Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to SC Heerenveen in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n Soto.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n Soto.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Groningen get the match underway!
2.41
0-0Nikos Olfers flicks a high pass forward. Jordi Caluwé controls it well on his chest. Jordi Caluwé knocks the ball to his team mate, David Ward. David Ward knocks in a cross ball towards Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
3.10
Nikos Maris sees a break and surges forward. Nikos Maris sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
4.34
0-0Henry Bakkati flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Fuchs. Guillermo Fuchs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Pierre Klos. Jean Pierre Klos shoots from long range but Gary Young is on top of it.
9.03
Sylvain Boateng surges forward with the ball. Sylvain Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Klos. Jean Pierre Klos directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
14.52
0-0Steffen Weigel kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Collymore. Patrick Collymore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benjamin Arnaud.
16.48
Jan Arts flicks a high pass forward to Ramon van den Heuvel who brings the ball under control. Ramon van den Heuvel plays a one-two with Ramon Talan and rushes in on goal... Ramon van den Heuvel muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
24.05
Stephane Misso threads a neat ball through to Steffen Weigel. With great vision, Steffen Weigel plays the ball forward to Adam Meram. Adam Meram knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.44
Nikos Maris threads the ball through to Jean Pierre Klos. Jean Pierre Klos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.20
Jan Arts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel plays a one-two with Ramon Talan and advances towards the goal... Ramon van den Heuvel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Aaron Janssen easily smothers it!
39.52
Jan Arts flicks a high pass forward to David Ward who brings the ball under control. David Ward runs straight at the defence! David Ward looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
44.19
0-1Anton Van Nistelrooy threads the ball through to Steffen Weigel. Steffen Weigel advances with the ball. Steffen Weigel whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Collymore. Patrick Collymore directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SC Heerenveen!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. SC Heerenveen have changed their lineup with Arthur Hapgood replacing Patrick Collymore. The FC Groningen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and SC Heerenveen kick off!
48.05
Jan Arts flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Talan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ramon Talan threads a neat ball through to Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Groningen!
54.08
1-1David Oliveira hacks Nikos Maris from behind! David Oliveira is shown the yellow card! Nikos Maris stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.58
Nikos Olfers runs forward with the ball. Nikos Olfers chips the ball to his team mate, Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen cuts inside the box! Harald Tobiassen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.08
2-1Nikos Maris clumsily knocks into Jordi Caluwé. Nikos Maris is given a warning by the referee! Jordi Caluwé gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.48
2-1SC Heerenveen have made 2 substitutions with Jos Davids replacing Henry Bakkati and Ronnie Piqué replacing Nikos Maris .
63.12
2-1Ramon van den Heuvel skids along the soaking pitch surface and slams in Anton Van Nistelrooy, catching him with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Anton Van Nistelrooy runs off the knock.
66.25
2-1Ramon Talan comes in with a late challenge on Stephane Misso. The referee calls over Ramon Talan and warns him to calm down! Stephane Misso runs off the knock.
69.05
Ramon Talan clumsily knocks into Jos Davids. Ramon Talan is given another warning by the referee! Jos Davids hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.35
2-1Jan Arts sees Harald Tobiassen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harald Tobiassen threads the ball through to David Ward but he's offside!
75.06
Jan Arts darts forward. Jan Arts whips in a cross ball towards Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.15
With a delightful solo run, Jan Arts stretches the opposition's defence. Without breaking stride, Jan Arts plays the ball forward to Ramon Talan who has made a great run into the box. Ramon Talan shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
83.57
David Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Arts. With intelligent imagination, Jan Arts plays the ball forward to Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan kicks a strong pass forward to David Ward but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.46
Jos Davids passes the ball forward to Ronnie Piqué. Ronnie Piqué threads the ball through to Jean Pierre Klos. Jean Pierre Klos knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
89.16
David Oliveira sees a break and surges forward. David Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan cuts inside the box! Ramon Talan rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Aaron Janssen.
90.00
2-1It's a corner kick which Jan Arts takes quickly, playing the ball short to Benjamin Arnaud. Benjamin Arnaud deftly flicks the ball on. Jordi Caluwé muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
24.4%
46.3%
29.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Arts of FC Groningen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nikos Olfers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Benjamin Arnaud (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Oliveira (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Rui Den Turk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jordi Caluwé (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jan Arts (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | David Ward (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ramon Talan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Harald Tobiassen (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Ramon van den Heuvel (ATT) |  | 4 |
| 12. | Antonio Vega (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy De Vet (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bart Mathijssen (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Aaron Janssen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stephane Misso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Henry Bakkati (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anton Van Nistelrooy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steffen Weigel (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Sylvain Boateng (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nikos Maris (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Guillermo Fuchs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Patrick Collymore (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Adam Meram (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jean Pierre Klos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jos Davids (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ronnie Piqué (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Arthur Hapgood (DEF) | 6 | |