Match report

Vitesse Defeats Groningen 3-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Vitesse
Vitesse
3–1
FT
Groningen
Groningen
May 21, 2019

Vitesse put on a strong performance to defeat Groningen 3-1 in their Eredivisie match. The match was defined by early goals from M. Ødegaard and T. Matavž, who scored twice. Despite a late goal from K. Sierhuis for Groningen, Vitesse held on to secure a crucial win in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Vitesse 3-1 Groningen
  • • Goals: M. Ødegaard (2'), T. Matavž (28', 31')
  • • Goal for Groningen: K. Sierhuis (81')
  • • Assists: M. Ødegaard (2)
  • • Yellow Cards: T. Bruns (Groningen), M. Ali (Vitesse)

Lineups

Vitesse

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Pasveer (G)
  • 28 A. Büttner (D)
  • 3 M. van der Werff (D)
  • 8 V. Karavaev (D)
  • 30 D. Doekhi (D)
  • 17 T. Serero (M)
  • 25 N. Foor (M)
  • 18 M. Ødegaard (M)
  • 9 T. Matavž (F)
  • 11 B. Linssen (M)
  • 10 M. Dauda (M)

Substitutes

  • 29 T. Buitink
  • 23 M. Ali
  • 1 Eduardo
  • 34 L. ten Teije
  • 32 Ö. Aktas
  • 38 R. Musaba

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

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

Timeline

  1. Vitesse
    2' Vitesse Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ødegaard · Assist: T. Serero
  2. Vitesse
    28' Vitesse Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Matavž · Assist: M. Ødegaard
  3. Vitesse
    31' Vitesse Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Matavž · Assist: M. Ødegaard
  4. Groningen
    55' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Handwerker · On: A. Hrustic
  5. Groningen
    55' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Reis · On: P. Gladon
  6. Vitesse
    62' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Matavž · On: T. Buitink
  7. Groningen
    72' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bruns
  8. Groningen
    74' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Mahi · On: M. El Hankouri
  9. Vitesse
    76' Vitesse subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Linssen · On: M. Ali
  10. Vitesse
    81' Vitesse Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ali
  11. Groningen
    81' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Sierhuis · Assist: M. El Hankouri

Match Stats

Stat Vitesse Groningen
Fouls 8 13
Pass Accuracy 75% 78%
Offsides 6 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 12
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 402 478
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 6 5
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 300 374
Shots Inside Box 14 7
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Vitesse took the lead as early as the 2nd minute through M. Ødegaard, setting a strong tone for the game.
  • ▸ T. Matavž's brace (28', 31') gave Vitesse a comfortable lead before the half, putting significant pressure on Groningen.
  • ▸ Groningen's late goal by K. Sierhuis in the 81st minute was too little, too late, as Vitesse managed to hold on for the win.