Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     FC Twente 65FC Twente 65
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Arjen KoemanA. Koeman70
G
1captain
G
61Tony MaasT. Maas
Niels LambersN. Lambers67
D
2
D
69Paolo MeeuwisP. Meeuwis
Tjalle Van KouwenT. Van Kouwen65
D
3
D
69Bert van der WalB. van der Wal
Ivar JacobsI. Jacobs62
D
4
D
68Pieter Van Der WeerdenP. Van Der Weerden
Nico ZiegeN. Ziege61
D
5
D
64Nick DenneboomN. Denneboom
Mark FuchsM. Fuchs65
M
6
M
72Jo PasanenJ. Pasanen
David de GraafD. de Graaf65
M
captain7
M
64Joe NelisseJ. Nelisse
Pierre-Yves MoulinP. Moulin62
M
8
A
80Tijani DijkstraT. Dijkstra
Nelson MolenaarN. Molenaar63
A
9
A
72Atam HeeringA. Heering
Teddy PottsT. Potts62
A
10
A
62Jimmy HeeringJ. Heering
Maurits TouzaniM. Touzani61
A
11
A
56Ferry HeerkensF. Heerkens
 
Giovanni M. IaquintaG. Iaquinta68
G
12
M
63Tony MaesT. Maes
Rainer KneisslR. Kneissl68
G
13
M
62Craig LawrenceC. Lawrence
Giulliano VredeG. Vrede60
A
14
D
60Marvin RowettM. Rowett

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to FC Twente 65. A crowd of 16,970 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Twente 65 appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ron Inia.


0.00
FC Groningen kick off and get the match underway!
4.01
David de Graaf threads the ball through to Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.12
With some swift thinking, Mark Fuchs plays the ball forward to Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
8.29
Pieter Van Der Weerden makes a strong solo run forward. Pieter Van Der Weerden flicks the ball to his team mate, Tijani Dijkstra. Tijani Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Ferry Heerkens. With a superhuman jump, Ferry Heerkens connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
9.12
Pierre-Yves Moulin flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Potts collects the pass. Teddy Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
14.46
Jo Pasanen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Heering. Jimmy Heering sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
20.47
Tjalle Van Kouwen chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Moulin. Pierre-Yves Moulin flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Molenaar who brings the ball under control. Nelson Molenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
22.25
Pieter Van Der Weerden flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Nelisse. Joe Nelisse flicks a high ball forward to Ferry Heerkens who takes it down. Ferry Heerkens shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Arjen Koeman.
23.39
It's a corner kick. Tijani Dijkstra loops the ball in to towards the near post. Nico Ziege reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
30.31
Joe Nelisse flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Heering collects the pass. Jimmy Heering shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.58
Mark Fuchs kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts whips in a cross ball towards Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.04
With a delightful solo run, Pierre-Yves Moulin stretches the opposition's defence. Pierre-Yves Moulin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bert van der Wal.
42.25
Jo Pasanen flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Heering. Jimmy Heering knocks in a cross ball towards Ferry Heerkens. Ferry Heerkens beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
44.23
Jo Pasanen flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Heering holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jimmy Heering knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. FC Twente 65 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Twente 65 players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Twente 65 kicking off!
57.26
Mark Fuchs hits a low pass to Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.26
David de Graaf comes in with a late challenge on Joe Nelisse. David de Graaf is given a warning by the referee! Joe Nelisse stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.08
Bert van der Wal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Nelisse. With a delightful solo run, Joe Nelisse stretches the opposition's defence. Joe Nelisse plays a one-two with Atam Heering and advances towards the goal... Joe Nelisse shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.28
Joe Nelisse threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Heering. Jimmy Heering lofts in a cross ball towards Ferry Heerkens. Ferry Heerkens is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.27
Joe Nelisse plays the ball forward to Atam Heering. Atam Heering whips in a cross ball towards Tijani Dijkstra. Tijani Dijkstra beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Arjen Koeman had no chance!! Goal for FC Twente 65!
71.32
Mark Fuchs sees Teddy Potts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bert van der Wal.
77.06
Jo Pasanen sees a break and surges forward. Jo Pasanen cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jo Pasanen provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.09
Pieter Van Der Weerden hacks Mark Fuchs from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mark Fuchs stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

FC Twente 65
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
23.5%
50%
26.5%

Scorers
Ferry Heerkens 63
Tijani Dijkstra 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ferry Heerkens of FC Twente 65

Match Ratings
1.Arjen Koeman (GK)
7
2.Niels Lambers (DEF)
6
3.Tjalle Van Kouwen (DEF)
6
4.Ivar Jacobs (DEF)
6
5.Nico Ziege (DEF)
6
6.Mark Fuchs (MID)
7
7.David de Graaf (MID)
6
8.Pierre-Yves Moulin (MID)
7
9.Nelson Molenaar (ATT)
6
10.Teddy Potts (ATT)
6
11.Maurits Touzani (ATT)
6
 
12.Giovanni M. Iaquinta (GK)
0
13.Rainer Kneissl (GK)
0
14.Giulliano Vrede (ATT)
0

1.Tony Maas (GK)
6
2.Paolo Meeuwis (DEF)
6
3.Bert van der Wal (DEF)
6
4.Pieter Van Der Weerden (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Nick Denneboom (DEF)
6
6.Jo Pasanen (MID)
8
7.Joe Nelisse (MID)
8
8.Tijani Dijkstra (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Atam Heering (ATT)
7
10.Jimmy Heering (ATT)
7
11.Ferry Heerkens (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Tony Maes (MID)
0
13.Craig Lawrence (MID)
0
14.Marvin Rowett (DEF)
0