Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at MariFlex Stadion where RBC Roosendaal play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 8,135 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RBC Roosendaal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Gentenaar.


0.00
FC Utrecht kick off and get the first half underway!
2.50
Jaap Landzaat threads a neat ball through to Reinier Lobont. Reinier Lobont puts a great ball through but Nuno Jesus is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
3.29
Daniel Verges plays the ball forward to Mervin Mercer. Mervin Mercer threads the ball through to Daniel Carrasco. Daniel Carrasco advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Daniel Carrasco provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.36
Mervin Mercer knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Carrasco. Daniel Carrasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Darl Fabrie gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
10.25
Karim Ketting barges into Daniel Carrasco. The referee calls over Karim Ketting and warns him to calm down! Daniel Carrasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.28
Patrick Van Halst flicks a high ball forward to Reinier Lobont who takes it down. Reinier Lobont knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.36
John Mann comes in with a late challenge on Fabian Zafarin. John Mann is warned by the referee! Fabian Zafarin runs off the knock.
22.07
Brian May threads a neat ball through to Abel Mendes. Abel Mendes plays a quick one-two with Fabian Zafarin and rushes in on goal... Abel Mendes shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Darl Fabrie.
23.57
Roland De Gier takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Karim Ketting gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
33.46
Sieme Van Der Laan hits a low pass to Patrick Van Halst. Patrick Van Halst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reinier Lobont. Reinier Lobont knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernest Houttuin who gathers it comfortably.
34.47
Mervin Mercer knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Mendes. Abel Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Carrasco. Some silky footwork from Daniel Carrasco provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.36
Jaap Landzaat takes it forward alone. Jaap Landzaat shoots from long range. Ernest Houttuin gets down and covers it.
39.12
Daniel Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Mercer. Mervin Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Abel Mendes controls it well on his chest. Abel Mendes shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
42.35
RBC Roosendaal are in full control of this game.
44.54
Claudio Gainza makes a probing pass to Mervin Mercer. Mervin Mercer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mervin Mercer threads a neat ball through to Daniel Carrasco. Some good footwork from Daniel Carrasco provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. RBC Roosendaal appear unchanged since the first half. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and RBC Roosendaal kick off!
49.50
RBC Roosendaal are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
53.42
Mervin Mercer sees Daniel Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Carrasco makes a great pass forward. Fabian Zafarin runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.16
Roland De Gier hits a low pass to Daniel Carrasco. Daniel Carrasco rushes past Karim Ketting! Daniel Carrasco looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Darl Fabrie manages to keep it out.
60.26
RBC Roosendaal have made a substitution with Said Ten Hag replacing Roland De Gier .
61.30
Claudio Gainza threads the ball through to Mervin Mercer. Mervin Mercer kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Carrasco. Daniel Carrasco shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Darl Fabrie manages to gather it.
67.44
Patrick Van Halst flicks a high pass forward. Reinier Lobont holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Reinier Lobont knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernest Houttuin who gathers it comfortably.
75.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Brian May laces a through ball forward to Abel Mendes. Abel Mendes shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Abel Mendes!
79.13
Sieme Van Der Laan makes a simple pass to Raimond Oosterhof. Raimond Oosterhof flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Jesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Jesus shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.34
Seeing Patrick Van Halst's attacking run, Jaap Landzaat quickly throws the ball into his path. Patrick Van Halst passes the ball forward to Nuno Jesus. Nuno Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernest Houttuin who gathers it comfortably.
84.10
Mervin Mercer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Zafarin. Fabian Zafarin plays a quick one-two with Abel Mendes and rushes in on goal... Fabian Zafarin strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.58
Patrick Van Halst hacks Alberto Monteiro from behind! The referee warns Patrick Van Halst to calm down! Alberto Monteiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.27
Patrick Van Halst hacks Claudio Gainza from behind! The referee warns Patrick Van Halst again to calm down! Claudio Gainza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 65.7142857142857 vs 34.2857142857143
Play Area
Home team third: 24.29%, Midfield: 45.71%, Away team third: 30.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Carrasco of RBC Roosendaal

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Daniel Verges (DEF)
6
7
6
6. Mervin Mercer (MID)
9
6
8. Brian May (MID)
7
6
10. Daniel Carrasco (ATT)
9
11. Abel Mendes (ATT)
8

12. Antoine Hosé (DEF)
0
13. Said Ten Hag (DEF)
6
14. Petri Hamers (DEF)
0

1. Darl Fabrie (GK)
7
2. Oscar Bogarde (DEF)
6
3. John Mann (DEF)
6
4. Karim Ketting (DEF)
6
7. Jaap Landzaat (MID)
6
10. Reinier Lobont (ATT)
6
11. Nuno Jesus (ATT)
6

0
14. Moritz Babbel (MID)
0