Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to HFC Haarlem. A crowd of 13,138 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Groningen and HFC Haarlem are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nikos Dirk.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Groningen and HFC Haarlem are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nikos Dirk.
0.00
0-0HFC Haarlem start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.31
0-0Anton Moeliker flicks a high pass forward to Bram Hoogstrate who brings the ball under control. Bram Hoogstrate whips in a cross ball towards Rodney Gerritsen. Rodney Gerritsen makes a deft header but somehow Aimo Brighi manages to keep it out.
9.19
0-0Raffaele Sadotti receives the ball from a throw-in from Gennaro Caruso. Raffaele Sadotti plays the ball forward to Bram Hoogstrate. Bram Hoogstrate shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.45
0-0Gennaro Caruso flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Abidallah. Andre Abidallah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aimo Brighi who gathers it comfortably.
15.40
Nigel Owen hits a low pass to Shota Mokoena. Shota Mokoena flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexandre Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.44
0-0Anton Moeliker sees a break and surges forward. Anton Moeliker puts a great ball through. Bram Hoogstrate runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
20.33
Mustapha Quansah threads a neat ball through to Mitchell Piket. Mitchell Piket knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Davy Vermeulen.
21.01
0-1Christian Visser makes a simple pass to Kurt Bosvelt. Kurt Bosvelt passes the ball forward to Alexandre Viana. Alexandre Viana shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
24.28
With a delightful solo run, Geoffrey Van Wonderen stretches the opposition's defence. Geoffrey Van Wonderen lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Elshot. Guillermo Elshot beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.44
Jason Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Piket holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mitchell Piket makes an attacking run forward. Mitchell Piket shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. HFC Haarlem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Groningen kick off the second half!
65.27
With some swift thinking, Anton Moeliker plays the ball forward to Bram Hoogstrate. Bram Hoogstrate knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Abidallah. Andre Abidallah powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Aimo Brighi!
67.40
0-3Fatik Seedorf comes in with a late challenge on Mitchell Piket. Fatik Seedorf is shown the yellow card! Mitchell Piket gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.40
0-3Free kick to HFC Haarlem just outside the area...
68.36
Mitchell Piket takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
72.28
Gennaro Caruso barges into Jason Milburn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Milburn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.36
Jason Milburn advances with the ball. Jason Milburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Viana. Alexandre Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchell Piket. Mitchell Piket gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Leon Veldman manages to keep it out.
83.51
Rodney Gerritsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Abidallah. Andre Abidallah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bram Hoogstrate but he's offside!
87.44
Mitchell Piket deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Viana. Alexandre Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Veldman who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Leon Veldman (GK)
6
2. Jannes Van Nistelrooy (DEF)
6
3. Fatik Seedorf (DEF)
6
4. Del Owen (DEF)
6
5. Davy Vermeulen (DEF)
6
6. Raffaele Sadotti (MID)
6
7. Anton Moeliker (MID)
6
8. Gennaro Caruso (MID)
5
9. Rodney Gerritsen (MID)
6
10. Bram Hoogstrate (ATT)
6
11. Andre Abidallah (ATT)
6
12. Danny Wau (GK)
0
13. Romero P. Marcos (ATT)
0
14. Jaime Teixeira (ATT)
0
1. Aimo Brighi (GK)
7
2. Christian Visser (DEF)
6
3. Jason Milburn (DEF)
8
4. Nigel Owen (DEF)
8
5. Geoffrey Van Wonderen (DEF)
7
6. Shota Mokoena (MID)
6
7. Mustapha Quansah (MID)
6
8. Kurt Bosvelt (MID)
7
9. Guillermo Elshot (MID)
8
10. Mitchell Piket (ATT)
9
11. Alexandre Viana (ATT)
8
12. Sean Diliso (MID)
0
13. Jordi Dibi (GK)
0
14. Roland Van Mol (ATT)
0