The KNVB Cup match between Feyenoord and Groningen will take place at Stadion Feijenoord on Friday at 12:30 am IST.
The semi-final clash between Feyenoord and Groningen will determine which team secures a spot in the KNVB Beker final. The winner of this encounter will face NEC in the final, following NEC’s 2-1 extra-time victory over Cambuur. After a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Roma in the Europa League playoff round, Feyenoord bounced back with a 2-0 Eredivisie win against Almere City. Despite a slow start at Yanmar Stadion, Feyenoord sealed the victory in the final 20 minutes with a late brace from Yankuba Minteh.
Under the management of Arne Slot, Feyenoord has extended its unbeaten league run to nine matches, including four wins in February, and currently holds the second position in the Eredivisie table. Feyenoord, a 13-time winner of the KNVB Beker, faces Groningen in the semi-final, aiming to secure a place in the final against NEC. Despite being unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Groningen, four of those matches ended in draws, making the semi-final clash a challenging one for Feyenoord.
Groningen, having spent 23 years in the Dutch top flight before being relegated last season, has faced difficulties adjusting to the second tier. In the current season, they have won 13 out of 26 games and are currently in sixth place in the Ereste Divisie table. Despite their challenges, Groningen has had a strong start to 2024, winning six of their eight competitive fixtures. They reached the KNVB Beker semi-final by defeating Excelsior and Fortuna Sittard, and their underdog status will be on display as they aim to cause an upset against Feyenoord in the semi-final.
Feyenoord probable starting lineup:Â Wellenreuther, Geertruida, Beelen, Hancko, Hartman, Wieffer, Timber, Minteh, Stengs, Paixao, Gimenez
Groningen probable starting lineup:Â Jurjus, Bacuna, Rente, Peersman, Maatta, Schreuders, Pelupessy, Duarte, Valente, Van Bergen, Postema
Feyenoord
| Opponents | Score |
| Almere City FC | 0-2 (W) |
| AS Roma | 5-3 (L) |
| RKJ Waalwijk | 1-0 (W) |
| AS Roma | 1-1 (D) |
| Sparta Rotterdam | 2-0 (W) |
Groningen
| Opponents | Score |
| Helmond Sport | 0-0 (D) |
| FC Eindhoven | 0-3 (W) |
| TOP Oss | 3-0 (W) |
| Fortuna Sittard | 4-3 (W) |
| FC Dordrecht | 1-0 (L) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Feyenoord beat Groningen | 1-0 |
| Feyenoord beat Groningen | 0-3 |
| Feyenoord drew Groningen | 1-1 |
| Feyenoord drew Groningen | 1-1 |
| Feyenoord drew Groningen | 0-0 |
The KNVB Cup match between Feyenoord and Groningen will take place at Stadion Feijenoord on Friday at 12:30 am IST.
| Feyenoord vs Groningen | Key Details |
| Date | February 29 (Netherlands) |
| Venue | Stadion Feijenoord |
| Kickoff time in Netherlands | 8:0 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Friday) |
Fans in Netherlands can watch the game live on ESPN Sports Network and Star Channel.
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