Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to SBV Eindhoven. A crowd of 16,648 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Bas Yakubu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Bas Yakubu.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht kick off and get the first half underway!
4.29
0-0Paolo Molendijk sees a break and surges forward. Paolo Molendijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Fortes. Diego Fortes lofts in a cross ball towards Armando Tresoldi. Armando Tresoldi flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.52
Roland Evers takes it forward alone. Roland Evers flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Machlas. Geoffrey Machlas skips past Francis Owen! Geoffrey Machlas shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
10.04
0-0Armando Tresoldi threads a neat ball through to Mitchel Luijpers. Mitchel Luijpers whips in a cross ball towards Eric Fuchs. Eric Fuchs powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Craig Burley and the loose ball is cleared up field.
12.05
Under pressure, David Zegers clears the ball far upfield. Mitchel Luijpers edges inside the box! Mitchel Luijpers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
15.22
1-0Paolo Molendijk flicks a high pass forward. David Zegers collects the pass. David Zegers threads the ball through to Diego Fortes. Diego Fortes whips in a cross ball towards Eric Fuchs. Eric Fuchs outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.57
Arjan Van Dijk flicks a high ball forward to Gijs ten Brink who takes it down. Gijs ten Brink takes it forward alone. Gijs ten Brink lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
30.16
Roland Evers threads the ball through to Leon Mathijssen. Leon Mathijssen flicks a high pass forward to Michel Valk who brings the ball under control. Michel Valk knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Machlas. Geoffrey Machlas makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.44
Michel Valk makes a run forward as Craig Burley takes the throw-in. Michel Valk skillfully chests the ball down. Michel Valk threads a neat ball through to Fabian Van Den Bergh. Fabian Van Den Bergh rushes past Arjan Van Dijk! Fabian Van Den Bergh shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
34.31
1-0Gijs ten Brink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Zegers. David Zegers takes it forward alone. David Zegers lofts in a cross ball towards Armando Tresoldi. Armando Tresoldi whips the ball goalwards with his head. Rob De Vogt picks it out of the air!
38.56
Gijs ten Brink makes a probing pass to Armando Tresoldi. Armando Tresoldi flicks a high ball forward to Diego Fortes who takes it down. Diego Fortes shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.40
Francis Owen plays the ball forward to Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Fuchs. Eric Fuchs knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Craig Burley is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
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. SBV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SBV Eindhoven kick off the second half!
60.37
1-0SBV Eindhoven have made 2 substitutions with Ronnie Zafarin replacing Victor Lopez and Andy Engelaar replacing Michel Valk .
63.24
Arjan Van Dijk kicks a strong pass forward to Armando Tresoldi. Armando Tresoldi flicks a high pass forward. Youssef van den Heuvel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youssef van den Heuvel advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Youssef van den Heuvel provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Rob De Vogt had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
66.09
Leon Mathijssen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Leon Mathijssen shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
69.39
2-0Paolo Molendijk flicks a high pass forward. Diego Fortes collects the pass. Diego Fortes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rob De Vogt who gathers it comfortably.
71.33
Armando Tresoldi knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Fortes. Diego Fortes tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Rob De Vogt.
72.48
2-0Corner kick to FC Utrecht. David Zegers plays it to the near post. Some superb footwork from Mitchel Luijpers provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.57
2-0Ronnie Zafarin barges into Diego Fortes. Ronnie Zafarin is shown the yellow card! Diego Fortes runs off the knock.
81.17
Craig Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Mathijssen. Leon Mathijssen knocks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Machlas. Geoffrey Machlas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Humphrey Van Basten who gathers it comfortably.
83.16
2-0Ronnie Zafarin hacks Mitchel Luijpers from behind! Ronnie Zafarin is warned by the referee! Mitchel Luijpers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.05
Leon Mathijssen flicks a high pass forward. Davy Van Rijswijk collects the pass. Davy Van Rijswijk sees Fabian Van Den Bergh just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Fabian Van Den Bergh looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Humphrey Van Basten gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
89.47
Leon Mathijssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Engelaar. Andy Engelaar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Leon Mathijssen threads a neat ball through to Davy Van Rijswijk. Davy Van Rijswijk flicks a high pass forward. Andy Engelaar controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Andy Engelaar muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Youssef van den Heuvel of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Humphrey Van Basten (GK)
6
2. Paolo Molendijk (DEF)
7
3. Francis Owen (DEF)
6
4. Arjan Van Dijk (DEF)
6
5. Gijs ten Brink (DEF)
7
6. David Zegers (MID)
7
7. Armando Tresoldi (MID)
8
8. Mitchel Luijpers (ATT)
7
9. Eric Fuchs (ATT)
8
10. Youssef van den Heuvel (ATT)
9
11. Diego Fortes (ATT)
8
12. Stefan Ax (DEF)
0
13. Miguel Lima (MID)
0
14. Anthony Redeker (ATT)
0
1. Rob De Vogt (GK)
7
2. Craig Burley (DEF)
7
3. Victor Lopez (DEF)
6
4. Edward Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5. Roland Evers (DEF)
7
6. Geoffrey Machlas (MID)
6
7. Rodney Hoogendorp (MID)
6
8. Leon Mathijssen (MID)
8
9. Davy Van Rijswijk (MID)
6
10. Michel Valk (ATT)
6
11. Fabian Van Den Bergh (ATT)
7
12. Andy Engelaar (ATT)
6
13. Bjšrn Quansah (DEF)
0
14. Ronnie Zafarin (DEF)
4