Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 9,978 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
SC Heerenveen kick off!
2.48
Benoit Colleau makes a probing pass to Nikolas Kurth. Nikolas Kurth knocks the ball forward to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.10
Menno Van Gobbel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjšrn Caluwé. Bjšrn Caluwé threads the ball through to Ian Best but he's offside!
4.51
Johnny Darwinkel threads the ball through to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.41
Ed Shew A Tjon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Best. Ian Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.28
Johnny Darwinkel knocks the ball to his team mate, James Eustace. James Eustace controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thijs Gullit. Thijs Gullit cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.27
Johnny Darwinkel passes the ball forward to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Maurice Van De Looi!
14.57
Tim Fuchs boots it upfield. Ian Best shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.00
Tom Kostwinder kicks a strong pass forward to Nikolas Kurth. Nikolas Kurth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Maurice Van De Looi.
16.20
Menno Van Gobbel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Best. Ian Best controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Tomas Rego.
22.24
Menno Van Gobbel sees a break and surges forward. Menno Van Gobbel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Rego who gathers it comfortably.
24.29
Giovanni Sonkaya chips the ball to his team mate, Ed Shew A Tjon. Ed Shew A Tjon knocks the ball forward to Bjšrn Caluwé. Bjšrn Caluwé controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
27.56
Johnny Darwinkel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thijs Gullit. Thijs Gullit kicks a strong pass forward to James Eustace but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.55
Menno Van Gobbel threads the ball through to Bjšrn Caluwé. Bjšrn Caluwé whips in a cross ball towards Ian Best. Ian Best flicks the ball with his head. Tomas Rego manages to gather it comfortably.
32.30
Nikolas Kurth makes a simple pass to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Maurice Van De Looi is on top of it.
34.39
Tim Fuchs knocks the ball to his team mate, Menno Van Gobbel. Menno Van Gobbel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Caluwé. Bjšrn Caluwé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gialuca Del Nero.
36.36
Giovanni Sonkaya chips the ball to his team mate, Daan Van De Looi. Daan Van De Looi chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Best. Ian Best shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Tomas Rego had no chance!! Goal for SC Heerenveen!
39.47
Tom Kostwinder makes a simple pass to Nikolas Kurth. Nikolas Kurth surges forward with the ball. Nikolas Kurth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin rockets a shot on goal. Maurice Van De Looi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.32
Frederico Vega passes the ball forward to James Eustace. James Eustace flicks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Gullit. Thijs Gullit makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Maurice Van De Looi had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
47.49
Tim Fuchs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luuk Dijkstra. Luuk Dijkstra surges forward with the ball. Luuk Dijkstra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benoit Colleau.
48.29
Menno Van Gobbel kicks a strong pass forward to Bjšrn Caluwé. Bjšrn Caluwé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wout Sedouki.
49.06
Tim Fuchs comes in with a late challenge on Johnny Darwinkel. Tim Fuchs is given a warning by the referee! Johnny Darwinkel stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.19
Frederico Vega decides to run forward with the ball. Frederico Vega plays a perfect one-two with Thijs Gullit and rushes in on goal... Frederico Vega shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Maurice Van De Looi!
57.34
James Eustace hacks Tim Fuchs from behind! The referee calls over James Eustace and warns him to calm down! Tim Fuchs stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.20
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
65.47
SC Heerenveen are easily keeping FC Utrecht at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.36
Frederico Vega takes it forward alone. Frederico Vega plays a perfect one-two with James Eustace and rushes in on goal... Frederico Vega cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.45
Johnny Darwinkel makes a probing pass to Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Bjšrn Caluwé barges into Gialuca Del Nero. The referee calls over Bjšrn Caluwé and shows him a yellow card! Gialuca Del Nero runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Vega of FC Utrecht
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
32%
44%
24%