Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to NAC Breda. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bert Westerveld.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bert Westerveld.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with NAC Breda kicking off!
9.37
0-0Linus Breyer threads the ball through to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Valente who gathers it comfortably.
12.44
Tommy Priestley knocks the ball forward to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.27
Vasco Santos plays the ball forward to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Mckinlay.
21.47
0-0Ricardo Antunes barges into Ahmed Wiekens. The referee calls over Ricardo Antunes and shows him a yellow card! Ahmed Wiekens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.35
0-0Meziane Zerara chips the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens lofts in a cross ball towards Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but Ricardo Antunes blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
28.08
0-0Antonio Moreno catches Luca Ghirardello on the ankles. The referee warns Antonio Moreno to calm down! Luca Ghirardello gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.29
1-0Shota Van Den Brom brings the ball forward. Shota Van Den Brom whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.47
1-0FC Utrecht are in full control of this game.
34.21
1-0Antonio Moreno threads the ball through to Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abdelmalek Barthez but he's offside!
36.06
1-0Edmundo Caballero threads the ball through to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Good keeping from Roberto Valente as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
37.54
1-0Luca Ghirardello takes a quick corner, playing it short to Richard Mckinlay. Richard Mckinlay heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Antonio Moreno jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
38.54
1-0Luca Ghirardello sees Meziane Zerara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Meziane Zerara cuts inside the box! Martial Besson comes in with a late challenge on Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.33
1-0Jochem Arveladze makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.10
Shota Van Den Brom makes a simple pass to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer deftly passes the ball to Sergio Campos, releasing him through on goal. Sergio Campos tries a spectacular strike. 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 Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half. The NAC Breda players seem much more motivated whilst the FC Utrecht players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Utrecht kick off!
47.56
Meziane Zerara threads a neat ball through to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Marques.
51.34
Oleksiy Kryvenko flicks a high pass forward. Jochem Arveladze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jochem Arveladze decides to run forward with the ball. Jochem Arveladze whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.17
Richard Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer flicks a high ball forward to Meziane Zerara who takes it down. Meziane Zerara lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
54.02
Vasco Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
55.32
Luca Ghirardello flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Caballero collects the pass. Edmundo Caballero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Valente who gathers it comfortably.
57.49
Hugo Marques threads a neat ball through to Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos advances with the ball. Vasco Santos shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Freddy Hughes keeps it out!
60.55
2-0NAC Breda have made a substitution with Robert Valéry replacing Abdelmalek Barthez .
61.60
Oleksiy Kryvenko flicks a high pass forward. Robert Valéry controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Robert Valéry picks a pass forward to Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Freddy Hughes who gathers it comfortably.
63.42
Antonio Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Marques. Hugo Marques controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos whips in a cross ball towards Jochem Arveladze. Jochem Arveladze is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
65.26
Richard Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Keegan. Scott Keegan passes the ball forward to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer plays a one-two with Meziane Zerara and advances towards the goal... Linus Breyer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.56
3-0Elysée Bakari catches Robert Valéry on the ankles. The referee calls over Elysée Bakari and warns him to calm down! Robert Valéry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.52
Vasco Santos passes the ball forward to Jochem Arveladze. Jochem Arveladze whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Freddy Hughes. What a great pair of hands!
77.21
FC Utrecht have made 3 substitutions with Rob Jansen replacing Scott Keegan, Geoffrey Roest replacing Shota Van Den Brom and Celestine Ikpeba replacing Meziane Zerara .
79.21
Ricardo Antunes threads a neat ball through to Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Freddy Hughes. Excellent save.
81.59
Vasco Santos flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Santos who brings the ball under control. Frederico Santos shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Freddy Hughes. Excellent save.
84.24
Without breaking stride, Ahmed Wiekens plays the ball forward to Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero threads a neat ball through to Celestine Ikpeba. Celestine Ikpeba whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Roberto Valente. What a save!
87.21
Ahmed Wiekens clumsily knocks into Tommy Priestley. The referee warns Ahmed Wiekens to calm down! Tommy Priestley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.55
Vasco Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
24.7%
49.3%
26%
Scorers
| Sergio Campos 30, 40 Linus Breyer 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Campos of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Freddy Hughes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Elysée Bakari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edmundo Caballero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ahmed Wiekens (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Shota Van Den Brom (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luca Ghirardello (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Linus Breyer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Sergio Campos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Meziane Zerara (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Rob Jansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Geoffrey Roest (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Celestine Ikpeba (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Roberto Valente (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Martial Besson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oleksiy Kryvenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ricardo Antunes (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Antonio Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vasco Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jochem Arveladze (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Abdelmalek Barthez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frederico Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tommy Priestley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andres Vila (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Shota Ikedia (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Valéry (ATT) | 6 | |