Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Tuhuteru.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Tuhuteru.
0.00
0-0Feyenoord Rotterdam start the match!
2.34
0-0Ellery Mulder barges into David Zegers. Ellery Mulder is shown the yellow card! David Zegers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.43
David Zegers barges into Ulrich Van Der Sar. The referee calls over David Zegers and shows him a yellow card! Ulrich Van Der Sar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.58
0-1Zbigniew Pol flicks the ball to his team mate, Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad knocks in a cross ball towards Ken Ito. Ken Ito finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
10.25
0-1Pius Maes flicks a high pass forward. Ken Ito collects the pass. Ken Ito knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Molendijk.
15.56
0-1David Zegers barges into Ulrich Van Der Sar. David Zegers is given a warning by the referee! Ulrich Van Der Sar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.28
0-1John Milligan flicks a high ball forward to Mitchel Luijpers who takes it down. Mitchel Luijpers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.17
0-1David Zegers barges into Ellery Mulder. The referee calls over David Zegers and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Ellery Mulder stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.01
0-1Duilio Gutierrez passes the ball forward to Pius Maes. With great vision, Pius Maes plays the ball forward to Ulrich Van Der Sar. Ulrich Van Der Sar rushes past John Milligan! Ulrich Van Der Sar shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jannes Verlinden gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
22.06
Paolo Molendijk barges into Ken Ito. The referee warns Paolo Molendijk to calm down! Ken Ito stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.18
0-1Pius Maes flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Mulder controls it well on his chest. Ellery Mulder plays a quick one-two with Ken Ito and rushes in on goal... Egbert Jongen hacks Ellery Mulder from behind! Ellery Mulder appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
26.25
Ulrich Van Der Sar comes in with a late challenge on Egbert Jongen. The referee brings Ulrich Van Der Sar to one side and gives him a warning! Egbert Jongen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.24
Pius Maes sees Ellery Mulder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ellery Mulder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Jannes Verlinden is on top of it.
32.04
Steinar Bragstad flicks the ball to his team mate, Ken Ito. Ken Ito rushes past Egbert Jongen! Ken Ito shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Jannes Verlinden. Excellent save.
33.49
Gregoor Nijkamp flicks a high pass forward. Zbigniew Pol holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Zbigniew Pol lofts in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Bulent. Yurtcan Bulent heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.19
Ulrich Van Der Sar sees space and advances. Ulrich Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.14
With a delightful solo run, Ulrich Van Der Sar stretches the opposition's defence. Ulrich Van Der Sar lofts in a cross ball towards Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steinar Bragstad!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Feyenoord Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off and get the second half underway!
61.53
Gregoor Nijkamp passes the ball forward to Zbigniew Pol. Zbigniew Pol threads a neat ball through to Ken Ito. Ken Ito whips in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Bulent. Yurtcan Bulent gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
65.20
Pius Maes knocks the ball forward to Ken Ito. Ken Ito flicks a high pass forward. Yurtcan Bulent controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Yurtcan Bulent tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That's his third!
71.59
Rodney Meerdink flicks a high pass forward. Mitchel Luijpers controls it well on his chest. Mitchel Luijpers shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.59
Egbert Jongen threads a neat ball through to Eric Fuchs. With great vision, Eric Fuchs plays the ball forward to Rodney Meerdink. Rodney Meerdink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.03
With vision, Ellery Mulder plays the ball forward to Ulrich Van Der Sar. Ulrich Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.11
Ulrich Van Der Sar makes an attacking run forward. Ulrich Van Der Sar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francis Owen.
77.45
0-5FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Adrian Middleton replacing Mitchel Luijpers .
78.47
Egbert Jongen pushes up the pitch. Egbert Jongen flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Middleton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Middleton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Laursen.
83.55
Ellery Mulder sees a break and surges forward. Ellery Mulder lofts in a cross ball towards Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
84.58
0-5Ken Ito hacks Arjan Van Dijk from behind! The referee brings Ken Ito to one side and gives him a warning! Arjan Van Dijk gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ken Ito 7 Yurtcan Bulent 33, 62, 65 Steinar Bragstad 42 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yurtcan Bulent of Feyenoord Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jannes Verlinden (GK)
6
2. Paolo Molendijk (DEF)
5
3. Francis Owen (DEF)
6
4. Egbert Jongen (DEF)
6
5. Arjan Van Dijk (DEF)
6
6. John Milligan (MID)
6
7. David Zegers (MID)
3
8. Mitchel Luijpers (ATT)
6
9. Youssef van den Heuvel (ATT)
6
10. Eric Fuchs (ATT)
6
11. Rodney Meerdink (ATT)
6
12. Armando Tresoldi (MID)
0
13. Adrian Middleton (MID)
6
14. Dries Zafarin (MID)
0
1. Edgar Waterreus (GK)
6
2. Marc Laursen (DEF)
6
3. Gregoor Nijkamp (DEF)
6
4. Duilio Gutierrez (DEF)
6
5. Pius Maes (MID)
6
6. Ellery Mulder (MID)
6
7. Ulrich Van Der Sar (MID)
7
8. Zbigniew Pol (MID)
6
9. Ken Ito (ATT)
8
10. Yurtcan Bulent (ATT)
8
11. Steinar Bragstad (ATT)
7
12. Jesper Ingesson (DEF)
0
13. Barry Redeker (MID)
0
14. Clarence Geerinckx (ATT)
0