Match Report


FC UtrechtFC Utrecht     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mohammed HammingM. Hamming75
G
captain1
G
64Daan GentileD. Gentile
Nicolas RoudetN. Roudet73
D
2
D
71Peter KooimanP. Kooiman
Theo van den BergT. van den Berg67
D
3
D
70Ramon DavidsR. Davids
Henk KreekH. Kreek56
D
4
D
60Silvain BlinkerS. Blinker
Bjšrn VermeulenB. Vermeulen52
D
5
M
64Nabil KellerN. Keller
Tieme SchomakerT. Schomaker61
M
6
M
58Oscar HerreroO. Herrero
Rafael FabrieR. Fabrie59
M
7captain
M
57Tom SedoukiT. Sedouki
Tim MolendijkT. Molendijk57
M
8
M
56Daniel MoreiraD. Moreira
Joe de WitJ. de Wit55
A
9
A
60Kwame IniaK. Inia
Diego BuskermolenD. Buskermolen54
A
10
A
53Eric CalesE. Cales
Francois CorreaF. Correa51
A
11
A
53Davy HupkesD. Hupkes
 
Rodrigo QuaresmaR. Quaresma63
G
12
G
61Max SplinterM. Splinter
Aziz RaguelA. Raguel59
G
13
M
56Ralph BaileyR. Bailey
Alec MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn54
M
14
M
54Kurt VandenbroeckK. Vandenbroeck

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to NEC Nijmegen in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rody Van Vossen.


0.00
FC Utrecht kick off!
2.56
Oscar Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Cales. Eric Cales knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Hupkes. Davy Hupkes makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
6.34
Henk Kreek flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Fabrie. Rafael Fabrie hits a low pass to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.48
Tieme Schomaker flicks a high ball forward to Diego Buskermolen who takes it down. Diego Buskermolen whips in a cross ball towards Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.12
Peter Kooiman gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Davy Hupkes sees Kwame Inia just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Kwame Inia shoots from just inside the box. Bjšrn Vermeulen steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
18.48
Tom Sedouki deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Cales. Eric Cales shoots from 20 yards but Mohammed Hamming is on top of it.
22.47
Nabil Keller threads the ball through to Eric Cales. Eric Cales shoots from long range. Mohammed Hamming gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
24.24
Tim Molendijk hacks Oscar Herrero from behind! Tim Molendijk is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Herrero runs off the knock.
27.52
Theo van den Berg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Fabrie. Rafael Fabrie knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.05
Theo van den Berg passes the ball forward to Tieme Schomaker. Tieme Schomaker flicks a high ball forward to Joe de Wit who takes it down. Joe de Wit knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Kooiman.
34.37
Theo van den Berg flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Fabrie collects the pass. Rafael Fabrie flicks a high ball forward to Joe de Wit who takes it down. Joe de Wit sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Daan Gentile.
39.22
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
44.00
Bjšrn Vermeulen threads a neat ball through to Tim Molendijk. Tim Molendijk surges forward with the ball. Tim Molendijk shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half. The NEC Nijmegen players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with NEC Nijmegen kicking off!
51.49
Tom Sedouki sees Eric Cales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Cales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Roudet.
55.58
Tim Molendijk brings the ball forward. Tim Molendijk shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Daan Gentile.
60.34
NEC Nijmegen have made a substitution with Max Splinter replacing Daniel Moreira .
71.10
Without breaking stride, Tom Sedouki plays the ball forward to Eric Cales. Eric Cales plays a one-two with Davy Hupkes and advances towards the goal... Henk Kreek barges into Eric Cales. Eric Cales appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
75.36
Max Splinter threads a neat ball through to Eric Cales. Eric Cales cuts inside the box! Eric Cales makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mohammed Hamming comfortably smothers it!
79.55
Peter Kooiman kicks a strong pass forward to Tom Sedouki. Tom Sedouki deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Davy Hupkes. Davy Hupkes makes a probing pass between the defence to Kwame Inia. Kwame Inia shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for NEC Nijmegen!
83.25
Theo van den Berg passes the ball forward to Tim Molendijk. Tim Molendijk laces a weighted ball forward to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
84.24
Tieme Schomaker makes a probing pass to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit rushes past Ramon Davids! Some awkward footwork from Joe de Wit provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Solid save from Daan Gentile.
85.14
Ramon Davids pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ramon Davids sees Kwame Inia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kwame Inia lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Cales. Eric Cales whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
87.14
Oscar Herrero sees Eric Cales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Cales tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Davy Hupkes comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Roudet. The referee brings Davy Hupkes to one side and gives him a warning! Nicolas Roudet gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Utrecht

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.6%
58.4%
Play Area
29.9%
44.2%
26%

Scorers
Kwame Inia 80

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kwame Inia of NEC Nijmegen

Match Ratings
1.Mohammed Hamming (GK)
8
2.Nicolas Roudet (DEF)
6
3.Theo van den Berg (DEF)
7
4.Henk Kreek (DEF)
6
5.Bjšrn Vermeulen (DEF)
6
6.Tieme Schomaker (MID)
6
7.Rafael Fabrie (MID)
6
8.Tim Molendijk (MID)
7
9.Joe de Wit (ATT)
7
10.Diego Buskermolen (ATT)
6
11.Francois Correa (ATT)
6
 
12.Rodrigo Quaresma (GK)
0
13.Aziz Raguel (GK)
0
14.Alec Meiklejohn (MID)
0

1.Daan Gentile (GK)
8
2.Peter Kooiman (DEF)
7
3.Ramon Davids (DEF)
7
4.Silvain Blinker (DEF)
7
5.Nabil Keller (MID)
6
6.Oscar Herrero (MID)
7
7.Tom Sedouki (MID)
7
8.Daniel Moreira (MID)
6
9.Kwame Inia (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Eric Cales (ATT)
8
11.Davy Hupkes (ATT)
8
 
12.Max Splinter (GK)
6
13.Ralph Bailey (MID)
0
14.Kurt Vandenbroeck (MID)
0