Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at GN Bouw-Stadion where FC Dordrecht play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 20,691 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Dordrecht are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Paul Van Galen.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Dordrecht are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Paul Van Galen.
0.00
FC Groningen kick off and get the match underway!
4.23
Jan Arts runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jan Arts plays a one-two with Harald Tobiassen and rushes in on goal... Jan Arts shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Jeffrey Graaven manages to keep it out.
6.13
With imagination, Jan Arts laces a through ball forward to Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan plays a quick one-two with David Ward and rushes in on goal... Ramon Talan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
8.45
Mike Arts threads a neat ball through to Michel De Goey. Michel De Goey shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
14.56
Mike Arts surges forward with the ball. Mike Arts makes a defence splitting pass to Michel De Goey. Michel De Goey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.18
Jordi Caluwé darts forward. Jordi Caluwé sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
18.55
Jan Arts catches Roy Van Dijk on the ankles. Jan Arts is shown the yellow card! Roy Van Dijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.11
Jan Arts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
21.03
Jordi Caluwé makes an attacking run forward. Jordi Caluwé knocks the ball to his team mate, Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
22.35
Jordi Caluwé plays the ball forward to Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Bravo.
26.15
David Oliveira receives the ball from a throw-in from Rui Den Turk. David Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Jan Arts controls it well on his chest. Jan Arts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel whips in a cross ball towards David Ward. David Ward connects with a diving header. Jeffrey Graaven punches it away to safety.
27.29
Jan Arts barges into Roy Van Dijk. The referee warns Jan Arts to calm down! Roy Van Dijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.29
Kew Bakkati hacks Ramon Talan from behind! The referee calls over Kew Bakkati and shows him a yellow card! Ramon Talan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.25
Showing composure, Jan Arts plays the ball forward to Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ramon Talan is offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Groningen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Dordrecht start the second half!
49.05
Roy Van Dijk barges into Jordi Caluwé. The referee warns Roy Van Dijk to calm down! Jordi Caluwé gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.40
With vision, Wilco Bobson plays the ball forward to Roy Van Dijk. Roy Van Dijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Dijkstra. Maurice Dijkstra shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
60.15
FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.31
Jan Arts knocks the ball forward to Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wilco Bobson.
67.50
Wilco Bobson makes a strong solo run forward. Wilco Bobson plays the ball forward to Michel De Goey. Michel De Goey lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Dijkstra. Maurice Dijkstra makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
69.27
Mike Arts knocks the ball forward to Maurice Dijkstra. Maurice Dijkstra shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gary Young manages to keep it out.
71.55
Roy Van Dijk sees a break and surges forward. Roy Van Dijk knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Michel De Goey is offside!
72.25
Jan Arts flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Talan controls it well on his chest. Ramon Talan shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.58
With great vision, Jan Arts plays the ball forward to Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel flicks the ball to his team mate, Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.02
Jordi Caluwé barges into Barry Bergdolmo. Jordi Caluwé is shown the yellow card! Barry Bergdolmo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.16
Jordi Caluwé comes in with a late challenge on Ruud Wijngaarden. Jordi Caluwé is given a warning by the referee! Ruud Wijngaarden stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.15
Wilco Bobson kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Arts. Mike Arts makes a beautiful solo run. Mike Arts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.51
Nikos Olfers gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Ramon Talan edges inside the box! Ramon Talan shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Jan Arts kicks a strong pass forward to Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Arts of FC Groningen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jeffrey Graaven (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Bravo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Kew Bakkati (DEF) | ![]() | 4 |
| 4. | Wilco Bobson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alje Elshot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Barry Bergdolmo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Roy Van Dijk (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mike Arts (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ruud Wijngaarden (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Maurice Dijkstra (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Michel De Goey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nick Bakboord (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nick Lucius (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Silvain Van Der Ree (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gary Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nikos Olfers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Benjamin Arnaud (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rui Den Turk (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jordi Caluwé (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 7. | Jan Arts (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | David Ward (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ramon Talan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Harald Tobiassen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ramon van den Heuvel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Antonio Vega (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy De Vet (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bart Mathijssen (MID) | 0 | |










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