Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to ADO Den Haag. A crowd of 18,484 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Utrecht get the match underway!
2.47
Kurt Van De Wey flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Caminero. Albert Caminero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kwame Mathijssen. Kwame Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ron Van Nieuwstadt.
10.52
Ron Van Nieuwstadt threads the ball through to Tieme Bertjens. Tieme Bertjens makes a probing pass to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Reinier Goossen!
14.26
Edgar Molenaar decides to run forward with the ball. Edgar Molenaar shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.01
Ron Van Nieuwstadt passes the ball forward to Antoine Bruggink. Antoine Bruggink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.30
Albert Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Kwame Mathijssen. Kwame Mathijssen shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Sandro Iuliano.
21.31
Nelson Wijnen barges into Ulrich Promes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ulrich Promes runs off the knock.
22.50
Tony Dekker barges into Jeffrey Babangida. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jeffrey Babangida stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.51
Kurt Van De Wey makes a beautiful solo run. Kurt Van De Wey flicks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Promes. Ulrich Promes shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.03
Antoine Bruggink passes the ball forward to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.17
Edgar Molenaar makes a simple pass to Mario Wijnen. Mario Wijnen shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.09
Djezon Bourgeois catches Jan-Willem Schaap on the ankles. Djezon Bourgeois is shown the yellow card! Jan-Willem Schaap stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.27
Stuart Collins catches Sieb Frijters on the ankles. The referee calls over Stuart Collins and warns him to calm down! Sieb Frijters stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.51
Albert Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ulrich Promes. Ulrich Promes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ulrich Promes!
44.14
Tieme Bertjens flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan goes all the way! Jan Van Der Laan shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Ivan Hughes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikos Douglas. Nikos Douglas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kwame Mathijssen. Kwame Mathijssen shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
ADO Den Haag kick off and get the second half underway!
48.43
Nelson Wijnen knocks the ball forward to Antoine Bruggink. Antoine Bruggink threads the ball through to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.18
Edgar Molenaar passes the ball forward to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan plays a perfect one-two with Stuart Collins and rushes in on goal... Jan Van Der Laan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Reinier Goossen is on top of it.
54.27
Albert Caminero threads the ball through to Kwame Mathijssen. Kwame Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball towards Ulrich Promes. Ulrich Promes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Sandro Iuliano manages to keep it out.
55.18
Djezon Bourgeois makes a probing pass to Antoine Bruggink. Antoine Bruggink threads the ball through to Mario Wijnen. Mario Wijnen knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.27
Ron Van Nieuwstadt knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Babangida. Jeffrey Babangida chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Reinier Goossen had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
63.49
Tieme Bertjens knocks the ball forward to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan shoots from outside the area but somehow Reinier Goossen manages to keep it out.
66.43
Tieme Bertjens knocks the ball forward to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.38
Nelson Wijnen flicks the ball to his team mate, Tieme Bertjens. Tieme Bertjens kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Wijnen. Mario Wijnen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kurt Van De Wey.
72.32
Jeffrey Babangida kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Wijnen. Mario Wijnen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.06
Nikos Douglas passes the ball forward to Ulrich Promes. Ulrich Promes whips in a cross ball towards Kwame Mathijssen. Kwame Mathijssen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
78.43
Kurt Van De Wey threads the ball through to Massimo Orlandini. Massimo Orlandini threads the ball through to Ulrich Promes. Ulrich Promes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.33
Massimo Orlandini makes a simple pass to Ulrich Promes. Ulrich Promes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Schaap but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Jan Van Der Laan of FC Utrecht
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
27.2%
44.4%
28.4%