Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to BVO Emmen. A crowd of 18,666 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while BVO Emmen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arjen Darwinkel.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while BVO Emmen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arjen Darwinkel.
0.00
0-0BVO Emmen kick off!
3.10
0-0Graham Gray threads a neat ball through to Tieme Winter. Tieme Winter knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
4.56
0-0Kevin Bobson clumsily knocks into Rui Douglas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Douglas stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.39
Bart Hofland hits a low pass to Tieme Winter. Tieme Winter changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tieme Winter shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
8.13
0-0Chris Van Der Vaart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tieme Winter. Tieme Winter threads a neat ball through to John Bakboord. John Bakboord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.47
0-0Mario Lopes passes the ball forward to Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Duran. Luis Duran is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Eric Dijkhuizen.
15.15
Tieme Winter flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Miccoli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franceco Miccoli lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.32
Mario Lopes makes a simple pass to Enrique Blanco. Enrique Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
28.36
0-1Francisco Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Joost Wijngaarden controls it well on his chest. Joost Wijngaarden makes a probing pass to Luis Duran. Luis Duran knocks the ball to his team mate, Joost Wijngaarden. Joost Wijngaarden takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.07
Enrique Blanco passes the ball forward to Luis Duran. Luis Duran knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Dijkhuizen who gathers it comfortably.
36.38
Bart Hofland launches a long ball forward into the other half. Graham Gray shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
39.58
Ellery Van Dalen threads a neat ball through to Graham Gray. With vision, Graham Gray laces a weighted ball forward to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianmatteo Giampaolo who gathers it comfortably.
44.56
Bart Hofland passes the ball forward to Graham Gray. Graham Gray flicks a high pass forward. Tieme Winter controls it well on his chest. Tieme Winter lofts in a cross ball towards John Bakboord. John Bakboord powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Joost Wijngaarden chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Duran. Luis Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Lopes. Mario Lopes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. BVO Emmen also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Utrecht players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
47.27
Bart Hofland volleys a long ball forward. Tieme Winter finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Gianmatteo Giampaolo. Excellent save.
49.13
Bart Hofland knocks the ball forward to Tieme Winter. Tieme Winter chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Gray. Graham Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
54.07
Mario Lopes hits a low pass to Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn shoots from distance. Eric Dijkhuizen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.59
Chris Van Der Vaart makes a probing pass to Tieme Winter. Tieme Winter flicks a high pass forward to Graham Gray who brings the ball under control. Graham Gray shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Gianmatteo Giampaolo keeps it out!
59.22
Luis Duran clumsily knocks into Helder Faria. Luis Duran is shown the yellow card! Helder Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.40
0-3FC Utrecht have made 3 substitutions with Gabriel Marquitos replacing Kevin Bobson, Alec Sullivan replacing Graham Gray and Guerino Balleri replacing Tieme Winter .
66.49
0-3Guerino Balleri barges into Joost Wijngaarden. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joost Wijngaarden grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.37
0-3Francisco Moutinho threads the ball through to Mario Lopes. Mario Lopes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Duran. Luis Duran threads the ball through to Joost Wijngaarden but he's offside!
69.02
Luis Duran knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Lopes. Mario Lopes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ellery Van Dalen.
72.32
Duncan Rae plays the ball forward to Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jurek Rzasa plays a one-two with Luis Duran and rushes in on goal... Jurek Rzasa tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for BVO Emmen!
78.50
Patrick Masson knocks the ball forward to Joost Wijngaarden. Joost Wijngaarden flicks a high pass forward. Mario Lopes collects the pass. Mario Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Rui Douglas. Rui Douglas powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
81.55
Ellery Van Dalen threads a neat ball through to Guerino Balleri. Guerino Balleri threads a neat ball through to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Helder Faria. Helder Faria is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Gianmatteo Giampaolo. Excellent save.
84.24
Guerino Balleri flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Miccoli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franceco Miccoli whips in a cross ball towards Guerino Balleri. Guerino Balleri finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.19
Mario Lopes comes in with a late challenge on Guerino Balleri. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guerino Balleri runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
33.3%
42.5%
24.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mario Lopes of BVO Emmen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Dijkhuizen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Chris Van Der Vaart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ellery Van Dalen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bart Hofland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Bobson (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Graham Gray (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tieme Winter (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | John Bakboord (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Franceco Miccoli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Helder Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eddie Carter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gabriel Marquitos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alec Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Guerino Balleri (MID) |  | 7 |
| 1. | Gianmatteo Giampaolo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Francisco Moutinho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Duncan Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patrick Masson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jurek Rzasa (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Joost Wijngaarden (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Mario Lopes (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Enrique Blanco (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ronnie Turpijn (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Luis Duran (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Rui Douglas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Scott Bridges (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manuele Corallo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darius Fenton (ATT) | 0 | |