Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     SC HeerenveenSC Heerenveen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Adam InsleyA. Insley54
G
captain1
G
57Paul IniaP. Inia
Donny ArtsD. Arts56
D
2captain
D
58Aaron Van Der HeijdenA. Van Der Heijden
Said GronkjaerS. Gronkjaer55
D
3
D
56Rodrigo SemedoR. Semedo
Bert MeerdinkB. Meerdink48
D
4
D
56Robin SchomakerR. Schomaker
Lionel DarmonL. Darmon47
D
5
D
53Frits ClaesF. Claes
Louis BoussattaL. Boussatta57
M
6
M
64Fabian HupkesF. Hupkes
Giulliano De WindtG. De Windt56
M
7
M
59Barry WijnenB. Wijnen
Harald KromkampH. Kromkamp55
M
8
M
55Aaron NieuwenburgA. Nieuwenburg
Datti Mohamed PecchiaD. Pecchia51
M
9
M
53Carlos AlmeidaC. Almeida
Thijs CasT. Cas72
A
10
A
60Geoffrey VerhoevenG. Verhoeven
Henry SchutH. Schut53
A
11
A
57Raimond WauR. Wau
 
Michael Van VossenM. Van Vossen52
A
12
M
53Dayo PadalinoD. Padalino
Marc OoijerM. Ooijer51
A
13
D
52Leon WillL. Will
Adolfo FuentesA. Fuentes51
A
14
D
52Wayne LjungbergW. Ljungberg

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to SC Heerenveen in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and SC Heerenveen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kofi Winter.


0.00
FC Groningen start the match!
2.35
Carlos Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Aaron Nieuwenburg who brings the ball under control. Aaron Nieuwenburg knocks the ball to his team mate, Barry Wijnen. Barry Wijnen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.06
With some swift thinking, Aaron Nieuwenburg plays the ball forward to Raimond Wau. Raimond Wau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
12.27
Barry Wijnen flicks a high ball forward to Geoffrey Verhoeven who takes it down. Geoffrey Verhoeven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Donny Arts.
15.16
Aaron Nieuwenburg catches Thijs Cas on the ankles. The referee calls over Aaron Nieuwenburg and shows him a yellow card! Thijs Cas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.10
Bert Meerdink knocks the ball forward to Harald Kromkamp. Harald Kromkamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thijs Cas. Thijs Cas lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Schut. Henry Schut gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Paul Inia effortlessly picks it out of the air!
21.14
Rodrigo Semedo sees Raimond Wau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Raimond Wau advances inside the box! Raimond Wau looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.35
Giulliano De Windt kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Schut. Henry Schut shoots from outside the area but Paul Inia is on top of it.
36.16
Harald Kromkamp makes a probing pass to Thijs Cas. Thijs Cas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Inia who gathers it comfortably.
39.09
Carlos Almeida threads the ball through to Aaron Nieuwenburg. Aaron Nieuwenburg knocks the ball forward, putting Barry Wijnen through on goal. Barry Wijnen rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Adam Insley!
42.01
Giulliano De Windt chips the ball to his team mate, Thijs Cas. Thijs Cas whips in a cross ball towards Henry Schut. Henry Schut finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Datti Mohamed Pecchia flicks a high pass forward. Henry Schut controls it well on his chest. Henry Schut shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Paul Inia smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. SC Heerenveen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SC Heerenveen kick off the second half!
47.52
Rodrigo Semedo threads the ball through to Geoffrey Verhoeven. Geoffrey Verhoeven shoots from distance but it is miles over!
54.01
Bert Meerdink makes a strong solo run forward. Bert Meerdink sees a break and surges forward. Bert Meerdink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.52
Datti Mohamed Pecchia knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Schut. Henry Schut rushes past Robin Schomaker! Henry Schut rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
63.48
Aaron Nieuwenburg passes the ball forward to Raimond Wau. Raimond Wau finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Raimond Wau!
67.55
Louis Boussatta flicks a high pass forward. Thijs Cas collects the pass. Thijs Cas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.11
Said Gronkjaer takes it forward alone. Said Gronkjaer knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Schut. Henry Schut is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Paul Inia reads it well. Excellent save!
72.56
Harald Kromkamp receives the ball from a throw-in from Giulliano De Windt. Harald Kromkamp chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Schut. Henry Schut advances inside the box! Henry Schut cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Frits Claes's outstretched leg.
81.16
Harald Kromkamp passes the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Pecchia. Datti Mohamed Pecchia kicks a strong pass forward to Thijs Cas but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.37
Donny Arts makes a simple pass to Louis Boussatta. With vision, Louis Boussatta picks a pass forward to Datti Mohamed Pecchia. Datti Mohamed Pecchia shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.03
Harald Kromkamp chips the ball to his team mate, Thijs Cas. Thijs Cas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Van Der Heijden.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

SC Heerenveen
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
19.1%
52.9%
27.9%

Scorers
Raimond Wau 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Raimond Wau of SC Heerenveen

Match Ratings
1.Adam Insley (GK)
6
2.Donny Arts (DEF)
6
3.Said Gronkjaer (DEF)
7
4.Bert Meerdink (DEF)
7
5.Lionel Darmon (DEF)
6
6.Louis Boussatta (MID)
7
7.Giulliano De Windt (MID)
6
8.Harald Kromkamp (MID)
7
9.Datti Mohamed Pecchia (MID)
6
10.Thijs Cas (ATT)
6
11.Henry Schut (ATT)
8
 
12.Michael Van Vossen (ATT)
0
13.Marc Ooijer (ATT)
0
14.Adolfo Fuentes (ATT)
0

1.Paul Inia (GK)
8
2.Aaron Van Der Heijden (DEF)
6
3.Rodrigo Semedo (DEF)
7
4.Robin Schomaker (DEF)
6
5.Frits Claes (DEF)
6
6.Fabian Hupkes (MID)
6
7.Barry Wijnen (MID)
6
8.Aaron Nieuwenburg (MID)yellow card
7
9.Carlos Almeida (MID)
6
10.Geoffrey Verhoeven (ATT)
6
11.Raimond Wau (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Dayo Padalino (MID)
0
13.Leon Will (DEF)
0
14.Wayne Ljungberg (DEF)
0