Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play Celtic in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Fuchs.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Fuchs.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht kick off and get the match underway!
2.38
0-0Patrick Mariana comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Elliott. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Elliott grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.47
0-0Callum Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Kristoffer Lidstrom. Kristoffer Lidstrom hits a low pass to Neil Young. Neil Young knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Martins. Bruno Martins flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
15.48
Bryan Varkevisser flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Schönenborn. Rainer Schönenborn knocks the ball forward to Graham Lampard. Graham Lampard shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.34
Duncan Elliott threads the ball through to Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Youds. Adam Youds beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
20.37
Bryan Varkevisser hacks Adam Youds from behind! The referee calls over Bryan Varkevisser and shows him a yellow card! Adam Youds stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.40
Naoko Takahashi kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Young. Neil Young tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.12
0-1Naoko Takahashi sees Duncan Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Elliott makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Neil Young. Neil Young whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.25
0-1Duncan Elliott knocks the ball forward to Bruno Martins. Bruno Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej directs the ball goalwards with his head. Antonio Farinos picks it out of the air!
30.29
Naoko Takahashi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kristoffer Lidstrom. Kristoffer Lidstrom passes the ball forward to Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Martins. Bruno Martins makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
32.41
0-1Duncan Elliott clumsily knocks into Rainer Schönenborn. Duncan Elliott is warned by the referee! Rainer Schönenborn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.17
0-1With some swift thinking, Frits Pothuizen plays the ball forward to Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Morrison.
40.20
Rainer Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward. Graham Lampard collects the pass. Graham Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.33
Danny Laycock comes in with a late challenge on Fatik Van Hintum. The referee calls over Danny Laycock and warns him to calm down! Fatik Van Hintum hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Duncan Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Martins. Bruno Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Molinier.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic have changed their lineup with Patricio Ortega replacing Moustapha El-Khalej and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
45.00
Celtic kick off!
48.32
Frits Pothuizen knocks the ball forward to Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ciro Iorio.
49.47
Duncan Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Martins. Bruno Martins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Antonio Farinos easily gets down and covers it.
54.25
Ugo Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Nascimento who brings the ball under control. Sergio Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Lampard. Graham Lampard plays a quick one-two with Graeme Midgley and rushes in on goal... Graham Lampard cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Emile Mbamba with no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
57.30
Ciro Iorio sees Duncan Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Martins controls it well on his chest. Bruno Martins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
59.54
Duncan Elliott hits a low pass to Bruno Martins. Bruno Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Young. Neil Young makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
61.04
Ciro Iorio flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Elliott who brings the ball neatly under control. Duncan Elliott makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Elliott skips past Ugo Ferdinand! Duncan Elliott shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Antonio Farinos. Excellent save.
63.10
1-1Ugo Ferdinand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Nascimento. Sergio Nascimento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley threads the ball through to Graham Lampard but he's offside!
66.26
Ciro Iorio flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Elliott controls it well on his chest. Duncan Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Youds. Adam Youds controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Antonio Farinos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.43
Frits Pothuizen flicks a high pass forward to Graham Lampard who brings the ball under control. Graham Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.23
Duncan Elliott threads a neat ball through to Bruno Martins. Bruno Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ugo Ferdinand.
83.23
Duncan Elliott threads a neat ball through to Patricio Ortega. Patricio Ortega tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
85.34
Duncan Elliott hits a low pass to Neil Young. Neil Young shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Duncan Elliott catches Frits Pothuizen on the ankles. The referee brings Duncan Elliott to one side and gives him another warning! Frits Pothuizen stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Graham Lampard 54 | Neil Young 24 Adam Youds 66 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Antonio Farinos (GK)
7
2. Bryan Varkevisser (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Molinier (DEF)
6
4. Ugo Ferdinand (DEF)
6
5. Patrick Mariana (MID)
5
6. Frits Pothuizen (MID)
6
7. Sergio Nascimento (MID)
6
8. Rainer Schönenborn (MID)
6
9. Graham Lampard (ATT)
7
10. Fatik Van Hintum (ATT)
6
11. Graeme Midgley (ATT)
6
12. Jose Hidalgo (MID)
0
13. Melchior de Bruin (MID)
0
14. Loic Ben Haddou (DEF)
0
1. Emile Mbamba (GK)
6
2. Danny Laycock (DEF)
5
3. Ciro Iorio (DEF)
6
4. Callum Morrison (DEF)
6
5. Naoko Takahashi (DEF)
6
6. Kristoffer Lidstrom (MID)
6
7. Duncan Elliott (MID)
9
8. Moustapha El-Khalej (ATT)
6
9. Adam Youds (MID)
7
10. Neil Young (ATT)
7
11. Bruno Martins (ATT)
6
12. Thierry Gascoigne (DEF)
0
13. Patricio Ortega (ATT)
6
14. David Hendry (MID)
0