Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 18,355 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Roda JC Kerkrade and FC Utrecht are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Dijkstra.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Roda JC Kerkrade and FC Utrecht are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Dijkstra.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht kick off!
2.05
0-0Diogo Ferreira clumsily knocks into Eddie Carter. The referee warns Diogo Ferreira to calm down! Eddie Carter stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.49
0-0Christian Gyan chips the ball to his team mate, Sieme Fabrie. Sieme Fabrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan plays a one-two with James Platt and advances towards the goal... Christian Gyan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Manuel Devaux gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
6.21
0-0Eddie Kahn passes the ball forward to Sieme Fabrie. Sieme Fabrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manuel Devaux who gathers it comfortably.
15.56
Gregorio Redondo makes a beautiful solo run. Gregorio Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Leon who gathers it comfortably.
16.44
0-0Bert Overmars barges into Christian Gyan. Bert Overmars is shown the yellow card! Christian Gyan stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.01
1-0Rick de Groot flicks a high pass forward to Dominique Wijker who brings the ball under control. Dominique Wijker knocks in a cross ball towards Rick de Groot. Rick de Groot makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.30
Christopher Meerdink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn makes a simple pass to Sieme Fabrie. Sieme Fabrie whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.04
1-1Bert Overmars chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Redondo. Gregorio Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Milan Berck de Haan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Milan Berck de Haan shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
40.09
Showing composure, Marcello Safanjon plays the ball forward to Milan Berck de Haan. Milan Berck de Haan shoots from long range but Hugo Leon is on top of it.
42.15
Christian Gyan catches Marcello Safanjon on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcello Safanjon stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.45
Joos Huiberts knocks the ball to his team mate, Rick de Groot. Rick de Groot knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Lua-Lua. Eoin Lua-Lua knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Keller.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off!
48.49
1-1Gregorio Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck de Haan. Milan Berck de Haan advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Milan Berck de Haan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Chris Van Der Vaart. Excellent block.
51.21
Eddie Kahn darts forward. Eddie Kahn lofts in a cross ball towards James Platt. James Platt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.19
1-2FC Utrecht have made 2 substitutions with Alberto Correa replacing Christian Gyan and Franceco Miccoli replacing Stefan Enescu .
61.21
Joos Huiberts makes a probing pass to Gregorio Redondo. Gregorio Redondo hits a low pass to Rick de Groot. Rick de Groot cuts inside the box! Rick de Groot comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it flies just wide!
63.42
Rick de Groot kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Redondo. Gregorio Redondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christopher Meerdink.
65.16
Sieme Fabrie brings the ball forward. Sieme Fabrie plays a scrappy one-two with James Platt and advances towards the goal... Sieme Fabrie side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.39
Bert Overmars makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Lua-Lua. Eoin Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Marcello Safanjon. Marcello Safanjon rushes past Chris Van Der Vaart! Marcello Safanjon takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.15
Marcello Safanjon flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Lua-Lua easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Lua-Lua tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Hugo Leon.
73.45
1-3Marcello Safanjon takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Rick de Groot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.05
Roda JC Kerkrade have made a substitution with Stephen Mccall replacing Dominique Wijker and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Giorgio Vukoja replacing Christopher Meerdink .
78.13
Alberto Correa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Manuel Devaux.
79.38
1-3It's a corner kick. Eddie Kahn loops the ball in to towards the near post. Manuel Devaux scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
83.19
Alberto Correa chips the ball to his team mate, Sieme Fabrie. Sieme Fabrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bert Overmars.
84.07
Alberto Correa kicks a strong pass forward to James Platt. James Platt knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.43
Eoin Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Redondo. Gregorio Redondo finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Hugo Leon manages to gather it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
24.7%
46.6%
28.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sieme Fabrie of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Manuel Devaux (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Diogo Ferreira (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Bert Overmars (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Joos Huiberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arnauld Mouret (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gregorio Redondo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marcello Safanjon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rick de Groot (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Dominique Wijker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Milan Berck de Haan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eoin Lua-Lua (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stephen Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rody Van Gobbel (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tony Kuyt (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hugo Leon (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Chris Van Der Vaart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steven Keller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Christopher Meerdink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Piotr Pol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Kahn (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Christian Gyan (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Sieme Fabrie (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Eddie Carter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stefan Enescu (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | James Platt (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Giorgio Vukoja (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alberto Correa (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Franceco Miccoli (ATT) | 6 | |