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Excelsior Rotterdam - FC Groningen 2-2

The last place team from Rotterdam (smallest of the three pro teams from the harbour city)was host to the Pride of the North. In Woudestein Stadium (tiny at 3,500 seats), the fans would see FC Groningen go up by two goals, only to give up a PK and a very late goal to only come away with a hugely disappointing draw.

OG/AC tonight, regular time

From 7:30 -9 we will have OG.

U16 ousted in first round; U19 wins first round game

THE FC GRONINGEN U19 TEAM RESTING AFTER WINNING THE FIRST ROUND GAME
The U16 played well but not good enough to win Saturday night. Some opportunities did not result in goals and with a one goal loss it was time to call it a session. But back for more in 2011. The U19 faced Chiqui Auto Sales (Elkhart Chr & Elkhart Central) for the third time this season. After a one goal loss and a draw, the table were turned and we came away with a 2-1 win (Hambryce & Seitz goals). The quuarter finals game was a matchup with Colt. The game seemd under control at 2-1 but a nice chance that did not make it into the net saw a momentum switch resulting in a 7-1 loss. The team was ready to go home. Good luck to Josh on Tuesday, we will be thinking about him. Surgery is set for 9:30 I believe.

FC Groningen - AZ 2-0 (1-0)

Two Tim Matavz goals defeat AZ. FC Groningen only 2 points out of first place. The FC stays undefeated at home in the first half of the season.

U16 draws, U19 loses

The U16 should have come home with a victory but gave up a late 4-3 lead to draw against Parker FC. The U19 faced a NR/Concord combo built on arrogance. Final score 8-2; the game was close in the first and just got ugly in the second. The U19 will play their final regular season game this Thursday vs, FC Neverdead. A win will draw them even in the standings with FC Neverdead.

FC Groningen - Vitesse Arnhem 4-1 (3-0)

Granqvist 1-0, Matavz 2-0, Andersson 3-0 and Sparv 4-1. Passed Ajax, now #3 in the standings!

U16 wins, U19 loses

The FC Groningen16 beat Piano Market 9-0. Taylor was the leading scorer with 6. The FC Groningen19 started out slow against Chiqui Auto Sales and fell behind 3-0 before coming back 3-2 with Connor and Noodle goals to only fall short despite plenty of opportunities. Both teams did play well and both teams really worked the ball well; it was actually enjoyable to watch both teams play. Game times for next week; U16 on Saturday 12/11 at 10 pm vs. Parker FC. If the U16 wins they will overtake FC Parker in the standings for 8th or 9th place (currently in 10th out of 16 teams). The U19 plays Sunday 12/12 at 8 pm vs. FC Neverdead. Neverdead is in 6th, U19 in 8th (of 12 teams). Coach Seitz is working on getting commitments from U16 & U19 players for the next session. This coming weekend will be the final regular season game for the first session. The weekend of December 18 & 19 will be the tournament.