixeira (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Jeremy Machlas (DEF)
6
6.Rodrigo Barbosa (MID)
7
7.Mitchell Jansen (MID)
7
8.Cristiano Jardim (MID)
6
9.Ferdi Besselink (ATT)
6
10.Helder Semedo (ATT)
6
11.Nicky Fletcher (ATT)
6
 
12.Clarence Visser (GK)
0
13.William Laslandes (DEF)
0
14.Ruud Wolters (ATT)
0

1.Cristiano Favalli (GK)
7
2.Alje Robben (DEF)
6
3.Miel Doomernik (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Hierro (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Frederico Saez (DEF)
7
6.Guilherme Ferreira (MID)yellow card
6
7.Rainer Jahn (MID)goal scored
9
8.Gregoor Bruins (ATT)
6
9.Craig Gough (ATT)
6
10.Alec Rae (ATT)
6
11.Sieb Karelse (ATT)
6
 
12.Delano Van Hintum (DEF)
0
13.Lee Kahn (DEF)
0
14.Frank Murphy (DEF)
0