FT FC Groningen 1 - 0
Fortuna Sittard
Commentary:
90+7' Both teams could have won today but FC Groningen just managed to carve out the victory
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 57%, Fortuna Sittard: 43%.
90+7' A chance presents itself to Zian Flemming from Fortuna Sittard but his header goes wide
90+7' Mats Seuntjens puts in a cross...
90+6' Fortuna Sittard are trying to create something here.
90+6' Daniel van Kaam is leaving the field to be replaced by Kian Slor in a tactical substitution.
90+5' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 57%, Fortuna Sittard: 43%.
90+5' Martin Angha from Fortuna Sittard is ruled offside.
90+5' Martin Angha puts in a cross...
90+4' Wessel Dammers relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Emil Hansson swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+3' Yellow card for Wessel Dammers.
90+3' Reckless challenge there. Wessel Dammers commits a rough foul on Zian Flemming
90+3' Daniel van Kaam relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' A player from Fortuna Sittard takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Zian Flemming from Fortuna Sittard trips Wessel Dammers
90+2' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
90+1' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 58%, Fortuna Sittard: 42%.
90' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
89' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Mohamed El Hankouri is leaving the field to be replaced by Patrick Joosten in a tactical substitution.
88' Fortuna Sittard are in control of the ball.
88' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
86' Fortuna Sittard are in control of the ball.
86' Roel Janssen is leaving the field to be replaced by Thibaud Verlinden in a tactical substitution.
85' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 60%, Fortuna Sittard: 40%.
84' Sergio Padt is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
84' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
84' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
83' Alessio Da Cruz from FC Groningen is ruled offside.
83' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for FC Groningen is revoked due to offside.
81' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 60%, Fortuna Sittard: 40%.
81' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
80' G O O O O A A A L! FC Groningen score! Paulos Abraham is on the scoresheet.
80' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist from FC Groningen find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
80' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist from FC Groningen plays a cheeky 1-2 with Alessio Da Cruz.
80' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' Mickael Tirpan hand-balls.
79' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
78' Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Ben Rienstra from Fortuna Sittard swings in the corner from the right.
77' Ko Itakura clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
77' Mickael Tirpan puts in a cross...
76' A shot by Daniel van Kaam is blocked.
76' Emil Hansson relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
75' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 61%, Fortuna Sittard: 39%.
74' Goal kick for Fortuna Sittard.
74' Lisandro Semedo is leaving the field to be replaced by Emil Hansson in a tactical substitution.
73' Sam Schreck is leaving the field to be replaced by Wessel Dammers in a tactical substitution.
73' Tomas Suslov is leaving the field to be replaced by Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist in a tactical substitution.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Tesfaldet Tekie from Fortuna Sittard trips Paulos Abraham
72' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
71' The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen trips Mickael Tirpan
71' Safe hands from Sergio Padt as he comes out and claims the ball
71' Ben Rienstra swings in a cross from the free kick.
71' The referee signals a free kick as Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen trips Zian Flemming
70' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 61%, Fortuna Sittard: 39%.
70' Lisandro Semedo from Fortuna Sittard passes the ball in the box, but Sergio Padt comes out to smother the ball.
69' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Damil Dankerlui relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Lisandro Semedo puts in a cross...
69' Fortuna Sittard are trying to create something here.
68' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Sergio Padt relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Lisandro Semedo from Fortuna Sittard swings in the corner from the left.
67' Damil Dankerlui clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
67' Zian Flemming puts in a cross...
67' Fortuna Sittard are trying to create something here.
67' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
66' Mickael Tirpan from Fortuna Sittard crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
66' The referee signals a free kick as Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen trips Lisandro Semedo
66' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 62%, Fortuna Sittard: 38%.
65' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Alessio Da Cruz from FC Groningen is ruled offside.
64' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Mats Seuntjens from Fortuna Sittard trips Tomas Suslov
63' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
62' Roel Janssen relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
61' Goal kick for Fortuna Sittard.
61' Tomas Suslov fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
61' A chance opens up as Alessio Da Cruz from FC Groningen successfully finds a team mate in the area...
61' Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
61' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen is ruled offside.
60' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 62%, Fortuna Sittard: 38%.
60' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
59' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
58' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
57' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
56' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen trips Roel Janssen
56' Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' A player from Fortuna Sittard takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
55' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
55' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 60%, Fortuna Sittard: 40%.
54' Sebastian Polter is penalised for pushing Mike te Wierik.
54' Good effort by Daniel van Kaam as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
54' Poor play by Ben Rienstra as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
54' A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
53' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
53' A chance presents itself to Sebastian Polter from Fortuna Sittard but his header goes wide
53' A player from Fortuna Sittard takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
51' Zian Flemming hand-balls.
50' Tomas Suslov provided the assist for the goal.
50' G O O O A A A L - Paulos Abraham with the goal!50' Danger! Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
50' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 61%, Fortuna Sittard: 39%.
50' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Fortuna Sittard are in control of the ball.
49' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Damil Dankerlui is penalised for pushing Mickael Tirpan.
48' A header from Roel Janssen is blocked by the keeper and bounces back into play!
48' Zian Flemming from Fortuna Sittard swings in the corner from the right.
48' Mickael Tirpan from Fortuna Sittard tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
47' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
47' Mats Seuntjens sends a shot inches wide. Close!
46' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Joergen Strand Larsen is injured and is replaced by Paulos Abraham.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 63%, Fortuna Sittard: 37%.
45+3' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+3' Zian Flemming is penalised for pushing Ko Itakura.
45+2' Goal kick for Fortuna Sittard.
45+2' Joergen Strand Larsen comes back onto the field.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' The game is restarted.
45+1' Joergen Strand Larsen is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
45' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 66%, Fortuna Sittard: 34%.
43' Joergen Strand Larsen is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
42' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
42' The referee signals a free kick as Alessio Da Cruz from FC Groningen trips Martin Angha
41' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 66%, Fortuna Sittard: 34%.
41' Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
41' Sam Schreck sends a long ball upfield.
40' Martin Angha from Fortuna Sittard commits a foul by elbowing Alessio Da Cruz
40' Joergen Strand Larsen hand-balls.
39' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' Safe hands from Alexei Coselev as he comes out and claims the ball
39' Alessio Da Cruz puts in a cross...
38' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Safe hands from Sergio Padt as he comes out and claims the ball
37' Mickael Tirpan puts in a cross...
37' A shot by Lisandro Semedo is blocked.
37' Great skill from Lisandro Semedo as he dribbles past his opponents
37' Fortuna Sittard are in control of the ball.
36' The referee signals a free kick as Roel Janssen from Fortuna Sittard trips Alessio Da Cruz
35' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 65%, Fortuna Sittard: 35%.
34' Yellow card for Sam Schreck.
34' Reckless challenge there. Sam Schreck commits a rough foul on Mickael Tirpan
34' Martin Angha relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Bart van Hintum puts in a cross...
34' Damil Dankerlui puts in a cross...
33' Roel Janssen relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Damil Dankerlui puts in a cross...
32' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
31' Fortuna Sittard are in control of the ball.
31' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 64%, Fortuna Sittard: 36%.
30' Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Mats Seuntjens swings in a cross from the free kick.
29' Yellow card for Mohamed El Hankouri.
29' Mohamed El Hankouri is penalised for pushing Mickael Tirpan.
28' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
28' Roel Janssen relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
27' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
26' Sebastian Polter relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
25' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 62%, Fortuna Sittard: 38%.
24' The referee signals a free kick as Ben Rienstra from Fortuna Sittard trips Sam Schreck
23' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Piet Velthuizen is injured and is replaced by Alexei Coselev.
23' Piet Velthuizen is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
22' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
22' A shot by George Cox is blocked.
22' A chance opens up as Sebastian Polter from Fortuna Sittard successfully finds a team mate in the area...
22' Great skill from Sebastian Polter as he dribbles past his opponents
21' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
21' Lisandro Semedo from Fortuna Sittard crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
20' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 64%, Fortuna Sittard: 36%.
20' Mohamed El Hankouri hand-balls.
20' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
19' Safe hands from Piet Velthuizen as he comes out and claims the ball
19' Daniel van Kaam puts in a cross...
19' Mickael Tirpan relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
18' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
17' Lisandro Semedo is penalised for pushing Bart van Hintum.
17' Joergen Strand Larsen is penalised for pushing Martin Angha.
16' Fortuna Sittard are in control of the ball.
16' Zian Flemming from Fortuna Sittard directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 66%, Fortuna Sittard: 34%.
15' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' George Cox relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
13' Alessio Da Cruz from FC Groningen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
12' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
11' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
11' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 58%, Fortuna Sittard: 42%.
10' The game is restarted.
10' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
10' Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen is ruled offside.
9' Piet Velthuizen relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Sam Schreck swings in a cross from the free kick.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Tesfaldet Tekie from Fortuna Sittard trips Tomas Suslov
8' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Safe hands from Sergio Padt as he comes out and claims the ball
8' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' George Cox from Fortuna Sittard tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
7' Lisandro Semedo from Fortuna Sittard takes a short corner kick from the left.
7' Tesfaldet Tekie from Fortuna Sittard directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
7' Bart van Hintum relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Zian Flemming from Fortuna Sittard swings in the corner from the right.
6' Mike te Wierik clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
6' Lisandro Semedo from Fortuna Sittard swings in the corner from the left.
5' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 70%, Fortuna Sittard: 30%.
5' Fortuna Sittard with a potentially dangerous attack.
4' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
3' How did he miss that? Lisandro Semedo has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
3' A chance opens up as Zian Flemming from Fortuna Sittard successfully finds a team mate in the area...
3' Danger! Sebastian Polter from Fortuna Sittard successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
2' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
2' Alessio Da Cruz from FC Groningen is ruled offside.
1' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
1' Obstruction as Sebastian Polter cuts off the run of Ko Itakura. A free-kick is awarded.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Fortuna Sittard kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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