Match Report


FC Den BoschFC Den Bosch     FC UtrechtFC Utrecht
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carlos Van DinterenC. Van Dinteren77
G
captain1
G
69Jannes VerlindenJ. Verlinden
Enrique RamosE. Ramos71
D
2
D
71Paolo MolendijkP. Molendijk
Dave ShieldsD. Shields71
D
3
D
69Francis OwenF. Owen
Mitchell MatthijsM. Matthijs70
D
4
D
66Egbert JongenE. Jongen
Michel PolakM. Polak70
D
5
D
65Arjan Van DijkA. Van Dijk
Ronny BragstadR. Bragstad77
M
6
M
71John MilliganJ. Milligan
Ivan SuarezI. Suarez76
M
7
M
71Gavin StrachanG. Strachan
Edmundo MerinoE. Merino73
M
8
A
65Mitchel LuijpersM. Luijpers
Romano Van Der LuerR. Van Der Luer65
M
9
A
64Youssef van den HeuvelY. van den Heuvel
Jody ChristieJ. Christie68
A
10captain
A
64Eric FuchsE. Fuchs
Romano MokoenaR. Mokoena68
A
11
A
61Rodney MeerdinkR. Meerdink
 
Gabriel CanoG. Cano71
G
12
M
69David ZegersD. Zegers
Marino AllachM. Allach68
G
13
M
65Armando TresoldiA. Tresoldi
Stefan VerlindenS. Verlinden66
A
14
M
64Adrian MiddletonA. Middleton

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Vliert where FC Den Bosch play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 17,206 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Den Bosch are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jimmy Tuhuteru.


0.00
FC Den Bosch kick off and get the first half underway!
2.42
Michel Polak makes a probing pass to Ivan Suarez. Ivan Suarez makes a simple pass to Jody Christie. Jody Christie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.06
Edmundo Merino flicks a high pass forward to Romano Mokoena who brings the ball under control. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannes Verlinden who gathers it comfortably.
4.40
Youssef van den Heuvel comes in with a late challenge on Dave Shields. The referee calls over Youssef van den Heuvel and shows him a yellow card! Dave Shields stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.40
Romano Van Der Luer comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Strachan. The referee calls over Romano Van Der Luer and warns him to calm down! Gavin Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.26
Gavin Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Milligan. John Milligan shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
10.18
Francis Owen makes a probing pass to Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Van Dinteren who gathers it comfortably.
14.51
Egbert Jongen flicks a high pass forward. John Milligan controls it well on his chest. John Milligan knocks the ball forward to Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Shields.
15.35
With great vision, Gavin Strachan plays the ball forward to Mitchel Luijpers. Mitchel Luijpers knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Fuchs. Eric Fuchs knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.44
Ivan Suarez threads a neat ball through to Jody Christie. Jody Christie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Molendijk.
24.41
Francis Owen threads the ball through to Egbert Jongen. Egbert Jongen threads a neat ball through to John Milligan. John Milligan shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.43
Mitchell Matthijs knocks the ball forward to Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
32.44
John Milligan knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Eric Fuchs is offside!
33.20
Enrique Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Merino comfortably collects the pass. Edmundo Merino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.28
Ivan Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.38
Ivan Suarez advances with the ball. Ivan Suarez shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.30
Francis Owen pushes up the pitch. Francis Owen sees Youssef van den Heuvel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youssef van den Heuvel lofts in a cross ball towards John Milligan. John Milligan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.29
Romano Van Der Luer flicks a high pass forward to Jody Christie who brings the ball under control. Jody Christie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannes Verlinden who gathers it comfortably.
44.33
Mitchell Matthijs threads a neat ball through to Romano Mokoena. Without breaking stride, Romano Mokoena plays the ball forward to Jody Christie who has made a great run into the box. Jody Christie takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
47.12
Gavin Strachan catches Edmundo Merino on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edmundo Merino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.50
Gavin Strachan makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.21
Enrique Ramos makes a probing pass to Jody Christie. Jody Christie passes the ball forward to Edmundo Merino. Edmundo Merino kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Christie but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.51
FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Gabriel Cano replacing Dave Shields .
67.52
John Milligan plays the ball forward to Mitchel Luijpers. Mitchel Luijpers whips in a cross ball towards Rodney Meerdink. Rodney Meerdink is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.43
Paolo Molendijk flicks a high pass forward. John Milligan collects the pass. John Milligan shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
79.11
Egbert Jongen sees space and advances. Egbert Jongen knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
83.31
Arjan Van Dijk sees Gavin Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Strachan makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Strachan shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Carlos Van Dinteren manages to gather it easily.
84.43
Egbert Jongen runs forward with the ball. Egbert Jongen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mitchel Luijpers. Mitchel Luijpers knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Meerdink. Ivan Suarez catches Rodney Meerdink on the ankles. Rodney Meerdink appeals for a penalty! Given!!
84.43
The referee points to the spot..
85.14
Eric Fuchs calmly steps up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Gavin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Youssef van den Heuvel controls it well on his chest. Youssef van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Meerdink. Rodney Meerdink makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Den Bosch

FC Utrecht
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
26.4%
48.6%
25%

Scorers
Jody Christie 44
Eric Fuchs 15, 85 (p)
John Milligan 39
Youssef van den Heuvel 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Milligan of FC Utrecht

Match Ratings