Match Report
| FC Utrecht | FC Utrecht |  |  | ADO Den Haag | ADO Den Haag | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Matthew Dominey | Matthew Dominey | |||||||||||||||||
| Hugo Leon | H. Leon |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Goran Vugrinec | G. Vugrinec | |||||||||
| Chris Van Der Vaart | C. Van Der Vaart |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 78 |  | Giuliano Mazzocchi | G. Mazzocchi | |||||||||
| Gerard Zafarin | G. Zafarin | | 70 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 85 |  | Paul Gemmell | P. Gemmell | ||||||||
| Kevin Bobson | K. Bobson | | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 86 | | Antonio Lorenzo | A. Lorenzo | |||||||||
| Samuel Mettomo | S. Mettomo |  | 67 | D | | 5 | | M | 84 | | Andy Davidson | A. Davidson | |||||||||
| Tieme Winter | T. Winter | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 88 |  | Edgar Quaresma | E. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Martin Marcolini | M. Marcolini | | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 83 |  | Craig Bould | C. Bould | |||||||||
| Sieme Fabrie | S. Fabrie | | 68 | M | | 8 | | M | 82 | | Alejandro Vila | A. Vila | |||||||||
| Eddie Carter | E. Carter | | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 83 | | Steven Southgate | S. Southgate | |||||||||
| Stefan Enescu | S. Enescu |  | 70 | A | | | 10 | | A | 82 | | Ernesto Castro | E. Castro | ||||||||
| James Platt | J. Platt | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 83 |  | Jose Beye | J. Beye | |||||||||
| Giorgio Vukoja | G. Vukoja | | 68 | A | | 12 | | D | 77 | | Eduardo Pirri | E. Pirri | |||||||||
| Christian Gyan | C. Gyan |  | 67 | M | | 13 | | M | 83 | | Eddie Lumsdon | E. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Franceco Miccoli | F. Miccoli | | 67 | A | | 14 | | A | 79 | | Manuel Mendes | M. Mendes | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to ADO Den Haag. A crowd of 20,050 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adilson Verberne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adilson Verberne.
0.00
0-0ADO Den Haag start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.05
1-0Tieme Winter flicks a high ball forward to Sieme Fabrie who takes it down. Sieme Fabrie passes the ball forward to James Platt. James Platt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Goran Vugrinec has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.45
1-0Edgar Quaresma passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Craig Bould. Craig Bould threads a neat ball through to Jose Beye. Jose Beye comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Good keeping from Hugo Leon as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
13.00
1-0Corner kick to ADO Den Haag. Edgar Quaresma plays it to the near post. Alejandro Vila comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
15.14
1-0Steven Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Beye. Jose Beye deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Castro but the linesman indicates offside!
18.07
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Edgar Quaresma laces a through ball forward to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro rushes past Kevin Bobson! Some good footwork from Ernesto Castro provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
20.08
Craig Bould makes a beautiful solo run. Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Bould picks a pass forward to Steven Southgate. Steven Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Hugo Leon is on top of it.
24.35
Sieme Fabrie passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Tieme Winter. Tieme Winter whips in a cross ball towards Sieme Fabrie. Sieme Fabrie connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
32.39
Giuliano Mazzocchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Bould. Craig Bould deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro hits a low pass to Steven Southgate. Some silky footwork from Steven Southgate provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Hugo Leon had no chance!! Goal for ADO Den Haag!
38.19
Martin Marcolini chips the ball to his team mate, Sieme Fabrie. Sieme Fabrie whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.25
Antonio Lorenzo chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Steven Southgate who brings the ball under control. Steven Southgate plays a one-two with Jose Beye and advances towards the goal... Steven Southgate muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Hugo Leon reads it well. Nice save!
40.17
Edgar Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Beye. Jose Beye whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.01
Samuel Mettomo plays the ball forward to Tieme Winter. Tieme Winter passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Carter but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
1-2Stefan Enescu hacks Edgar Quaresma from behind! The referee calls over Stefan Enescu and shows him a yellow card! Edgar Quaresma stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. ADO Den Haag 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
FC Utrecht start the second half!
47.00
Andy Davidson makes a probing pass to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma makes a probing pass between the defence to Jose Beye. Jose Beye comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Hugo Leon.
48.10
1-2Edgar Quaresma takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Tieme Winter reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
49.21
Sieme Fabrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
53.40
1-2Alejandro Vila sees Ernesto Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Castro edges inside the box! Ernesto Castro cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Kevin Bobson. Excellent block.
54.18
Craig Bould controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Beye. Jose Beye makes a simple pass, allowing Alejandro Vila to run into the box. Alejandro Vila shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
57.50
1-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
60.39
1-2FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Franceco Miccoli replacing Stefan Enescu .
61.42
1-2Tieme Winter changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tieme Winter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.36
Andy Davidson hacks Sieme Fabrie from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sieme Fabrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.57
Samuel Mettomo flicks a high pass forward. Martin Marcolini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Marcolini threads a neat ball through to James Platt. James Platt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Lorenzo.
72.32
1-2Martin Marcolini receives the ball from a throw-in from Sieme Fabrie. Martin Marcolini flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Miccoli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franceco Miccoli flicks the ball to his team mate, James Platt. Paul Gemmell comes in with a late challenge on James Platt. Penalty not given!!
77.42
Gerard Zafarin flicks a high pass forward. Sieme Fabrie controls it well on his chest. Sieme Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. Martin Marcolini controls it well on his chest. Martin Marcolini knocks the ball forward to James Platt but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.45
1-2Gerard Zafarin barges into Craig Bould. Gerard Zafarin is warned by the referee! Craig Bould runs off the knock.
85.57
Samuel Mettomo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Marcolini. Martin Marcolini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
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 Steven Southgate of ADO Den Haag |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Leon (GK)
7
2. Chris Van Der Vaart (DEF)
6
3. Gerard Zafarin (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Bobson (DEF)
6
5. Samuel Mettomo (DEF)
6
6. Tieme Winter (MID)
7
7. Martin Marcolini (MID)
6
8. Sieme Fabrie (MID)
7
9. Eddie Carter (ATT)
6
10. Stefan Enescu (ATT)
5
11. James Platt (ATT)
7
12. Giorgio Vukoja (ATT)
0
13. Christian Gyan (MID)
0
14. Franceco Miccoli (ATT)
6
1. Goran Vugrinec (GK)
6
2. Giuliano Mazzocchi (DEF)
6
3. Paul Gemmell (DEF)
6
4. Antonio Lorenzo (DEF)
6
5. Andy Davidson (MID)
5
6. Edgar Quaresma (MID)
7
7. Craig Bould (MID)
7
8. Alejandro Vila (MID)
6
9. Steven Southgate (ATT)
8
10. Ernesto Castro (ATT)
8
11. Jose Beye (ATT)
8
12. Eduardo Pirri (DEF)
0
13. Eddie Lumsdon (MID)
0
14. Manuel Mendes (ATT)
0