Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 20,214 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Utrecht and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bert Westerveld.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Utrecht and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bert Westerveld.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem start the match!
3.06
0-0Geoffrey Roest flicks a high pass forward to Martijn Moeliker who brings the ball under control. Martijn Moeliker makes a probing pass to Geoffrey Roest but he's offside!
4.46
0-0Under pressure, Richard Mckinlay clears the ball far upfield. Sergio Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tijani De Boer.
10.07
0-0With some swift thinking, Ahmed Wiekens plays the ball forward to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Juan Roman and the loose ball is cleared up field.
14.38
1-0Daisuke Saito flicks a high pass forward to Martijn Moeliker who brings the ball under control. Martijn Moeliker makes a simple pass to Geoffrey Roest. Geoffrey Roest knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.07
1-0Bruno Delatorre comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Hansen. Bruno Delatorre is shown the yellow card! Duncan Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.52
1-0Richard Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Geoffrey Roest who brings the ball under control. Geoffrey Roest sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.22
Ahmed Wiekens flicks a high pass forward. Martijn Moeliker collects the pass. Martijn Moeliker knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.48
Daisuke Saito knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos makes an attacking run forward. Sergio Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.43
Daisuke Saito chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Roest. Geoffrey Roest makes a simple pass to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.49
Daisuke Saito kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos hits a low pass to Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre lofts in a cross ball towards Martijn Moeliker. Martijn Moeliker flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
44.39
Ahmed Wiekens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Utrecht players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
47.22
Elysée Bakari kicks a strong pass forward to Geoffrey Roest. Geoffrey Roest threads a neat ball through to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper, Maurice Wau, sees it late!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
51.19
Stuart White sees Joao Semedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elysée Bakari.
54.05
6-0Juan Roman flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Hansen who takes it down. Duncan Hansen advances with the ball. Duncan Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart White. Stuart White jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
57.06
Daisuke Saito sees Reinier Meeuwis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Reinier Meeuwis passes the ball forward to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
60.15
6-0FC Utrecht have made 3 substitutions with Mitchell de Groot replacing Richard Mckinlay, Danny Kuiper replacing Reinier Meeuwis and Celestine Ikpeba replacing Bruno Delatorre .
63.33
Daisuke Saito flicks the ball to his team mate, Celestine Ikpeba. Celestine Ikpeba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.17
Lorenzo Scotti threads a neat ball through to Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Scotti. Lorenzo Scotti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.56
Duncan Hansen threads a neat ball through to Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Scotti. Lorenzo Scotti looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Freddy Hughes. Excellent save.
72.01
Mitchell de Groot flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Roest collects the pass. Geoffrey Roest flicks a high pass forward. Celestine Ikpeba holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Celestine Ikpeba knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ahmed Wiekens is offside!
77.26
6-0Ahmed Wiekens threads a neat ball through to Danny Kuiper. Danny Kuiper lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. Diaw Lavecchia hacks Sergio Campos from behind! Penalty not given!!
79.06
Geoffrey Roest sees Celestine Ikpeba in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Celestine Ikpeba whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ahmed Wiekens! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
89.44
Diaw Lavecchia makes a probing pass to Duncan Hansen. Duncan Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
7
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.6%
29.4%
Play Area
25%
38.2%
36.8%
Scorers
| Ahmed Wiekens 14, 44, 79 Bruno Delatorre 30, 34 Martijn Moeliker 40 Sergio Campos 47 | Joao Semedo 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ahmed Wiekens of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Freddy Hughes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Elysée Bakari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daisuke Saito (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martijn Moeliker (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Ahmed Wiekens (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Geoffrey Roest (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Reinier Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Linus Breyer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sergio Campos (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Bruno Delatorre (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Mitchell de Groot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Danny Kuiper (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Celestine Ikpeba (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Maurice Wau (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Diaw Lavecchia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tijani De Boer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Roman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vasco Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart White (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ledley Shields (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lorenzo Scotti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joao Semedo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Richard Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Johan Pienaar (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ferry Hansma (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anselmo Vignaroli (ATT) | 0 | |