Match Report


FC UtrechtFC Utrecht     FC GroningenFC Groningen
Danny PearsonDanny Pearson Computer Player Computer Player
Freddy HughesF. Hughes83
G
1
G
72JŸrgen Van BommelJ. Van Bommel
Elysée BakariE. Bakari82
D
2
D
77Raouf MauriceR. Maurice
Daisuke SaitoD. Saito81
D
3
D
70Gregoor BrouwersG. Brouwers
Richard MckinlayR. Mckinlay77
D
4captain
D
68Sergio TeixeiraS. Teixeira
Martijn MoelikerM. Moeliker80
M
5
D
61Jeremy MachlasJ. Machlas
Ahmed WiekensA. Wiekens86
M
captain6
M
75Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa
Geoffrey RoestG. Roest81
M
7
M
67Mitchell JansenM. Jansen
Reinier MeeuwisR. Meeuwis80
M
8
M
63Cristiano JardimC. Jardim
Linus BreyerL. Breyer80
A
9
A
70Ferdi BesselinkF. Besselink
Sergio CamposS. Campos76
A
10
A
68Helder SemedoH. Semedo
Bruno DelatorreB. Delatorre78
A
11
A
63Nicky FletcherN. Fletcher
 
Daan LangerakD. Langerak74
D
12
G
67Clarence VisserC. Visser
Danny KuiperD. Kuiper78
M
13
D
61William LaslandesW. Laslandes
Harris De GoeyH. De Goey73
A
14
A
61Ruud WoltersR. Wolters

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to FC Groningen. 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 FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabian Meerdink.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
2.13
Geoffrey Roest deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to JŸrgen Van Bommel who gathers it comfortably.
8.25
Geoffrey Roest flicks a high pass forward to Linus Breyer who brings the ball under control. Linus Breyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.23
Ahmed Wiekens threads a neat ball through to Reinier Meeuwis. Reinier Meeuwis finds some space and shoots from distance but JŸrgen Van Bommel is on top of it.
15.05
Elysée Bakari sees Ahmed Wiekens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ahmed Wiekens sees Martijn Moeliker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martijn Moeliker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.52
Geoffrey Roest controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martijn Moeliker. Martijn Moeliker knocks in a cross ball towards Reinier Meeuwis. Reinier Meeuwis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow JŸrgen Van Bommel manages to keep it out.
18.57
Linus Breyer chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raouf Maurice.
20.24
Cristiano Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen knocks the ball forward to Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher threads the ball through to Helder Semedo but he's offside!
21.22
Geoffrey Roest makes a probing pass to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer shoots from distance. It curls slightly but JŸrgen Van Bommel manages to gather it.
22.54
Daisuke Saito passes the ball forward to Geoffrey Roest. Geoffrey Roest hits a low pass to Martijn Moeliker. Martijn Moeliker skips past Jeremy Machlas! Martijn Moeliker looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving JŸrgen Van Bommel with no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
26.57
Richard Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Reinier Meeuwis. Reinier Meeuwis makes a probing pass to Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.13
Mitchell Jansen catches Daisuke Saito on the ankles. The referee brings Mitchell Jansen to one side and gives him a warning! Daisuke Saito hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.46
Bruno Delatorre runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bruno Delatorre knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Roest. Geoffrey Roest is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. JŸrgen Van Bommel comfortably punches it away to safety.
39.15
Geoffrey Roest brings the ball forward. Geoffrey Roest deftly passes the ball to Martijn Moeliker, releasing him through on goal. Martijn Moeliker muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.42
Cristiano Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.04
Sergio Campos makes an attacking run forward. Sergio Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by JŸrgen Van Bommel!
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. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Groningen kick off and get the second half underway!
48.53
Geoffrey Roest makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre whips in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Linus Breyer scores for FC Utrecht!!
53.19
Rodrigo Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Jardim. Cristiano Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
54.22
Martijn Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Campos collects the pass. Sergio Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is deflected wide by Sergio Teixeira.
60.07
FC Utrecht have made 3 substitutions with Daan Langerak replacing Daisuke Saito, Danny Kuiper replacing Martijn Moeliker and Harris De Goey replacing Sergio Campos .
63.06
Cristiano Jardim laces a weighted ball forward to Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Mckinlay.
65.48
Richard Mckinlay barges into Rodrigo Barbosa. The referee calls over Richard Mckinlay and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigo Barbosa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.51
Cristiano Jardim sees Nicky Fletcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.44
Daan Langerak flicks a high pass forward. Elysée Bakari collects the pass. With vision, Elysée Bakari plays the ball forward to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Harris De Goey. Harris De Goey outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.51
Ahmed Wiekens flicks a high pass forward to Linus Breyer who brings the ball under control. Linus Breyer shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but JŸrgen Van Bommel effortlessly smothers it!
83.18
Ahmed Wiekens flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Delatorre controls it well on his chest. Bruno Delatorre knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.37
Gregoor Brouwers pushes up the pitch. Gregoor Brouwers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. 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.
89.35
Mitchell Jansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Freddy Hughes manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Utrecht

FC Groningen
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
22.1%
46.8%
31.2%

Scorers
Martijn Moeliker 23
Ahmed Wiekens 27, 83
Linus Breyer 49
Helder Semedo 70

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ahmed Wiekens of FC Utrecht

Match Ratings