FT Vitesse 1 - 3
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+5' Ball possession: Vitesse: 45%, FC Groningen: 55%.
90+5' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
90+4' Eliazer Dasa clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Matus Bero from Vitesse trips Daniel van Kaam
90+3' Neraysho Kasanwirjo from FC Groningen is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
90+3' Daan Huisman puts in a cross...
90+3' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
90+2' Matus Bero commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
90+2' Reckless challenge there. Matus Bero commits a rough foul on Daniel van Kaam
90+1' A silly yellow card for Romano Postema there as he kicks the ball away in frustration
90+1' Romano Postema from FC Groningen is ruled offside.
90+1' Safe hands from Peter Leeuwenburgh as he comes out and claims the ball
90+1' Maximilian Wittek puts in a cross...
90+1' Mike te Wierik relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' A player from Vitesse takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+1' Wessel Dammers relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Jeroen Houwen swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' After a tactical foul, Wessel Dammers sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
90' Wessel Dammers from FC Groningen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Maximilian Wittek
90' Vitesse start a counter attack.
90' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen takes a short corner kick from the left.
90' Ball possession: Vitesse: 45%, FC Groningen: 55%.
89' Dominik Oroz clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
89' Joergen Strand Larsen is leaving the field to be replaced by Marin Sverko in a tactical substitution.
88' After a tactical foul, Nikolai Baden sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Nikolai Baden from Vitesse trips Daniel van Kaam
87' The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen trips Matus Bero
87' A shot by Daniel van Kaam is blocked.
87' Romano Postema of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
87' Tomas Suslov of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
87' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
87' Daniel van Kaam of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
87' Goal kick for Vitesse.
86' Great vision by Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
86' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen sends a deflected cross into the box.
86' Ball possession: Vitesse: 45%, FC Groningen: 55%.
85' Wessel Dammers from FC Groningen is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
85' Eliazer Dasa puts in a cross...
85' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
85' Goal kick for Vitesse.
84' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' The game is restarted.
84' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
84' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
83' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
82' Bjorn Meijer fouls Maximilian Wittek.
82' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Bjorn Meijer relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Eliazer Dasa puts in a cross...
82' Peter Leeuwenburgh relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse swings in the corner from the right.
81' Bart van Hintum clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
81' Vitesse are trying to create something here.
81' Ball possession: Vitesse: 43%, FC Groningen: 57%.
80' Dominik Oroz from Vitesse tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
80' Maximilian Wittek swings in a cross from the free kick.
80' Mike te Wierik commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
80' Reckless challenge there. Mike te Wierik commits a rough foul on Daan Huisman
79' Vitesse plays a short goal kick.
79' Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
77' Paulos Abraham is leaving the field to be replaced by Romano Postema in a tactical substitution.
77' Melayro Bogarde is leaving the field to be replaced by Wessel Dammers in a tactical substitution.
76' G O O O A A A L - Dominik Oroz reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!76' Peter Leeuwenburgh could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
76' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
76' Adrian Grbic is leaving the field to be replaced by Tomas Hajek in a tactical substitution.
75' Thomas Buitink is leaving the field to be replaced by Nikolai Baden in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: Vitesse: 44%, FC Groningen: 56%.
75' Thomas Buitink from Vitesse sends an effort wide of target
75' Daan Huisman of Vitesse passes the ball to a team mate.
75' Vitesse start a counter attack.
74' The referee signals a free kick as Adrian Grbic from Vitesse trips Neraysho Kasanwirjo
74' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
73' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
72' Adrian Grbic from Vitesse commits a foul by elbowing Mike te Wierik
71' Paulos Abraham provided the assist for the goal.
71' G O O O A A A L - Daniel van Kaam from FC Groningen beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!71' FC Groningen start a counter attack.
71' Eliazer Dasa could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
71' Safe hands from Jeroen Houwen as he comes out and claims the ball
71' Danilho Doekhi relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Bjorn Meijer puts in a cross...
71' FC Groningen start a counter attack.
71' Ball possession: Vitesse: 44%, FC Groningen: 56%.
70' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Bart van Hintum relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Maximilian Wittek swings in a cross from the free kick.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Mike te Wierik from FC Groningen trips Daan Huisman
69' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
68' Damil Dankerlui is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed El Hankouri in a tactical substitution.
68' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
68' Michael de Leeuw is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel van Kaam in a tactical substitution.
67' G O O O A A A L - Michael de Leeuw reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!67' Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen directs a ball squarely in the box.
67' Joergen Strand Larsen has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
67' Tomas Suslov of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
67' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
67' FC Groningen start a counter attack.
67' Mike te Wierik relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Maximilian Wittek puts in a cross...
66' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Vitesse plays a short goal kick.
66' How did he miss that? Michael de Leeuw has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
65' Paulos Abraham from FC Groningen directs a ball squarely in the box.
65' Paulos Abraham from FC Groningen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
65' Ball possession: Vitesse: 43%, FC Groningen: 57%.
65' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
64' Safe hands from Peter Leeuwenburgh as he comes out and claims the ball
64' Eliazer Dasa puts in a cross...
64' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Goal kick for Vitesse.
63' Thomas Buitink relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Tomas Suslov swings in a cross from the free kick.
62' The referee signals a free kick as Eliazer Dasa from Vitesse trips Tomas Suslov
62' Goal kick for Vitesse.
62' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
62' Danilho Doekhi relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Neraysho Kasanwirjo from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
61' Matus Bero clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
61' Tomas Suslov releases a shot, it's parried by Jeroen Houwen but he can't hold onto it...
61' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
61' That's a great ball by Jacob Rasmussen from Vitesse. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
60' Ball possession: Vitesse: 44%, FC Groningen: 56%.
60' Safe hands from Jeroen Houwen as he comes out and claims the ball
60' Damil Dankerlui puts in a cross...
60' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
59' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
58' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
57' Safe hands from Jeroen Houwen as he comes out and claims the ball
57' Tomas Suslov puts in a cross...
56' Jacob Rasmussen is penalised for pushing Joergen Strand Larsen.
56' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
56' A chance presents itself to Adrian Grbic from Vitesse but his header goes wide
56' Eliazer Dasa puts in a cross...
56' Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
55' Could be a good chance here as Adrian Grbic from Vitesse cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
55' The referee signals a free kick as Bjorn Meijer from FC Groningen trips Danilho Doekhi
55' Ball possession: Vitesse: 42%, FC Groningen: 58%.
54' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Bjorn Meijer relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Maximilian Wittek puts in a cross...
54' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Michael de Leeuw from FC Groningen directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
53' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
53' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Jacob Rasmussen hand-balls.
52' Danilho Doekhi sends a header towards goal, but Peter Leeuwenburgh is there to comfortably save it
52' Maximilian Wittek swings in a cross from the free kick.
52' Mike te Wierik hand-balls.
51' Vitesse plays a short goal kick.
51' Bjorn Meijer sends a shot inches wide. Close!
51' Could be a good chance here as Paulos Abraham from FC Groningen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
51' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
51' Vitesse plays a short goal kick.
50' Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
50' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Vitesse: 42%, FC Groningen: 58%.
50' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Jacob Rasmussen comes back onto the field.
49' Safe hands from Jeroen Houwen as he comes out and claims the ball
49' Tomas Suslov puts in a cross...
48' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
48' Safe hands from Peter Leeuwenburgh as he comes out and claims the ball
48' Maximilian Wittek swings in a cross from the free kick.
48' The game is restarted.
48' Jacob Rasmussen is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
47' Jacob Rasmussen is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
47' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
46' Michael de Leeuw is penalised for pushing Jacob Rasmussen.
46' Patrick Vroegh is leaving the field to be replaced by Daan Huisman in a tactical substitution.
46' Toni Domgjoni is leaving the field to be replaced by Dominik Oroz in a tactical substitution.
46' Enzo Cornelisse is leaving the field to be replaced by Matus Bero in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+6' The only goal scored by FC Groningen gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+6' Ball possession: Vitesse: 42%, FC Groningen: 58%.
45+5' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
45+5' Ball possession: Vitesse: 42%, FC Groningen: 58%.
45+5' Safe hands from Peter Leeuwenburgh as he comes out and claims the ball
45+5' Maximilian Wittek swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+5' Reckless challenge there. Damil Dankerlui commits a rough foul on Enzo Cornelisse
45+4' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+3' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
45+3' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
45+2' Good effort by Joergen Strand Larsen as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
45+2' Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen heads the ball to a team mate.
45+2' Enzo Cornelisse relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Bjorn Meijer puts in a cross...
45+1' FC Groningen plays a short goal kick.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Mike te Wierik relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Enzo Cornelisse from Vitesse sends a deflected cross into the box.
45' Ball possession: Vitesse: 42%, FC Groningen: 58%.
45' Laros Duarte relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Toni Domgjoni puts in a cross...
45' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Mike te Wierik relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Maximilian Wittek puts in a cross...
44' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
44' Joergen Strand Larsen is penalised for pushing Toni Domgjoni.
43' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
43' Good effort by Thomas Buitink as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
43' Patrick Vroegh from Vitesse heads the ball to a team mate.
43' Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse swings in the corner from the left.
43' Adrian Grbic from Vitesse heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
43' Poor play by Michael de Leeuw as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
42' Maximilian Wittek swings in a cross from the free kick.
42' Peter Leeuwenburgh handles the ball outside of the penalty area and could be in trouble here...
41' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
41' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Vitesse: 42%, FC Groningen: 58%.
39' Tomas Suslov provided the assist for the goal.
39' G O O O A A A L - Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen heads the ball home!39' Tomas Suslov swings in a cross from the free kick.
39' The referee signals a free kick as Danilho Doekhi from Vitesse trips Michael de Leeuw
38' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Jacob Rasmussen relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Bart van Hintum puts in a cross...
38' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
37' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
37' Goal kick for Vitesse.
36' Ball possession: Vitesse: 44%, FC Groningen: 56%.
36' Ikoma Lois Openda from Vitesse commits a foul by elbowing Mike te Wierik
36' The game is restarted.
35' RED CARD! - After violent conduct, Ikoma Lois Openda is dismissed by the referee
35' CARD! - After reviewing the situation, the referee confirms the awarded card for Ikoma Lois Openda from Vitesse.
34' Mike te Wierik is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
34' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
34' VAR - CARD ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card situation.
33' Vitesse start a counter attack.
33' Vitesse plays a short goal kick.
33' Paulos Abraham from FC Groningen crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
33' Could be a good chance here as Michael de Leeuw from FC Groningen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
33' FC Groningen start a counter attack.
32' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' The game is restarted.
32' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
31' Michael de Leeuw is penalised for pushing Maximilian Wittek.
31' Ball possession: Vitesse: 43%, FC Groningen: 57%.
31' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
30' Ikoma Lois Openda fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
30' Ikoma Lois Openda from Vitesse takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
30' Vitesse are trying to create something here.
30' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
30' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
29' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen is ruled offside.
29' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
28' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
28' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
27' The referee signals a free kick as Patrick Vroegh from Vitesse trips Tomas Suslov
27' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' A shot from Tomas Suslov takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
27' Paulos Abraham of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
26' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
26' FC Groningen plays a short goal kick.
26' Maximilian Wittek fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
25' Ball possession: Vitesse: 45%, FC Groningen: 55%.
25' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
24' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
23' Paulos Abraham is penalised for pushing Jacob Rasmussen.
22' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
22' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
21' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
21' Ball possession: Vitesse: 42%, FC Groningen: 58%.
21' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
21' Neraysho Kasanwirjo from FC Groningen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
21' A shot by Neraysho Kasanwirjo is blocked.
20' Paulos Abraham from FC Groningen makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Neraysho Kasanwirjo puts in a cross...
19' The referee signals a free kick as Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse trips Joergen Strand Larsen
19' Great skill from Joergen Strand Larsen as he dribbles past his opponents
19' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
18' Eliazer Dasa from Vitesse directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Ikoma Lois Openda comes back onto the field.
18' Ikoma Lois Openda from Vitesse is leaving the pitch because he needs to change his shirt.
18' Joergen Strand Larsen commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
18' Reckless challenge there. Joergen Strand Larsen commits a rough foul on Enzo Cornelisse
17' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
16' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Ball possession: Vitesse: 40%, FC Groningen: 60%.
16' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
15' Safe hands from Peter Leeuwenburgh as he comes out and claims the ball
15' A shot by Maximilian Wittek is blocked.
15' Could be a good chance here as Thomas Buitink from Vitesse cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
15' Vitesse are trying to create something here.
14' Safe hands from Peter Leeuwenburgh as he comes out and claims the ball
14' Ikoma Lois Openda puts in a cross...
14' Bart van Hintum relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Danilho Doekhi from Vitesse tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
14' Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse swings in the corner from the left.
13' Bart van Hintum clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
13' Ikoma Lois Openda from Vitesse takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
13' Vitesse are in control of the ball.
12' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Joergen Strand Larsen is penalised for pushing Danilho Doekhi.
11' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Ball possession: Vitesse: 37%, FC Groningen: 63%.
11' Joergen Strand Larsen shoots from outside the box, but Jeroen Houwen has it under control
10' Bjorn Meijer from FC Groningen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
10' FC Groningen start a counter attack.
9' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Thomas Buitink from Vitesse sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
8' Enzo Cornelisse relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Bjorn Meijer puts in a cross...
7' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' The game is restarted.
7' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
6' Goal kick for Vitesse.
6' Could be a good chance here as Paulos Abraham from FC Groningen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
6' Eliazer Dasa from Vitesse directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
6' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
5' Toni Domgjoni sees his shot deflected off target
5' Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5' Vitesse start a counter attack.
5' Ball possession: Vitesse: 50%, FC Groningen: 50%.
5' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
4' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Vitesse!
3' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
3' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
2' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
2' Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
2' FC Groningen start a counter attack.
1' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Safe hands from Jeroen Houwen as he comes out and claims the ball
1' Bjorn Meijer puts in a cross...
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
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