Match Report


FC UtrechtFC Utrecht     ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rodrigo QuaresmaR. Quaresma63
G
captain1
G
65Edwin HupkesE. Hupkes
Nicolas RoudetN. Roudet74
D
2
D
60Roberto SaezR. Saez
Theo van den BergT. van den Berg67
D
3captain
D
57Adrian Delli CarriA. Delli Carri
Sven GentenaarS. Gentenaar59
D
4
D
55Jack GroenendijkJ. Groenendijk
Henk KreekH. Kreek57
D
5
M
66Bryan KokB. Kok
Tieme SchomakerT. Schomaker61
M
6
M
64JŸrgen KoevermansJ. Koevermans
Rafael FabrieR. Fabrie59
M
7
M
61Jan Vennegoor JochemsenJ. Jochemsen
Tim MolendijkT. Molendijk57
M
8
M
61Anthony WapenaarA. Wapenaar
Joe de WitJ. de Wit56
A
9
A
73Regi ZonneveldR. Zonneveld
Nikos van DijkN. van Dijk55
A
10
A
59Christian SoglianoC. Sogliano
Diego BuskermolenD. Buskermolen54
A
11
A
58John DickovJ. Dickov
 
Aziz RaguelA. Raguel59
G
12
G
58Robin Van LoenhoutR. Van Loenhout
Alec MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn54
M
13
A
56Jamie ChadwickJ. Chadwick
Bjšrn VermeulenB. Vermeulen52
D
14
D
52Eugenio LeonE. Leon

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to ADO Den Haag. A crowd of 9,545 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rody Van Vossen.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Utrecht kick off!
2.12
Tieme Schomaker flicks a high pass forward to Joe de Wit who brings the ball under control. Joe de Wit tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
3.56
Rafael Fabrie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Fabrie plays a scrappy one-two with Joe de Wit and advances towards the goal... Rafael Fabrie shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Edwin Hupkes!
4.48
Rafael Fabrie advances with the ball. Rafael Fabrie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.02
JŸrgen Koevermans plays the ball forward to Christian Sogliano. Christian Sogliano shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.38
Tim Molendijk plays the ball forward to Nikos van Dijk. Nikos van Dijk knocks in a cross ball towards Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
10.25
Theo van den Berg flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Fabrie collects the pass. Rafael Fabrie makes a simple pass to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.11
Henk Kreek flicks a high pass forward. Tim Molendijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. 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 but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.14
Sven Gentenaar flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Fabrie who brings the ball under control. Rafael Fabrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.11
JŸrgen Koevermans darts forward. JŸrgen Koevermans advances inside the box! JŸrgen Koevermans tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for JŸrgen Koevermans!
27.48
Jack Groenendijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen. Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen threads a neat ball through to Christian Sogliano. Christian Sogliano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.53
Theo van den Berg flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Fabrie controls it well on his chest. Rafael Fabrie threads the ball through to Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen sees Nikos van Dijk just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Nikos van Dijk strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Superb reactions from Edwin Hupkes. What a save!
30.48
Diego Buskermolen catches Jack Groenendijk on the ankles. Diego Buskermolen is given a warning by the referee! Jack Groenendijk stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.13
Henk Kreek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tieme Schomaker. Tieme Schomaker knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
33.39
With great vision, Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen plays the ball forward to John Dickov. John Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
34.12
Anthony Wapenaar surges forward with the ball. Anthony Wapenaar shoots from distance. Rodrigo Quaresma gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
36.40
Tieme Schomaker makes a probing pass to Nikos van Dijk. Nikos van Dijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
40.47
Anthony Wapenaar threads a neat ball through to John Dickov. John Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance 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. ADO Den Haag also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with ADO Den Haag kicking off!
53.31
Adrian Delli Carri passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen. Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen decides to run forward with the ball. Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Rodrigo Quaresma!
55.15
JŸrgen Koevermans runs straight at the opposition's defence. JŸrgen Koevermans plays a scrappy one-two with Christian Sogliano and advances towards the goal... JŸrgen Koevermans side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.52
Tieme Schomaker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen plays a quick one-two with Joe de Wit and rushes in on goal... Diego Buskermolen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Edwin Hupkes. Excellent save.
61.31
Sven Gentenaar flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Molendijk. Tim Molendijk chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.26
Henk Kreek threads a neat ball through to Tieme Schomaker. Tieme Schomaker flicks a high pass forward. Joe de Wit holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe de Wit knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Saez.
65.51
Bryan Kok kicks a strong pass forward to John Dickov. John Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
72.15
Sven Gentenaar darts forward. Sven Gentenaar passes the ball forward to Nikos van Dijk. Nikos van Dijk whips in a cross ball towards Diego Buskermolen. Diego Buskermolen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.55
Tieme Schomaker plays the ball forward to Joe de Wit. Joe de Wit shoots from long range but somehow Edwin Hupkes manages to keep it out.
77.18
Jack Groenendijk threads a neat ball through to Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen. Showing composure, Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen plays the ball forward to Regi Zonneveld. Regi Zonneveld whips in a cross ball towards Christian Sogliano. Christian Sogliano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
81.23
Rafael Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. Diego Buskermolen collects the pass. Diego Buskermolen shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Edwin Hupkes.
82.14
Tieme Schomaker takes a quick corner, playing it short to Henk Kreek. Henk Kreek flicks the ball on with his first touch. Some superb footwork from Tieme Schomaker provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.41
JŸrgen Koevermans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Dickov. John Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Utrecht

ADO Den Haag
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
31.6%
41.8%
26.6%

Scorers
Diego Buskermolen 10, 72
JŸrgen Koevermans 20, 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to JŸrgen Koevermans of ADO Den Haag

Match Ratings