Match Report


FC UtrechtFC Utrecht     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rodrigo QuaresmaR. Quaresma63
G
captain1
G
64Daan GentileD. Gentile
Nicolas RoudetN. Roudet74
D
2
D
71Peter KooimanP. Kooiman
Theo van den BergT. van den Berg67
D
3
D
71Ramon DavidsR. Davids
Sven GentenaarS. Gentenaar59
D
4
D
54Julian PirriJ. Pirri
Henk KreekH. Kreek57
D
5
M
64Nabil KellerN. Keller
Tieme SchomakerT. Schomaker61
M
6
M
61Billy PaterB. Pater
Rafael FabrieR. Fabrie59
M
7captain
M
58Tom SedoukiT. Sedouki
Tim MolendijkT. Molendijk57
M
8
M
58Oscar HerreroO. Herrero
Joe de WitJ. de Wit56
A
9
A
64Kwame IniaK. Inia
Nikos van DijkN. van Dijk55
A
10
A
58Giovanni BrouwerG. Brouwer
Diego BuskermolenD. Buskermolen54
A
11
A
54Eric CalesE. Cales
 
Aziz RaguelA. Raguel59
G
12
G
61Max SplinterM. Splinter
Alec MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn54
M
13
M
57Daniel MoreiraD. Moreira
Bjšrn VermeulenB. Vermeulen52
D
14
M
56Ralph BaileyR. Bailey

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to NEC Nijmegen in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Silvain Piqué.


0.00
NEC Nijmegen get the match underway!
4.31
Tieme Schomaker threads a neat ball through to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
14.03
Giovanni Brouwer clumsily knocks into Theo van den Berg. The referee calls over Giovanni Brouwer and shows him a yellow card! Theo van den Berg stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.17
Billy Pater brings the ball forward. Billy Pater shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Rodrigo Quaresma!
18.13
Peter Kooiman makes a strong solo run forward. Peter Kooiman flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Cales. Eric Cales controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Giovanni Brouwer through on goal. Giovanni Brouwer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for NEC Nijmegen!
24.17
Henk Kreek clumsily knocks into Eric Cales. Henk Kreek is given a warning by the referee! Eric Cales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.36
Ramon Davids sees space and advances. Ramon Davids hits a low pass to Eric Cales. Eric Cales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
28.47
Rafael Fabrie hits a low pass to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
30.58
With some swift thinking, Tim Molendijk plays the ball forward to Nikos van Dijk. Nikos van Dijk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
32.17
Theo van den Berg sees a break and surges forward. Theo van den Berg kicks a strong pass forward to Nikos van Dijk. Nikos van Dijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ramon Davids.
36.42
Billy Pater flicks a high pass forward. Kwame Inia collects the pass. Kwame Inia edges inside the box! Kwame Inia shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.00
Tieme Schomaker hits a low pass to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.29
Theo van den Berg makes a simple pass to Tieme Schomaker. Tieme Schomaker kicks a strong pass forward to Nikos van Dijk. Nikos van Dijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.12
Henk Kreek flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Fabrie. Rafael Fabrie threads a neat ball through to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Utrecht kick off the second half!
47.16
With a delightful solo run, Tom Sedouki stretches the opposition's defence. Tom Sedouki knocks in a cross ball towards Kwame Inia. Kwame Inia makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
53.36
Tim Molendijk threads a neat ball through to Nikos van Dijk. Nikos van Dijk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
54.48
Tom Sedouki flicks a high pass forward. Kwame Inia controls it well on his chest. Kwame Inia shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
55.01
Billy Pater flicks a high pass forward. Eric Cales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Cales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Rodrigo Quaresma manages to gather it.
60.52
NEC Nijmegen have made a substitution with Max Splinter replacing Oscar Herrero .
65.17
Theo van den Berg passes the ball forward to Rafael Fabrie. Rafael Fabrie threads the ball through to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
73.32
With a delightful solo run, Billy Pater stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Pater shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.12
Tom Sedouki flicks a high pass forward. Kwame Inia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kwame Inia tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Rodrigo Quaresma.
76.55
Billy Pater takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Kwame Inia side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.39
Rafael Fabrie chips the ball to his team mate, Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Daan Gentile smothers it!
79.18
Tim Molendijk threads the ball through to Nikos van Dijk. Nikos van Dijk shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.19
Julian Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Tom Sedouki collects the pass. Tom Sedouki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Cales. Eric Cales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henk Kreek.
83.38
Nabil Keller threads a neat ball through to Eric Cales. Eric Cales shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
84.37
Tom Sedouki flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni Brouwer controls it well on his chest. Giovanni Brouwer skips past Sven Gentenaar! Giovanni Brouwer tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
87.34
Nicolas Roudet passes the ball forward to Rafael Fabrie. Rafael Fabrie makes a probing pass to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit skips past Ramon Davids! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Joe de Wit provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Tom Sedouki flicks a high pass forward to Eric Cales who brings the ball under control. Eric Cales shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Utrecht

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
31.2%
43.8%
25%

Scorers
Joe de Wit 87
Giovanni Brouwer 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe de Wit of FC Utrecht

Match Ratings
1.Rodrigo Quaresma (GK)
8
2.Nicolas Roudet (DEF)
6
3.Theo van den Berg (DEF)
7
4.Sven Gentenaar (DEF)
6
5.Henk Kreek (DEF)
6
6.Tieme Schomaker (MID)
7
7.Rafael Fabrie (MID)
8
8.Tim Molendijk (MID)
7
9.Joe de Wit (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Nikos van Dijk (ATT)
6
11.Diego Buskermolen (ATT)
6
 
12.Aziz Raguel (GK)
0
13.Alec Meiklejohn (MID)
0
14.Bjšrn Vermeulen (DEF)
0

1.Daan Gentile (GK)
7
2.Peter Kooiman (DEF)
6
3.Ramon Davids (DEF)
7
4.Julian Pirri (DEF)
7
5.Nabil Keller (MID)
6
6.Billy Pater (MID)
8
7.Tom Sedouki (MID)
8
8.Oscar Herrero (MID)
6
9.Kwame Inia (ATT)
7
10.Giovanni Brouwer (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Eric Cales (ATT)
7
 
12.Max Splinter (GK)
6
13.Daniel Moreira (MID)
0
14.Ralph Bailey (MID)
0