Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to FC Twente 65. A crowd of 18,788 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Twente 65 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giulliano Van Halst.


0.00
FC Utrecht start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.39
Reinier Meeuwis threads the ball through to Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom plays a one-two with Reinier Meeuwis and rushes in on goal... Shota Van Den Brom muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Robin Drent manages to gather it comfortably.
3.29
Paolo Geerinckx passes the ball forward to Omer Stone. Omer Stone threads a neat ball through to Arjen Lindenbergh. Arjen Lindenbergh shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
4.30
Rob Jansen darts forward. Rob Jansen threads the ball through to Celestine Ikpeba. Celestine Ikpeba shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.12
Ahmed Wiekens comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Geerinckx. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paolo Geerinckx runs off the knock.
10.53
Paolo Geerinckx comes in with a late challenge on Linus Breyer. The referee calls over Paolo Geerinckx and warns him to calm down! Linus Breyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.20
Shota Van Den Brom deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reinier Meeuwis. Reinier Meeuwis tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.49
Iwan Langerak controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Martinez. Leonardo Martinez makes a beautiful solo run. Leonardo Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Evans Bianchi. With a superhuman jump, Evans Bianchi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.43
Paolo Geerinckx sees Tony Mans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Mans sees Lomano Tiler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lomano Tiler plays a quick one-two with Tony Mans and rushes in on goal... Lomano Tiler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Samba Facciutto had no chance!! Goal for FC Twente 65!
30.25
Shota Van Den Brom flicks a high pass forward to Linus Breyer who brings the ball under control. Linus Breyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronan Deguerville. Ronan Deguerville shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.16
Tony Mans plays the ball forward to Arjen Lindenbergh. Arjen Lindenbergh plays a scrappy one-two with Evans Bianchi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Arjen Lindenbergh muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.19
Edmundo Caballero threads a neat ball through to Ronan Deguerville. Ronan Deguerville shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.50
Rob Jansen sees Scott Keegan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Keegan makes a probing pass to Ronan Deguerville. Ronan Deguerville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.45
Ahmed Wiekens threads the ball through to Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom edges inside the box! Shota Van Den Brom side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Omer Stone happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. FC Twente 65 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Twente 65 kick off!
47.54
Ahmed Wiekens hacks Arjen Lindenbergh from behind! The referee brings Ahmed Wiekens to one side and gives him a warning! Arjen Lindenbergh runs off the knock.
51.05
Reinier Meeuwis knocks the ball forward to Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.46
Arjen Lindenbergh hits a low pass to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler plays a scrappy one-two with Evans Bianchi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Lomano Tiler takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.48
Ahmed Wiekens threads a neat ball through to Celestine Ikpeba. Celestine Ikpeba puts a great ball through. Ahmed Wiekens runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.46
Paolo Geerinckx hacks Edmundo Caballero from behind! The referee calls over Paolo Geerinckx and shows him a yellow card! Edmundo Caballero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.38
Edmundo Caballero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edmundo Caballero plays a quick one-two with Celestine Ikpeba and rushes in on goal... Graham Hurst clumsily knocks into Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
63.06
Paolo Geerinckx flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Martinez. Leonardo Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Tiler controls it well on his chest. Lomano Tiler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samba Facciutto who gathers it comfortably.
71.47
Edmundo Caballero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Celestine Ikpeba. Celestine Ikpeba whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
73.01
Ahmed Wiekens laces a through ball forward to Reinier Meeuwis. Reinier Meeuwis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.29
Gregorio Merino flicks a high ball forward to Rob Jansen who takes it down. Rob Jansen flicks a high pass forward. Ronan Deguerville controls it well on his chest. Ronan Deguerville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Geerinckx.
81.13
Iwan Langerak breaks forward. Iwan Langerak sees Arjen Lindenbergh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arjen Lindenbergh whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Martinez. Leonardo Martinez makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.15
Ahmed Wiekens threads a neat ball through to Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom shoots from long range but is denied by Robin Drent. Excellent save.
89.24
Tony Mans runs straight at the opposition's defence. With great vision, Tony Mans plays the ball forward to Jimmy Arts who has made a great run into the box. Scott Keegan catches Jimmy Arts on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
Scott Keegan passes the ball forward to Gregorio Merino. Gregorio Merino hits a low pass to Ronan Deguerville. Ronan Deguerville shoots from 25 yards. Robin Drent gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.5%
32.5%
Play Area
22.5%
41.2%
36.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arjen Lindenbergh of FC Twente 65

Match Ratings
1.Robin Drent (GK)
7
2.Omer Stone (DEF)
6
3.Graham Hurst (DEF)
6
4.Paolo Geerinckx (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Iwan Langerak (DEF)
6
6.Tony Mans (MID)
7
7.Jimmy Arts (MID)
6
8.Arjen Lindenbergh (MID)goal scored
8
9.Lomano Tiler (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Leonardo Martinez (ATT)
7
11.Evans Bianchi (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Rodrigo Vieira (GK)
0
13.Julian Carmona (ATT)
0
14.Neil Telfer (ATT)
0