Match Report


FC UtrechtFC Utrecht     FC VolendamFC Volendam
Keith HodgsonKeith Hodgson Computer Player Computer Player
Eric DijkhuizenE. Dijkhuizen65
G
1
G
78Marinus JansenM. Jansen
Chris Van Der VaartC. Van Der Vaart69
D
2captain
D
76Ruben Van Der LuerR. Van Der Luer
Ellery Van DalenE. Van Dalen75
D
3
D
66Ruby BoumnijelR. Boumnijel
Gerard ZafarinG. Zafarin66
D
4
D
54Francisco FariaF. Faria
Bart HoflandB. Hofland68
D
5
M
59Martijn IniaM. Inia
Graham GrayG. Gray62
M
6
M
57Bert WijkerB. Wijker
Tieme WinterT. Winter74
M
captain7
M
49Eddie CopeE. Cope
Alec SullivanA. Sullivan62
M
8
M
48Rodolfo VicenteR. Vicente
Guerino BalleriG. Balleri66
M
9
A
75Michel SedoukiM. Sedouki
Aabraham SinkonenA. Sinkonen65
A
10
A
64Rodolfo TorresR. Torres
Franceco MiccoliF. Miccoli64
A
11
A
62Jorge BarrosJ. Barros
 
Gilles FoxG. Fox62
M
12
G
74JŸrgen CairoJ. Cairo
John BakboordJ. Bakboord65
A
13
A
59Copain HellemonsC. Hellemons
Eddie CarterE. Carter71
A
14
A
57Pieter Van BommelP. Van Bommel

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to FC Volendam. A crowd of 15,924 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Alves.


0.00
FC Volendam start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.50
Graham Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aabraham Sinkonen. Aabraham Sinkonen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
3.46
Tieme Winter knocks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruby Boumnijel.
6.52
Bart Hofland passes the ball forward to Guerino Balleri. Guerino Balleri makes a probing pass to Aabraham Sinkonen. Aabraham Sinkonen shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
24.19
Guerino Balleri flicks a high pass forward. Graham Gray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Gray flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Miccoli collects the pass. Franceco Miccoli finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Marinus Jansen manages to keep it out.
27.05
Tieme Winter flicks a high pass forward. Aabraham Sinkonen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aabraham Sinkonen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
28.25
Michel Sedouki hacks Gerard Zafarin from behind! Michel Sedouki is given a warning by the referee! Gerard Zafarin runs off the knock.
30.34
Bert Wijker kicks a strong pass forward to Ruby Boumnijel. Ruby Boumnijel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros shoots from long range but somehow Eric Dijkhuizen manages to keep it out.
32.56
Tieme Winter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aabraham Sinkonen. Aabraham Sinkonen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinus Jansen who gathers it comfortably.
34.03
Alec Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aabraham Sinkonen. Aabraham Sinkonen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bert Wijker.
36.47
Bert Wijker kicks a strong pass forward to Michel Sedouki. Michel Sedouki knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.32
Ruben Van Der Luer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michel Sedouki. Michel Sedouki advances inside the box! Chris Van Der Vaart catches Michel Sedouki on the ankles. Michel Sedouki appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
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 Volendam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Utrecht kick off and get the second half underway!
49.09
Guerino Balleri flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Miccoli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franceco Miccoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.55
Bart Hofland flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Aabraham Sinkonen. Aabraham Sinkonen whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli whips the ball goalwards with his head. Marinus Jansen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.12
FC Utrecht have made 3 substitutions with Gilles Fox replacing Alec Sullivan, John Bakboord replacing Aabraham Sinkonen and Eddie Carter replacing Franceco Miccoli .
65.22
Eddie Cope controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bert Wijker. Bert Wijker passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Torres. Rodolfo Torres whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.18
Martijn Inia hits a low pass to Ruby Boumnijel. Ruby Boumnijel flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros rushes past Ellery Van Dalen! Jorge Barros side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.54
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.32
Chris Van Der Vaart flicks a high pass forward. Bart Hofland collects the pass. Bart Hofland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Bakboord. John Bakboord shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.54
Ellery Van Dalen flicks a high pass forward. Tieme Winter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tieme Winter threads a neat ball through to John Bakboord. John Bakboord knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Faria.
84.37
Eddie Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, John Bakboord. John Bakboord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.58
Guerino Balleri barges into Bert Wijker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bert Wijker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Without breaking stride, Tieme Winter plays the ball forward to John Bakboord. John Bakboord shoots from outside the area. Marinus Jansen gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Utrecht

FC Volendam
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.7%
27.3%
Play Area
23.4%
48.1%
28.6%

Scorers
Franceco Miccoli 55
Jorge Barros 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Barros of FC Volendam

Match Ratings
1.Eric Dijkhuizen (GK)
6
2.Chris Van Der Vaart (DEF)
6
3.Ellery Van Dalen (DEF)
7
4.Gerard Zafarin (DEF)
6
5.Bart Hofland (DEF)
7
6.Graham Gray (MID)
6
7.Tieme Winter (MID)
7
8.Alec Sullivan (MID)
7
9.Guerino Balleri (MID)yellow card
7
10.Aabraham Sinkonen (ATT)
9
11.Franceco Miccoli (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Gilles Fox (MID)
6
13.John Bakboord (ATT)
6
14.Eddie Carter (ATT)
6

1.Marinus Jansen (GK)
8
2.Ruben Van Der Luer (DEF)
6
3.Ruby Boumnijel (DEF)
7
4.Francisco Faria (DEF)
6
5.Martijn Inia (MID)
6
6.Bert Wijker (MID)
6
7.Eddie Cope (MID)
6
8.Rodolfo Vicente (MID)
6
9.Michel Sedouki (ATT)
6
10.Rodolfo Torres (ATT)
6
11.Jorge Barros (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.JŸrgen Cairo (GK)
0
13.Copain Hellemons (ATT)
0
14.Pieter Van Bommel (ATT)
0