Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 17,199 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
15.23
0-0Sjaak Jongen makes a simple pass to Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag lofts in a cross ball towards Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf heads the ball goalwards. Jurgen Franken manages to gather it comfortably.
16.17
0-0Alfred Mulder brings the ball forward. Alfred Mulder whips in a cross ball towards Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
18.32
Victor Van Der Vegt flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard van Leeuwen. Gerard van Leeuwen knocks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers chips the ball to his team mate, Jack Grot. Jack Grot shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.14
0-0Milan Berck Bakker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.24
Alfred Mulder makes a simple pass to Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.58
Sjaak Jongen sees a break and surges forward. Sjaak Jongen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.27
Victor Van Der Vegt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Van Haaren. Mark Van Haaren flicks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
40.06
Marvin Splinter advances with the ball. Marvin Splinter threads the ball through to Jack Grot. Jack Grot shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.05
Sjaak Jongen chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Helmond Sport get the second half underway!
47.05
1-0Gerard van Leeuwen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack Grot. Jack Grot goes all the way! Jack Grot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jack Grot!
53.59
Humphrey Meijer makes a simple pass to Sjaak Jongen. Sjaak Jongen kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah knocks in a cross ball towards Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.30
Gerard van Leeuwen chips the ball to his team mate, Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jack Grot. Jack Grot tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.38
Alfred Mulder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Van Der Vegt.
66.58
Humphrey Van Nistelrooy takes it forward alone. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.55
Gerard van Leeuwen passes the ball forward to Jack Grot. Jack Grot lofts in a cross ball towards Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.49
1-1Gerard van Leeuwen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jack Grot. Jack Grot passes the ball forward but Atam Kluivert is offside!
77.54
Billy Mathijssen knocks the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Bakker. Milan Berck Bakker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Jurgen Franken.
79.43
Gerard van Leeuwen passes the ball forward to Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers goes all the way! Kurt Olfers rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jurgen Helder!
87.07
Milan Berck Bakker surges forward with the ball. Milan Berck Bakker whips in a cross ball towards Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
1-2Barry de Graaf hacks Marvin Splinter from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Splinter gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
30.7%
42.7%
26.7%
Scorers
| Jack Grot 47 | Barry de Graaf 54, 87 |