FT FC Emmen 0 - 4
FC Groningen
Commentary:
90+5' FC Groningen with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 55%, FC Groningen: 45%.
90+4' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
90+4' FC Emmen are trying to create something here.
90+3' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+2' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen trips Miguel Araujo
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' FC Emmen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 54%, FC Groningen: 46%.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Paulos Abraham from FC Groningen trips Kerim Frei Koyunlu
89' Daniel van Kaam is penalised for pushing Sergio Pena.
89' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
89' Goal kick for FC Emmen.
88' How did he miss that? Joergen Strand Larsen has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
88' Damil Dankerlui has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
88' Miguel Araujo relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Patrick Joosten from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
87' Miguel Araujo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
87' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Ahmed El Messaoudi is leaving the field to be replaced by Tomas Suslov in a tactical substitution.
86' Mohamed El Hankouri is leaving the field to be replaced by Patrick Joosten in a tactical substitution.
86' The referee signals a free kick as Ahmed El Messaoudi from FC Groningen trips Glenn Bijl
85' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 55%, FC Groningen: 45%.
85' Michael de Leeuw is leaving the field to be replaced by Hilal Ben Moussa in a tactical substitution.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Nick Bakker from FC Emmen trips Joergen Strand Larsen
84' Safe hands from Sergio Padt as he comes out and claims the ball
84' Caner Cavlan puts in a cross...
83' The match is very one-sided right now. FC Groningen are clearly dominating possession
83' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
82' FC Emmen are in control of the ball.
81' Ko Itakura provided the assist for the goal.
81' G O O O A A A L - Paulos Abraham with the goal!81' Ko Itakura sends a long ball upfield.
81' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
80' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel van Kaam in a tactical substitution.
80' Arjen Robben is leaving the field to be replaced by Joergen Strand Larsen in a tactical substitution.
80' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 54%, FC Groningen: 46%.
80' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
80' Glenn Bijl from FC Emmen crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
79' A direct free kick from Sergio Pena is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Mike te Wierik from FC Groningen trips Nikolai Laursen
78' FC Emmen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' FC Emmen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Nikolai Laursen from FC Emmen heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
78' Michael de Leeuw of FC Emmen passes the ball to a team mate.
77' Sergio Padt relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Caner Cavlan swings in a cross from the free kick.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist from FC Groningen trips Kerim Frei Koyunlu
77' FC Emmen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Glenn Bijl from FC Emmen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
76' FC Emmen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Mike te Wierik relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Sergio Pena from FC Emmen swings in the corner from the left.
75' Safe hands from Sergio Padt as he comes out and claims the ball
75' Caner Cavlan puts in a cross...
75' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 53%, FC Groningen: 47%.
74' FC Emmen are trying to create something here.
73' FC Emmen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' The referee signals a free kick as Paul Gladon from FC Emmen trips Ko Itakura
72' Goal kick for FC Emmen.
72' Arjen Robben from FC Groningen takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
72' Michael de Leeuw is penalised for pushing Azor Matusiwa.
71' Arjen Robben from FC Groningen directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
71' Paulos Abraham from FC Groningen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
71' Could be a good chance here as Ahmed El Messaoudi from FC Groningen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
70' FC Emmen are trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 52%, FC Groningen: 48%.
69' Keziah Veendorp is penalised for pushing Sergio Padt.
69' Sergio Pena from FC Emmen swings in the corner from the left.
69' Bart van Hintum clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
68' Alessio Da Cruz is leaving the field to be replaced by Paulos Abraham in a tactical substitution.
67' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Sergio Pena from FC Emmen swings in the corner from the left.
66' Mike te Wierik clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
66' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Alessio Da Cruz from FC Groningen trips Sergio Pena
65' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 51%, FC Groningen: 49%.
64' Glenn Bijl fouls Azor Matusiwa.
64' FC Emmen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Lucas Bernadou is leaving the field to be replaced by Keziah Veendorp in a tactical substitution.
63' Jari Vlak is leaving the field to be replaced by Nikolai Laursen in a tactical substitution.
62' Arjen Robben provided the assist for the goal.
62' G O O O A A A L - Alessio Da Cruz with the goal!62' Could be a good chance here as Arjen Robben from FC Groningen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
62' FC Groningen with a potentially dangerous attack.
61' Safe hands from Sergio Padt as he comes out and claims the ball
61' Jari Vlak puts in a cross...
61' FC Emmen are trying to create something here.
60' The game is restarted.
60' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 51%, FC Groningen: 49%.
59' Alessio Da Cruz is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
59' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
58' Jari Vlak relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' FC Groningen start a counter attack.
58' FC Emmen are trying to create something here.
57' FC Emmen are in control of the ball.
57' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
56' Sergio Pena from FC Emmen swings in the corner from the left.
55' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 48%, FC Groningen: 52%.
55' The referee shows Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
55' After a tactical foul, Bart van Hintum sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
55' The referee signals a free kick as Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen trips Kerim Frei Koyunlu
55' Ahmed El Messaoudi from FC Groningen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
54' Alessio Da Cruz releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
54' Arjen Robben of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
53' After a tactical foul, Jari Vlak sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
53' The referee signals a free kick as Jari Vlak from FC Emmen trips Damil Dankerlui
53' FC Emmen are in control of the ball.
52' Arjen Robben provided the assist for the goal.
52' G O O O A A A L - Alessio Da Cruz with the goal!52' Arjen Robben swings in a cross from the free kick.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Sergio Pena from FC Emmen trips Alessio Da Cruz
52' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Some neat football here as Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen plays a 1-2 with Damil Dankerlui.
51' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
50' Kerim Frei Koyunlu from FC Emmen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
50' Sergio Pena of FC Emmen passes the ball to a team mate.
50' Kerim Frei Koyunlu from FC Emmen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
50' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 47%, FC Groningen: 53%.
49' FC Emmen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
48' Goal kick for FC Emmen.
48' Alessio Da Cruz goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
48' Arjen Robben of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
47' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
47' FC Emmen are in control of the ball.
46' The referee signals a free kick as Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen trips Sergio Pena
46' FC Emmen are in control of the ball.
46' Luka Adzic is leaving the field to be replaced by Paul Gladon in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 44%, FC Groningen: 56%.
45+3' Miguel Araujo goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
45+3' Ahmed El Messaoudi is penalised for pushing Jari Vlak.
45+2' FC Emmen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
45+2' Kerim Frei Koyunlu from FC Emmen crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen trips Kerim Frei Koyunlu
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 43%, FC Groningen: 57%.
45' FC Emmen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44' FC Emmen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44' That looked a fine chance. Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
44' Arjen Robben of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
44' Azor Matusiwa of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
44' FC Groningen start a counter attack.
43' FC Emmen are in control of the ball.
43' Ahmed El Messaoudi is penalised for pushing Nick Bakker.
42' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
42' Arjen Robben from FC Groningen commits a foul by elbowing Caner Cavlan
41' Goal kick for FC Emmen.
41' A chance presents itself to Alessio Da Cruz from FC Groningen but his header goes wide
41' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist swings in a cross from the free kick.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Nick Bakker from FC Emmen trips Arjen Robben
40' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 41%, FC Groningen: 59%.
39' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
38' Kerim Frei Koyunlu relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Arjen Robben from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
38' Michael Verrips relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Ahmed El Messaoudi puts in a cross...
38' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
37' Safe hands from Michael Verrips as he comes out and claims the ball
37' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
37' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
36' The game is restarted.
35' Michael Verrips is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
35' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 44%, FC Groningen: 56%.
35' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
34' Arjen Robben from FC Groningen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
33' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
32' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist from FC Groningen takes a short corner kick from the right.
32' Miguel Araujo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
32' Arjen Robben from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
31' Arjen Robben from FC Groningen passes the ball in the box, but Michael Verrips comes out to smother the ball.
31' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Goal kick for FC Emmen.
30' Mohamed El Hankouri fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
30' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 44%, FC Groningen: 56%.
30' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
29' FC Emmen are trying to create something here.
29' FC Emmen are in control of the ball.
28' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist provided the assist for the goal.
28' G O O O A A A L - Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen heads the ball home!28' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist swings in a cross from the free kick.
28' The game is restarted.
27' Mohamed El Hankouri is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
27' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
27' Yellow card for Glenn Bijl.
27' Reckless challenge there. Glenn Bijl commits a rough foul on Mohamed El Hankouri
26' Mike te Wierik is penalised for pushing Kerim Frei Koyunlu.
25' FC Emmen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 42%, FC Groningen: 58%.
25' Arjen Robben takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
24' Caner Cavlan is penalised for pushing Arjen Robben.
24' Arjen Robben from FC Groningen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
24' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
23' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
22' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
22' Damil Dankerlui puts in a cross...
22' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
21' FC Emmen are trying to create something here.
21' Jari Vlak from FC Emmen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ahmed El Messaoudi
20' The referee signals a free kick as Ahmed El Messaoudi from FC Groningen trips Kerim Frei Koyunlu
20' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 44%, FC Groningen: 56%.
19' FC Emmen are trying to create something here.
18' The referee signals a free kick as Sergio Pena from FC Emmen trips Azor Matusiwa
18' FC Emmen are in control of the ball.
18' Ahmed El Messaoudi from FC Groningen is ruled offside.
17' Kerim Frei Koyunlu from FC Emmen passes the ball in the box, but Sergio Padt comes out to smother the ball.
16' FC Emmen are in control of the ball.
16' The ref blows his whistle. Bart van Hintum charged Kerim Frei Koyunlu from behind and it's a free-kick
15' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 39%, FC Groningen: 61%.
14' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
14' Goal kick for FC Emmen.
14' Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen sends an effort wide of target
14' Nick Bakker relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
14' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist from FC Groningen takes a short corner kick from the left.
13' It's a good hit from long range by Bart van Hintum who forces a save from [goalkeeper]. Corner kick.
12' Dangerous challenge by Miguel Araujo from FC Emmen. Ahmed El Messaoudi on the receiving end of that.
12' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Michael de Leeuw is penalised for pushing Azor Matusiwa.
11' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist from FC Groningen directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
11' Alessio Da Cruz from FC Groningen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
10' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 45%, FC Groningen: 55%.
10' Goal kick for FC Emmen.
9' That's a great ball by Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
9' Miguel Araujo relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Damil Dankerlui puts in a cross...
9' Michael Verrips relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
8' Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
8' The referee signals a free kick as Nick Bakker from FC Emmen trips Arjen Robben
7' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
7' Safe hands from Michael Verrips as he comes out and claims the ball
7' Arjen Robben swings in a cross from the free kick.
7' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Bernadou from FC Emmen trips Ahmed El Messaoudi
6' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
6' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
5' Michael de Leeuw is penalised for pushing Mike te Wierik.
5' Sergio Pena from FC Emmen swings in the corner from the left.
5' Ball possession: FC Emmen: 51%, FC Groningen: 49%.
5' Mike te Wierik clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
5' Goal kick for FC Emmen.
4' CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Mohamed El Hankouri strikes the crossbar!
4' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
4' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
4' Damil Dankerlui relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' [goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Sergio Pena found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
4' Michael de Leeuw of FC Emmen passes the ball to a team mate.
3' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
3' Michael de Leeuw is penalised for pushing Ko Itakura.
2' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
2' The referee signals a free kick as Mike te Wierik from FC Groningen trips Sergio Pena
1' Goal kick for FC Emmen.
1' Arjen Robben from FC Groningen sends an effort wide of target
1' Arjen Robben from FC Groningen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
1' The players are playing on an artificial grass pitch today.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' FC Groningen kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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