Match report

Groningen Defeats Vitesse 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Groningen
Groningen
2–1
FT
Vitesse
Vitesse
May 18, 2019

Groningen secured a vital 2-1 victory over Vitesse in the Eredivisie on May 18. M. Mahi and Samir Memisevic scored for Groningen, while Max Clark responded for Vitesse. The win boosts Groningen's standings in the Eredivisie.

Key Facts

  • • Groningen defeated Vitesse 2-1
  • • M. Mahi scored the first goal in the 45th minute
  • • Samir Memisevic converted a penalty in the 56th minute
  • • Max Clark scored for Vitesse in the 70th minute
  • • Deyovaisio Zeefuik received a yellow card for Groningen
  • • N. Foor received a yellow card for Vitesse

Lineups

Groningen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Padt (G)
  • 4 M. te Wierik (D)
  • 5 S. Memišević (D)
  • 21 D. Warmerdam (M)
  • 42 D. Zeefuik (D)
  • 29 T. Handwerker (D)
  • 15 T. Bruns (M)
  • 7 R. Doan (M)
  • 6 L. Reis (M)
  • 10 M. Mahi (F)
  • 9 K. Sierhuis (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 P. Gladon
  • 23 A. Hrustic
  • 36 T. van de Looi
  • 16 K. Begois
  • 14 M. El Hankouri
  • 22 M. Breij
  • 12 L. Kramer
  • 20 A. Absalem
  • 8 I. Bel Hassani
  • 11 J. Pohl
  • 17 K. Itakura
  • 31 J. Hoekstra

Vitesse

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Pasveer (G)
  • 3 M. van der Werff (D)
  • 8 V. Karavaev (D)
  • 30 D. Doekhi (D)
  • 5 M. Clark (D)
  • 17 T. Serero (M)
  • 25 N. Foor (M)
  • 21 M. Bero (M)
  • 18 M. Ødegaard (M)
  • 11 B. Linssen (F)
  • 29 T. Buitink (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 A. Büttner
  • 9 T. Matavž
  • 10 M. Dauda
  • 1 Eduardo
  • 38 R. Musaba
  • 26 R. Thelander
  • 7 R. Beerens
  • 23 M. Ali

Timeline

  1. Groningen
    10' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    Deyovaisio Zeefuik
  2. Vitesse
    19' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bero · On: Alexander Büttner
  3. Groningen
    45'+1 Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Mahi
  4. Vitesse
    46' Vitesse subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Buitink · On: T. Matavž
  5. Groningen
    56' Groningen Goal · Penalty
    Samir Memisevic
  6. Groningen
    70' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Sierhuis · On: P. Gladon
  7. Vitesse
    70' Vitesse Goal · Normal Goal
    Max Clark · Assist: Alexander Büttner
  8. Groningen
    77' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Mahi · On: A. Hrustic
  9. Vitesse
    78' Vitesse Card · Yellow Card
    N. Foor
  10. Vitesse
    81' Vitesse subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Linssen · On: Dauda Mohammed
  11. Groningen
    85' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bruns · On: T. Van de Looi

Match Stats

Stat Groningen Vitesse
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 75% 71%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 5
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 472 381
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 356 269
Shots Inside Box 12 2
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Groningen took the lead in the 45th minute when M. Mahi scored the opening goal, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The turning point came in the 56th minute when Samir Memisevic converted a penalty, increasing Groningen's lead to 2-0 and putting pressure on Vitesse.
  • ▸ Vitesse tried to rally with Max Clark scoring in the 70th minute, but Groningen held on to secure the win.