Match report
Groningen Defeats Vitesse 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash
Groningen
2–1
FT
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
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10' Groningen Card · Yellow CardDeyovaisio Zeefuik -
19' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Bero · On: Alexander Büttner -
45'+1 Groningen Goal · Normal GoalM. Mahi -
46' Vitesse subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Buitink · On: T. Matavž -
56' Groningen Goal · PenaltySamir Memisevic -
70' Groningen subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Sierhuis · On: P. Gladon -
70' Vitesse Goal · Normal GoalMax Clark · Assist: Alexander Büttner -
77' Groningen subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Mahi · On: A. Hrustic -
78' Vitesse Card · Yellow CardN. Foor -
81' Vitesse subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Linssen · On: Dauda Mohammed -
85' Groningen subst · Substitution 3Off: 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.