FT FC Groningen 0 - 0
FC Utrecht
Commentary:
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Sergio Padt from FC Groningen is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+6' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
90+6' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 55%, FC Utrecht: 45%.
90+5' Adam Maher from FC Utrecht makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
90+5' Gabriel Gudmundsson relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' A player from FC Utrecht takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+5' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
90+4' Mohamed El Hankouri goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
90+4' FC Utrecht are in control of the ball.
90+3' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
90+3' Alessio Da Cruz from FC Groningen sends an effort wide of target
90+2' FC Utrecht are in control of the ball.
90+2' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 54%, FC Utrecht: 46%.
90' Simon Gustafson from FC Utrecht goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Azor Matusiwa
90' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Gabriel Gudmundsson is penalised for pushing Mark van der Maarel.
88' Daniel van Kaam is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Gudmundsson in a tactical substitution.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Alessio Da Cruz from FC Groningen trips Sander van de Streek
87' Simon Gustafson from FC Utrecht is ruled offside.
86' Adam Maher takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
85' Azor Matusiwa commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Azor Matusiwa from FC Groningen trips Daniel Arzani
85' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 55%, FC Utrecht: 45%.
85' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Ahmed El Messaoudi is penalised for pushing Adam Maher.
84' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
84' Bart Ramselaar is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel Arzani in a tactical substitution.
83' The game is restarted.
83' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
83' Gyrano Kerk from FC Utrecht sends an effort wide of target
83' Gyrano Kerk from FC Utrecht takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
83' FC Utrecht start a counter attack.
82' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Gyrano Kerk from FC Utrecht commits a foul by elbowing Bart van Hintum
81' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
80' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 55%, FC Utrecht: 45%.
80' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Sander van de Streek relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Bart van Hintum swings in a cross from the free kick.
80' Gyrano Kerk is penalised for pushing Bart van Hintum.
79' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' A direct free kick from Adam Maher is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
77' Azor Matusiwa is penalised for pushing Sander van de Streek.
77' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' FC Utrecht are in control of the ball.
77' Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
76' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist is leaving the field to be replaced by Arjen Robben in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 54%, FC Utrecht: 46%.
74' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' Moussa Sylla is leaving the field to be replaced by Eljero Elia in a tactical substitution.
73' The game is restarted.
73' Sergio Padt is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
73' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
73' Good effort by Adam Maher as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
73' Sander van de Streek of FC Utrecht passes the ball to a team mate.
73' Sander van de Streek from FC Utrecht takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
73' FC Utrecht are trying to create something here.
73' Bart Ramselaar has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
72' Sander van de Streek has a golden chance to score on the volley, but the keeper is on hand to save!
72' Simon Gustafson carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
72' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
71' Mark van der Maarel from FC Utrecht heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
71' Poor play by Mohamed El Hankouri as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
70' Adam Maher swings in a cross from the free kick.
70' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 55%, FC Utrecht: 45%.
70' Bart van Hintum commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
70' Dangerous challenge by Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen. Mark van der Maarel on the receiving end of that.
70' Wessel Dammers relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Simon Gustafson from FC Utrecht directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
70' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
69' Alessio Da Cruz from FC Groningen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
69' Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
68' Bart Ramselaar has a great chance to score, but [goalkeeper] comes out strongly to save!
68' Gyrano Kerk puts in a cross...
68' FC Utrecht are in control of the ball.
67' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Azor Matusiwa relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Adam Maher from FC Utrecht swings in the corner from the right.
66' Wessel Dammers clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
66' Tommy St. Jago sends a long ball upfield.
66' The game is restarted.
66' Joergen Strand Larsen is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed El Hankouri in a tactical substitution.
65' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 56%, FC Utrecht: 44%.
65' Patrick Joosten is leaving the field to be replaced by Alessio Da Cruz in a tactical substitution.
65' Sander van de Streek is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
65' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
64' Yellow card for Ahmed El Messaoudi.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Ahmed El Messaoudi from FC Groningen trips Sander van de Streek
64' Great vision by Justin Hoogma from FC Utrecht as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
64' Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen heads the ball to a team mate.
64' Patrick Joosten puts in a cross...
64' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
63' A shot from Gyrano Kerk takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
62' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Moussa Sylla from FC Utrecht passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62' Sander van de Streek of FC Utrecht passes the ball to a team mate.
62' FC Utrecht start a counter attack.
61' Simon Gustafson relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Bart van Hintum swings in a cross from the free kick.
60' Dangerous challenge by Mark van der Maarel from FC Utrecht. Patrick Joosten on the receiving end of that.
60' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 56%, FC Utrecht: 44%.
59' Yellow card for Joergen Strand Larsen.
59' The referee signals a free kick as Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen trips Adam Maher
59' Joergen Strand Larsen fouls Justin Hoogma.
59' Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Moussa Sylla from FC Utrecht passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59' Simon Gustafson of FC Utrecht passes the ball to a team mate.
59' Mark van der Maarel puts in a cross...
58' Bart van Hintum hand-balls.
57' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Safe hands from Thijmen Nijhuis as he comes out and claims the ball
57' Daniel van Kaam puts in a cross...
57' Django Warmerdam from FC Utrecht is ruled offside.
57' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for FC Utrecht is revoked due to offside.
56' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
56' G O O O O A A A L! FC Utrecht score! Moussa Sylla is on the scoresheet.
55' Django Warmerdam puts in a cross...
55' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 57%, FC Utrecht: 43%.
54' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
54' Tommy St. Jago from FC Utrecht heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
54' Adam Maher from FC Utrecht swings in the corner from the right.
54' Ko Itakura clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
54' Adam Maher from FC Utrecht swings in the corner from the right.
54' Sander van de Streek finds himself in acres of space, but his header is turned behind by [goalkeeper]! Corner kick...
53' Gyrano Kerk puts in a cross...
53' Gyrano Kerk from FC Utrecht takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
53' FC Utrecht are in control of the ball.
52' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
52' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
52' The game is restarted.
51' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
51' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist sees his shot deflected off target
50' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 58%, FC Utrecht: 42%.
50' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
49' Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
49' Simon Gustafson relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
48' Mark van der Maarel clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
48' Joergen Strand Larsen of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
48' Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
48' Could be a good chance here as Ahmed El Messaoudi from FC Groningen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
47' Justin Hoogma relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Poor play by Mark van der Maarel as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
47' A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
47' Ahmed El Messaoudi from FC Groningen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sander van de Streek
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 59%, FC Utrecht: 41%.
45+3' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
45+2' What a miss! Ahmed El Messaoudi has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
45+2' Patrick Joosten puts in a cross...
45+2' Simon Gustafson from FC Utrecht directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
45+1' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' That's a great ball by Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
45' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 58%, FC Utrecht: 42%.
44' The referee signals a free kick as Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen trips Sander van de Streek
44' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
43' Gyrano Kerk comes back onto the field.
43' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
43' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' The game is restarted.
42' Gyrano Kerk is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
40' Gyrano Kerk is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
40' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
40' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 58%, FC Utrecht: 42%.
40' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
39' Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen sends an effort wide of target
39' Ahmed El Messaoudi of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
38' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Danger averted there as Ko Itakura from FC Groningen clears the danger with a good tackle
38' Adam Maher from FC Utrecht directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
37' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Safe hands from Thijmen Nijhuis as he comes out and claims the ball
37' Poor play by Tommy St. Jago as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
37' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist puts in a cross...
37' Great vision by Adam Maher from FC Utrecht as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
37' Damil Dankerlui puts in a cross...
36' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
35' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
35' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 56%, FC Utrecht: 44%.
35' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
34' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
34' Simon Gustafson from FC Utrecht directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
33' Daniel van Kaam goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
33' Adam Maher relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist swings in a cross from the free kick.
32' Adam Maher is penalised for pushing Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist.
31' Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Justin Hoogma
31' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 59%, FC Utrecht: 41%.
30' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
30' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist from FC Groningen crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
29' Patrick Joosten from FC Groningen directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
28' FC Utrecht are in control of the ball.
28' Daniel van Kaam shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
28' Tommy St. Jago relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
27' Ahmed El Messaoudi sees his shot deflected off target
27' Great skill from Ahmed El Messaoudi as he dribbles past his opponents
26' Django Warmerdam from FC Utrecht is ruled offside.
26' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' A shot by Azor Matusiwa is blocked.
25' Adam Maher relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
25' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 59%, FC Utrecht: 41%.
25' Tommy St. Jago clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
24' Bart van Hintum puts in a cross...
24' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
24' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
23' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
22' What a miss! Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
22' Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen heads the ball to a team mate.
22' A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
22' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' FC Utrecht are in control of the ball.
21' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 57%, FC Utrecht: 43%.
20' Moussa Sylla is penalised for pushing Wessel Dammers.
19' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
18' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
17' Ahmed El Messaoudi from FC Groningen sends an effort wide of target
17' Some neat football here as Ahmed El Messaoudi from FC Groningen plays a 1-2 with Damil Dankerlui.
16' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 51%, FC Utrecht: 49%.
15' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
15' A chance presents itself to Justin Hoogma from FC Utrecht but his header goes wide
14' Adam Maher from FC Utrecht swings in the corner from the left.
14' Should have been a goal! Simon Gustafson gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by [goalkeeper]!
14' CHANCE! Simon Gustafson finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
14' Gyrano Kerk carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
13' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
12' Great defending by Tommy St. Jago from FC Utrecht to prevent his team conceding a goal.
12' Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
12' Thijmen Nijhuis could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
12' FC Utrecht are in control of the ball.
11' Yellow card for Wessel Dammers.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Wessel Dammers from FC Groningen trips Moussa Sylla
11' Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
11' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 58%, FC Utrecht: 42%.
10' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
9' Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
9' Patrick Joosten of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
9' Great skill from Patrick Joosten as he dribbles past his opponents
8' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
8' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
8' Ahmed El Messaoudi fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
8' Some neat football here as Ahmed El Messaoudi from FC Groningen plays a 1-2 with Patrick Joosten.
7' So close! Sander van de Streek has a great chance to score, but his header is saved well by [goalkeeper]!
7' Gyrano Kerk puts in a cross...
6' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 41%, FC Utrecht: 59%.
5' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Simon Gustafson from FC Utrecht directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
4' Goal kick for FC Utrecht.
4' Patrick Joosten fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
3' Ahmed El Messaoudi is penalised for pushing Adam Maher.
3' FC Utrecht take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Django Warmerdam relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
2' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
1' The players are playing on an artificial grass pitch today.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' FC Utrecht kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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