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MAASTRICHT. FC Groningen and MVV Maastricht draw 1-1. R. Postema scored the first goal (45′) for FC Groningen. K. Kostons settled the score (56′). FC Groningen was not able to win even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (60%)
The match was played at the De Geusselt stadium in Maastricht on Friday and it started at 8:00 pm local time. The referee was Martijn Vos assisted by Kevin Weever and Luc de Koning. The 4th official was Max Broekhuizen. The weather was overcast clouds. The temperature was cold at 8.3 degrees Celsius or 46.94 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 81%.
Match Statistics
- 40 Ball Possession 60
Shots
- 7 Total 14
- 3 On Target 5
- 3 Off Target 4
- 1 Shots blocked 5
- 99 Attack 164
- 47 Dangerous attack 93
- 69 Ball safe 92
- 0 Penalties 0
- 2 Corners 5
- 2 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 6 Total 9
- 3 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 1 Substitutions 1
Ball possession
FC Groningen was in firm control of the ball 60% while MVV Maastricht was struggling with a 40% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
FC Groningen was more pushing with 93 dangerous attacks and 14 shots of which 5 were on target. Nevertheless, that was not enough FC Groningen to win the match.
MVV Maastricht shot 7 times, 3 on target, 3 off target. On the opposite side, FC Groningen shot 14 times, 5 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
MVV Maastricht received 3 yellow cards (Nicky Souren, Özgür Aktas and Tim Zeegers). Talking about the opposition, FC Groningen received 1 yellow card (Wouter Prins).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this contest, MVV Maastricht has 23 points to remain in the 14th place. On the opposite side, FC Groningen will has 29 points like FC Eindhoven to sit in the 9th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Eerste Divisie, MVV Maastricht will host TOP Oss on the 22nd of December with a 19-10 head to head in favor of MVV Maastricht (6 draws).
FC Groningen will host Jong Utrecht on the 24th of December with a 1-0 head to head statistic in favor of Jong Utrecht (0 draws).
MVV Maastricht – Formation
MVV Maastricht
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26'
56'
MVV Maastricht started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Maurice Verberne decided to play with the following team: Romain Matthys , Kanou Sy , Özgür Aktas , Bryant Nieling , Leroy Labylle , Nicky Souren , Marko Kleinen , Ferre Slegers , Nabil El Basri , Rayan Buifrahi and Koen Kostons .
The home team had on the bench: Thijs Lambrix , Mart Remans, Saul Penders, Keone Maho, Dailon Rocha Livramento , Emre Yetimoglu, Djairo Tehubyuluw, Milan Hofland and Tim Zeegers .
MVV Maastricht could not rely on the presence of Tim Zeegers (injured).
Substitutions
MVV Maastricht made 2 changes: Kanou Sy for Tim Zeegers (26′) and Rayan Buifrahi for Dailon Rocha Livramento (64′).
Player of the match: Romain Matthys
The most impressive player for MVV Maastricht was the goalkeeper: Romain Matthys. His rating is 8.06. He performed 4 saves.
FC Groningen – Formation
FC Groningen
FC Groningen started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Dick Lukkien played with: Hidde Jurjus , Leandro Bacuna , Radinio Balker , Marvin Peersman , Wouter Prins , Jorg Schreuders , Joey Pelupessy , Johan Hove , Luciano Valente , Thom van Bergen and Romano Postema .
These were the players on the bench: Michael Verrips, Laros Duarte , Nick Bakker, Isak Dybvik Määttä , Thijmen Blokzijl, Nordin Musampa, Daniël Beukers, Kian Slor, Fofin Turay , Jasper Meijster and Nils Eggens.
Substitutions
FC Groningen made 3 changes: Wouter Prins for Isak Dybvik Määttä (46′), Joey Pelupessy for Laros Duarte (64′) and Luciano Valente for Fofin Turay (75′).
Player of the match: Romano Postema
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for FC Groningen was Romano Postema.
His rating is with 1 goal, 20 passes (80% accurate) and 0 key passes. He won 6 duels out of 13.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Eerste Divisie.
- SC Cambuur – Jong AZ – 1-2
- Jong PSV – Jong Ajax – 2-2
- MVV Maastricht – FC Groningen – 1-1
- Jong Utrecht – FC Eindhoven – 2-5
- Telstar – FC Dordrecht – 0-2
- TOP Oss – VVV-Venlo – 2-1
- FC Emmen – Roda JC Kerkrade – 0-1
- FC Den Bosch – De Graafschap – 0-4
- Willem II – Helmond Sport – 4-1
- ADO Den Haag – NAC Breda – 3-1
