Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Achilles 29. A crowd of 18,628 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Achilles 29 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Achilles 29 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht kick off the first half!
3.53
0-0Martin Rukavina makes a simple pass to Ivan Brncic. Ivan Brncic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Matthew Etherington.
10.39
0-0FC Utrecht are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Achilles 29's defence.
14.02
Niclas Bergmark passes the ball forward to Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins plays a perfect one-two with Marc Degn and rushes in on goal... Luke Perkins tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Matthew Etherington easily smothers it!
22.12
Lari Rosengren chips the ball to his team mate, Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko goes all the way! Andriy Skachenko takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Matthew Etherington manages to gather it comfortably.
27.08
0-0Jamie Marsden takes it forward alone. Jamie Marsden shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.58
Samuel Mboma brings the ball forward. Samuel Mboma makes a simple pass to Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.51
Ivan Brncic makes a simple pass to Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko plays a perfect one-two with Marc Degn and rushes in on goal... Andriy Skachenko shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Matthew Etherington manages to gather it comfortably.
39.50
Ivan Brncic knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Degn. Marc Degn knocks the ball forward to Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Matthew Etherington manages to gather it comfortably.
42.21
0-1Sieb Huiberts chips the ball to his team mate, Mamadou Loboué. Mamadou Loboué kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Kans. Martin Kans goes all the way! Martin Kans rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Achilles 29 start the second half!
53.40
Marek Iwan makes a simple pass to Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins plays a perfect one-two with Andriy Skachenko and rushes in on goal... Luke Perkins tries a spectacular strike. Matthew Etherington is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.15
Marek Iwan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko goes all the way! Andriy Skachenko shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.06
2-1Ivan Brncic catches Mamadou Loboué on the ankles. The referee calls over Ivan Brncic and warns him to calm down! Mamadou Loboué hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.21
Martin Rukavina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niclas Bergmark. Niclas Bergmark controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Degn. Marc Degn plays a perfect one-two with Luke Perkins and rushes in on goal... Marc Degn takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Matthew Etherington!
75.43
Marek Iwan threads the ball through to Marc Degn. Marc Degn goes all the way! Marc Degn tries a spectacular strike. Marc Degn scores for FC Utrecht!!
79.21
Martin Rukavina knocks the ball forward to Lari Rosengren. Lari Rosengren knocks the ball forward to Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Degn. Marc Degn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marc Degn!
87.25
4-1Lari Rosengren catches Jamie Vernazza on the ankles. The referee calls over Lari Rosengren and shows him a yellow card! Jamie Vernazza runs off the knock.
89.43
4-1Ivan Brncic knocks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodney Paauwe.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
74.6%
25.4%
Play Area
15.9%
49.2%
34.9%
Scorers
| Luke Perkins 53 Andriy Skachenko 59 Marc Degn 75, 79 | Martin Kans 42 |