Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 19,931 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Utrecht and Helmond Sport are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Utrecht and Helmond Sport are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
0.00
FC Utrecht kick off and get the first half underway!
2.44
Eugenio Mora hits a low pass to Wes Keegan. Wes Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Eric Hanke controls it well on his chest. Eric Hanke cuts inside the box! Eric Hanke looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
4.33
Martin Pinzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Pinzi. Martin Pinzi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. 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.
6.39
Daisuke Saito flicks a high pass forward. Martijn Moeliker collects the pass. Martijn Moeliker threads a neat ball through to Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
9.29
Sergio Campos flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Delatorre controls it well on his chest. Bruno Delatorre whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.41
Eugenio Mora flicks a high ball forward to Paul Of Hesselink who takes it down. Paul Of Hesselink threads the ball through to Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Freddy Hughes who gathers it comfortably.
15.12
Fernando Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Freddy Hughes who gathers it comfortably.
16.19
Garry Souness sees a break and surges forward. Garry Souness sees a break and surges forward. Garry Souness whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Freddy Hughes had no chance!! Goal for Helmond Sport!
21.54
Elysée Bakari hits a low pass to Martijn Moeliker. Martijn Moeliker makes a simple pass to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos whips in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.55
Garry Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Pinzi. Martin Pinzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.06
Richard Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Geoffrey Roest who takes it down. Geoffrey Roest flicks a high pass forward to Ahmed Wiekens who brings the ball under control. Ahmed Wiekens knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jonathan Dichio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.45
Martijn Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Roest collects the pass. Geoffrey Roest knocks in a cross ball towards Martijn Moeliker. Martijn Moeliker flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.11
Ahmed Wiekens flicks a high ball forward to Martijn Moeliker who takes it down. Martijn Moeliker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
38.18
Eugenio Mora knocks the ball forward to Fernando Morales. Fernando Morales flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto José Mari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto José Mari plays a one-two with Eric Hanke and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Ernesto José Mari provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball strikes Daisuke Saito's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
39.06
Ernesto José Mari takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Wes Keegan tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.46
Fernando Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Freddy Hughes!
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. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Helmond Sport kick off!
47.32
Ahmed Wiekens hits a low pass to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.10
Martin Pinzi comes in with a late challenge on Elysée Bakari. The referee calls over Martin Pinzi and warns him to calm down! Elysée Bakari stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.34
Ernesto José Mari takes a quick throw-in. Fernando Morales threads the ball through to Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Freddy Hughes who gathers it comfortably.
59.53
Wes Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Ivar Bakkati holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivar Bakkati lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Of Hesselink. Paul Of Hesselink jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
60.11
FC Utrecht have made 3 substitutions with Mitchell de Groot replacing Richard Mckinlay, Jamal Viscaal replacing Geoffrey Roest and Celestine Ikpeba replacing Linus Breyer .
63.01
Ahmed Wiekens barges into Garry Souness. Ahmed Wiekens is shown the yellow card! Garry Souness gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.26
Garry Souness pushes mid-way up the pitch. Garry Souness makes an attacking run forward. Garry Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Freddy Hughes who gathers it comfortably.
67.17
Bruno Delatorre comes in with a late challenge on Garry Souness. The referee brings Bruno Delatorre to one side and gives him a warning! Garry Souness is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
73.13
Wes Keegan surges forward with the ball. Wes Keegan knocks the ball forward to Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.39
Martin Pinzi takes a long throw-in. Felipe Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Martin Pinzi collects the pass. Martin Pinzi knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro heads the ball goalwards but somehow Freddy Hughes manages to keep it out.
85.50
Daisuke Saito deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre whips in a cross ball towards Martijn Moeliker. Martijn Moeliker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Jonathan Dichio didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
87.10
Garry Souness threads the ball through to Fernando Morales. Fernando Morales passes the ball forward to Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati shoots from distance. Solid save from Freddy Hughes.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
25.7%
41.4%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Campos of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Freddy Hughes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Elysée Bakari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daisuke Saito (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martijn Moeliker (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 6. | Ahmed Wiekens (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Geoffrey Roest (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Reinier Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Linus Breyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sergio Campos (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Bruno Delatorre (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Mitchell de Groot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jamal Viscaal (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Celestine Ikpeba (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jonathan Dichio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Wes Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Souness (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Of Hesselink (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ernesto José Mari (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 7. | Fernando Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Pinzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ivar Bakkati (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Felipe Navarro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eric Hanke (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Sergio Dreef (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Jobson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gianfranco Pantanelli (DEF) | 0 | |
















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