Match Report


FC UtrechtFC Utrecht     PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven
Keith HodgsonKeith Hodgson Computer Player Computer Player
Eric DijkhuizenE. Dijkhuizen65
G
1
G
61Frank JanssenF. Janssen
Chris Van Der VaartC. Van Der Vaart69
D
2
D
68Florian MetzgerF. Metzger
Ellery Van DalenE. Van Dalen76
D
3captain
D
64Chris Van Der MeydeC. Van Der Meyde
Gerard ZafarinG. Zafarin66
D
4
D
62Arco van DijkA. van Dijk
Kevin BobsonK. Bobson66
D
5
D
60Evans SalvettiE. Salvetti
Graham GrayG. Gray62
M
6
M
64Oscar KooimanO. Kooiman
Tieme WinterT. Winter74
M
captain7
M
63David JessD. Jess
Gilles FoxG. Fox62
M
8
M
58Claudio MenendezC. Menendez
John BakboordJ. Bakboord65
A
9
A
69Tim PiketT. Piket
Franceco MiccoliF. Miccoli64
A
10
A
66Martijn WeversM. Wevers
Eddie CarterE. Carter71
A
11
A
65Joost TimmerJ. Timmer
 
Guerino BalleriG. Balleri66
M
12
A
62Armin LensingA. Lensing
Helder TeixeiraH. Teixeira63
A
13
A
59Jose MarquesJ. Marques
Aabraham SinkonenA. Sinkonen65
A
14
D
58Eddy FlorentinE. Florentin

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to PSV Eindhoven. A crowd of 19,098 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Utrecht and PSV Eindhoven are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Van Mol.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
3.16
Arco van Dijk flicks a high pass forward. Joost Timmer controls it well on his chest. Joost Timmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
4.43
Joost Timmer brings the ball forward. Joost Timmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Dijkhuizen who gathers it comfortably.
10.05
David Jess makes a simple pass to Tim Piket. Tim Piket plays a one-two with Martijn Wevers and rushes in on goal... Tim Piket shoots from just inside the box but somehow Eric Dijkhuizen manages to keep it out.
12.16
Oscar Kooiman flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Menendez who takes it down. Claudio Menendez decides to run forward with the ball. Claudio Menendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Van Der Vaart.
14.58
Graham Gray hacks Claudio Menendez from behind! The referee warns Graham Gray to calm down! Claudio Menendez runs off the knock.
18.44
Oscar Kooiman makes a probing pass to Tim Piket. Tim Piket knocks in a cross ball towards Martijn Wevers. Martijn Wevers connects with a diving header. Martijn Wevers scores for PSV Eindhoven!!
21.48
Evans Salvetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martijn Wevers. Martijn Wevers whips in a cross ball towards Joost Timmer. Joost Timmer connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Eric Dijkhuizen had no chance!! Goal for PSV Eindhoven!
24.08
Graham Gray sees Gilles Fox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Fox lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
32.51
John Bakboord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
33.31
With some swift thinking, Tieme Winter plays the ball forward to Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Janssen who gathers it comfortably.
38.22
Chris Van Der Vaart barges into Joost Timmer. Chris Van Der Vaart is shown the yellow card! Joost Timmer runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. PSV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and PSV Eindhoven kick off!
47.09
Tieme Winter threads the ball through to Gilles Fox. Gilles Fox finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
48.48
Gerard Zafarin knocks the ball forward to Gilles Fox. Gilles Fox threads a neat ball through to John Bakboord. John Bakboord shoots from 25 yards. Frank Janssen gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
51.20
Gilles Fox threads a neat ball through to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.31
Chris Van Der Vaart flicks a high ball forward to Gilles Fox who takes it down. Gilles Fox makes an attacking run forward. Gilles Fox sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
54.57
Joost Timmer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joost Timmer shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
59.13
Franceco Miccoli runs straight at the opposition's defence. Franceco Miccoli shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Frank Janssen!
60.02
FC Utrecht have made 3 substitutions with Guerino Balleri replacing Tieme Winter, Helder Teixeira replacing John Bakboord and Aabraham Sinkonen replacing Franceco Miccoli .
61.09
Gerard Zafarin barges into Tim Piket. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Piket gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.41
Chris Van Der Vaart flicks a high pass forward. Aabraham Sinkonen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aabraham Sinkonen lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Gray. Graham Gray connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
73.58
Helder Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Fox. Gilles Fox tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.49
Claudio Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Tim Piket controls it well on his chest. Tim Piket shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Eric Dijkhuizen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.21
Chris Van Der Vaart hits a low pass to Graham Gray. Graham Gray brings the ball forward. Graham Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.48
Gerard Zafarin makes a probing pass to Chris Van Der Vaart. Chris Van Der Vaart threads a neat ball through to Gilles Fox. Gilles Fox edges inside the box! Gilles Fox makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes David Jess's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
90.00
Gilles Fox takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Frank Janssen drops low and scoops up the ball.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Utrecht

PSV Eindhoven
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
26.9%
47.4%
25.6%

Scorers
Martijn Wevers 18
Joost Timmer 21
Tim Piket 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tim Piket of PSV Eindhoven

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

1.Frank Janssen (GK)
7
2.Florian Metzger (DEF)
6
3.Chris Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
4.Arco van Dijk (DEF)
6
5.Evans Salvetti (DEF)
6
6.Oscar Kooiman (MID)
6
7.David Jess (MID)
6
8.Claudio Menendez (MID)
7
9.Tim Piket (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Martijn Wevers (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Joost Timmer (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Armin Lensing (ATT)
0
13.Jose Marques (ATT)
0
14.Eddy Florentin (DEF)
0