Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to FC Oss. A crowd of 17,991 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
2.18
Scott Keegan makes a simple pass to Richard Mckinlay. Richard Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
4.41
Ferdi Shew A Tjon hits a low pass to Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.09
Petri Karelse comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Caballero. The referee calls over Petri Karelse and shows him a yellow card! Edmundo Caballero runs off the knock.
9.10
Shota Van Den Brom catches Garry Morrison on the ankles. Shota Van Den Brom is given a warning by the referee! Garry Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.32
Richard Mckinlay barges into Nico Vogel. Richard Mckinlay is warned by the referee! Nico Vogel runs off the knock.
22.45
Elysée Bakari sees Shota Van Den Brom in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shota Van Den Brom passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer makes a simple pass, allowing Celestine Ikpeba to run into the box. Celestine Ikpeba muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
28.28
Elena Cruz threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Marcelino. Nicolas Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
39.34
Showing composure, Petri Karelse picks a pass forward to Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel skips past Scott Keegan! Nico Vogel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Freddy Hughes manages to gather it easily.
40.46
Ger Witschge catches Luca Ghirardello on the ankles. The referee brings Ger Witschge to one side and gives him a warning! Luca Ghirardello gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.34
Robbie Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Nico Vogel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. FC Oss also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Oss kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Shota Van Den Brom chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer skips past Robbie Fortune! Linus Breyer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.57
Edmundo Caballero plays the ball forward to Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.49
FC Utrecht have made 3 substitutions with Mitchell de Groot replacing Scott Keegan, Reinier Meeuwis replacing Luca Ghirardello and Harris De Goey replacing Sergio Campos .
65.46
Richard Mckinlay barges into Ger Witschge. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ger Witschge runs off the knock.
69.58
Ahmed Wiekens threads the ball through to Celestine Ikpeba. Celestine Ikpeba knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aladino Gallo.
71.41
Nicolas Marcelino comes in with a very late challenge on Harris De Goey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Harris De Goey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.17
Ferdi Shew A Tjon kicks a strong pass forward to Ger Witschge. Ger Witschge plays a quick one-two with Petri Karelse and rushes in on goal... Ger Witschge shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
77.26
FC Oss have made 2 substitutions with Gary Niven replacing ƒtienne Gronkjaer and Daniele Byrne replacing Aladino Gallo .
81.59
Celestine Ikpeba flicks a high pass forward. Reinier Meeuwis controls it well on his chest. Reinier Meeuwis lofts in a cross ball towards Celestine Ikpeba. Celestine Ikpeba makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.42
Mitchell de Groot knocks the ball to his team mate, Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom makes a simple pass to Celestine Ikpeba. Celestine Ikpeba threads a neat ball through to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Diego Mendes with no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 51.5151515151515 vs 48.4848484848485
Play Area
Home team third: 27.27%, Midfield: 43.94%, Away team third: 28.79%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Linus Breyer of FC Utrecht

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
2. Scott Keegan (DEF)
6
6
6. Ahmed Wiekens (MID)
6
9. Linus Breyer (ATT)
9
10. Sergio Campos (ATT)
6
9

13. Reinier Meeuwis (MID)
6
14. Harris De Goey (ATT)
6

1. Diego Mendes (GK)
6
6
4. Elena Cruz (DEF)
6
6
8. Aladino Gallo (MID)
6
9. Petri Karelse (ATT)
5
10. Ger Witschge (ATT)
6
11. Nico Vogel (ATT)
7

12. Gary Niven (MID)
6
13. Daniele Byrne (MID)
6