Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 15,865 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off and get the first half underway!
2.35
0-0Dries Van Hintum chips the ball to his team mate, Gerard van Leeuwen. Gerard van Leeuwen makes a probing pass to Jack Grot. Jack Grot goes all the way! Jack Grot takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jerome Schreuder manages to gather it comfortably.
3.17
0-0Christian Miranda makes a probing pass to Thijs de Vries. Thijs de Vries knocks the ball forward to Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.18
1-0Gerard van Leeuwen advances with the ball. Gerard van Leeuwen plays a perfect one-two with Jack Grot and rushes in on goal... Gerard van Leeuwen shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Jerome Schreuder has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.42
1-0Victor Van Der Vegt makes a probing pass to Gerard van Leeuwen. Gerard van Leeuwen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack Grot but he's offside!
26.26
1-0Ronnie Corstanje knocks the ball to his team mate, Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.52
Pius van der Wal makes a beautiful solo run. Pius van der Wal flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Van Der Vegt.
33.51
1-0Marvin Splinter hacks Geoffrey van den Berg from behind! The referee calls over Marvin Splinter and shows him a yellow card! Geoffrey van den Berg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.15
Edgar Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy lofts in a cross ball towards Ger Dibi. Ger Dibi flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.26
Geoffrey Jansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg kicks a strong pass forward to Ger Dibi but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Mark Van Haaren takes it forward alone. Mark Van Haaren knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Marcelino.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off the second half!
48.29
Edgar Antunes makes a probing pass to Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy kicks a strong pass forward to Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.41
Thijs de Vries clumsily knocks into Mark Van Haaren. Thijs de Vries is shown the yellow card! Mark Van Haaren runs off the knock.
53.09
59.03
Richard Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Jansen. Geoffrey Jansen sees space and advances. Geoffrey Jansen whips in a cross ball towards Ger Dibi. Ger Dibi powers a header at goal. It's there!! Jurgen Franken has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.33
Mark Van Haaren kicks a strong pass forward to Jack Grot. Jack Grot goes all the way! Jack Grot shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Jerome Schreuder easily smothers it!
67.18
Pius van der Wal makes a probing pass to Edgar Antunes. Edgar Antunes makes a simple pass to Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy goes all the way! Abassi Roy takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
69.10
Geoffrey Jansen kicks a strong pass forward to Ger Dibi. Ger Dibi goes all the way! Ger Dibi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.46
Rick Dibi makes a simple pass to Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jerome Schreuder who gathers it comfortably.
78.58
Marvin Splinter sees a break and surges forward. Marvin Splinter brings the ball forward. Marvin Splinter whips in a cross ball towards Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.03
1-1Vitesse Arnhem are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Utrecht's defence.
84.20
Geoffrey Jansen sees a break and surges forward. Geoffrey Jansen whips in a cross ball towards Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.23
Gerard van Leeuwen makes a probing pass to Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert shoots from long range but it is miles over!
89.28
1-1Thijs de Vries hacks Dries Van Hintum from behind! The referee calls over Thijs de Vries and warns him to calm down! Dries Van Hintum runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%
Scorers