Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 19,637 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Gonzalez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Gonzalez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Roda JC Kerkrade get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Sandro Bravo catches Stefan Ax on the ankles. Sandro Bravo is given a warning by the referee! Stefan Ax hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.45
Wilfred Van Dieren comes in with a late challenge on Jan Olfers. Wilfred Van Dieren is given a warning by the referee! Jan Olfers runs off the knock.
4.19
0-0John Milligan hits a low pass to Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Meerdink. Rodney Meerdink rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.12
John Milligan flicks a high pass forward. Wilfred Van Dieren collects the pass. Wilfred Van Dieren shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
8.29
0-0Aaron Schulpen flicks a high pass forward. Egbert Van Der Woerdt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Egbert Van Der Woerdt knocks the ball forward to Jan Olfers but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.27
0-0Jan Olfers kicks a strong pass forward to Egbert Van Der Woerdt. Egbert Van Der Woerdt whips in a cross ball towards Dean Mendonca. Dean Mendonca flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Francis Owen is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
12.30
0-0Sandro Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Egbert Van Der Woerdt. Egbert Van Der Woerdt finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Jannes Verlinden. Excellent save.
22.24
Sven Klein chips the ball to his team mate, Egbert Van Der Woerdt. Egbert Van Der Woerdt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
24.23
0-0Wilfred Van Dieren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchel Luijpers. Mitchel Luijpers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joris Splinter.
32.39
Francis Owen threads a neat ball through to John Milligan. John Milligan flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Meerdink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodney Meerdink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
36.06
Aaron Schulpen flicks a high pass forward. Dean Mendonca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Mendonca lofts in a cross ball towards Egbert Van Der Woerdt. Egbert Van Der Woerdt beats his man to it with a header. Jannes Verlinden didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.32
Paolo Seedorf deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilfred Van Dieren. Wilfred Van Dieren makes a simple pass to Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Denny Varkevisser.
42.48
Wilfred Van Dieren threads a neat ball through to Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Flavio Pensalfini.
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. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
48.53
Sandro Bravo knocks the ball forward to Sven Klein. Sven Klein sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.09
Francis Owen plays the ball forward to John Milligan. John Milligan threads the ball through to Wilfred Van Dieren. Wilfred Van Dieren lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel makes a convincing header. The shot is on target but blocked by Sven Klein. That should have been a goal!
57.17
Aaron Schulpen threads the ball through to Dean Mendonca. Dean Mendonca runs straight at the defence! Dean Mendonca muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
59.55
Denny Varkevisser sees Sven Klein in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Klein threads a neat ball through to Egbert Van Der Woerdt. Egbert Van Der Woerdt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannes Verlinden who gathers it comfortably.
72.57
John Milligan knocks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Luijpers. Mitchel Luijpers lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
77.16
Wilfred Van Dieren plays the ball forward to Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball towards Yoann Frey. Yoann Frey gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
79.33
Aaron Schulpen makes a beautiful solo run. Aaron Schulpen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francis Owen.
83.35
John Milligan threads a neat ball through to Yoann Frey. Yoann Frey shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
85.15
Sven Klein makes a probing pass to Jan Olfers. Jan Olfers tries a spectacular long range effort but Jannes Verlinden is on top of it.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jannes Verlinden (GK)
8
2. Paolo Seedorf (DEF)
6
3. Francis Owen (DEF)
7
4. Arjan Van Dijk (DEF)
7
5. Stefan Ax (DEF)
6
6. Wilfred Van Dieren (MID)
8
7. John Milligan (MID)
9
8. Mitchel Luijpers (ATT)
6
9. Youssef van den Heuvel (ATT)
6
10. Rodney Meerdink (ATT)
6
11. Yoann Frey (ATT)
6
12. Gavin Strachan (MID)
0
13. David Zegers (MID)
0
14. Armando Tresoldi (MID)
0
1. Markus Nordwald (GK)
7
2. Joris Splinter (DEF)
6
3. Denny Varkevisser (DEF)
6
4. Flavio Pensalfini (DEF)
6
5. Jeroen Ooijer (DEF)
6
6. Sandro Bravo (MID)
6
7. Sven Klein (MID)
8
8. Aaron Schulpen (MID)
8
9. Egbert Van Der Woerdt (ATT)
7
10. Jan Olfers (ATT)
6
11. Dean Mendonca (ATT)
7
12. Said Van Eijk (ATT)
0
13. Quim Postiga (ATT)
0
14. Reinier Van Der Doelen (MID)
0