Match Report


FC UtrechtFC Utrecht     NAC BredaNAC Breda
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gianfranco BrianoG. Briano66
G
1
G
64Nicola C. MainiN. Maini
Dries JaliensD. Jaliens74
D
2
D
83John BerendsenJ. Berendsen
Nelson HupkesN. Hupkes70
D
3
D
67Joao AlmeidaJ. Almeida
Remco Van Der WoerdtR. Van Der Woerdt67
D
4
D
67Garry RudgeG. Rudge
Glenn van den BergG. van den Berg66
D
5captain
M
64Edgar VerberneE. Verberne
Donato BurianiD. Buriani78
M
6
M
62ƒtienne Faberƒ. Faber
Anton AhrensA. Ahrens66
M
7
M
61Jermaine SalmonJ. Salmon
Rafael MoraR. Mora74
A
8
M
57Daan CornelisseD. Cornelisse
Ivan BisoliI. Bisoli66
A
9
A
68Gianmatteo RipaG. Ripa
Gary RitchieG. Ritchie65
A
captain10
A
64Reinier Van SteenveldtR. Van Steenveldt
Roel SonkayaR. Sonkaya53
A
11
A
60Jan ScholzJ. Scholz
 
Steven Van DinterenS. Van Dinteren65
D
12
A
58Jochem ClaesJ. Claes
Teddy CharlesT. Charles64
G
13
D
57Sebastiao AlvesS. Alves
Luis JesusL. Jesus60
G
14
M
56Jaap NelisseJ. Nelisse

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to NAC Breda. A crowd of 18,191 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Korsten.


0.00
FC Utrecht get the match underway!
3.54
Garry Rudge knocks the ball forward to Edgar Verberne. Edgar Verberne decides to run forward with the ball. Edgar Verberne skips past Nelson Hupkes! Edgar Verberne shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Gianfranco Briano.
6.47
Anton Ahrens makes a probing pass to Ivan Bisoli. Ivan Bisoli whips in a cross ball towards Roel Sonkaya. Roel Sonkaya finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Utrecht are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.35
Anton Ahrens kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Bisoli. Ivan Bisoli shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.36
Edgar Verberne takes a long throw-in. Daan Cornelisse knocks the ball forward to Reinier Van Steenveldt. Reinier Van Steenveldt lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Ripa. Gianmatteo Ripa makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.39
Joao Almeida makes a probing pass to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Scholz. Jan Scholz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.25
Jermaine Salmon makes a simple pass to Reinier Van Steenveldt. Reinier Van Steenveldt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.22
With a delightful solo run, Donato Buriani stretches the opposition's defence. Donato Buriani skips past Joao Almeida! Some silky footwork from Donato Buriani provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Nicola C. Maini manages to gather it.
33.17
Nelson Hupkes sees a break and surges forward. With a delightful solo run, Nelson Hupkes stretches the opposition's defence. Nelson Hupkes makes a great pass forward. Roel Sonkaya runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.21
Edgar Verberne comes in with a late challenge on Anton Ahrens. The referee brings Edgar Verberne to one side and gives him a warning! Anton Ahrens grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.33
Nelson Hupkes threads a neat ball through to Anton Ahrens. Showing composure, Anton Ahrens picks a pass forward to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Roel Sonkaya. Roel Sonkaya gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Nicola C. Maini had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
45.00
From the throw-in, Edgar Verberne picks out Daan Cornelisse. Daan Cornelisse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Scholz. Jan Scholz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half. The NAC Breda players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and NAC Breda kick off!
48.45
Anton Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Mora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Mora whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Bisoli. Ivan Bisoli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper, Nicola C. Maini, sees it late!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
53.11
Donato Buriani sees Rafael Mora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Mora tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.09
Dries Jaliens threads a neat ball through to Donato Buriani. Donato Buriani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roel Sonkaya. Roel Sonkaya knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Mora. Rafael Mora beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
67.55
Jan Scholz barges into Remco Van Der Woerdt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Remco Van Der Woerdt stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.15
Remco Van Der Woerdt hacks Jan Scholz from behind! The referee warns Remco Van Der Woerdt to calm down! Jan Scholz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.45
Anton Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Bisoli collects the pass. Ivan Bisoli skips past Joao Almeida! Ivan Bisoli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.31
Daan Cornelisse clumsily knocks into Donato Buriani. The referee calls over Daan Cornelisse and shows him a yellow card! Donato Buriani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.33
Anton Ahrens sees Gary Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Ritchie plays a one-two with Ivan Bisoli and rushes in on goal... Gary Ritchie side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Nicola C. Maini reads it well. Great save!
83.14
With imagination, Garry Rudge picks a pass forward to ƒtienne Faber. ƒtienne Faber advances with the ball. ƒtienne Faber lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Scholz. Jan Scholz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.51
Donato Buriani threads the ball through to Roel Sonkaya. Roel Sonkaya knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicola C. Maini who gathers it comfortably.
89.15
Garry Rudge breaks forward. Garry Rudge flicks a high pass forward. Jan Scholz controls it well on his chest. Jan Scholz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianfranco Briano who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
ƒtienne Faber flicks a high pass forward. Reinier Van Steenveldt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Reinier Van Steenveldt lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Scholz. Jan Scholz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Utrecht

NAC Breda
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.8%
42.3%
31%

Scorers
Roel Sonkaya 38
Ivan Bisoli 48
Rafael Mora 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Mora of FC Utrecht

Match Ratings
1.Gianfranco Briano (GK)
6
2.Dries Jaliens (DEF)
6
3.Nelson Hupkes (DEF)
7
4.Remco Van Der Woerdt (DEF)
5
5.Glenn van den Berg (DEF)
6
6.Donato Buriani (MID)
8
7.Anton Ahrens (MID)
7
8.Rafael Mora (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Ivan Bisoli (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Gary Ritchie (ATT)
7
11.Roel Sonkaya (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Steven Van Dinteren (DEF)
0
13.Teddy Charles (GK)
0
14.Luis Jesus (GK)
0

1.Nicola C. Maini (GK)
6
2.John Berendsen (DEF)
6
3.Joao Almeida (DEF)
6
4.Garry Rudge (DEF)
7
5.Edgar Verberne (MID)
6
6.ƒtienne Faber (MID)
7
7.Jermaine Salmon (MID)
6
8.Daan Cornelisse (MID)yellow card
5
9.Gianmatteo Ripa (ATT)
6
10.Reinier Van Steenveldt (ATT)
6
11.Jan Scholz (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Jochem Claes (ATT)
0
13.Sebastiao Alves (DEF)
0
14.Jaap Nelisse (MID)
0