Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Arjen KoemanA. Koeman70
G
1
G
69Olaf FränkelO. Fränkel
Niels LambersN. Lambers67
D
2
D
69Jesper IkediaJ. Ikedia
Tjalle Van KouwenT. Van Kouwen65
D
3
D
67Iwan LandzaatI. Landzaat
Ivar JacobsI. Jacobs62
D
4
D
66Giulio CimarelliG. Cimarelli
Nico ZiegeN. Ziege61
D
5
M
72Alejandro DiazA. Diaz
Mark FuchsM. Fuchs65
M
6
M
69Clarence MachlasC. Machlas
David de GraafD. de Graaf65
M
captain7
M
68Steffen WesselmannS. Wesselmann
Pierre-Yves MoulinP. Moulin62
M
8captain
M
67Vitor RibeiroV. Ribeiro
Nelson MolenaarN. Molenaar63
A
9
A
70Silvain LambersS. Lambers
Teddy PottsT. Potts62
A
10
A
66Steven JuffingS. Juffing
Maurits TouzaniM. Touzani61
A
11
A
58Les CraddockL. Craddock
 
Giovanni M. IaquintaG. Iaquinta68
G
12
G
68Alberto PinheiroA. Pinheiro
Rainer KneisslR. Kneissl68
G
13
M
64Maurits BrouwerM. Brouwer
Giulliano VredeG. Vrede60
A
14
G
63Stuart DickovS. Dickov

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. A crowd of 15,733 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Allach.


0.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam get the match underway!
8.32
Pierre-Yves Moulin flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Molenaar controls it well on his chest. Nelson Molenaar shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.44
Jesper Ikedia hits a low pass to Steffen Wesselmann. Steffen Wesselmann chips the ball to his team mate, Les Craddock. Les Craddock skips past Niels Lambers! Some silky footwork from Les Craddock provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
18.29
Nico Ziege plays the ball forward to Mark Fuchs. Mark Fuchs threads a neat ball through to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.08
Steffen Wesselmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Craddock. Les Craddock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivar Jacobs.
22.01
Pierre-Yves Moulin chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts whips in a cross ball towards Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Olaf Fränkel with no chance!! Goal for FC Groningen!
27.47
Pierre-Yves Moulin threads a neat ball through to Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Olaf Fränkel. Excellent save.
28.06
Nico Ziege chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Moulin. Pierre-Yves Moulin threads a neat ball through to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar makes a deft header. Olaf Fränkel manages to gather it.
33.36
Giulio Cimarelli kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Wesselmann. Steffen Wesselmann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steffen Wesselmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tjalle Van Kouwen.
34.35
Tjalle Van Kouwen flicks a high pass forward to David de Graaf who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, David de Graaf plays the ball forward to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Olaf Fränkel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.53
Jesper Ikedia threads the ball through to Vitor Ribeiro. Vitor Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Steven Juffing through on goal. Some silky footwork from Steven Juffing provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Ivar Jacobs.
39.43
Alejandro Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
40.14
Vitor Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.12
David de Graaf passes the ball forward to Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Teddy Potts is offside!
45.00
Clarence Machlas flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Lambers collects the pass. Silvain Lambers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Ziege.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. Feyenoord Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Groningen start the second half!
47.39
Tjalle Van Kouwen advances with the ball. Tjalle Van Kouwen hits a low pass to Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.02
David de Graaf flicks a high pass forward. Maurits Touzani collects the pass. Maurits Touzani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.42
David de Graaf makes a probing pass to Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Olaf Fränkel!
66.34
Without breaking stride, Jesper Ikedia plays the ball forward to Clarence Machlas. Clarence Machlas knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.18
Tjalle Van Kouwen flicks a high pass forward. David de Graaf holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David de Graaf knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Molenaar but the linesman indicates offside!
69.50
Iwan Landzaat threads the ball through to Steffen Wesselmann. Steffen Wesselmann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steffen Wesselmann passes the ball forward to Les Craddock. Tjalle Van Kouwen catches Les Craddock on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
71.01
David de Graaf comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Wesselmann. David de Graaf is shown the yellow card! Steffen Wesselmann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.23
Vitor Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers flicks the ball with his head but Arjen Koeman is on top of it.
77.50
Niels Lambers threads a neat ball through to David de Graaf. David de Graaf flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani makes a looping header on goal but Olaf Fränkel is on top of it.
83.57
With great vision, Vitor Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Les Craddock. Les Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Ziege.
84.44
Clarence Machlas hacks David de Graaf from behind! Clarence Machlas is shown the yellow card! David de Graaf runs off the knock.
85.11
Iwan Landzaat flicks a high pass forward. Clarence Machlas controls it well on his chest. Clarence Machlas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Craddock. Les Craddock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.01
Alejandro Diaz takes it forward alone. Alejandro Diaz shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Arjen Koeman!
90.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

Feyenoord Rotterdam
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
29.7%
46.2%
24.2%

Scorers
Maurits Touzani 22
Nelson Molenaar 34
Teddy Potts 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Potts of FC Groningen

Match Ratings