Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 20,015 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0SC Heerenveen start the match!
3.11
0-0Niclas Bergmark knocks the ball forward to Marc Degn. Marc Degn shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
4.44
Mariano S. Lima kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.13
Mariano S. Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey shoots from distance but it flies wide!
8.46
0-0Niclas Bergmark makes a beautiful solo run. Niclas Bergmark goes all the way! Niclas Bergmark takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Yuri Bomers!
12.07
Marek Iwan makes a simple pass to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.01
Edgar Witschge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Haddadou. Samuel Haddadou passes the ball forward to Jerome Marbus. Jerome Marbus shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.25
0-0Arno Littbarski advances with the ball. Arno Littbarski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Rukavina.
24.12
0-1Samuel Mboma kicks a strong pass forward to Niclas Bergmark. Niclas Bergmark makes a simple pass to Marc Degn. Marc Degn plays a perfect one-two with Luke Perkins and rushes in on goal... Marc Degn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.26
Mariano S. Lima makes a beautiful solo run. Mariano S. Lima plays a perfect one-two with Marc Degn and rushes in on goal... Mariano S. Lima makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Yuri Bomers manages to keep it out.
32.27
Marek Iwan makes a probing pass to Marc Degn. Marc Degn shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.39
Samuel Haddadou makes a simple pass to Harris Dos Santos. Harris Dos Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Jerome Marbus. Jerome Marbus directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.22
Mamadou Loboué makes a simple pass to Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luke Perkins!
44.36
Martin Rukavina threads the ball through to Marek Iwan. Marek Iwan threads the ball through to Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins knocks in a cross ball towards Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off the second half!
48.17
Pedro De Abreu makes a simple pass to Jerome Marbus. Jerome Marbus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.53
1-3Arno Littbarski comes in with a late challenge on Mariano S. Lima. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mariano S. Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.43
Niclas Bergmark makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.06
Marek Iwan flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Degn. Marc Degn lofts in a cross ball towards Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.34
Marek Iwan takes it forward alone. Marek Iwan goes all the way! Marek Iwan rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.35
Marek Iwan knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Degn. Marc Degn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Yuri Bomers.
66.10
Pedro De Abreu makes a simple pass to Harris Dos Santos. Harris Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.10
Niels Davids controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro De Abreu. Pedro De Abreu passes the ball forward to Jerome Marbus. Jerome Marbus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carsten Schmeichel who gathers it comfortably.
78.26
Sotiris Xanthopoulos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mamadou Loboué. Mamadou Loboué knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Degn. Marc Degn lofts in a cross ball towards Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.2%
61.8%
Play Area
31.6%
48.7%
19.7%
Scorers
| Jerome Marbus 36 | Marc Degn 24 Luke Perkins 39 Eben Dugbatey 44, 78 Marek Iwan 59 |