Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 19,928 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Vitesse Arnhem kick off the first half!
2.08
Pius van der Wal knocks the ball to his team mate, Franois Paviot. Franois Paviot surges forward with the ball. Franois Paviot goes all the way! Franois Paviot takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Cristiano Bento manages to gather it comfortably.
6.22
Bogdan Lee brings the ball forward. Bogdan Lee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Saez. Eduardo Saez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marvin Splinter.
12.58
Vitesse Arnhem are easily keeping FC Utrecht at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
14.47
Sjaak Schomaker knocks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Kreek. Geoffrey Kreek threads the ball through to Jack Grot. Jack Grot plays a perfect one-two with Atam Kluivert and rushes in on goal... Jack Grot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jack Grot!
21.14
Geoffrey Jansen makes a simple pass to Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy plays a perfect one-two with Eduardo Saez and rushes in on goal... Abassi Roy takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
24.27
Geoffrey Kreek knocks the ball forward to Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert shoots from 20 yards but somehow Jerome Schreuder manages to keep it out.
26.07
Edgar Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Geoffrey Kreek. The referee calls over Edgar Antunes and shows him a yellow card! Geoffrey Kreek stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.01
Christian Miranda chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Jansen. Geoffrey Jansen knocks the ball forward to Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
30.29
Geoffrey Jansen makes a simple pass to Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Bento who gathers it comfortably.
32.41
Vitesse Arnhem are easily keeping FC Utrecht at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
33.10
Harry Unsworth comes in with a late challenge on Geoffrey van den Berg. Harry Unsworth is given a warning by the referee! Geoffrey van den Berg stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.03
Marvin Splinter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Denny Wijker. Denny Wijker threads the ball through to Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Jerome Schreuder had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
44.55
Vitesse Arnhem are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
48.03
Edgar Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Geoffrey Kreek. The referee calls over Edgar Antunes and warns him to calm down! Geoffrey Kreek stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.12
Franois Paviot makes a simple pass to Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.20
Pius van der Wal knocks the ball forward to Geoffrey Jansen. Geoffrey Jansen surges forward with the ball. Geoffrey Jansen goes all the way! Geoffrey Jansen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Cristiano Bento.
57.44
Geoffrey Jansen sees space and advances. Geoffrey Jansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sjaak Schomaker.
59.38
Rick Dibi kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
60.05
Bogdan Lee knocks the ball to his team mate, Franois Paviot. Franois Paviot passes the ball forward to Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy passes the ball forward to Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Cristiano Bento is on top of it.
63.16
Harry Unsworth makes a probing pass to Rick Dibi. Rick Dibi takes it forward alone. Rick Dibi knocks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.33
Denny Wijker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jerome Schreuder!
66.26
Geoffrey Kreek kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers goes all the way! Kurt Olfers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Jerome Schreuder!
77.22
Claudio Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Jack Grot. Jack Grot shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.40
Geoffrey van den Berg clumsily knocks into Marvin Splinter. Geoffrey van den Berg is given a warning by the referee! Marvin Splinter carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.29
Franois Paviot barges into Claudio Gimenez. The referee calls over Franois Paviot and warns him to calm down! Claudio Gimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.28
Pius van der Wal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franois Paviot. Franois Paviot knocks the ball forward to Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy goes all the way! Abassi Roy shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Kurt Olfers of FC Utrecht

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.9473684210526 vs 46.0526315789474
Play Area
Home team third: 34.21%, Midfield: 42.11%, Away team third: 23.68%