Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 17,986 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht kick off and get the first half underway!
8.11
0-0Ugo Drake flicks the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shoji Fujita.
14.10
0-1Tiago Samuel threads the ball through to Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins flicks the ball with his head. Claudio Pastor is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.17
0-1Sotiris Xanthopoulos flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Samuel. Tiago Samuel knocks the ball forward to Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Claudio Pastor!
20.11
Leonardo Escobar takes it forward alone. Leonardo Escobar chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.52
0-2Leonardo Escobar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.41
Tiago Samuel chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler flicks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko rockets a shot on goal but Claudio Pastor is on top of it.
33.37
Gary Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen lofts in a cross ball towards Felice Espinal. Felice Espinal flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
34.55
Gary Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam whips in a cross ball towards Felice Espinal. Felice Espinal powers a header at goal. Marko Sinkonen manages to gather it comfortably.
38.17
Leonardo Escobar makes a simple pass to Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.16
0-3John Hopkin clumsily knocks into Paul Fowler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Fowler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Leonardo Escobar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antoine de Boer.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off!
47.26
0-3John Hopkin catches Paul Fowler on the ankles. John Hopkin is warned by the referee! Paul Fowler runs off the knock.
53.04
Ugo Drake controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen lofts in a cross ball towards Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam powers a header at goal but somehow Marko Sinkonen manages to keep it out.
54.15
Joakim Martinpoika knocks the ball to his team mate, Roman Kasyanov. Roman Kasyanov threads the ball through to Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.22
Shoji Fujita knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Samuel. Tiago Samuel makes a probing pass to Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins threads the ball through to Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Claudio Pastor is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.34
Joakim Martinpoika makes a simple pass to Tiago Samuel. Tiago Samuel makes a probing pass to Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nikos Van Haaren.
65.00
Gary Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen plays a perfect one-two with Felice Espinal and rushes in on goal... Alje Jongen rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alje Jongen!
69.45
Nikos Van Haaren makes a probing pass to Rick Van Gessel. Rick Van Gessel makes a probing pass to Felice Espinal. Felice Espinal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marko Sinkonen who gathers it comfortably.
71.11
Shoji Fujita makes a probing pass to Leonardo Escobar. Leonardo Escobar threads the ball through to Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko plays a perfect one-two with Luke Perkins and rushes in on goal... Andriy Skachenko shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Andriy Skachenko scores for FC Utrecht!!
78.41
Leonardo Escobar makes a probing pass to Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins shoots from distance. Claudio Pastor is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.30
Joakim Martinpoika makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Escobar. Leonardo Escobar kicks a strong pass forward to Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler powers a header at goal but somehow Claudio Pastor manages to keep it out.
84.45
Leonardo Escobar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.51
Felice Espinal comes in with a late challenge on Shoji Fujita. The referee calls over Felice Espinal and warns him to calm down! Shoji Fujita hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.12
Rick Van Gessel flicks the ball to his team mate, Felice Espinal. Felice Espinal lofts in a cross ball towards Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
6
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.5%
68.5%
Play Area
31.5%
45.2%
23.3%
Scorers
| Alje Jongen 65, 89 | Luke Perkins 14, 78 Paul Fowler 20, 38, 59 Andriy Skachenko 71 |