Match Report


FC UtrechtFC Utrecht     RBC RoosendaalRBC Roosendaal
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gianfranco BrianoG. Briano66
G
1
G
65Samir SchäferS. Schäfer
Dries JaliensD. Jaliens74
D
2
D
73Dominic ThomsonD. Thomson
Nelson HupkesN. Hupkes72
D
3
D
70Garry SteijnG. Steijn
Remco Van Der WoerdtR. Van Der Woerdt67
D
4
D
68Cliff FortesC. Fortes
Frederico MartinsF. Martins56
D
5
D
66Paolo VarkevisserP. Varkevisser
Donato BurianiD. Buriani78
M
6
M
67Ray StelloneR. Stellone
Anton AhrensA. Ahrens67
M
7
M
66Gianfranco RuscittiG. Ruscitti
Rodney MarianaR. Mariana71
A
8
A
71Rocco R. PercassiR. Percassi
Ezio CalifanoE. Califano68
A
9captain
A
69Eric ErlerE. Erler
Lennart VöllerL. Völler61
A
captain10
A
69Roland KosterR. Koster
Jochem GronkjaerJ. Gronkjaer57
A
11
A
69Simon RothS. Roth
 
Teddy CharlesT. Charles64
G
12
D
65Kevin ClelandK. Cleland
Luis JesusL. Jesus60
G
13
G
63Martin JuffingM. Juffing
Fred Van Der LaanF. Van Der Laan56
M
14
M
61Anton WijnenA. Wijnen

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to RBC Roosendaal. A crowd of 16,591 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Utrecht and RBC Roosendaal are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Bergdolmo.


0.00
FC Utrecht kick off and get the first half underway!
3.58
Gianfranco Ruscitti flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Roth. Simon Roth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nelson Hupkes.
4.12
Gianfranco Ruscitti hits a low pass to Simon Roth. Simon Roth plays a scrappy one-two with Eric Erler and advances towards the goal... Simon Roth side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Roth!
8.45
Anton Ahrens makes a simple pass to Ezio Califano. Ezio Califano plays a quick one-two with Lennart Völler and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Ezio Califano provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Samir Schäfer!
9.22
Anton Ahrens hits a low pass to Jochem Gronkjaer. Jochem Gronkjaer shoots from outside the area. Samir Schäfer easily gets down and covers it.
10.03
With some swift thinking, Gianfranco Ruscitti plays the ball forward to Simon Roth. Simon Roth whips in a cross ball towards Roland Koster. Roland Koster directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.00
With vision, Gianfranco Ruscitti laces a weighted ball forward to Simon Roth. Simon Roth whips in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Percassi. Rocco R. Percassi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.08
Gianfranco Ruscitti comes in with a late challenge on Anton Ahrens. The referee calls over Gianfranco Ruscitti and warns him to calm down! Anton Ahrens carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.32
Gianfranco Ruscitti knocks the ball forward to Simon Roth. Simon Roth knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Koster. Roland Koster heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
24.56
Anton Ahrens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ezio Califano. Ezio Califano shoots from long range. Samir Schäfer effortlessly gets down and covers it.
26.52
Anton Ahrens makes a simple pass to Lennart Völler. Lennart Völler plays a one-two with Ezio Califano and advances towards the goal... Lennart Völler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.24
Lennart Völler comes in with a late challenge on Cliff Fortes. Lennart Völler is warned by the referee! Cliff Fortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.22
Anton Ahrens runs straight at the opposition's defence. Anton Ahrens shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Samir Schäfer!
30.18
Gianfranco Ruscitti flicks the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Percassi. Rocco R. Percassi whips in a cross ball towards Simon Roth. With a superhuman jump, Simon Roth connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.48
Gianfranco Ruscitti knocks the ball to his team mate, Roland Koster. Roland Koster knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nelson Hupkes.
38.08
Garry Steijn clumsily knocks into Ezio Califano. The referee calls over Garry Steijn and shows him a yellow card! Ezio Califano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.17
Gianfranco Ruscitti makes a beautiful solo run. Gianfranco Ruscitti knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Erler. Eric Erler connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.11
Remco Van Der Woerdt pushes up the pitch. Remco Van Der Woerdt hits a low pass to Ezio Califano. Ezio Califano shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
Ray Stellone threads the ball through to Simon Roth. Simon Roth runs straight at the defence! Simon Roth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. RBC Roosendaal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RBC Roosendaal kick off and get the second half underway!
48.07
Anton Ahrens comes in with a late challenge on Gianfranco Ruscitti. Anton Ahrens is given a warning by the referee! Gianfranco Ruscitti stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.55
Gianfranco Ruscitti passes the ball forward to Eric Erler. Eric Erler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.00
Dries Jaliens threads a neat ball through to Donato Buriani. Donato Buriani takes it forward alone. Donato Buriani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jochem Gronkjaer but he's offside!
55.36
Gianfranco Ruscitti flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Erler. Eric Erler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.47
Cliff Fortes sees space and advances. Cliff Fortes brings the ball forward. Cliff Fortes knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Roth. Simon Roth whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
60.25
RBC Roosendaal have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Cleland replacing Paolo Varkevisser, Martin Juffing replacing Eric Erler and Anton Wijnen replacing Simon Roth .
65.02
Anton Ahrens hits a low pass to Ezio Califano. Ezio Califano cuts inside the box! Ezio Califano rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
67.27
Gianfranco Ruscitti makes a probing pass to Martin Juffing. Martin Juffing lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Wijnen. Anton Wijnen beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
69.20
Ezio Califano catches Cliff Fortes on the ankles. The referee warns Ezio Califano to calm down! Cliff Fortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.33
Gianfranco Ruscitti kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Juffing. Martin Juffing finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
78.25
With a delightful solo run, Anton Ahrens stretches the opposition's defence. Anton Ahrens lofts in a cross ball towards Jochem Gronkjaer. Jochem Gronkjaer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.49
Dries Jaliens makes a probing pass to Anton Ahrens. Without breaking stride, Anton Ahrens plays the ball forward to Lennart Völler. Lennart Völler knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rodney Mariana is offside!
84.48
Anton Ahrens makes a simple pass to Rodney Mariana. Rodney Mariana threads the ball through into the box. Ezio Califano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.02
Frederico Martins sees space and advances. Frederico Martins threads the ball through to Ezio Califano. Ezio Califano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Samir Schäfer!
87.58
Garry Steijn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Ruscitti. Gianfranco Ruscitti flicks a high pass forward. Rocco R. Percassi controls it well on his chest. Rocco R. Percassi whips in a cross ball towards Anton Wijnen. Anton Wijnen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.38
With great vision, Dominic Thomson plays the ball forward to Ray Stellone. Ray Stellone sees Anton Wijnen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Wijnen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dries Jaliens.
90.00
Dominic Thomson sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Thomson makes a probing pass to Martin Juffing. Martin Juffing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nelson Hupkes.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Utrecht

RBC Roosendaal
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
29.8%
44%
26.2%

Scorers
Jochem Gronkjaer 78
Simon Roth 4, 45
Roland Koster 10
Rocco R. Percassi 14
Eric Erler 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Roth of RBC Roosendaal

Match Ratings