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 Feyenoord Rotterdam. A crowd of 17,226 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Henry Jochemsen.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Henry Jochemsen.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Utrecht get the match underway!
6.21
0-0Gerard Zafarin sees space and advances. Gerard Zafarin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ted Mouret.
10.32
0-0Jerome van der Wal flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Mccall who takes it down. Stuart Mccall plays a one-two with P. Gilberto Vecchiola and advances towards the goal... Stuart Mccall looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.34
Graham Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Charles. Ruel Charles knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ted Mouret.
14.51
Kevin Bobson advances with the ball. Kevin Bobson hits a low pass to Graham Gray. Graham Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.54
0-0Tieme Winter hacks Filipe Oliveira from behind! Tieme Winter is shown the yellow card! Filipe Oliveira stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.04
0-0Tieme Winter flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Visser who takes it down. Marcel Visser whips in a cross ball towards Mitchell Heering. Mitchell Heering connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Piet Korsten. What a great pair of hands!
22.55
Stuart Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Vecchiola. P. Gilberto Vecchiola shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.18
Jonathan Rufus passes the ball forward to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Giulio Marazzina keeps it out!
33.46
Billy Hopkin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Hopkin shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
34.22
Jonathan Rufus flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Vecchiola controls it well on his chest. P. Gilberto Vecchiola knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.56
Aabraham Sinkonen hits a low pass to Marcel Visser. Marcel Visser shoots from distance but it flies wide!
40.47
Matt Morton pushes up the pitch. Matt Morton darts forward. Matt Morton whips in a cross ball towards Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal heads the ball goalwards but somehow Giulio Marazzina manages to keep it out.
42.47
0-1Jonathan Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Scott Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal powers a header at goal. It's there!! Giulio Marazzina has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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. Feyenoord Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Fabian Olfers replacing Jonathan Rufus, Kieron Cutler replacing Stuart Mccall and Stanley Richards replacing Scott Henderson. The FC Utrecht players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
48.26
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.51
Matt Morton threads a neat ball through to Ted Mouret. Ted Mouret threads a neat ball through to Stanley Richards. Stanley Richards skips past Gerard Zafarin! Stanley Richards shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Giulio Marazzina effortlessly gets down and covers it.
51.04
Chris Van Der Vaart punts the ball hopefully upfield. Marcel Visser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Piet Korsten who gathers it comfortably.
54.11
Graham Gray flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Charles controls it well on his chest. Ruel Charles lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchell Heering. Mitchell Heering connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.22
0-1FC Utrecht have made 3 substitutions with Bart Hofland replacing Kevin Bobson, Thomas Donati replacing Ruel Charles and Andre Iuliano replacing Aabraham Sinkonen .
66.49
Ellery Van Dalen makes a beautiful solo run. Ellery Van Dalen flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Donati. Thomas Donati shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Piet Korsten. Excellent save.
67.44
0-1Stanley Richards catches Gerard Zafarin on the ankles. Stanley Richards is warned by the referee! Gerard Zafarin stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.00
Ellery Van Dalen kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Visser. Marcel Visser flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Heering collects the pass. Mitchell Heering knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Iuliano. With a superhuman jump, Andre Iuliano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.06
Ellery Van Dalen hacks Stanley Richards from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stanley Richards stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.12
Marcel Visser makes a probing pass to Tieme Winter. Tieme Winter shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.58
Matt Morton threads the ball through to Fabian Olfers. Fabian Olfers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stanley Richards. Stanley Richards cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Billy Hopkin threads the ball through to Fabian Olfers. Fabian Olfers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Grimandi. Nick Grimandi shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Jerome van der Wal of Feyenoord Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Giulio Marazzina (GK)
8
2. Chris Van Der Vaart (DEF)
6
3. Ellery Van Dalen (DEF)
6
4. Gerard Zafarin (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Bobson (DEF)
6
6. Graham Gray (MID)
6
7. Marcel Visser (MID)
6
8. Tieme Winter (MID)
5
9. Mitchell Heering (ATT)
7
10. Aabraham Sinkonen (ATT)
6
11. Ruel Charles (ATT)
6
12. Bart Hofland (DEF)
6
13. Thomas Donati (ATT)
6
14. Andre Iuliano (ATT)
8
1. Piet Korsten (GK)
7
2. Ted Mouret (DEF)
6
3. Filipe Oliveira (DEF)
6
4. Matt Morton (DEF)
8
5. Billy Hopkin (DEF)
7
6. Jerome van der Wal (MID)
9
7. Jonathan Rufus (MID)
6
8. Scott Henderson (ATT)
7
9. P. Gilberto Vecchiola (ATT)
6
10. Stuart Mccall (ATT)
6
11. Nick Grimandi (ATT)
6
12. Stanley Richards (ATT)
6
13. Kieron Cutler (ATT)
6
14. Fabian Olfers (MID)
6