Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to RBC Roosendaal. A crowd of 17,419 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wouter Van Bommel.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wouter Van Bommel.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Utrecht kick off!
2.56
0-0Without breaking stride, Bart Volmer plays the ball forward to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.06
0-0Joris Groenendijk takes it forward alone. Joris Groenendijk shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Sebastian Arndt!
9.07
Rafael Hamers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roger Waterreus. Roger Waterreus runs straight at the opposition's defence. Roger Waterreus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
10.06
0-1Rafael Hamers threads the ball through to Bram Van Wanrooy. Bram Van Wanrooy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Bart Volmer. Bart Volmer knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.46
Bram Van Wanrooy threads the ball through to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim makes a simple pass to Joris Groenendijk. Joris Groenendijk shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.45
Bert Maximiano passes the ball forward to Bart Volmer. Bart Volmer hits a low pass to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Sebastian Arndt.
16.42
0-1It's a corner kick. Bert Maximiano loops the ball over to the far post. Duarte Jardim makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Chris Van Der Vaart's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
17.51
0-1Leon van der Linden takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Martin Marcolini jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
18.03
Bart Volmer hits a low pass to Leon van der Linden. Leon van der Linden whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.54
Roger Waterreus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bart Volmer. Bart Volmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Sebastian Arndt comfortably gets down and covers it.
22.09
Bart Volmer hits a low pass to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim finds some space and shoots from distance but Sebastian Arndt is on top of it.
24.31
Bart Hofland flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Jairzinho who brings the ball under control. Miguel Jairzinho flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Carter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Giulliano Dos Santos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.42
Bart Volmer passes the ball forward to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans tries a spectacular long range effort. Sebastian Arndt comfortably gets down and covers it.
30.50
Joris Groenendijk plays the ball forward to Bart Volmer. Bart Volmer shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.50
Bart Hofland receives the ball from a throw-in from Gerard Zafarin. Bart Hofland flicks a high pass forward. Martin Marcolini collects the pass. Martin Marcolini flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Carter collects the pass. Eddie Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli connects with a diving header. Good keeping from Giulliano Dos Santos as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
38.31
Martin Marcolini runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Marcolini whips in a cross ball towards Michael Trapasso. Michael Trapasso heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.04
Rafael Hamers runs up as Bram Van Wanrooy takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Rafael Hamers makes a simple pass to Bert Maximiano. Bert Maximiano flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Ooijer collects the pass. Mitchell Ooijer whips in a cross ball towards Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans connects with a diving header. Sebastian Arndt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.58
1-2Bram Van Wanrooy barges into James Platt. Bram Van Wanrooy is warned by the referee! James Platt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.58
1-2Bart Volmer flicks a high pass forward. Joris Groenendijk collects the pass. Joris Groenendijk threads a neat ball through to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Van Der Vaart.
45.00
Bart Volmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. RBC Roosendaal also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Utrecht players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and RBC Roosendaal kick off!
47.30
Kevin Bobson chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Marcolini. Martin Marcolini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Carter. Bram Van Wanrooy barges into Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
48.30
Bram Van Wanrooy comes in with a late challenge on Martin Marcolini. The referee warns Bram Van Wanrooy again to calm down! Martin Marcolini runs off the knock.
49.01
Leon van der Linden threads a neat ball through to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
53.49
Leon van der Linden knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
55.03
Martin Marcolini flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Jairzinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Jairzinho knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Trapasso. Michael Trapasso finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.49
Bart Volmer plays the ball forward to Leon van der Linden. Leon van der Linden whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.19
1-3FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Aabraham Sinkonen replacing Michael Trapasso .
61.26
1-3Martin Marcolini catches Joris Groenendijk on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joris Groenendijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.52
Gerard Zafarin knocks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.33
Eddie Carter takes it forward alone. Eddie Carter whips in a cross ball towards Aabraham Sinkonen. Aabraham Sinkonen flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.34
Miguel Jairzinho threads a neat ball through to Martin Marcolini. Martin Marcolini threads a neat ball through to Aabraham Sinkonen. Aabraham Sinkonen skips past Joris Groenendijk! Aabraham Sinkonen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Giulliano Dos Santos keeps it out!
77.40
FC Utrecht have made 2 substitutions with Geoffrey Latuheru replacing Miguel Jairzinho and Dirk Averdijk replacing Eddie Carter .
78.46
Rob Hermans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Leon van der Linden. Leon van der Linden rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.07
2-3Showing composure, Leon van der Linden laces a weighted ball forward to Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer knocks the ball forward to Bart Volmer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.26
Geoffrey Latuheru hits a low pass to Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.22
Bart Volmer threads a neat ball through to Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer knocks the ball forward to Bert Maximiano but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.46
Kevin Bobson comes in with a late challenge on Mitchell Ooijer. The referee calls over Kevin Bobson and shows him a yellow card! Mitchell Ooijer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Sebastian Arndt (GK)
8
2. Chris Van Der Vaart (DEF)
6
3. Bart Hofland (DEF)
6
4. Gerard Zafarin (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Bobson (DEF)
5
6. Miguel Jairzinho (MID)
6
7. Martin Marcolini (MID)
6
8. Michael Trapasso (ATT)
6
9. Franceco Miccoli (ATT)
7
10. Eddie Carter (ATT)
7
11. James Platt (ATT)
6
12. Geoffrey Latuheru (MID)
6
13. Dirk Averdijk (ATT)
6
14. Aabraham Sinkonen (ATT)
7
1. Giulliano Dos Santos (GK)
6
2. Rafael Hamers (DEF)
6
3. Roger Waterreus (DEF)
6
4. Bram Van Wanrooy (DEF)
6
5. Leon van der Linden (MID)
7
6. Joris Groenendijk (MID)
6
7. Bart Volmer (MID)
9
8. Bert Maximiano (MID)
6
9. Mitchell Ooijer (ATT)
6
10. Rob Hermans (ATT)
8
11. Duarte Jardim (ATT)
8
12. Frits Zegers (ATT)
0
13. Bjšrn Lurling (DEF)
0
14. Samir Gleisenstein (ATT)
0