Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to VVV Venlo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Groningen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
FC Groningen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen kick off and get the match underway!
2.16
0-0Christoph Lechner passes the ball forward to Hugo Yekini. Hugo Yekini makes a simple pass to Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg passes the ball forward but Alexander Davies is offside!
10.15
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
18.09
0-0Gavin Souness barges into Christoph Lechner. The referee calls over Gavin Souness and shows him a yellow card! Christoph Lechner runs off the knock.
21.44
1-0Bryan Chivu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.16
1-0Bryan Chivu sees space and advances. Bryan Chivu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ciro Guerra easily smothers it.
27.34
Bryan Chivu takes it forward alone. Bryan Chivu lofts in a cross ball towards Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.15
2-0Bryan Chivu makes a probing pass to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mitchell Van Der Vegt.
33.53
2-0Christoph Lechner knocks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Chivu. Bryan Chivu kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.15
Ernest Simons advances with the ball. Ernest Simons knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.12
Ernest Simons knocks the ball forward to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and VVV Venlo kick off!
47.30
Fred Heesakkers passes the ball forward to Cedric Dijkhuizen. Cedric Dijkhuizen sees space and advances. Cedric Dijkhuizen knocks the ball forward to Carlos Postiga but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
48.31
Giorgio Asanovic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Yekini. Hugo Yekini brings the ball forward. Hugo Yekini lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg flicks the ball with his head. Ciro Guerra easily picks it out of the air!
53.28
Erwin Schouten controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga powers a header at goal but somehow Sebastián Luna manages to keep it out.
55.04
Ernest Simons passes the ball forward to Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Sebastián Luna!
59.11
2-1Fred Heesakkers comes in with a late challenge on Bryan Van Den Berg. Fred Heesakkers is warned by the referee! Bryan Van Den Berg gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.47
Christoph Lechner chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Kerkhof. Anton Kerkhof makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ciro Guerra easily smothers it!
63.57
Morgan Noonan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg plays a perfect one-two with Alexander Davies and rushes in on goal... Bryan Van Den Berg shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Ciro Guerra easily smothers it!
66.08
Christoph Lechner knocks the ball forward to Anton Kerkhof. Anton Kerkhof knocks the ball forward to Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
67.04
Anton Kerkhof makes a simple pass to Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.20
Christoph Lechner brings the ball forward. Christoph Lechner knocks the ball forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Ciro Guerra manages to gather it comfortably.
73.03
Bryan Chivu kicks a strong pass forward to Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.17
Hugo Yekini catches Erwin Schouten on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Erwin Schouten grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.54
2-1Carlos Postiga catches Giorgio Asanovic on the ankles. Carlos Postiga is given a warning by the referee! Giorgio Asanovic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.36
Ernest Simons threads the ball through to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mateo Vidal Navarro.
85.51
Morgan Noonan makes a probing pass to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Ciro Guerra.
89.48
Bryan Chivu threads the ball through to Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
25%
47.2%
27.8%
Scorers