Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Almere City FC. A crowd of 19,235 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Almere City FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Almere City FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Almere City FC start the match!
6.49
1-0Marek Lubanski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Brncic. Ivan Brncic decides to run forward with the ball. Ivan Brncic lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.24
1-0Samuel Mboma chips the ball to his team mate, Mamadou Loboué. Mamadou Loboué kicks a strong pass forward to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.02
Ivan Brncic makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Brncic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.36
1-0Martin Rukavina knocks the ball forward to Marek Iwan. Marek Iwan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Roberto Andrade manages to gather it comfortably.
30.57
Ivan Brncic knocks the ball to his team mate, Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey goes all the way! Eben Dugbatey cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.39
Giulliano Mensah chips the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi plays a perfect one-two with Thijs Zoetebier and rushes in on goal... Gennaro Brocchi shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
36.03
Martin Rukavina knocks the ball to his team mate, Mariano S. Lima. Mariano S. Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Andrade easily smothers it!
44.18
1-0Marek Iwan barges into Petri Van Der Meyde. The referee calls over Marek Iwan and warns him to calm down! Petri Van Der Meyde hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off and get the second half underway!
48.55
Rob Van Dalen flicks the ball to his team mate, Giulliano Mensah. Giulliano Mensah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier lofts in a cross ball towards Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Carsten Schmeichel!
53.25
1-0Samuel Mboma clumsily knocks into Gennaro Brocchi. Samuel Mboma is warned by the referee! Gennaro Brocchi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.30
1-0Rob Van Dalen knocks the ball forward to Martin Vermeulen. Martin Vermeulen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.38
Marek Iwan chips the ball to his team mate, Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.51
Samuel Mboma sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Mboma threads the ball through to Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Roberto Andrade had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
63.33
2-0Marek Iwan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko knocks the ball forward to Eben Dugbatey but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.11
Giulliano Mensah kicks a strong pass forward to Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier kicks a strong pass forward to Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Carsten Schmeichel.
75.34
Marek Iwan makes a simple pass to Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins finds some space and shoots from distance. Luke Perkins scores for FC Utrecht!!
81.44
Marek Iwan passes the ball forward to Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.47
Linus Nahrstedt brings the ball forward. Linus Nahrstedt sees a break and surges forward. Linus Nahrstedt shoots from 20 yards. Carsten Schmeichel easily smothers it.
85.20
Lars Turek knocks the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi lofts in a cross ball towards Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.02
Boudewijn Juffing barges into Marek Iwan. Boudewijn Juffing is given a warning by the referee! Marek Iwan runs off the knock.
89.47
Martin Vermeulen knocks the ball forward to Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carsten Schmeichel who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Martin Rukavina surges forward with the ball. Martin Rukavina passes the ball forward to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
25.9%
47.1%
27.1%
Scorers
| Luke Perkins 6, 75 Andriy Skachenko 60 |