Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at TATA Steel Stadion where Telstar Velsen play host to FC Utrecht. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Telstar Velsen 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 Gerard Boateng.


0.00
Telstar Velsen start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.09
Daisuke Saito plays the ball forward to Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Marvin Van Halst. Excellent save.
8.25
Vitor Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Wout Molenaar. Wout Molenaar shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.58
Geoffrey Roest flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Campos controls it well on his chest. Sergio Campos runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Sergio Campos provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Marvin Van Halst had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
15.03
Gionatha Di Salvatore runs forward with the ball. Gionatha Di Salvatore flicks the ball to his team mate, Raimond Heesakkers. Raimond Heesakkers cuts inside the box! Raimond Heesakkers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Raimond Heesakkers scores for Telstar Velsen!!
20.07
Richard Mckinlay surges forward with the ball. Richard Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Delatorre controls it well on his chest. Bruno Delatorre rushes past Ferdinando Bellotto! Bruno Delatorre muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
22.09
Richard Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Martijn Moeliker who brings the ball under control. Martijn Moeliker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.43
Geoffrey Roest flicks a high pass forward. Linus Breyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Breyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Campos. Some world-class footwork from Sergio Campos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.44
Wout Molenaar knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Granville. Nicky Granville plays a scrappy one-two with Vitor Gomes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicky Granville looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Freddy Hughes manages to keep it out.
45.00
Richard Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
FC Utrecht kick off the second half!
47.49
Ahmed Wiekens comes in with a late challenge on Ferdinando Bellotto. Ahmed Wiekens is shown the yellow card! Ferdinando Bellotto runs off the knock.
48.02
Gionatha Di Salvatore arcs the ball upfield. Vitor Gomes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.46
Wout Molenaar threads the ball through to Valerio Cala Campana. Valerio Cala Campana plays a scrappy one-two with Nicky Granville and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Valerio Cala Campana provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Freddy Hughes with no chance!! Goal for Telstar Velsen!
57.49
Ernesto Roman clumsily knocks into Daan Langerak. The referee calls over Ernesto Roman and warns him to calm down! Daan Langerak runs off the knock.
59.42
Vitor Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Granville. Nicky Granville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
60.41
Gionatha Di Salvatore chips the ball to his team mate, Valerio Cala Campana. Valerio Cala Campana sees Wout Molenaar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wout Molenaar puts a great ball through. Raimond Heesakkers runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.15
Martijn Moeliker comes in with a late challenge on Vitor Gomes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vitor Gomes stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.23
Ronnie Arts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raimond Heesakkers. Raimond Heesakkers hits a low pass to Nicky Granville. Nicky Granville plays a scrappy one-two with Valerio Cala Campana and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicky Granville shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Freddy Hughes. Excellent save.
67.52
Ahmed Wiekens sees Sergio Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Campos whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Ronnie Arts sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
73.31
Wout Molenaar plays the ball forward to Raimond Heesakkers. Raimond Heesakkers advances inside the box! Raimond Heesakkers comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Wonderful reactions from Freddy Hughes keeps it out!
77.15
Gionatha Di Salvatore makes a beautiful solo run. Gionatha Di Salvatore threads a neat ball through to Raimond Heesakkers. Raimond Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.37
Martijn Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Wiekens controls it well on his chest. Ahmed Wiekens whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Delatorre. With a superhuman jump, Bruno Delatorre connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.12
Ferdinando Bellotto makes a probing pass to Ernesto Roman. Ernesto Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
34.3%
42.9%
22.9%


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

Match Ratings