Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at De Vijverberg where De Graafschap Doetinchem play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 17,715 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
2.07
0-0Djezon Bourgeois kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Molenaar. Edgar Molenaar threads the ball through 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 takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Tomas Espinal easily smothers it!
3.35
Medhi Lamouchi sees space and advances. Medhi Lamouchi threads the ball through to Andre Van Basten. Andre Van Basten tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Sandro Iuliano manages to keep it out.
4.05
0-0Ahmed van der Linden makes a probing pass to Luuk Veldman. Luuk Veldman whips in a cross ball towards Andre Van Basten. Andre Van Basten directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.42
Medhi Lamouchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arjan Jongsma. Arjan Jongsma knocks the ball forward to Andre Van Basten. Andre Van Basten shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Sandro Iuliano!
12.43
Henk Sikora threads the ball through to Ahmed van der Linden. Ahmed van der Linden knocks the ball forward to Luuk Veldman. Luuk Veldman plays a perfect one-two with Andre Van Basten and rushes in on goal... Luuk Veldman takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Sandro Iuliano manages to gather it comfortably.
14.39
Ahmed van der Linden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luuk Veldman. Luuk Veldman goes all the way! Luuk Veldman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Sandro Iuliano manages to keep it out.
20.30
Henk Sikora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arjan Jongsma. Arjan Jongsma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tijani Heering. Tijani Heering sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
21.58
Nelson Wijnen knocks the ball forward to Jeffrey Babangida. Jeffrey Babangida knocks the ball forward to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan tries a spectacular long range effort but Tomas Espinal is on top of it.
22.40
Ahmed van der Linden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Van Basten. Andre Van Basten controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Sandro Iuliano easily smothers it.
24.29
Ahmed van der Linden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Van Basten. Andre Van Basten shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
30.50
0-0Djezon Bourgeois catches Andre Van Basten on the ankles. The referee calls over Djezon Bourgeois and shows him a yellow card! Andre Van Basten carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.37
Tieme Bertjens passes the ball forward to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.42
1-0Medhi Lamouchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Arjan Jongsma. Arjan Jongsma flicks the ball to his team mate, Tijani Heering. Tijani Heering knocks in a cross ball towards Luuk Veldman. Luuk Veldman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off!
48.05
Henk Sikora knocks the ball forward to Arjan Jongsma. Arjan Jongsma passes the ball forward to Andre Van Basten. Andre Van Basten shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
49.05
Arjan Jongsma chips the ball to his team mate, Tijani Heering. Tijani Heering passes the ball forward to Luuk Veldman. Luuk Veldman shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
59.25
Nelson Wijnen threads the ball through to Edgar Molenaar. Edgar Molenaar knocks the ball forward to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jan Van Der Laan scores for FC Utrecht!!
63.45
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
69.28
Delano Hertog threads the ball through to Tijani Heering. Tijani Heering shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Sandro Iuliano.
71.40
1-1Arjan Jongsma makes a beautiful solo run. Arjan Jongsma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sandro Iuliano who gathers it comfortably.
73.16
Edgar Molenaar sees space and advances. Edgar Molenaar whips in a cross ball towards Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tomas Espinal is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.47
Jeffrey Babangida kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan goes all the way! Jan Van Der Laan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Tomas Espinal easily smothers it!
84.22
Ron Van Nieuwstadt sees space and advances. Ron Van Nieuwstadt kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan heads the ball goalwards. Jan Van Der Laan scores for FC Utrecht!!
90.00
Ahmed van der Linden chips the ball to his team mate, Tijani Heering. Tijani Heering knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
27.8%
37.5%
34.7%
Scorers
| Luuk Veldman 44 | Jan Van Der Laan 59, 84 Nabil Zwaanswijk 73 |