Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to NEC Nijmegen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen kick off the first half!
4.08
0-0Niclas Bergmark decides to run forward with the ball. Niclas Bergmark shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.16
Nikos Kerkhof flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Greig. Neil Greig plays a perfect one-two with Pim van Dam and rushes in on goal... Neil Greig shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Carsten Schmeichel manages to keep it out.
16.03
John Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Pol. Tomasz Pol kicks a strong pass forward to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam goes all the way! Pim van Dam shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Carsten Schmeichel easily smothers it!
18.41
0-0Sjaak Hoogstrate knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Kerkhof. Nikos Kerkhof passes the ball forward to Neil Greig. Neil Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
24.29
Robin Hoogstrate threads the ball through to Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Greig. Neil Greig powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
32.07
0-1Tomasz Pol flicks the ball to his team mate, Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.36
0-1Shoji Fujita hacks Alje Jongen from behind! Shoji Fujita is given a warning by the referee! Alje Jongen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.48
0-1Sean Di Canio knocks the ball forward to Robin Hoogstrate. Robin Hoogstrate makes a probing pass to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off the second half!
48.34
0-1Neil Greig clumsily knocks into Shoji Fujita. The referee calls over Neil Greig and warns him to calm down! Shoji Fujita gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.23
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
55.22
Shoji Fujita deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stavros Vangelis. Stavros Vangelis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Christian Scarponi easily smothers it!
59.48
Nikos Kerkhof deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Greig. Neil Greig directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
61.18
0-1Marc Degn hacks Sjaak Hoogstrate from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sjaak Hoogstrate hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.15
Nikos Kerkhof chips the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen knocks in a cross ball towards Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam flicks the ball with his head. Carsten Schmeichel manages to gather it comfortably.
69.53
Sotiris Xanthopoulos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mariano S. Lima. Mariano S. Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
73.56
Robin Hoogstrate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen whips in a cross ball towards Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.04
Stavros Vangelis chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins knocks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko rockets a shot on goal but somehow Christian Scarponi manages to keep it out.
78.15
Luke Perkins barges into Kasper Laudrup. Luke Perkins is given a warning by the referee! Kasper Laudrup grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.36
Robin Hoogstrate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
81.15
Niclas Bergmark surges forward with the ball. Niclas Bergmark plays a perfect one-two with Luke Perkins and rushes in on goal... Niclas Bergmark takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.32
Stavros Vangelis flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Degn. Marc Degn plays a perfect one-two with Andriy Skachenko and rushes in on goal... Marc Degn takes a shot at goal. Christian Scarponi easily smothers it.
85.10
Mariano S. Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.15
Robin Hoogstrate knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Greig. Neil Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Carsten Schmeichel!
90.00
Samuel Mboma kicks a strong pass forward to Stavros Vangelis. Stavros Vangelis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko shoots from long range. Christian Scarponi easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
27.5%
41.2%
31.2%
Scorers
| Pim van Dam 32 |