Match Report


VeendamVeendam     FC UtrechtFC Utrecht
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marco BosschaartM. Bosschaart68
G
1captain
G
75Mohammed HammingM. Hamming
Miguel CamineroM. Caminero69
D
2
D
73Nicolas RoudetN. Roudet
Manuel BarbosaM. Barbosa58
D
3
D
67Theo van den BergT. van den Berg
Valerien NoroV. Noro57
D
4
D
56Henk KreekH. Kreek
Billy MansB. Mans66
M
5
D
54Tony HupkesT. Hupkes
Jan Vennegoor WapenaarJ. Wapenaar58
M
6
M
68Albert PasanenA. Pasanen
Craig NaysmithC. Naysmith53
M
7
M
64Michel Van BeukeringM. Van Beukering
Danny Van FessemD. Van Fessem51
M
8
M
59Rafael FabrieR. Fabrie
Marcos MunozM. Munoz70
A
9
A
55Joe de WitJ. de Wit
Paul HuizinghP. Huizingh64
A
captain10
A
54Diego BuskermolenD. Buskermolen
Tiago NevesT. Neves57
A
11
A
51Francois CorreaF. Correa
 
Arthur StampA. Stamp67
G
12
G
63Rodrigo QuaresmaR. Quaresma
Kurt AxK. Ax55
D
13
G
59Aziz RaguelA. Raguel
Jannes van DijkJ. van Dijk55
D
14
M
57Tim MolendijkT. Molendijk

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to FC Utrecht. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Moens.


0.00
FC Utrecht kick off and get the match underway!
3.39
Billy Mans clumsily knocks into Rafael Fabrie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Fabrie stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.18
Miguel Caminero runs forward with the ball. Showing composure, Miguel Caminero plays the ball forward to Marcos Munoz. Marcos Munoz controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tiago Neves through on goal. Some good footwork from Tiago Neves provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.07
Rafael Fabrie flicks a high pass forward to Joe de Wit who brings the ball under control. Joe de Wit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.57
Albert Pasanen threads a neat ball through to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
20.14
Michel Van Beukering clumsily knocks into Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar. The referee brings Michel Van Beukering to one side and gives him a warning! Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.36
Albert Pasanen makes a probing pass to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
24.50
Rafael Fabrie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Fabrie tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Marco Bosschaart.
32.05
Nicolas Roudet kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Fabrie. Rafael Fabrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Francois Correa. Francois Correa skips past Manuel Barbosa! Francois Correa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.30
Paul Huizingh clumsily knocks into Tony Hupkes. Paul Huizingh is shown the yellow card! Tony Hupkes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.41
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.45
Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Theo van den Berg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michel Van Beukering. Michel Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to Francois Correa. Francois Correa finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Veendam get the second half underway!
47.07
Tiago Neves catches Theo van den Berg on the ankles. Tiago Neves is given a warning by the referee! Theo van den Berg carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.35
Valerien Noro barges into Diego Buskermolen. Valerien Noro is given a warning by the referee! Diego Buskermolen stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.03
Craig Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Marcos Munoz. Marcos Munoz knocks the ball forward, putting Tiago Neves through on goal. Tiago Neves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.05
Tony Hupkes flicks a high pass forward to Albert Pasanen who brings the ball under control. Albert Pasanen threads the ball through to Francois Correa. Francois Correa shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.16
FC Utrecht are dictating the run of play here today.
54.13
Albert Pasanen kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
57.51
Michel Van Beukering threads the ball through to Francois Correa. Francois Correa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Marco Bosschaart gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
59.45
Valerien Noro hits a low pass to Danny Van Fessem. Danny Van Fessem flicks a high pass forward to Paul Huizingh who brings the ball under control. Paul Huizingh rushes past Henk Kreek! Paul Huizingh rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Veendam!
63.54
Craig Naysmith decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Naysmith deftly passes the ball to Paul Huizingh, releasing him through on goal. Paul Huizingh takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Mohammed Hamming has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.45
Albert Pasanen threads a neat ball through to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.07
Michel Van Beukering knocks the ball forward to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Valerien Noro.
77.51
Veendam have made a substitution with Arthur Stamp replacing Craig Naysmith .
78.56
Arthur Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Neves controls it well on his chest. Tiago Neves whips in a cross ball towards Paul Huizingh. Paul Huizingh knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Huizingh! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
81.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Miguel Caminero plays the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar. Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar flicks a high pass forward. Paul Huizingh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Huizingh threads the ball through into the box. Marcos Munoz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Theo van den Berg.
82.39
Billy Mans takes a quick corner, playing it short to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.03
Michel Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
87.59
Billy Mans passes the ball forward to Paul Huizingh. Paul Huizingh cuts inside the box! Paul Huizingh takes a shot at goal but is denied by Mohammed Hamming. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Veendam

FC Utrecht
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
28.4%
45.9%
25.7%

Scorers
Paul Huizingh 59, 64, 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Huizingh of Veendam

Match Ratings
1.Marco Bosschaart (GK)
6
2.Miguel Caminero (DEF)
7
3.Manuel Barbosa (DEF)
6
4.Valerien Noro (DEF)
6
5.Billy Mans (MID)yellow card
5
6.Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar (MID)
7
7.Craig Naysmith (MID)
7
8.Danny Van Fessem (MID)
6
9.Marcos Munoz (ATT)
6
10.Paul Huizingh (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
11.Tiago Neves (ATT)
6
 
12.Arthur Stamp (GK)
6
13.Kurt Ax (DEF)
0
14.Jannes van Dijk (DEF)
0

1.Mohammed Hamming (GK)
6
2.Nicolas Roudet (DEF)
6
3.Theo van den Berg (DEF)
6
4.Henk Kreek (DEF)
6
5.Tony Hupkes (DEF)
6
6.Albert Pasanen (MID)
6
7.Michel Van Beukering (MID)
6
8.Rafael Fabrie (MID)
7
9.Joe de Wit (ATT)
6
10.Diego Buskermolen (ATT)
6
11.Francois Correa (ATT)
6
 
12.Rodrigo Quaresma (GK)
0
13.Aziz Raguel (GK)
0
14.Tim Molendijk (MID)
0