Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Utrecht and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Joost Moens.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Utrecht and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Joost Moens.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Roda JC Kerkrade kick off!
2.44
0-0Reinier Meeuwis flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Campos controls it well on his chest. Sergio Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.12
1-0Geoffrey Roest makes a probing pass to Reinier Meeuwis. Reinier Meeuwis skips past Adam Gallagher! Reinier Meeuwis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Reinier Meeuwis scores for FC Utrecht!!
6.17
1-0Patricio Bilaudelle threads the ball through to Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate passes the ball forward to Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh rushes past Daisuke Saito! Kasper Conteh takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Freddy Hughes smothers it!
8.22
1-0Reinier Meeuwis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens threads the ball through into the box. Craig Burley comes in with a late challenge on Martijn Moeliker. Martijn Moeliker appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
9.26
1-0Patricio Bilaudelle hits a low pass to Norman Greening. Norman Greening makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Reis but he's offside!
10.54
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Burley picks a pass forward to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis makes a probing pass to Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
12.45
1-0Ahmed Wiekens comes in with a high challenge, catching Ben Woodgate with his studs. The referee motions to Ahmed Wiekens to come over. It's a red card!! Ben Woodgate hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.21
Daisuke Saito makes a probing pass to Martijn Moeliker. Martijn Moeliker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Burley.
20.21
Ben Woodgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Freddy Hughes smothers it!
24.58
Richard Mckinlay makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Delatorre collects the pass. Bruno Delatorre knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Linus Breyer!
27.23
With great vision, Ben Woodgate plays the ball forward to Norman Greening. Norman Greening plays a one-two with Fernando Reis and advances towards the goal... Norman Greening looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.50
Kasper Conteh flicks a high pass forward. Kai Wallner collects the pass. Kai Wallner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
39.59
2-0Richard Mckinlay hacks Kai Wallner from behind! Richard Mckinlay is shown the yellow card! Kai Wallner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.47
2-0Richard Mckinlay catches Ignacio Dreef on the ankles. The referee brings Richard Mckinlay to one side and gives him a warning! Ignacio Dreef grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.26
2-0Reinier Meeuwis hacks Fernando Reis from behind! The referee warns Reinier Meeuwis to calm down! Fernando Reis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.36
Ben Woodgate flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Reis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Reis shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
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. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off and get the second half underway!
48.51
Richard Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Vitaliy Skachenko is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
55.24
Patricio Bilaudelle brings the ball forward. Patricio Bilaudelle plays a quick one-two with Ignacio Dreef and rushes in on goal... Patricio Bilaudelle shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.24
2-1FC Utrecht have made 3 substitutions with Daan Langerak replacing Richard Mckinlay, Danny Kuiper replacing Martijn Moeliker and Celestine Ikpeba replacing Sergio Campos .Roda JC Kerkrade have made 3 substitutions with Roger Davids replacing Adam Gallagher, Richard Hulme replacing Ben Woodgate and Romero P. Redondo replacing Peter Dryden .
61.27
Bruno Delatorre advances with the ball. Bruno Delatorre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Bilaudelle.
63.08
Seeing Reinier Meeuwis's attacking run, Geoffrey Roest quickly throws the ball into his path. With intelligent imagination, Reinier Meeuwis plays the ball forward to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Celestine Ikpeba. Celestine Ikpeba directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
65.12
Richard Hulme chips the ball to his team mate, Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh threads the ball through to Fernando Reis but he's offside!
73.58
Kasper Conteh barges into Daan Langerak. The referee calls over Kasper Conteh and shows him a yellow card! Daan Langerak runs off the knock.
75.14
Daan Langerak threads a neat ball through to Danny Kuiper. Danny Kuiper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer plays a one-two with Celestine Ikpeba and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Linus Breyer provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Vitaliy Skachenko smothers it!
78.43
Richard Hulme threads a neat ball through to Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner edges inside the box! Kai Wallner muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Freddy Hughes comfortably smothers it!
83.15
2-1Geoffrey Roest flicks a high pass forward. Linus Breyer controls it well on his chest. Linus Breyer plays a one-two with Danny Kuiper and advances towards the goal... Linus Breyer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Roger Davids!
89.31
Bruno Delatorre passes the ball forward to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Burley.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
24.4%
48.8%
26.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Bilaudelle of Roda JC Kerkrade |
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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ahmed Wiekens (MID) |  | 3 |
| 7. | Geoffrey Roest (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Reinier Meeuwis (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Linus Breyer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Sergio Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bruno Delatorre (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Daan Langerak (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Danny Kuiper (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Celestine Ikpeba (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Vitaliy Skachenko (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adam Gallagher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Patricio Bilaudelle (DEF) | | 8 |
| 4. | Craig Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kasper Conteh (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Fernando Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ben Woodgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Norman Greening (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ignacio Dreef (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kai Wallner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Dryden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Roger Davids (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard Hulme (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Romero P. Redondo (ATT) | 6 | |