Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Sparta Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both FC Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both FC Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Groningen kicking off!
2.23
0-0Gaspar Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Yakubu. Milan Berck Yakubu passes the ball forward to Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta shoots from 25 yards. Sebastián Luna easily smothers it.
8.53
0-0Kew Sedouki makes a probing pass to Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
9.37
0-0Jimmy De Vogt makes a simple pass to Kew Sedouki. Kew Sedouki knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christoph Lechner.
12.47
0-0Sparta Rotterdam are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
14.27
0-1Andy Wilnis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge lofts in a cross ball towards Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.47
Kew Sedouki surges forward with the ball. Kew Sedouki knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.08
Jimmy De Vogt threads the ball through to Andy Wilnis. Andy Wilnis passes the ball forward to Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.30
Jimmy De Vogt knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Wilnis. Andy Wilnis knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge whips in a cross ball towards Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.10
Morgan Noonan kicks a strong pass forward to Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg tries a spectacular long range effort. Tjalle Van Der Leegte easily smothers it.
26.00
FC Groningen are easily keeping Sparta Rotterdam at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
27.57
Hugo Yekini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.21
Kew Sedouki deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.59
Hugo Yekini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
33.29
Gaspar Pinto hits it upfield. Rody Boussatta whips in a cross ball towards Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.06
Giorgio Asanovic makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Cortez. Rodrigo Cortez chips the ball to his team mate, Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg heads the ball goalwards. Bryan Van Den Berg scores for FC Groningen!!
44.57
Milan Berck Yakubu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mateo Vidal Navarro.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
47.05
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
48.13
Morgan Noonan kicks a strong pass forward to Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.04
Mateo Vidal Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morgan Noonan. Morgan Noonan threads the ball through to Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Tjalle Van Der Leegte.
55.08
Andy Wilnis knocks the ball forward to Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong plays a perfect one-two with Erwin Witschge and rushes in on goal... Giulliano De Jong makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.01
FC Groningen are easily keeping Sparta Rotterdam at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
61.56
Mateo Vidal Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Yekini. Hugo Yekini kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies tries a spectacular long range effort. Tjalle Van Der Leegte easily smothers it.
66.02
Gaspar Pinto threads the ball through to Arnold Visser. Arnold Visser threads the ball through to Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge goes all the way! Erwin Witschge cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Sebastián Luna manages to keep it out.
73.15
2-3Giorgio Asanovic clumsily knocks into Kew Sedouki. Giorgio Asanovic is warned by the referee! Kew Sedouki runs off the knock.
78.43
Mateo Vidal Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morgan Noonan. Morgan Noonan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Tjalle Van Der Leegte!
83.49
Sparta Rotterdam are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.43
Jordy Mans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kew Sedouki. Kew Sedouki makes a probing pass to Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong whips in a cross ball towards Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge directs the ball goalwards with his head. Sebastián Luna easily picks it out of the air!
87.46
Jimmy De Vogt sees a break and surges forward. Jimmy De Vogt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Morgan Noonan flicks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg whips in a cross ball towards Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Romarin Milla!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
30.1%
42.2%
27.7%
Scorers