Match Report


HFC HaarlemHFC Haarlem     FC UtrechtFC Utrecht
Computer Player Computer Player Keith Hodgson Keith Hodgson
Aimo BrighiA. Brighi62
G
1
G
70Hugo LeonH. Leon
Christian VisserC. Visser66
D
captain2
D
64Philipp SchöllP. Schöll
Nigel OwenN. Owen65
D
3
D
66Piotr PolP. Pol
Jason MilburnJ. Milburn64
D
4
D
69Gerard ZafarinG. Zafarin
Gary MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn60
D
5
D
68Kevin BobsonK. Bobson
Shota MokoenaS. Mokoena78
M
6captain
M
56Pieter QuansahP. Quansah
Nabil van DijkN. van Dijk68
M
7
M
74Miguel JairzinhoM. Jairzinho
Kurt BosveltK. Bosvelt66
M
8
A
67Aabraham SinkonenA. Sinkonen
Victor BotV. Bot65
M
9
A
66Franceco MiccoliF. Miccoli
Alexandre VianaA. Viana66
A
10
A
73Eddie CarterE. Carter
Jacques CasanovaJ. Casanova64
A
11
A
68James PlattJ. Platt
 
Sean DilisoS. Diliso64
M
12
G
51Ferry HoogendorpF. Hoogendorp
Ivar BoschI. Bosch61
A
13
A
51Dirk AverdijkD. Averdijk
Roland Van MolR. Van Mol58
A
14
A
67Michael TrapassoM. Trapasso

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 20,008 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Adilson Verberne.


0.00
HFC Haarlem get the match underway!
2.56
Kevin Bobson flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Jairzinho who brings the ball under control. Miguel Jairzinho makes a simple pass to Aabraham Sinkonen. Aabraham Sinkonen knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
4.55
Nabil van Dijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Bosvelt. Kurt Bosvelt lofts in a cross ball towards Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Piotr Pol is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
9.39
Miguel Jairzinho hacks Nabil van Dijk from behind! The referee brings Miguel Jairzinho to one side and gives him a warning! Nabil van Dijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.34
Piotr Pol threads a neat ball through to Pieter Quansah. Pieter Quansah threads a neat ball through to Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Jairzinho. Miguel Jairzinho jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Christian Visser!
20.15
Piotr Pol decides to run forward with the ball. Piotr Pol makes a simple pass to Miguel Jairzinho. Miguel Jairzinho whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Carter. With a superhuman jump, Eddie Carter connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Jason Milburn's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
21.41
Corner kick to FC Utrecht. Miguel Jairzinho chips it out wide. Christian Visser steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
22.40
Nabil van Dijk clumsily knocks into Miguel Jairzinho. The referee brings Nabil van Dijk to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Jairzinho runs off the knock.
27.12
Piotr Pol pushes up the pitch. Piotr Pol sees Miguel Jairzinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Jairzinho whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Nigel Owen blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
30.37
Pieter Quansah hacks Nigel Owen from behind! Pieter Quansah is shown the yellow card! Nigel Owen runs off the knock.
33.38
Jason Milburn hits a low pass to Alexandre Viana. Alexandre Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Bobson.
34.03
Nigel Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Nabil van Dijk. Nabil van Dijk flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Viana collects the pass. Alexandre Viana makes a probing pass between the defence to Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.42
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Philipp Schöll deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pieter Quansah. Pieter Quansah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Jairzinho. Miguel Jairzinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
FC Utrecht kick off the second half!
47.28
Showing composure, Gerard Zafarin laces a weighted ball forward to Miguel Jairzinho. Miguel Jairzinho surges forward with the ball. Miguel Jairzinho lofts in a cross ball towards Pieter Quansah. Pieter Quansah makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.15
Kurt Bosvelt knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Viana. Alexandre Viana whips in a cross ball towards Jacques Casanova. Gerard Zafarin catches Jacques Casanova on the ankles. Jacques Casanova appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
49.53
Jacques Casanova passes the ball forward to Alexandre Viana. Alexandre Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
51.30
Gerard Zafarin threads a neat ball through to Pieter Quansah. Pieter Quansah makes a probing pass to Aabraham Sinkonen. Aabraham Sinkonen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Owen.
55.57
Franceco Miccoli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.27
Victor Bot makes an attacking run forward. Victor Bot shoots from long range. It's there!! Hugo Leon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.59
FC Utrecht have made 2 substitutions with Michael Trapasso replacing Eddie Carter and Dirk Averdijk replacing Aabraham Sinkonen .
63.01
Nabil van Dijk makes a simple pass to Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.12
James Platt comes in with a late challenge on Gary Meiklejohn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.48
Michael Trapasso hacks Jason Milburn from behind! Michael Trapasso is warned by the referee! Jason Milburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.25
Kurt Bosvelt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kurt Bosvelt puts a great ball through. Jacques Casanova runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

HFC Haarlem

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

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
23.5%
48.5%
27.9%

Scorers
Victor Bot 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Victor Bot of HFC Haarlem

Match Ratings
1.Aimo Brighi (GK)
6
2.Christian Visser (DEF)
7
3.Nigel Owen (DEF)
7
4.Jason Milburn (DEF)
6
5.Gary Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
6.Shota Mokoena (MID)
6
7.Nabil van Dijk (MID)
6
8.Kurt Bosvelt (MID)
7
9.Victor Bot (MID)goal scored
9
10.Alexandre Viana (ATT)
7
11.Jacques Casanova (ATT)
6
 
12.Sean Diliso (MID)
0
13.Ivar Bosch (ATT)
0
14.Roland Van Mol (ATT)
0

1.Hugo Leon (GK)
6
2.Philipp Schöll (DEF)
6
3.Piotr Pol (DEF)
8
4.Gerard Zafarin (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Bobson (DEF)
6
6.Pieter Quansah (MID)yellow card
6
7.Miguel Jairzinho (MID)
7
8.Aabraham Sinkonen (ATT)
6
9.Franceco Miccoli (ATT)
6
10.Eddie Carter (ATT)
6
11.James Platt (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Ferry Hoogendorp (GK)
0
13.Dirk Averdijk (ATT)
6
14.Michael Trapasso (ATT)
5