Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 9,316 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roy Hoogstrate.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roy Hoogstrate.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht kick off the first half!
2.57
0-0Henk Kreek makes a simple pass to Tieme Schomaker. Tieme Schomaker hits a low pass to Francois Correa. Francois Correa shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
4.46
Theo van den Berg laces a through ball forward to Tieme Schomaker. Tieme Schomaker sees Joe de Wit in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe de Wit shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
8.23
Silvain Beukenkamp flicks a high pass forward. Harris Van Veen controls it well on his chest. Harris Van Veen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
9.27
0-0Tony Trustfull controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvain Beukenkamp. Silvain Beukenkamp passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bjšrn Vermeulen.
10.20
Tim Molendijk kicks a strong pass forward to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.41
1-0Bjšrn Vermeulen flicks a high ball forward to Tim Molendijk who takes it down. Tim Molendijk runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tim Molendijk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.25
Alex Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Lisbie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Lisbie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.26
Silvain Beukenkamp sees a break and surges forward. Silvain Beukenkamp knocks in a cross ball towards Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.55
1-0Tim Molendijk flicks a high pass forward. Francois Correa controls it well on his chest. Francois Correa runs straight at the defence! Francois Correa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Maurice Van Galen smothers it!
32.28
Stuart Lisbie makes a probing pass to Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.47
Alex Hendry makes a simple pass to Stuart Lisbie. Stuart Lisbie passes the ball forward to Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller lofts in a cross ball towards Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Mohammed Hamming!
36.18
Tieme Schomaker threads a neat ball through to Francois Correa. Francois Correa runs straight at the defence! Francois Correa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
42.21
Tony Trustfull flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Beukenkamp. Silvain Beukenkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Davy Broers. Davy Broers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Roudet.
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. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fortuna Sittard players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard kick off!
53.06
1-0Henk Kreek hacks Davy Broers from behind! The referee calls over Henk Kreek and warns him to calm down! Davy Broers runs off the knock.
57.25
Silvain Beukenkamp passes the ball forward to Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.45
Ulrich Taks flicks a high ball forward to Davy Broers who takes it down. Davy Broers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.19
Tieme Schomaker flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.28
Ulrich Taks threads a neat ball through to Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Hamming who gathers it comfortably.
66.10
Showing wonderful composure, Stuart Lisbie picks a pass forward to Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.25
Ulrich Taks flicks a high pass forward to Harris Van Veen who brings the ball under control. Harris Van Veen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.51
Henk Kreek kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Molendijk. Tim Molendijk threads a neat ball through to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.15
Theo van den Berg threads the ball through to Tim Molendijk. Tim Molendijk hits a low pass to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
73.47
Tim Molendijk passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Francois Correa. Francois Correa shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Maurice Van Galen.
74.01
1-0Tieme Schomaker takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Alex Hendry steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
77.32
1-0Rafael Fabrie clumsily knocks into Ulrich Taks. Rafael Fabrie is shown the yellow card! Ulrich Taks runs off the knock.
78.14
Silvain Beukenkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Davy Broers. Davy Broers shoots from outside the area but is denied by Mohammed Hamming. Excellent save.
83.26
Tony Trustfull knocks the ball forward to Ulrich Taks. Ulrich Taks knocks the ball forward to Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Broers. Davy Broers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Mohammed Hamming had no chance!! Goal for Fortuna Sittard!
87.40
With a delightful solo run, Silvain Beukenkamp stretches the opposition's defence. Silvain Beukenkamp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Theo van den Berg.
89.17
Ulrich Taks flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Köller collects the pass. Torsten Köller lofts in a cross ball towards Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mohammed Hamming with no chance!! Goal for Fortuna Sittard!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
31.8%
45.9%
22.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tim Molendijk of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mohammed Hamming (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Roudet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Theo van den Berg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Henk Kreek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bjšrn Vermeulen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tieme Schomaker (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rafael Fabrie (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Tim Molendijk (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Joe de Wit (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Diego Buskermolen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francois Correa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Rodrigo Quaresma (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aziz Raguel (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Meiklejohn (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Maurice Van Galen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tony Trustfull (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfons Frijters (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Hendry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tim Vonk (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ulrich Taks (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Silvain Beukenkamp (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Stuart Lisbie (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Harris Van Veen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Davy Broers (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Torsten Köller (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Adam Butt (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tijani De Gier (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Diego Davids (DEF) | 0 | |