Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. A crowd of 9,256 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Moens.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Moens.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with De Graafschap Doetinchem kicking off!
4.19
0-0Henk Kreek threads the ball through to Rafael Fabrie. Rafael Fabrie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Fabrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikos van Dijk but he's offside!
6.28
0-0Sieme Latuheru threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Schultz. Guillermo Schultz shoots from 20 yards. Rodrigo Quaresma comfortably gets down and covers it.
10.06
Nicolas Roudet hits a low pass to Tim Molendijk. Tim Molendijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikos van Dijk. Nikos van Dijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Johnny Jochemsen manages to gather it.
12.41
0-0Under pressure, Sven Gentenaar clears the ball far upfield. Joe de Wit sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.31
Rafael Fabrie makes a probing pass to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.40
Arjen Kooistra decides to run forward with the ball. Arjen Kooistra tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.19
0-0With imagination, Mitchell Victoria picks a pass forward to Jan-Willem Gullit. Jan-Willem Gullit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.38
Rafael Fabrie makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Fabrie shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.49
Miel Prommayon hits a low pass to Jan-Willem Gullit. Jan-Willem Gullit shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
32.51
Rafael Fabrie surges forward with the ball. Rafael Fabrie finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
33.47
Bryan Hasselbaink knocks the ball forward to Alfred Arveladze. Alfred Arveladze changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alfred Arveladze knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Gullit. Jan-Willem Gullit powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.13
Daan van den Berg threads the ball through to Sieme Latuheru. Sieme Latuheru threads the ball through to Guillermo Schultz. Guillermo Schultz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.31
Henk Kreek flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Fabrie. Rafael Fabrie threads the ball through to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.09
Mitchell Victoria makes a simple pass to Jan-Willem Gullit. Jan-Willem Gullit finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
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. De Graafschap Doetinchem have changed their lineup with Miguel Reyes replacing Johnny Jochemsen.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Utrecht kick off!
51.57
Henk Kreek hits a low pass to Tim Molendijk. Tim Molendijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
53.44
Tieme Schomaker takes a short throw-in bringing Tim Molendijk into play. Tim Molendijk kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
57.10
0-0Tieme Schomaker clumsily knocks into Mitchell Victoria. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mitchell Victoria runs off the knock.
59.45
With vision, Tieme Schomaker picks a pass forward to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.47
0-0De Graafschap Doetinchem have made a substitution with Edgar Van De Wey replacing Sieme Latuheru and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.54
Sven Gentenaar takes a quick throw-in. Nicolas Roudet pushes up the pitch. Nicolas Roudet makes a simple pass to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.22
0-0Rafael Fabrie hacks Miel Prommayon from behind! Rafael Fabrie is warned by the referee! Miel Prommayon runs off the knock.
66.09
1-0Theo van den Berg receives the ball from a throw-in from Sven Gentenaar. Theo van den Berg threads a neat ball through to Rafael Fabrie. Rafael Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. Joe de Wit controls it well on his chest. Joe de Wit finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
69.38
Sven Gentenaar flicks a high pass forward. Tieme Schomaker collects the pass. Tieme Schomaker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen whips in a cross ball towards Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Miguel Reyes had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
72.07
JŸrgen Boschker threads a neat ball through to Arjen Kooistra. Arjen Kooistra flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Gullit. Jan-Willem Gullit whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Schultz. Guillermo Schultz makes a convincing header. Rodrigo Quaresma manages to gather it effortlessly.
77.54
Tim Molendijk takes a quick throw-in, which Rafael Fabrie takes on the chest. Rafael Fabrie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikos van Dijk. Nikos van Dijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.49
Henk Kreek flicks a high pass forward to Tim Molendijk who brings the ball under control. Tim Molendijk laces a through ball forward to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
85.23
Miel Prommayon decides to run forward with the ball. Miel Prommayon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Theo van den Berg.
89.32
Sven Gentenaar knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Molendijk. Tim Molendijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen powers a header at goal. Solid save from Miguel Reyes.
90.00
Sven Gentenaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Fabrie. Rafael Fabrie flicks a high pass forward to Nikos van Dijk who brings the ball under control. Nikos van Dijk shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
25%
46.6%
28.4%
Scorers
| Joe de Wit 66, 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joe de Wit of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rodrigo Quaresma (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Roudet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Theo van den Berg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sven Gentenaar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Henk Kreek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tieme Schomaker (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Rafael Fabrie (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Tim Molendijk (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Joe de Wit (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Nikos van Dijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Diego Buskermolen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Aziz Raguel (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec Meiklejohn (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bjšrn Vermeulen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Johnny Jochemsen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bryan Hasselbaink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daan van den Berg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | JŸrgen Boschker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfred Arveladze (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sieme Latuheru (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Miel Prommayon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arjen Kooistra (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mitchell Victoria (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jan-Willem Gullit (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Guillermo Schultz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Miguel Reyes (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Edgar Van De Wey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gerard de Vries (GK) | 0 | |