Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 20,608 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Alves.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Alves.
0.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
3.26
Gerard Zafarin knocks the ball forward to Miguel Jairzinho. Miguel Jairzinho threads the ball through to Tieme Winter. Tieme Winter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Gabriel Carrasco is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
4.00
Julian Götz knocks the ball forward to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro whips in a cross ball towards Julian Götz. Julian Götz makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
9.21
Kevin Bobson makes a simple pass to Miguel Jairzinho. Miguel Jairzinho makes a probing pass to Tieme Winter. Tieme Winter edges inside the box! Tieme Winter comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.04
Ólafur Ríkhardsson flicks a high ball forward to Ioannis Vakouftsis who takes it down. Ioannis Vakouftsis threads a neat ball through to Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Van Der Vaart.
22.52
Maryn Bourgois controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Robson. John Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Castro!
27.46
Ioannis Vakouftsis clumsily knocks into Martin Marcolini. Ioannis Vakouftsis is shown the yellow card! Martin Marcolini runs off the knock.
28.11
Corrado Vicari advances with the ball. Corrado Vicari shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
32.01
Ólafur Ríkhardsson hits a long diagonal ball forward. John Robson shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
33.48
Gerard Zafarin knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Van Der Vaart. Chris Van Der Vaart hits a low pass to Martin Marcolini. Martin Marcolini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Corrado Vicari.
38.52
Julian Götz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Robson. John Robson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Julian Götz is offside!
39.52
Shabani Garrault hacks Miguel Jairzinho from behind! The referee motions to Shabani Garrault to come over. It's a red card!! Miguel Jairzinho runs off the knock.
40.04
Tieme Winter flicks a high pass forward. Michael Trapasso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Trapasso tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
45.00
Ioannis Vakouftsis sees Julian Götz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Götz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Hugo Leon. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam have changed their lineup with Alpay Abdullah replacing Pedro Castro. The FC Utrecht players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Utrecht kick off!
48.48
Julian Götz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Julian Götz kicks a strong pass forward to Maryn Bourgois but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.59
Ioannis Vakouftsis barges into Martin Marcolini. Ioannis Vakouftsis is warned by the referee! Martin Marcolini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.11
Gerard Zafarin flicks a high pass forward. Tieme Winter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Tieme Winter plays the ball forward to Aabraham Sinkonen. Aabraham Sinkonen lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Trapasso. Michael Trapasso jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.56
Corrado Vicari flicks a high pass forward to Ioannis Vakouftsis who brings the ball under control. Ioannis Vakouftsis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Götz. Julian Götz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.31
FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Franceco Miccoli replacing Aabraham Sinkonen .
63.04
Gerard Zafarin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Schöll. Philipp Schöll kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Eddie Carter provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.03
Julian Götz hits a low pass to Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis lofts in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Hugo Leon manages to gather it.
69.36
Gerard Zafarin threads the ball through to Miguel Jairzinho. Miguel Jairzinho threads a neat ball through to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Buso.
72.58
Martin Marcolini knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Jairzinho. Miguel Jairzinho plays a quick one-two with Michael Trapasso and rushes in on goal... Miguel Jairzinho looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.43
Martin Marcolini threads a neat ball through to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Trapasso. Alfredo Buso hacks Michael Trapasso from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
77.43
The referee points to the spot..
78.53
Eddie Carter calmly steps up. Gabriel Carrasco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.53
FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Ferry Hoogendorp replacing Hugo Leon .
81.26
Martin Marcolini threads the ball through to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter plays a one-two with Franceco Miccoli and advances towards the goal... Eddie Carter tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.43
Martin Marcolini kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Trapasso. Michael Trapasso plays a one-two with Franceco Miccoli and rushes in on goal... Michael Trapasso rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
90.00
FC Utrecht are in full control of this game.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
27.8%
48.1%
24.1%
Scorers
| Michael Trapasso 53 Eddie Carter 79 (p), 81 | Pedro Castro 23 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Carter of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hugo Leon (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Philipp Schöll (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Van Der Vaart (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gerard Zafarin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kevin Bobson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tieme Winter (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Miguel Jairzinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Marcolini (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Michael Trapasso (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Aabraham Sinkonen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eddie Carter (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Ferry Hoogendorp (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pieter Quansah (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Franceco Miccoli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gabriel Carrasco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Buso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Corrado Vicari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ólafur Ríkhardsson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jochem Gentenaar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ioannis Vakouftsis (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Julian Götz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | John Robson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Castro (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Maryn Bourgois (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Shabani Garrault (ATT) | ![]() | 3 |
| 12. | Piotr Kozminski (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Fernandez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alpay Abdullah (ATT) | 6 | |


















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