Match Report


FC UtrechtFC Utrecht     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Danny PearsonDanny Pearson Computer Player Computer Player
Freddy HughesF. Hughes83
G
1captain
G
72Cristiano FavalliC. Favalli
Elysée BakariE. Bakari82
D
2
D
69Alje RobbenA. Robben
Daisuke SaitoD. Saito81
D
3
D
68Miel DoomernikM. Doomernik
Richard MckinlayR. Mckinlay77
D
4
D
67Eugenio HierroE. Hierro
Martijn MoelikerM. Moeliker80
M
5
D
64Frederico SaezF. Saez
Ahmed WiekensA. Wiekens86
M
captain6
M
80Guilherme FerreiraG. Ferreira
Geoffrey RoestG. Roest81
M
7
M
66Rainer JahnR. Jahn
Reinier MeeuwisR. Meeuwis80
M
8
A
77Gregoor BruinsG. Bruins
Linus BreyerL. Breyer80
A
9
A
65Craig GoughC. Gough
Sergio CamposS. Campos76
A
10
A
60Alec RaeA. Rae
Bruno DelatorreB. Delatorre78
A
11
A
56Sieb KarelseS. Karelse
 
Adrian CorsiA. Corsi72
D
12
D
64Delano Van HintumD. Van Hintum
Piet JanssenP. Janssen76
M
13
D
63Lee KahnL. Kahn
Jose Fortes LorenzoJ. Lorenzo76
A
14
D
63Frank MurphyF. Murphy

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to NEC Nijmegen in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Giampaolo Polonia.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
9.20
Frederico Saez threads a neat ball through to Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Freddy Hughes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.28
Guilherme Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Martijn Moeliker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martijn Moeliker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.08
Elysée Bakari chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cristiano Favalli with no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
20.53
Rainer Jahn threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira makes a probing pass between the defence to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.12
With a delightful solo run, Ahmed Wiekens stretches the opposition's defence. Ahmed Wiekens shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
24.29
With some swift thinking, Eugenio Hierro plays the ball forward to Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira threads the ball through to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. NEC Nijmegen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.23
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.06
Guilherme Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Craig Gough who brings the ball under control. Craig Gough passes the ball forward but Sieb Karelse is offside!
36.14
Geoffrey Roest deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre plays a one-two with Sergio Campos and rushes in on goal... Bruno Delatorre side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
39.53
From the throw-in, Richard Mckinlay picks out Elysée Bakari. Elysée Bakari flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Roest. Geoffrey Roest controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Alje Robben knocks the ball forward to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rainer Jahn lofts in a cross ball towards Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
47.27
Richard Mckinlay hits a low pass to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ahmed Wiekens but he's offside!
48.16
Martijn Moeliker decides to run forward with the ball. Martijn Moeliker sees Geoffrey Roest just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some awkward footwork from Geoffrey Roest provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
60.06
FC Utrecht have made 2 substitutions with Adrian Corsi replacing Richard Mckinlay and Jose Fortes Lorenzo replacing Linus Breyer .
61.07
Ahmed Wiekens threads a neat ball through to Reinier Meeuwis. Reinier Meeuwis plays a one-two with Ahmed Wiekens and advances towards the goal... Reinier Meeuwis strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Cristiano Favalli!
63.14
Daisuke Saito makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Delatorre. Alje Robben clumsily knocks into Bruno Delatorre. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
67.10
Daisuke Saito makes a simple pass to Geoffrey Roest. Geoffrey Roest kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo tries a spectacular long range effort but Cristiano Favalli is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
71.43
Adrian Corsi threads the ball through to Martijn Moeliker. Martijn Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Delatorre holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bruno Delatorre knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miel Doomernik.
77.21
Miel Doomernik sees space and advances. Miel Doomernik makes a simple pass to Craig Gough. Craig Gough whips in a cross ball towards Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
83.50
Daisuke Saito darts forward. With great vision, Daisuke Saito plays the ball forward to Geoffrey Roest. Geoffrey Roest knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miel Doomernik.
84.12
Eugenio Hierro passes the ball forward to Rainer Jahn. Showing composure, Rainer Jahn plays the ball forward to Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira shoots from long range but is denied by Freddy Hughes. Excellent save.
85.43
Eugenio Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn comfortably collects the pass. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian Corsi.
87.38
Rainer Jahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Rae. Alec Rae skips past Adrian Corsi! Alec Rae shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Freddy Hughes.
88.18
Corner kick to NEC Nijmegen. Guilherme Ferreira plays it short to Miel Doomernik. Miel Doomernik muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.29
Martijn Moeliker passes the ball forward to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Geoffrey Roest flicks a high pass forward to Reinier Meeuwis who brings the ball under control. Reinier Meeuwis shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Utrecht

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
20.8%
41.7%
37.5%

Scorers
Ahmed Wiekens 14
Geoffrey Roest 48
Gregoor Bruins 45, 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregoor Bruins of NEC Nijmegen

Match Ratings
1.Freddy Hughes (GK)
7
2.Elysée Bakari (DEF)
6
3.Daisuke Saito (DEF)
7
4.Richard Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5.Martijn Moeliker (MID)
7
6.Ahmed Wiekens (MID)goal scored
8
7.Geoffrey Roest (MID)goal scored
9
8.Reinier Meeuwis (MID)
6
9.Linus Breyer (ATT)
6
10.Sergio Campos (ATT)
7
11.Bruno Delatorre (ATT)
6
 
12.Adrian Corsi (DEF)
6
13.Piet Janssen (MID)
0
14.Jose Fortes Lorenzo (ATT)
6

1.Cristiano Favalli (GK)
7
2.Alje Robben (DEF)
6
3.Miel Doomernik (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Hierro (DEF)
6
5.Frederico Saez (DEF)
6
6.Guilherme Ferreira (MID)yellow card
6
7.Rainer Jahn (MID)
7
8.Gregoor Bruins (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Craig Gough (ATT)
7
10.Alec Rae (ATT)
6
11.Sieb Karelse (ATT)
6
 
12.Delano Van Hintum (DEF)
0
13.Lee Kahn (DEF)
0
14.Frank Murphy (DEF)
0