Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at GN Bouw-Stadion where FC Dordrecht play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 19,893 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dordrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Hoogstrate.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dordrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Hoogstrate.
0.00
The whistle blows and FC Dordrecht kick off!
4.20
Richard Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Luca Ghirardello. Luca Ghirardello decides to run forward with the ball. Luca Ghirardello shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Purrel Ax. What a great pair of hands!
6.46
Elysée Bakari flicks a high pass forward to Linus Breyer who brings the ball under control. Linus Breyer darts forward. Linus Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.28
With a delightful solo run, Edgar Olfers stretches the opposition's defence. Edgar Olfers lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.32
Edgar Olfers plays the ball forward to Bert van Gastel. Bert van Gastel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.35
Pasquale Pinardi flicks a high pass forward. Bert van Gastel controls it well on his chest. Bert van Gastel runs straight at the defence! Bert van Gastel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Freddy Hughes gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
16.42
Pasquale Pinardi flicks a high pass forward to Bert van Gastel who brings the ball under control. Bert van Gastel shoots from outside the area. Freddy Hughes effortlessly gets down and covers it.
20.15
Scott Keegan hacks Edgar Olfers from behind! The referee warns Scott Keegan to calm down! Edgar Olfers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.20
Pascal Lecour deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Olfers. Edgar Olfers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina advances inside the box! Ivan Medina muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.19
Pasquale Pinardi flicks a high pass forward. Bert van Gastel controls it well on his chest. Bert van Gastel edges inside the box! Bert van Gastel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.15
Scott Keegan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.49
Edmundo Caballero hits a low pass to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pascal Lecour.
38.56
Rafik Deplace flicks a high pass forward. Bert van Gastel controls it well on his chest. Bert van Gastel finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.39
Luca Ghirardello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Purrel Ax is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.35
Corentin Zaami controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafik Deplace. Rafik Deplace kicks a strong pass forward to Bert van Gastel. Bert van Gastel whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Medina. With a superhuman jump, Ivan Medina connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.46
Elysée Bakari threads the ball through to Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dordrecht 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!
47.26
Linus Breyer clumsily knocks into Rafik Deplace. Linus Breyer is given a warning by the referee! Rafik Deplace gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.55
Shota Van Den Brom knocks the ball to his team mate, Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pascal Lecour.
60.31
FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Willem Schultz replacing Bert van Gastel .
66.14
Luca Ghirardello knocks the ball to his team mate, Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Purrel Ax manages to keep it out.
67.49
Pasquale Pinardi clumsily knocks into Luca Ghirardello. The referee calls over Pasquale Pinardi and shows him a yellow card! Luca Ghirardello hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.47
Elysée Bakari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom makes a simple pass to Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
72.27
Edmundo Caballero hits a low pass to Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Purrel Ax!
73.27
Rafik Deplace makes a simple pass to Claudio Banchelli. Claudio Banchelli knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina makes a deft header. Freddy Hughes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.23
Shota Van Den Brom deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Purrel Ax who gathers it comfortably.
83.09
Pasquale Pinardi plays the ball forward to Willem Schultz. Willem Schultz tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
85.45
Rafik Deplace makes a simple pass to Edgar Olfers. Edgar Olfers knocks in a cross ball towards Willem Schultz. Willem Schultz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.24
With great vision, Richard Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos makes a probing pass to Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens whips the ball goalwards with his head. Purrel Ax comfortably picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%
Scorers
| Ivan Medina 24, 73 | Linus Breyer 33 Meziane Zerara 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Medina of FC Dordrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Purrel Ax (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Craig Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pascal Lecour (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Corentin Zaami (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Jahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pasquale Pinardi (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Rafik Deplace (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Edgar Olfers (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Bert van Gastel (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ivan Medina (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Claudio Banchelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Danny de Jong (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Morgan Amoroso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Willem Schultz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Freddy Hughes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Keegan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luca Ghirardello (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Linus Breyer (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Sergio Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Meziane Zerara (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Rob Jansen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Geoffrey Roest (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Celestine Ikpeba (ATT) | 0 | |
















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