Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 16,680 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Graaven.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Graaven.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Utrecht get the match underway!
3.00
0-0Silvio Tavares plays the ball forward to David Ward. David Ward knocks in a cross ball towards Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
6.30
David Oliveira plays the ball forward to Jordi Caluwé. Jordi Caluwé flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Talan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ramon Talan plays a scrappy one-two with Steven Banks and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ramon Talan comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.01
Melchior de Bruin makes a probing pass to Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.21
1-0Jose Hidalgo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Hansen. Don Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.53
1-0Nikos Olfers chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares threads a neat ball through to Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan edges inside the box! Ramon Talan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Martin Ackley is on top of it.
27.26
1-0Jordi Caluwé catches Humphrey Franken on the ankles. The referee calls over Jordi Caluwé and shows him a yellow card! Humphrey Franken runs off the knock.
28.01
Jordi Caluwé receives the ball from a throw-in from Silvio Tavares. Jordi Caluwé sees a break and surges forward. Jordi Caluwé plays a scrappy one-two with Steven Banks and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jordi Caluwé rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Martin Ackley effortlessly smothers it!
33.40
1-0Nikos Olfers makes a beautiful solo run. Nikos Olfers flicks the ball to his team mate, Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen knocks the ball forward to Ramon Talan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.11
1-0Jordi Caluwé clumsily knocks into Lars Iversen. The referee warns Jordi Caluwé to calm down! Lars Iversen stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.20
Humphrey Franken makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Hansen. Don Hansen shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
44.16
Carlos Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Franken controls it well on his chest. Humphrey Franken threads a neat ball through to Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Don Hansen. Don Hansen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Groningen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Groningen kicking off!
51.10
2-0Lars Iversen knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Barros. Eduardo Barros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Oliveira.
53.06
Jordi Caluwé threads a neat ball through to Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Guardiola.
55.04
Benjamin Arnaud catches Don Hansen on the ankles. Benjamin Arnaud is warned by the referee! Don Hansen runs off the knock.
60.49
2-0FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.49
Lars Iversen takes it forward alone. Lars Iversen whips in a cross ball towards Don Hansen. Don Hansen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Gary Young. What a great pair of hands!
61.43
Lars Iversen flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Barros holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.14
Melchior de Bruin makes an attacking run forward. Melchior de Bruin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Den Turk.
67.07
Silvio Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Banks. Steven Banks finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Martin Ackley didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.55
Nikos Olfers clumsily knocks into Graeme Midgley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graeme Midgley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.08
Jordi Caluwé knocks the ball forward to Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen skips past Carlos Teixeira! Harald Tobiassen shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
79.57
Jordi Caluwé barges into Lars Iversen. Jordi Caluwé is given another warning by the referee! Lars Iversen runs off the knock.
81.47
Jose Hidalgo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Don Hansen. Don Hansen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Gary Young is on top of it.
84.18
Rui Den Turk decides to run forward with the ball. Rui Den Turk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harald Tobiassen but the linesman indicates offside!
85.43
Carlos Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Hidalgo. Jose Hidalgo passes the ball forward to Eduardo Barros. Eduardo Barros whips in a cross ball towards Don Hansen. Don Hansen knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Gary Young manages to keep it out.
87.52
Jose Hidalgo clumsily knocks into Jordi Caluwé. Jose Hidalgo is shown the yellow card! Jordi Caluwé runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Graeme Midgley 20 Don Hansen 44 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Martin Ackley (GK)
7
2. Gabriel Guardiola (DEF)
6
3. Bjorn-Tore Håland (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Teixeira (DEF)
6
5. Melchior de Bruin (MID)
6
6. Humphrey Franken (MID)
6
7. Lars Iversen (MID)
7
8. Jose Hidalgo (MID)
6
9. Eduardo Barros (ATT)
6
10. Graeme Midgley (ATT)
9
11. Don Hansen (ATT)
9
12. Jeremy Hansma (MID)
0
13. Daniel Molinier (DEF)
0
14. Sergio Nascimento (MID)
0
1. Gary Young (GK)
7
2. Nikos Olfers (DEF)
6
3. Benjamin Arnaud (DEF)
5
4. David Oliveira (DEF)
6
5. Rui Den Turk (DEF)
6
6. Silvio Tavares (MID)
6
7. Jordi Caluwé (MID)
6
8. Steven Banks (ATT)
6
9. David Ward (ATT)
6
10. Ramon Talan (ATT)
6
11. Harald Tobiassen (ATT)
6
12. Luuk de Vries (MID)
0
13. Antonio Vega (MID)
0
14. Jordi Franken (GK)
0