90'

The match has come to a close in Almelo. The final score is 2 - 1.

90'

Lerin Duarte of Heracles Almelo gets in a strike, but is off target.

90'

FC Groningen are pushing forward but Samir Memisevic's finish is wide of the goal.

90'

3 minutes will be added to the second half.

90'

FC Groningen are coming forward and Juninho Bacuna gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

89'

Heracles Almelo drive upfield and Kristoffer Peterson gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a FC Groningen defender.

89'

Heracles Almelo have been awarded a corner by Martin Van den Kerkhof.

88'

Corner awarded to Heracles Almelo.

86'

FC Groningen push forward at Polman Stadion and Mimoun Mahi gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Heracles Almelo defence.

86'

FC Groningen have been awarded a corner by Martin Van den Kerkhof.

83'

The home team have replaced Paul Gladon with Vincent Vermeij. This is the third substitution made today by John Stegeman.

82'

Oussama Idrissi is replacing Uriel Antuna for the away team.

82'

To Be Confirmed smashes in a penalty at Polman Stadion. The score is now 2 - 1.

81'

Heracles Almelo have been given a penalty at Polman Stadion...

81'

Django Warmerdam (FC Groningen) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

80'

Heracles Almelo's Brandley Kuwas misses with an attempt on goal.

79'

Jesper Drost (FC Groningen) strikes at Polman Stadion but his header is cleared.

79'

FC Groningen have been awarded a corner by Martin Van den Kerkhof.

77'

In Almelo, Brandley Kuwas of Heracles Almelo is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

77'

Lerin Duarte is booked for the home team.

77'

Corner awarded to Heracles Almelo.

75'

Django Warmerdam of FC Groningen gets in a strike, but is off target.

73'

Jamiro Monteiro of Heracles Almelo is pulled up for offside.

72'

Heracles Almelo surge into the attack at Polman Stadion but Dario Van Den Buijs’s header is off-target.

72'

Heracles Almelo have been awarded a corner by Martin Van den Kerkhof.

71'

Mike te Wierik's header is off-target for FC Groningen.

70'

FC Groningen's Jesper Drost is on target but unsuccessful.

69'

Heracles Almelo's Joey Pelupessy gets in a shot on goal at Polman Stadion. But the effort is unsuccessful.

68'

Ernest Faber (FC Groningen) is making a second substitution, with Jesper Drost replacing Ritsu Doan.

68'

FC Groningen push forward through Lars Veldwijk, whose finish on goal is saved.

67'

Heracles Almelo make their second substitution with Lerin Duarte replacing Reuven Niemeijer.

64'

Heracles Almelo's Brandley Kuwas misses with an attempt on goal.

64'

In Almelo Heracles Almelo drive forward through Jamiro Monteiro. His shot is on target but it's saved.

63'

Mike te Wierik (FC Groningen) gets a yellow card.

62'

Important block from the Heracles Almelo defence as Mike te Wierik fires in a strike for FC Groningen.

62'

Corner awarded to FC Groningen.

60'

Corner awarded to Heracles Almelo.

60'

Jamiro Monteiro (Heracles Almelo) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

59'

Heracles Almelo push forward at Polman Stadion and Kristoffer Peterson gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined FC Groningen defence.

55'

Heracles Almelo's Brandley Kuwas looks ok and returns to the pitch.

55'

The match at Polman Stadion has been interrupted briefly for a check on Brandley Kuwas, who is down injured.

55'

Play has been resumed.

53'

FC Groningen have been awarded a corner by Martin Van den Kerkhof.

50'

FC Groningen are coming forward and Ritsu Doan gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

49'

Uriel Antuna for the away team is judged to be offside.

48'

Heracles Almelo's Paul Gladon attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

47'

Jamiro Monteiro of Heracles Almelo smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

47'

Heracles Almelo have been awarded a corner by Martin Van den Kerkhof.

46'

Heracles Almelo drive upfield and Paul Gladon gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a FC Groningen defender.

46'

The second-half has just kicked-off.

46'

Ernest Faber is making the team's first substitution at Polman Stadion with Mimoun Mahi replacing Amir Absalem.

45'

Martin Van den Kerkhof blows to end the first-half.

45'

The fourth official's board shows 2 minutes, which will be added to the first half.

44'

Lars Veldwijk levels the score at 1 - 1 from the penalty spot.

43'

FC Groningen have been awarded a penalty in Almelo...

39'

Ludovit Reis for FC Groningen gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

38'

Martin Van den Kerkhof blows against FC Groningen's Amir Absalem for offside.

35'

In Almelo, Lars Veldwijk of FC Groningen is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

35'

Corner awarded to FC Groningen.

33'

In Almelo, Heracles Almelo push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

29'

Corner awarded to FC Groningen.

23'

Heracles Almelo's Reuven Niemeijer is back in action after a slight knock.

22'

Play is underway once more.

21'

Martin Van den Kerkhof waits before resuming play because Reuven Niemeijer for Heracles Almelo is still down.

20'

FC Groningen have been awarded a corner by Martin Van den Kerkhof.

20'

Kristoffer Peterson (Heracles Almelo) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

17'

In Almelo Heracles Almelo attack through Brandley Kuwas. The finish is off target, however.

14'

Goal! Heracles Almelo have got their heads in front thanks to a Reuven Niemeijer strike.

14'

That's a fine assist from Brandley Kuwas.

13'

Dries Wuytens (Heracles Almelo) has replaced the possibly injured Robin Propper.

13'

Play has been resumed.

11'

Lars Veldwijk (FC Groningen) shoots – and rattles the crossbar!

10'

Attention is being given to Heracles Almelo’s Robin Propper and play has been suspended briefly.

FC Groningen are pushing forward but Juninho Bacuna's finish is wide of the goal.

Heracles Almelo's Brandley Kuwas gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Heracles Almelo drive forward and Brandley Kuwas gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

The first-half is now underway.

10411 spectators have come along to watch today.

The official team line-ups are now available.