Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 16,430 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Vitesse Arnhem and FC Utrecht are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dirk Bisseling.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Vitesse Arnhem and FC Utrecht are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dirk Bisseling.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Utrecht kick off!
4.25
0-0Anton Ahrens hits a low pass to Ivan Bisoli. Ivan Bisoli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
6.44
Anton Ahrens makes a probing pass to Roel Sonkaya. Roel Sonkaya knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Bisoli. Ivan Bisoli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
8.01
0-0Mirko Artico plays the ball forward to Wilfred De Visser. Wilfred De Visser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nelson Hupkes.
9.30
0-1Anton Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Rafael Mora. Rafael Mora finds some space and shoots from distance. Rafael Mora scores for FC Utrecht!!
12.07
0-1Ed Gullit threads a neat ball through to Mirko Artico. Mirko Artico flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Engelaar who brings the ball under control. Stefan Engelaar whips in a cross ball towards Bram Wiekens. Bram Wiekens jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Gianfranco Briano. Excellent save.
15.44
Mirko Artico flicks a high pass forward to Wilfred De Visser who brings the ball neatly under control. Wilfred De Visser plays a one-two with Bram Wiekens and advances towards the goal... Wilfred De Visser muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Wilfred De Visser scores for Vitesse Arnhem!!
20.47
1-1Mirko Artico makes an attacking run forward. Mirko Artico threads the ball through to Bram Wiekens but he's offside!
21.32
Donato Buriani flicks the ball to his team mate, Roel Sonkaya. Roel Sonkaya edges inside the box! Roel Sonkaya rockets a shot on goal. Ramon Inia effortlessly gets down and covers it.
24.27
Anton Ahrens sees Gary Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Mora. Rafael Mora flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Ramon Inia had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
28.13
1-2Anton Ahrens clumsily knocks into Wout Hermans. The referee brings Anton Ahrens to one side and gives him a warning! Wout Hermans runs off the knock.
30.05
Mirko Artico threads a neat ball through to Stefan Engelaar. Stefan Engelaar plays a one-two with Jan-Willem Van Dieren and rushes in on goal... Stefan Engelaar cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stefan Engelaar!
32.05
2-2Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Cor Van Dalen replacing Marco De Visser .
36.05
Cor Van Dalen catches Ivan Bisoli on the ankles. Cor Van Dalen is warned by the referee! Ivan Bisoli runs off the knock.
44.48
Mirko Artico sees a break and surges forward. Mirko Artico plays a scrappy one-two with Jan-Willem Van Dieren and advances towards the goal... Mirko Artico comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Anton Ahrens sees Roel Sonkaya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roel Sonkaya plays a quick one-two with Rafael Mora and rushes in on goal... Roel Sonkaya looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Mario Van Gobbel replacing Billy Berendsen and Abubakari de Haan replacing Wilfred De Visser. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Vitesse Arnhem start the second half!
47.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Anton Ahrens picks a pass forward to Roel Sonkaya. Roel Sonkaya finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
48.54
Anton Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Roel Sonkaya. Roel Sonkaya shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
49.56
Mirko Artico controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bram Wiekens but he's offside!
55.20
Glenn van den Berg flicks a high pass forward to Anton Ahrens who brings the ball under control. Anton Ahrens sees space and advances. Anton Ahrens makes a great pass forward. Rafael Mora runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.29
Mirko Artico knocks the ball to his team mate, Bram Wiekens. Bram Wiekens knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stefan Engelaar is offside!
60.37
2-2Roel Sonkaya barges into Robert Heesakkers. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Heesakkers runs off the knock.
66.38
Anton Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Mora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Mora finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
73.43
Donato Buriani kicks a strong pass forward to Roel Sonkaya. Roel Sonkaya shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
79.35
Donato Buriani hits a low pass to Ivan Bisoli. Ivan Bisoli plays a scrappy one-two with Roel Sonkaya and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ivan Bisoli comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.38
With a delightful solo run, Anton Ahrens stretches the opposition's defence. Anton Ahrens shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Mirko Artico flicks a high pass forward to Jan-Willem Van Dieren who brings the ball neatly under control. Jan-Willem Van Dieren knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Remco Van Der Woerdt.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27.7%
44.6%
27.7%
Scorers
| Wilfred De Visser 15 Stefan Engelaar 30 | Rafael Mora 9, 24 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Mora of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ramon Inia (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Billy Berendsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marco De Visser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Heesakkers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ed Gullit (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wout Hermans (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mirko Artico (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jan-Willem Van Dieren (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefan Engelaar (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Bram Wiekens (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Wilfred De Visser (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Mario Van Gobbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Cor Van Dalen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Abubakari de Haan (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gianfranco Briano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dries Jaliens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nelson Hupkes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Remco Van Der Woerdt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Glenn van den Berg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Donato Buriani (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anton Ahrens (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Rafael Mora (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Ivan Bisoli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gary Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roel Sonkaya (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Steven Van Dinteren (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Teddy Charles (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Jesus (GK) | 0 | |