Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 17,607 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Groningen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
FC Groningen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem kick off!
4.35
0-0Hugo Yekini sees space and advances. Hugo Yekini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Davies but he's offside!
10.14
0-0Mateo Vidal Navarro knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Yekini. Hugo Yekini surges forward with the ball. Hugo Yekini flicks the ball to his team mate, Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.08
Bryan Chivu knocks the ball forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.26
Giorgio Asanovic threads the ball through to Morgan Noonan. Morgan Noonan knocks the ball forward to Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
26.54
0-0Morgan Noonan advances with the ball. Morgan Noonan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Hugo Duran manages to keep it out.
28.22
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.32
0-0Mateo Vidal Navarro brings the ball forward. Mateo Vidal Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.10
Morgan Noonan knocks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
33.18
0-0Johan Vermeulen comes in with a late challenge on Morgan Noonan. Johan Vermeulen is warned by the referee! Morgan Noonan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.35
0-0Jeremy Broers barges into Bryan Chivu. Jeremy Broers is shown the yellow card! Bryan Chivu stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.06
Jerome De Jong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Jannes Boateng. Jannes Boateng tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
42.14
0-0Stuart Rae barges into Bryan Chivu. Stuart Rae is given a warning by the referee! Bryan Chivu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.14
Vitesse Arnhem are easily keeping FC Groningen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Groningen start the second half!
47.29
Roel Ricci knocks the ball forward to Rody Schreuder. Rody Schreuder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jannes Boateng. Jannes Boateng shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
48.08
1-0Morgan Noonan threads the ball through to Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla knocks the ball forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies rockets a shot on goal. Hugo Duran is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.23
Christoph Lechner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morgan Noonan. Morgan Noonan surges forward with the ball. Morgan Noonan lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Hugo Duran manages to gather it comfortably.
55.15
Giorgio Asanovic brings the ball forward. Giorgio Asanovic makes a simple pass to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies whips in a cross ball towards Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
65.10
Rodrigo Cortez chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Hugo Duran.
67.46
Christoph Lechner passes the ball forward to Hugo Yekini. Hugo Yekini knocks the ball forward to Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.26
Rody Schreuder knocks the ball forward to Jannes Boateng. Jannes Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.17
Stuart Rae makes a simple pass to Stefan Bouma. Stefan Bouma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.03
Bryan Chivu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.12
Vitesse Arnhem are easily keeping FC Groningen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
84.53
Rody Schreuder passes the ball forward to Stefan Bouma. Stefan Bouma shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.56
Rody Schreuder makes a beautiful solo run. Rody Schreuder lofts in a cross ball towards Jannes Boateng. Jannes Boateng heads the ball goalwards but Sebastián Luna is on top of it.
87.33
Johan Vermeulen barges into Morgan Noonan. The referee calls over Johan Vermeulen again and warns him to calm down! Morgan Noonan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Ivar Overmars knocks the ball to his team mate, Rody Schreuder. Rody Schreuder passes the ball forward to Jannes Boateng. Jannes Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Bouma. Stefan Bouma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
23%
48.3%
28.7%
Scorers