Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Geusselt where MVV play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 19,331 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MVV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joost Moens.


0.00
MVV kick off and get the match underway!
3.21
Jan-Willem van Gastel makes a simple pass to Roger Helder. Roger Helder threads a neat ball through to Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
4.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Ahmed Wiekens plays the ball forward to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sergio Campos. Some silky footwork from Sergio Campos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Sergio Campos scores for FC Utrecht!!
14.59
Geoffrey Roest takes it forward alone. Geoffrey Roest knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.51
Elysée Bakari sees space and advances. Elysée Bakari flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Wiekens collects the pass. Ahmed Wiekens lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Pierre-Alain Yapi effortlessly punches it away to safety.
30.16
Linus Breyer catches Jan-Willem van Gastel on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan-Willem van Gastel runs off the knock.
32.57
With a delightful solo run, Roger Helder stretches the opposition's defence. Roger Helder lofts in a cross ball towards Donny Jongen. Donny Jongen heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.31
Gary Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Elysée Bakari. The referee calls over Gary Davidson and shows him a yellow card! Elysée Bakari grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.10
Daisuke Saito controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Mckinlay. Richard Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Linus Breyer who brings the ball under control. Linus Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre-Alain Yapi who gathers it comfortably.
40.22
Jan-Willem van Gastel flicks a high pass forward. Craig Flintlock collects the pass. Craig Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
42.13
Elysée Bakari flicks a high ball forward to Ahmed Wiekens who takes it down. Ahmed Wiekens makes a probing pass to Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. MVV appear unchanged since the first half. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Utrecht kick off!
47.33
Jesper Bertjens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.07
Richard Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Pierre-Alain Yapi manages to gather it easily.
54.35
Ahmed Wiekens threads a neat ball through to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos skips past Darl Van Rijswijk! Sergio Campos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Pierre-Alain Yapi manages to gather it.
55.50
Linus Breyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.35
MVV have made 2 substitutions with Stefan Moulijn replacing Craig Flintlock and Tim Davis replacing Roger Helder .FC Utrecht have made 3 substitutions with Daan Langerak replacing Richard Mckinlay, Danny Kuiper replacing Martijn Moeliker and Jose Fortes Lorenzo replacing Linus Breyer .
61.38
With great vision, Reinier Meeuwis plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens makes a deft header but is denied by Bas Pothuizen. Excellent block.
63.38
Jesper Bertjens sees a break and surges forward. Jesper Bertjens knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
65.42
Reinier Meeuwis chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Sergio Campos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Pierre-Alain Yapi gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
67.40
Jesper Bertjens threads the ball through to Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
72.22
Geoffrey Roest barges into Jan-Willem van Gastel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan-Willem van Gastel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.40
Jan-Willem van Gastel clumsily knocks into Danny Kuiper. Jan-Willem van Gastel is warned by the referee! Danny Kuiper stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.24
Reinier Meeuwis threads a neat ball through to Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre-Alain Yapi who gathers it comfortably.
79.07
Jesper Bertjens knocks the ball forward to Donny Jongen. Donny Jongen lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
87.11
Darl Van Rijswijk makes a simple pass to Donny Jongen. Donny Jongen knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Freddy Hughes manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
31.7%
41.5%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Campos of FC Utrecht

Match Ratings