Match Report
![]() today's match is sponsored by Team Photoshop |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 20,972 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Tuhuteru.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Tuhuteru.
0.00
Helmond Sport kick off and get the match underway!
6.16
Gavin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. John Milligan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Milligan advances with the ball. John Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Eric Fuchs. Eric Fuchs makes a looping header on goal but somehow Delano Bakboord happens to be in the right place to block it.
10.14
Egbert Jongen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel threads the ball through to Mitchel Luijpers. Mitchel Luijpers knocks in a cross ball towards John Milligan. John Milligan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
14.28
Pim Bosvelt decides to run forward with the ball. Pim Bosvelt threads the ball through to Jack Piket but he's offside!
24.29
Pim Bosvelt makes a simple pass to Noah Röhlig. Noah Röhlig shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
26.10
Gavin Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodney Meerdink. Rodney Meerdink whips in a cross ball towards Eric Fuchs. Eric Fuchs jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Noah Birkwald clears it off the line with his head!
27.57
Jack Piket makes a simple pass to Pim Bosvelt. Pim Bosvelt knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gionatha Murgita is offside!
30.34
John Milligan makes a beautiful solo run. John Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel connects with a diving header but somehow Miguel Ramos manages to keep it out.
32.18
Pim Bosvelt makes a probing pass to Noah Röhlig. Noah Röhlig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Milligan.
33.32
John Milligan catches Pim Bosvelt on the ankles. The referee brings John Milligan to one side and gives him a warning! Pim Bosvelt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.29
Darl Van Nistelrooy flicks a high ball forward to Jack Piket who takes it down. Jack Piket flicks a high pass forward. Noah Röhlig collects the pass. Noah Röhlig shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.42
Francis Owen flicks a high ball forward to Egbert Jongen who takes it down. Egbert Jongen threads a neat ball through to Mitchel Luijpers. Mitchel Luijpers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim van Leeuwen.
39.44
Delano Bakboord decides to run forward with the ball. Delano Bakboord knocks the ball to his team mate, Pim Bosvelt. Pim Bosvelt advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Pim Bosvelt provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pim Bosvelt!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
51.11
Mitchel Luijpers flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Strachan collects the pass. Gavin Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.02
Youssef van den Heuvel chips the ball to his team mate, Rodney Meerdink. Rodney Meerdink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.06
Showing composure, Gavin Strachan plays the ball forward to John Milligan. John Milligan plays a one-two with Youssef van den Heuvel and advances towards the goal... John Milligan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
65.04
John Milligan catches Pim Bosvelt on the ankles. John Milligan is given another warning by the referee! Pim Bosvelt gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.21
John Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchel Luijpers. Mitchel Luijpers lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney Meerdink. Rodney Meerdink connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.46
Pim Bosvelt chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Röhlig. Noah Röhlig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
71.44
Darl Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Jack Piket holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jack Piket makes a probing pass to Pim Bosvelt. Pim Bosvelt shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
72.48
Noah Röhlig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Van Wanrooy. Daniel Van Wanrooy edges inside the box! Daniel Van Wanrooy muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
84.31
Francis Owen sees Gavin Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Strachan passes the ball forward to Rodney Meerdink. Rodney Meerdink knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Luijpers. Mitchel Luijpers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.01
John Milligan comes in with a late challenge on Giordano Agliardi. John Milligan is warned by the referee yet again! Giordano Agliardi stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
27.3%
46.6%
26.1%
Scorers
Pim Bosvelt 39 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pim Bosvelt of Helmond Sport |
Match Ratings
1. | Jannes Verlinden (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Paolo Molendijk (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Francis Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Egbert Jongen (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Arjan Van Dijk (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | John Milligan (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Gavin Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Mitchel Luijpers (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Youssef van den Heuvel (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Eric Fuchs (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Rodney Meerdink (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | David Zegers (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Armando Tresoldi (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Adrian Middleton (MID) | 0 |
1. | Miguel Ramos (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Tim van Leeuwen (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Noah Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Darl Van Nistelrooy (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Delano Bakboord (DEF) | 7 | |
6. | Pim Bosvelt (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
7. | Jack Piket (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Noah Röhlig (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Gionatha Murgita (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Giordano Agliardi (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Daniel Van Wanrooy (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Richard Robbemond (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Alfred Boussatta (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Christian Bosch (DEF) | 0 |