Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play Rio Ave in this Champions League game. A crowd of 16,708 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Rae.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Rae.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
2.34
0-1Eduardo Ferreira makes a strong solo run forward. Eduardo Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba passes the ball forward to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar tries a spectacular strike. Martin Ackley is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.45
0-1Schumann Vellas breaks forward. Schumann Vellas flicks the ball to his team mate, Yaroslav Udovenko. Yaroslav Udovenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.55
0-1Bjorn-Tore Håland sees Humphrey Franken in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Humphrey Franken flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Midgley who gracefully takes it down. Graeme Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
14.06
0-1Eduardo Ferreira barges into Fatik Van Hintum. Eduardo Ferreira is warned by the referee! Fatik Van Hintum hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.25
Andy Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yaroslav Udovenko. Yaroslav Udovenko whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Martin Ackley reads it well. Good save!
18.52
0-1With imagination, Andy Lightfoot plays the ball forward to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
20.51
0-1Andy Lightfoot advances with the ball. Andy Lightfoot knocks the ball forward, putting Paulo Pinheiro through on goal. Gabriel Guardiola hacks Paulo Pinheiro from behind! Paulo Pinheiro appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
28.36
Humphrey Franken knocks the ball to his team mate, Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.38
Eduardo Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Yaroslav Udovenko controls it well on his chest. Yaroslav Udovenko whips in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba flicks the ball with his head. Martin Ackley is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.01
Frits Pothuizen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Salvatore Prosinecki. Excellent save.
39.55
Alfonso Adami flicks a high pass forward. Andy Lightfoot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Yaroslav Udovenko. Yaroslav Udovenko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Guardiola.
44.14
Kouadio Ba hacks Bjorn-Tore Håland from behind! Kouadio Ba is warned by the referee! Bjorn-Tore Håland stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
0-2Melchior de Bruin hacks Andy Lightfoot from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Lightfoot gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Utrecht players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Rio Ave kick off and get the second half underway!
55.48
Celestine Enyinnaya advances with the ball. Celestine Enyinnaya plays a scrappy one-two with Kouadio Ba and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Celestine Enyinnaya provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.22
Alfonso Adami kicks a strong pass forward to Celestine Enyinnaya. Celestine Enyinnaya passes the ball forward to Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.34
Celestine Enyinnaya chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar runs straight at the defence! Stefan Gentenaar muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Martin Ackley smothers it!
72.53
Humphrey Franken sees space and advances. Humphrey Franken knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Salvatore Prosinecki punches it away to safety.
73.39
Andy Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Yaroslav Udovenko. Yaroslav Udovenko shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Martin Ackley.
81.25
Andy Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro plays a quick one-two with Stefan Gentenaar and rushes in on goal... Paulo Pinheiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
85.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Celestine Enyinnaya plays the ball forward to Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Yaroslav Udovenko. Yaroslav Udovenko jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.11
With imagination, Andy Lightfoot plays the ball forward to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
0-3Humphrey Franken comes in with a late challenge on Andy Lightfoot. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Lightfoot stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Martin Ackley (GK)
7
2. Bjorn-Tore Håland (DEF)
6
3. Gabriel Guardiola (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Molinier (DEF)
6
5. Melchior de Bruin (MID)
5
6. Humphrey Franken (MID)
6
7. Frits Pothuizen (MID)
6
8. Jeremy Hansma (MID)
6
9. Rainer Schönenborn (MID)
6
10. Fatik Van Hintum (ATT)
6
11. Graeme Midgley (ATT)
6
12. Jose Hidalgo (MID)
0
13. Stefán Áskelsson (MID)
0
14. José Bravo (DEF)
0
1. Salvatore Prosinecki (GK)
7
2. Schumann Vellas (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Ferreira (DEF)
6
4. Alfonso Adami (DEF)
6
5. Adolfo Hidalgo (DEF)
6
6. Celestine Enyinnaya (MID)
9
7. Andy Lightfoot (MID)
8
8. Stefan Gentenaar (ATT)
8
9. Yaroslav Udovenko (ATT)
7
10. Kouadio Ba (ATT)
9
11. Paulo Pinheiro (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Barros (MID)
0
13. Mihai Cuza (DEF)
0
14. Jean Pierre Rol (DEF)
0