Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 18,608 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht kick off and get the match underway!
6.21
0-0FC Groningen are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
8.44
0-0Rodrigo Cortez hacks Regillio Marbus from behind! Rodrigo Cortez is shown the yellow card! Regillio Marbus runs off the knock.
10.36
0-0Fred Quansah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Van Der Sleen. Youssef Van Der Sleen knocks the ball forward to Joris Korsten. Joris Korsten shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.25
FC Groningen are easily keeping FC Utrecht at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
16.10
0-0Fred Quansah brings the ball forward. Fred Quansah knocks the ball forward to Youssef Van Der Sleen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.43
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.53
0-0Mark Hertog knocks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.46
Arno Haller makes a probing pass to Youssef Van Der Sleen. Youssef Van Der Sleen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christoph Lechner.
32.25
Mateo Vidal Navarro threads the ball through to Morgan Noonan. Morgan Noonan passes the ball forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.51
0-0Guillermo Martinez makes a probing pass to Youssef Van Der Sleen. Youssef Van Der Sleen finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Sebastián Luna manages to gather it comfortably.
34.16
0-0Mateo Vidal Navarro comes in with a late challenge on Youssef Van Der Sleen. Mateo Vidal Navarro is given a warning by the referee! Youssef Van Der Sleen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.41
Hugo Yekini makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Yekini plays a perfect one-two with Alexander Davies and rushes in on goal... Hugo Yekini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
Morgan Noonan sees space and advances. Morgan Noonan whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen get the second half underway!
47.55
Morgan Noonan knocks the ball forward to Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John de Ruiter.
48.20
Guillermo Martinez flicks the ball to his team mate, Joris Korsten. Joris Korsten knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastián Luna who gathers it comfortably.
49.43
Regillio Marbus knocks the ball forward to Youssef Van Der Sleen. Youssef Van Der Sleen tries a spectacular long range effort. Sebastián Luna easily smothers it.
51.43
Jesper Bos flicks the ball to his team mate, Fred Quansah. Fred Quansah takes it forward alone. Fred Quansah kicks a strong pass forward to Joris Korsten but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.38
0-0Fred Quansah catches Hugo Yekini on the ankles. Fred Quansah is shown the yellow card! Hugo Yekini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.18
Hugo Yekini sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Yekini makes a probing pass to Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg takes a shot at goal but Rafael Redondo is on top of it.
59.37
Giorgio Asanovic knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Hertog. Mark Hertog kicks a strong pass forward to Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Davies but the linesman indicates offside!
61.19
Rodrigo Cortez makes a probing pass to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies plays a perfect one-two with Romarin Milla and rushes in on goal... Alexander Davies tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
65.16
Youssef Van Der Sleen barges into Mateo Vidal Navarro. The referee calls over Youssef Van Der Sleen and shows him a yellow card! Mateo Vidal Navarro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.48
Hugo Yekini passes the ball forward to Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla knocks the ball forward to Alexander Davies but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
73.47
Fred Quansah knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Van Der Sleen. Youssef Van Der Sleen finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.08
0-1Rodrigo Cortez decides to run forward with the ball. Rodrigo Cortez passes the ball forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.27
John de Ruiter comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Davies. John de Ruiter is warned by the referee! Alexander Davies stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.05
Christoph Lechner clumsily knocks into Youssef Van Der Sleen. Christoph Lechner is warned by the referee! Youssef Van Der Sleen stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.09
Fred Quansah makes a simple pass to Youssef Van Der Sleen. Youssef Van Der Sleen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christoph Lechner.
89.22
Rodrigo Cortez makes a simple pass to Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
26.5%
47%
26.5%
Scorers