Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play Racing Santander in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 8,469 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Thomson.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Thomson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Racing Santander get the match underway!
4.47
0-0Andres Helguera passes the ball forward to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Mohammed Hamming!
6.48
Juan-Carlos Zamora makes a simple pass to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
8.02
0-0Francisco Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Andres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Andres flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Hamming who gathers it comfortably.
9.47
0-0Tieme Schomaker darts forward. Tieme Schomaker shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.21
Francisco Serrano takes it forward alone. Francisco Serrano makes a simple pass to Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos shoots from distance but Mohammed Hamming reads it well. Great save!
14.17
Francisco Serrano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Zamora. Juan-Carlos Zamora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
16.10
Albert Roman threads a neat ball through to Andres Helguera. Andres Helguera threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Mohammed Hamming!
18.41
Henk Kreek makes a probing pass to Tim Molendijk. Tim Molendijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
22.17
0-0Albert Roman hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Zamora. Juan-Carlos Zamora runs straight at the opposition's defence. Juan-Carlos Zamora makes a probing pass to Hugo Ortega but he's offside!
26.38
1-0Henk Kreek makes a strong solo run forward. With great vision, Henk Kreek plays the ball forward to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit whips in a cross ball towards Francois Correa. Francois Correa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Eduardo Ramos had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
30.32
1-0Eduardo Hernandez clumsily knocks into Kofi Van Loenhout. Eduardo Hernandez is given a warning by the referee! Kofi Van Loenhout stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.32
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.11
Tim Molendijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Francois Correa. Francois Correa plays a scrappy one-two with Diego Buskermolen and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Francois Correa provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
39.50
1-0Ivan Ramos catches Bjšrn Vermeulen on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bjšrn Vermeulen stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.46
Tieme Schomaker sees Francois Correa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francois Correa shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half. The Racing Santander players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Utrecht start the second half!
47.41
Tieme Schomaker threads a neat ball through to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
48.34
Rafael Fabrie plays the ball forward to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.25
Tim Molendijk darts forward. Tim Molendijk lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen flicks the ball with his head. Eduardo Ramos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.38
Marcos Andres makes a simple pass to Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
60.29
2-0Racing Santander have made 2 substitutions with Edmundo Cruz replacing Francisco Serrano and Samuele Ghirardello replacing Ivan Ramos .
63.21
Tieme Schomaker sees Diego Buskermolen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Buskermolen finds some space and shoots from distance but Eduardo Ramos is on top of it.
65.24
Nicolas Roudet flicks a high pass forward to Tim Molendijk who brings the ball under control. Tim Molendijk threads a neat ball through to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eduardo Ramos with no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
69.09
Kofi Van Loenhout sees space and advances. Seeing a gap ahead, Kofi Van Loenhout laces a weighted ball forward to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
71.43
Rafael Fabrie chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Diego Buskermolen provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan-Carlos Zamora plays the ball forward to Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
77.52
Rafael Fabrie makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Fabrie sees Diego Buskermolen just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Diego Buskermolen shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
81.06
Marcos Andres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Mohammed Hamming reads it well. Great keeping!
87.52
Andres Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Hernandez controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Ghirardello. Samuele Ghirardello finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Juan-Carlos Zamora kicks a strong pass forward to Samuele Ghirardello. Samuele Ghirardello finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
29.3%
42.7%
28%
Scorers
| Francois Correa 26 Diego Buskermolen 51, 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Diego Buskermolen of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mohammed Hamming (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Roudet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Henk Kreek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bjšrn Vermeulen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kofi Van Loenhout (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tieme Schomaker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rafael Fabrie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Tim Molendijk (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Joe de Wit (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Diego Buskermolen (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Francois Correa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Rodrigo Quaresma (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aziz Raguel (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Meiklejohn (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eduardo Ramos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Albert Roman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Francisco Serrano (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Francisco Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Zamora (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Andres Helguera (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcos Andres (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rafael Navarro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Hernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hugo Ortega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ivan Ramos (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Edmundo Cruz (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eugenio Hidalgo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuele Ghirardello (DEF) | 6 | |