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 9,599 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Utrecht kick off!
2.56
0-0Simon Ferdinand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raimond Hoekstra. Raimond Hoekstra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
3.18
Melchior Langerak controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raimond Hoekstra. Raimond Hoekstra knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron van Leeuwen. Aaron van Leeuwen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.19
0-0Petri Van Den Bergh threads the ball through to Aaron van Leeuwen. Aaron van Leeuwen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tom Kostwinder.
18.06
Simon Ferdinand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron van Leeuwen. Aaron van Leeuwen shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.48
0-0Aaron van Leeuwen hacks Tom Kostwinder from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tom Kostwinder runs off the knock.
30.54
0-0Frank Of Hesselink chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Ferdinand. Simon Ferdinand advances with the ball. Simon Ferdinand whips in a cross ball towards Raimond Hoekstra. Raimond Hoekstra flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Tomas Rego!
34.50
Nikolas Kurth chips the ball to his team mate, James Eustace. James Eustace controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.29
Melchior Langerak threads the ball through to Raimond Hoekstra. Raimond Hoekstra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.47
Johnny Darwinkel knocks the ball forward to Thijs Gullit. Thijs Gullit shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
39.03
0-0Gialuca Del Nero knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Kurth. Nikolas Kurth decides to run forward with the ball. Nikolas Kurth makes a probing pass to Tim Dublin but he's offside!
40.58
1-0Melchior Langerak makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raimond Hoekstra. Raimond Hoekstra shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Raimond Hoekstra!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem kick off!
48.05
James Eustace clumsily knocks into Mark Maclean. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mark Maclean stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.06
Johnny Darwinkel threads the ball through to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
57.23
Johnny Darwinkel surges forward with the ball. Johnny Darwinkel plays a perfect one-two with Tim Dublin and rushes in on goal... Johnny Darwinkel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
60.40
1-0Raimond Hoekstra barges into Benoit Colleau. The referee calls over Raimond Hoekstra and warns him to calm down! Benoit Colleau grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.39
Frederico Vega barges into Petri Van Den Bergh. The referee calls over Frederico Vega and shows him a yellow card! Petri Van Den Bergh stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.28
Simon Ferdinand passes the ball forward to Aaron van Leeuwen. Aaron van Leeuwen tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
67.23
Alexandre Costa decides to run forward with the ball. Alexandre Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.59
Petri Van Den Bergh makes a simple pass to Raimond Hoekstra. Raimond Hoekstra shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.16
Tom Kostwinder kicks a strong pass forward to Johnny Darwinkel. Johnny Darwinkel takes it forward alone. Johnny Darwinkel lofts in a cross ball towards Thijs Gullit. Thijs Gullit connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.03
Melchior Langerak flicks the ball to his team mate, Raimond Hoekstra. Raimond Hoekstra shoots from 25 yards. Raimond Hoekstra scores for Vitesse Arnhem!!
84.28
Petri Van Den Bergh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron van Leeuwen. Aaron van Leeuwen shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
20.3%
48.6%
31.1%
Scorers
| Raimond Hoekstra 41, 81 | Thijs Gullit 77 |