Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to BVO Emmen. A crowd of 14,973 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while BVO Emmen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Cairo.


0.00
BVO Emmen kick off and get the match underway!
9.16
Carlos Teixeira advances with the ball. Carlos Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Barros holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.48
Melchior de Bruin flicks a high pass forward. Fatik Van Hintum controls it well on his chest. Fatik Van Hintum lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Barros. Eduardo Barros shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.29
Lars Iversen flicks a high pass forward to Don Hansen who brings the ball under control. Don Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Marcus Bloomer manages to keep it out.
16.05
Melchior de Bruin catches Martin Newton on the ankles. Melchior de Bruin is shown the yellow card! Martin Newton stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.06
Linus Winkler flicks a high pass forward to Humphrey Franken who brings the ball under control. Humphrey Franken takes it forward alone. Humphrey Franken finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
28.14
Jean-Paul Van Basten hits it upfield. Alberto Redondo threads a neat ball through to Dries Roest. Dries Roest shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball strikes Carlos Teixeira's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
29.48
It's a corner kick. Martin Newton kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Martin Ackley drops low and scoops up the ball.
36.43
Linus Winkler surges forward with the ball. Linus Winkler knocks the ball forward to Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcus Bloomer who gathers it comfortably.
39.41
Lars Iversen makes an attacking run forward. Lars Iversen cuts inside the box! Lars Iversen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.24
Lars Iversen flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Barros. Eduardo Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Alexander Stiepermann threads a neat ball through to Alberto Redondo. Alberto Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Dries Roest. Dries Roest makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Utrecht get the second half underway!
54.15
Jean-Paul Van Basten barges into Eduardo Barros. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Barros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.52
Jeremy Hansma comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Stiepermann. The referee calls over Jeremy Hansma and warns him to calm down! Alexander Stiepermann stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.12
FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Patrick Mariana replacing Melchior de Bruin .
63.31
Lars Iversen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Barros. Eduardo Barros whips in a cross ball towards Don Hansen. Don Hansen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Marcus Bloomer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.09
Alexander Stiepermann takes it forward alone. Alexander Stiepermann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
67.06
Jean-Paul Van Basten threads the ball through to Martin Newton. Martin Newton picks a pass forward to Dries Roest. Dries Roest chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Redondo. Alberto Redondo takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Carlos Teixeira.
71.09
Humphrey Franken passes the ball forward to Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum knocks in a cross ball towards Don Hansen. Don Hansen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Marcus Bloomer.
72.49
Humphrey Franken takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Tjalle Caluwé comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
73.46
Bjorn-Tore Håland knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Mariana. Patrick Mariana threads the ball through to Don Hansen. Don Hansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
17.5%
39.7%
42.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lars Iversen of FC Utrecht

Match Ratings