Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play NEC Nijmegen in this friendly game. 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 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen get the match underway!
2.25
0-0Samuel Postiga barges into Rob Jansen. Samuel Postiga is shown the yellow card! Rob Jansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.23
0-0Jamal Viscaal knocks the ball forward to Urvin Cairo. Urvin Cairo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
4.37
0-0Rainer Jahn brings the ball forward. Rainer Jahn puts a great ball through. Samuel Postiga runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
8.50
Sieb Karelse decides to run forward with the ball. Sieb Karelse lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Morton. Billy Morton directs the ball goalwards with his head. Helder Lopes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.03
0-0Danny Kuiper threads the ball through to Piet Janssen. Piet Janssen whips in a cross ball towards Jamal Viscaal. Jamal Viscaal makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Delano Van Hintum. Excellent block.
15.19
0-0Adrian Corsi makes a strong solo run forward. Adrian Corsi kicks a strong pass forward to Jamal Viscaal. Jamal Viscaal makes a probing pass between the defence to Reinder Sedouki. Some world-class footwork from Reinder Sedouki provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
20.46
Eugenio Hierro plays a long ball forward. Billy Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
21.19
0-0Eric Brouwer hacks Rob Jansen from behind! The referee warns Eric Brouwer to calm down! Rob Jansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.20
Rainer Jahn flicks a high pass forward to Sieb Karelse who brings the ball under control. Sieb Karelse knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Brouwer. Eric Brouwer powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.56
Urvin Cairo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball towards Urvin Cairo. Urvin Cairo connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.36
Jose Fortes Lorenzo catches Rainer Jahn on the ankles. Jose Fortes Lorenzo is given a warning by the referee! Rainer Jahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.05
Delano Van Hintum flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Hierro who takes it down. Eugenio Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Postiga. Samuel Postiga makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
33.22
0-0Manuel Campos passes the ball forward to Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mitchell de Groot.
34.22
Manuel Campos makes a probing pass to Eric Brouwer. Eric Brouwer threads a neat ball through to Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mitchell de Groot.
36.46
0-0Rainer Jahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Mitchell de Groot hacks Rainer Jahn from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
44.33
Delano Van Hintum flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Jahn. Seeing a gap ahead, Rainer Jahn plays the ball forward to Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Helder Lopes easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
0-1Rainer Jahn flicks a high pass forward. Billy Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Postiga. Samuel Postiga knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht have changed their lineup with Daan Langerak replacing Rob Jansen and Ramon Trustfull replacing Urvin Cairo. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Utrecht kick off!
48.09
Mitchell de Groot flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Trustfull holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ramon Trustfull runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ramon Trustfull plays a one-two with Jose Fortes Lorenzo and advances towards the goal... Ramon Trustfull tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Winston Bergkamp had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
54.58
Eugenio Hierro knocks the ball forward to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Postiga who takes it down. Samuel Postiga passes the ball forward to Eric Brouwer. Eric Brouwer takes a shot at goal. Helder Lopes comfortably gets down and covers it.
57.15
Adrian Corsi threads the ball through to Harris De Goey. Harris De Goey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.00
Daan Langerak flicks the ball to his team mate, Piet Janssen. Piet Janssen flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamal Viscaal. Jamal Viscaal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.33
Delano Van Hintum flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn controls it well on his chest. Rainer Jahn flicks a high pass forward to Billy Morton who brings the ball under control. Billy Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Postiga. Samuel Postiga jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Helder Lopes gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
61.05
Seeing Ramon Trustfull's attacking run, Jose Fortes Lorenzo quickly throws the ball into his path. Ramon Trustfull advances with the ball. Ramon Trustfull whips in a cross ball towards Piet Janssen. Piet Janssen makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Winston Bergkamp has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.02
Jamal Viscaal sees space and advances. Jamal Viscaal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Delano Van Hintum.
69.35
Billy Morton flicks a high pass forward to Eric Brouwer who brings the ball under control. Eric Brouwer whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.26
Delano Van Hintum plays the ball forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton flicks a high pass forward to Rainer Jahn who brings the ball under control. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball towards Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.52
Ramon Trustfull hacks Billy Morton from behind! Ramon Trustfull is shown the yellow card! Billy Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.00
Mitchell de Groot flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Trustfull holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ramon Trustfull threads the ball through to Harris De Goey. Harris De Goey cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Harris De Goey provides some space. He shoots at goal. Winston Bergkamp gets down and covers it.
90.00
Mitchell de Groot threads a neat ball through to Daan Langerak. Daan Langerak makes a simple pass to Ramon Trustfull. Ramon Trustfull whips in a cross ball towards Harris De Goey. Harris De Goey jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Helder Lopes (GK)
8
2. Rob Jansen (DEF)
6
3. Mitchell de Groot (DEF)
6
4. Adrian Corsi (DEF)
7
5. Danny Kuiper (MID)
6
6. Jamal Viscaal (MID)
6
7. Urvin Cairo (MID)
6
8. Piet Janssen (MID)
8
9. Jose Fortes Lorenzo (ATT)
6
10. Harris De Goey (ATT)
6
11. Reinder Sedouki (ATT)
6
12. Daan Langerak (DEF)
6
13. Ramon Trustfull (MID)
9
14. Celestine Ikpeba (ATT)
0
1. Winston Bergkamp (GK)
6
2. Manuel Campos (DEF)
6
3. Eugenio Hierro (DEF)
7
4. Delano Van Hintum (DEF)
7
5. Lee Kahn (DEF)
6
6. Billy Morton (MID)
7
7. Rainer Jahn (MID)
9
8. Gregoor Bruins (ATT)
8
9. Eric Brouwer (ATT)
6
10. Samuel Postiga (ATT)
7
11. Sieb Karelse (ATT)
7
12. Pierre G. Tacchini (MID)
0
13. Frank Murphy (DEF)
0
14. Gilles Lineker (DEF)
0