Match Report
| FC Groningen | FC Groningen |  |  | Vitesse Arnhem | Vitesse Arnhem | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Gary Young | G. Young |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Clarence Van Der Ree | C. Van Der Ree | |||||||||
| Nikos Olfers | N. Olfers | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 81 | | Christian Caluwé | C. Caluwé | |||||||||
| Benjamin Arnaud | B. Arnaud |  | 68 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 69 | | Daniel Lindenbergh | D. Lindenbergh | |||||||
| Rui Den Turk | R. Den Turk | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 |  | Francisco Ferrer | F. Ferrer | |||||||||
| Sven Verlinden | S. Verlinden | | 56 | D | | 5 | | D | 64 |  | Andy Allman | A. Allman | |||||||||
| Jordi Caluwé | J. Caluwé | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 | | Alje Heerkens | A. Heerkens | |||||||||
| Jan Arts | J. Arts | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Alun King | A. King | |||||||||
| David Ward | D. Ward | | 68 | A | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Brian Cope | B. Cope | |||||||||
| Ramon Talan | R. Talan | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | |||||||||
| Harald Tobiassen | H. Tobiassen | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Adam Upson | A. Upson | |||||||||
| Ramon van den Heuvel | R. van den Heuvel | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Humphrey Moulijn | H. Moulijn | |||||||||
| Antonio Vega | A. Vega | | 67 | M | | 12 | | G | 67 | | Rody Franken | R. Franken | |||||||||
| Andy De Vet | A. De Vet | | 64 | G | | 13 | | A | 62 | | Wilfred Van Putten | W. Van Putten | |||||||||
| Jordi Franken | J. Franken | | 63 | G | | 14 | | A | 62 |  | Rodolfo Fattori | R. Fattori | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Vitesse Arnhem. 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 Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Fuchs.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Fuchs.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Vitesse Arnhem kicking off!
2.32
0-0Rui Den Turk decides to run forward with the ball. Rui Den Turk makes a probing pass to Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
3.09
0-0Daniel Lindenbergh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Cope. Brian Cope threads a neat ball through to Adam Upson. Adam Upson lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Nikos Olfers barges into Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
4.23
Sven Verlinden chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Arts. Jan Arts hits a low pass to Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball towards David Ward. David Ward whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.22
Rui Den Turk makes a probing pass to Jan Arts. Jan Arts flicks a high pass forward to Ramon Talan who brings the ball neatly under control. Ramon Talan whips in a cross ball towards Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
8.50
Rui Den Turk pushes up the pitch. Rui Den Turk passes the ball forward to Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan advances inside the box! Ramon Talan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.36
0-0Brian Cope flicks a high pass forward. Adam Upson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Upson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Young who gathers it comfortably.
15.54
Jan Arts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Ward. David Ward finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
22.48
0-1Brian Cope plays the ball forward to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.43
0-1Jan Arts catches Francisco Ferrer on the ankles. The referee brings Jan Arts to one side and gives him a warning! Francisco Ferrer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.24
Nikos Olfers knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Arts. Jan Arts flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Talan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ramon Talan edges inside the box! Ramon Talan strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Groningen!
34.02
1-1Benjamin Arnaud makes a simple pass to Jan Arts. Jan Arts threads a neat ball through to David Ward. David Ward advances inside the box! Francisco Ferrer clumsily knocks into David Ward. David Ward appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
36.27
1-1Jordi Caluwé flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
39.36
Alun King decides to run forward with the ball. Alun King lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
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. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Groningen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Groningen kick off the second half!
47.53
Alje Heerkens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Den Turk.
55.12
Andy Allman knocks the ball forward to Brian Cope. Brian Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Upson. Adam Upson knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Matteo!
60.27
1-2FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.14
Jan Arts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Ramon Talan provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.57
Andy Allman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Cope. Brian Cope knocks the ball forward to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo plays a scrappy one-two with Humphrey Moulijn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Matteo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
78.39
Brian Cope sees a break and surges forward. Brian Cope cuts inside the box! Benjamin Arnaud catches Brian Cope on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
83.28
Jan Arts picks a pass forward to David Ward. David Ward hits a low pass to Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.02
Jan Arts knocks the ball forward to David Ward. David Ward flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Talan controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ramon Talan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.00
Brian Cope threads the ball through to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
With some swift thinking, Alje Heerkens plays the ball forward to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nikos Olfers.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ramon Talan 27, 63 | Humphrey Moulijn 22 Paul Matteo 55 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gary Young (GK)
6
2. Nikos Olfers (DEF)
6
3. Benjamin Arnaud (DEF)
6
4. Rui Den Turk (DEF)
7
5. Sven Verlinden (DEF)
6
6. Jordi Caluwé (MID)
7
7. Jan Arts (MID)
8
8. David Ward (ATT)
6
9. Ramon Talan (ATT)
9
10. Harald Tobiassen (ATT)
6
11. Ramon van den Heuvel (ATT)
6
12. Antonio Vega (MID)
0
13. Andy De Vet (GK)
0
14. Jordi Franken (GK)
0
1. Clarence Van Der Ree (GK)
6
2. Christian Caluwé (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Lindenbergh (DEF)
6
4. Francisco Ferrer (DEF)
6
5. Andy Allman (DEF)
6
6. Alje Heerkens (MID)
6
7. Alun King (MID)
6
8. Brian Cope (MID)
7
9. Paul Matteo (ATT)
8
10. Adam Upson (ATT)
6
11. Humphrey Moulijn (ATT)
7
12. Rody Franken (GK)
0
13. Wilfred Van Putten (ATT)
0
14. Rodolfo Fattori (ATT)
0