Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Groningen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Groningen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.20
0-0Bryan Chivu decides to run forward with the ball. Bryan Chivu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
4.06
1-0Mateo Vidal Navarro makes a probing pass to Mark Hertog. Mark Hertog flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.14
Arek Kozminski knocks the ball to his team mate, Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo brings the ball forward. Eben Gargo whips in a cross ball towards Denis Ben Haddou. Denis Ben Haddou connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Sebastián Luna is on top of it.
9.43
1-0Bryan Chivu threads the ball through to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.32
Ioannis Vryzas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denis Ben Haddou. Denis Ben Haddou shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
18.17
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
20.57
Giorgio Asanovic threads the ball through to Hugo Yekini. Hugo Yekini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.27
1-0Ioannis Vryzas makes a simple pass to Nicolas Mendoza. Nicolas Mendoza shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.38
Rodrigo Cortez threads the ball through to Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Djamel Rahmani who gathers it comfortably.
30.11
Rodrigo Cortez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Djamel Rahmani who gathers it comfortably.
33.17
Rodrigo Cortez sees space and advances. Rodrigo Cortez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.03
Bryan Chivu kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.50
Said Davids brings the ball forward. Said Davids deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denis Ben Haddou. Denis Ben Haddou shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.03
Jacek Malkowski sees space and advances. Jacek Malkowski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Sebastián Luna is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
49.05
Eben Gargo decides to run forward with the ball. Eben Gargo shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.37
Bryan Chivu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Said Davids.
59.56
Christoph Lechner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Cortez. Rodrigo Cortez sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigo Cortez plays a perfect one-two with Bryan Van Den Berg and rushes in on goal... Rodrigo Cortez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Djamel Rahmani easily smothers it.
60.52
Jacek Malkowski knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Mendoza. Nicolas Mendoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.02
Jacek Malkowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Mendoza. Nicolas Mendoza whips in a cross ball towards Denis Ben Haddou. Denis Ben Haddou directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
65.12
Arek Kozminski kicks a strong pass forward to Jacek Malkowski. Jacek Malkowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Schönenborn. Simon Schönenborn lofts in a cross ball towards Denis Ben Haddou. Denis Ben Haddou is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
66.58
Mark Hertog flicks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg shoots from 20 yards. Djamel Rahmani easily smothers it.
67.08
Christoph Lechner flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Cortez. Rodrigo Cortez chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg directs the ball goalwards with his head but Djamel Rahmani is on top of it.
75.40
Ioannis Vryzas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Schönenborn. Simon Schönenborn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.36
1-0Denis Ben Haddou hacks Christoph Lechner from behind! The referee calls over Denis Ben Haddou and shows him a yellow card! Christoph Lechner runs off the knock.
90.00
Rodrigo Cortez knocks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Van Den Berg. Bryan Van Den Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Davies. Alexander Davies powers a header at goal. Djamel Rahmani easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
29.1%
45.3%
25.6%
Scorers