Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 9,202 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with HFC Haarlem kicking off!
2.06
0-0Nuno Peralta makes a simple pass to Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge shoots from outside the area but somehow Cor Sedouki manages to keep it out.
3.45
0-0Roberto Van Den Herik makes a probing pass to Ron Wolters. Ron Wolters brings the ball forward. Ron Wolters tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
6.26
0-0Manfa Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cor Sedouki who gathers it comfortably.
8.25
0-0Roberto Van Den Herik advances with the ball. Roberto Van Den Herik makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Milan Berck Van Der Vaart. Milan Berck Van Der Vaart kicks a strong pass forward to Hennie Hoogendorp but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.47
Stephen Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Van De Hor. Ian Van De Hor lofts in a cross ball towards Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.31
1-0Stefan Roorda flicks the ball to his team mate, Kees Huizingh. Kees Huizingh knocks in a cross ball towards Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.43
1-0Yuri Vonk comes in with a late challenge on Manfa Ferreira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manfa Ferreira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.03
Stefan Roorda surges forward with the ball. Stefan Roorda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.06
Ron Wolters makes a probing pass to Milan Berck Van Der Vaart. Milan Berck Van Der Vaart plays a perfect one-two with Hennie Hoogendorp and rushes in on goal... Milan Berck Van Der Vaart tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.03
Stefan Roorda sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Roorda lofts in a cross ball towards Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge flicks the ball with his head. Cor Sedouki easily picks it out of the air!
34.40
Ron Wolters makes a simple pass to Raimond Boussatta. Raimond Boussatta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Theo Opdam easily smothers it.
36.47
1-0Dennis de Wit catches Simon Lofthouse on the ankles. Dennis de Wit is given a warning by the referee! Simon Lofthouse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.52
Samuel Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Van De Hor. Ian Van De Hor kicks a strong pass forward to Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.20
Dennis de Wit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hennie Hoogendorp. Hennie Hoogendorp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Milan Berck Van Der Vaart but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
48.17
Stefan Roorda threads the ball through to Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge whips in a cross ball towards Kees Huizingh. Kees Huizingh heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
49.30
1-0HFC Haarlem are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Utrecht's defence.
51.00
Nuno Peralta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kees Huizingh. Kees Huizingh whips in a cross ball towards Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Cor Sedouki manages to keep it out.
54.46
Yuri Vonk brings the ball forward. Yuri Vonk lofts in a cross ball towards Hennie Hoogendorp. Hennie Hoogendorp directs the ball goalwards with his head. Theo Opdam easily picks it out of the air!
59.35
HFC Haarlem are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
63.18
Stephen Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse makes a probing pass to Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Van Den Herik.
66.03
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
67.21
Ron Wolters passes the ball forward to Hennie Hoogendorp. Hennie Hoogendorp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Van Der Vaart. Milan Berck Van Der Vaart takes a shot at goal but Theo Opdam is on top of it.
77.50
Roel Hupkes advances with the ball. Roel Hupkes takes it forward alone. Roel Hupkes knocks in a cross ball towards Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
83.04
Manfa Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kees Huizingh. Kees Huizingh controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.34
1-0Purrel Witschge comes in with a late challenge on Marco Overbeek-Bloem. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Overbeek-Bloem stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.46
Simon Lofthouse makes a probing pass to Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cor Sedouki who gathers it comfortably.
89.52
Simon Lofthouse hacks Yuri Vonk from behind! The referee calls over Simon Lofthouse and warns him to calm down! Yuri Vonk stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
23%
47.3%
29.7%
Scorers