Match Report


NAC BredaNAC Breda     FC UtrechtFC Utrecht
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicola C. MainiN. Maini64
G
1
G
66Gianfranco BrianoG. Briano
John BerendsenJ. Berendsen84
D
2
D
74Dries JaliensD. Jaliens
Joao AlmeidaJ. Almeida68
D
3
D
72Nelson HupkesN. Hupkes
Sebastiao AlvesS. Alves57
D
4
D
67Remco Van Der WoerdtR. Van Der Woerdt
Edgar VerberneE. Verberne64
M
captain5
D
56Frederico MartinsF. Martins
ƒtienne Faberƒ. Faber62
M
6
M
78Donato BurianiD. Buriani
Jermaine SalmonJ. Salmon62
M
7
M
67Anton AhrensA. Ahrens
Daan CornelisseD. Cornelisse57
M
8
A
71Rodney MarianaR. Mariana
Gianmatteo RipaG. Ripa68
A
9
A
68Ezio CalifanoE. Califano
Reinier Van SteenveldtR. Van Steenveldt64
A
10captain
A
61Lennart VöllerL. Völler
Jan ScholzJ. Scholz61
A
11
A
57Jochem GronkjaerJ. Gronkjaer
 
Florian Del GrossoF. Del Grosso62
G
12
G
64Teddy CharlesT. Charles
Jochem ClaesJ. Claes58
A
13
G
60Luis JesusL. Jesus
Jaap NelisseJ. Nelisse56
M
14
M
56Fred Van Der LaanF. Van Der Laan

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 15,573 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NAC Breda are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jeffrey Lambers.


0.00
NAC Breda kick off and get the first half underway!
2.48
Rodney Mariana comes in with a late challenge on John Berendsen. The referee calls over Rodney Mariana and shows him a yellow card! John Berendsen runs off the knock.
3.28
Anton Ahrens sees space and advances. Anton Ahrens shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
10.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Donato Buriani plays the ball forward to Jochem Gronkjaer. Jochem Gronkjaer plays a one-two with Lennart Völler and rushes in on goal... Jochem Gronkjaer strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.46
Donato Buriani plays the ball forward to Rodney Mariana. Rodney Mariana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Berendsen.
16.27
Edgar Verberne flicks a high pass forward to Reinier Van Steenveldt who brings the ball under control. Reinier Van Steenveldt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Remco Van Der Woerdt.
18.05
Anton Ahrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodney Mariana. Rodney Mariana passes the ball forward but Ezio Califano is offside!
20.27
Daan Cornelisse sees Gianmatteo Ripa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianmatteo Ripa plays a scrappy one-two with Jan Scholz and advances towards the goal... Gianmatteo Ripa rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
21.52
Donato Buriani makes a simple pass to Lennart Völler. Lennart Völler passes the ball forward to Jochem Gronkjaer. Jochem Gronkjaer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Joao Almeida steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
22.06
Jan Scholz catches Frederico Martins on the ankles. Jan Scholz is shown the yellow card! Frederico Martins runs off the knock.
26.57
Donato Buriani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Völler. Lennart Völler shoots from 25 yards. Nicola C. Maini gets down and covers it.
27.46
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.52
Anton Ahrens surges forward with the ball. Anton Ahrens plays a one-two with Ezio Califano and rushes in on goal... Anton Ahrens muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
39.40
With imagination, ƒtienne Faber laces a through ball forward to Reinier Van Steenveldt. Reinier Van Steenveldt whips in a cross ball towards Jan Scholz. Jan Scholz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
40.47
Jermaine Salmon hits a low pass to Jan Scholz. Jan Scholz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Remco Van Der Woerdt.
45.00
Anton Ahrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Völler. Lennart Völler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Nicola C. Maini easily gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half. The NAC Breda players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
FC Utrecht kick off and get the second half underway!
47.54
Remco Van Der Woerdt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Ahrens. Anton Ahrens sees a break and surges forward. Anton Ahrens knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rodney Mariana is offside!
57.37
Sebastiao Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Jan Scholz controls it well on his chest. Jan Scholz shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.33
Remco Van Der Woerdt plays the ball forward to Donato Buriani. Donato Buriani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ezio Califano. Ezio Califano cuts inside the box! Ezio Califano shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Nicola C. Maini. Excellent save.
63.11
Donato Buriani receives the ball from a throw-in from Anton Ahrens. Donato Buriani makes a simple pass to Ezio Califano. Ezio Califano knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Lennart Völler is offside!
69.37
Daan Cornelisse flicks a high pass forward to Jan Scholz who brings the ball under control. Jan Scholz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianfranco Briano who gathers it comfortably.
77.32
John Berendsen kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Verberne. Edgar Verberne plays the ball forward to Gianmatteo Ripa. Gianmatteo Ripa whips in a cross ball towards Jan Scholz. Jan Scholz powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
79.08
Edgar Verberne flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Ripa controls it well on his chest. Gianmatteo Ripa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nelson Hupkes.
81.09
Joao Almeida comes in with a late challenge on Jochem Gronkjaer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jochem Gronkjaer stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.32
Remco Van Der Woerdt makes a probing pass to Anton Ahrens. Anton Ahrens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Völler. Lennart Völler advances inside the box! Lennart Völler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Nicola C. Maini comfortably gets down and covers it.
84.42
Jermaine Salmon hacks Anton Ahrens from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anton Ahrens gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.38
Sebastiao Alves threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Salmon. Jermaine Salmon threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Ripa. Gianmatteo Ripa puts a great ball through. Jan Scholz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.45
Edgar Verberne makes a probing pass to Jan Scholz. Jan Scholz whips in a cross ball towards Reinier Van Steenveldt. Reinier Van Steenveldt powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

NAC Breda

FC Utrecht
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
26.6%
43%
30.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anton Ahrens of FC Utrecht

Match Ratings