Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to AFC Door Wilskracht Sterk. A crowd of 19,695 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Door Wilskracht Sterk appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Humphrey Zuidam.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Door Wilskracht Sterk appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Humphrey Zuidam.
0.00
0-0AFC Door Wilskracht Sterk start the match!
8.49
0-0Callum Morton sees Donny Splinter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Donny Splinter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Fred Klompe!
9.16
Louis Diasalmeida knocks the ball forward to Melchior Karelse. Melchior Karelse shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
14.48
0-0Duarte Alves flicks a high pass forward. Jos Nijkamp comfortably collects the pass. Jos Nijkamp shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
18.27
Max Bellucci knocks the ball to his team mate, Melchior Karelse. Melchior Karelse shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.41
0-0Sol Morris brings the ball forward. Sol Morris passes the ball forward to Claudio Fuentes. Claudio Fuentes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Moutinho.
22.14
Eugenio Pardo sees Hugo Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivar Ricci. Ivar Ricci plays a scrappy one-two with Donny Splinter and advances towards the goal... Ivar Ricci takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
24.01
0-0George Maas barges into Claudio Fuentes. The referee calls over George Maas and warns him to calm down! Claudio Fuentes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.16
Melchior Karelse chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Fuentes. Claudio Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Max Bellucci. Max Bellucci directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
27.46
George Maas brings the ball forward. George Maas lofts in a cross ball towards Donny Splinter. Donny Splinter rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Fred Klompe is on top of it.
33.41
Claudio Fuentes receives the ball from a throw-in from Shota Van Der Meyde. Claudio Fuentes makes a probing pass to Max Bellucci. Max Bellucci sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.50
Melchior Karelse knocks the ball forward to Claudio Fuentes. Claudio Fuentes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Zoetebier.
40.04
Martin Buskermolen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Buskermolen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.43
Claudio Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Max Bellucci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Max Bellucci lofts in a cross ball towards Melchior Karelse. Melchior Karelse connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Theo Veldman manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Door Wilskracht Sterk also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Utrecht players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Utrecht start the second half!
47.52
1-0Duarte Alves darts forward. Duarte Alves knocks the ball forward to Shota Van Der Meyde. Shota Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Diasalmeida. Louis Diasalmeida connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Louis Diasalmeida!
51.05
Ferdi Tychon flicks a high pass forward. Max Bellucci collects the pass. Max Bellucci sees Jos Nijkamp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jos Nijkamp runs straight at the defence! Jos Nijkamp comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
54.13
Ferdi Tychon flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Fuentes controls it well on his chest. Claudio Fuentes decides to run forward with the ball. Claudio Fuentes plays a scrappy one-two with Louis Diasalmeida and stumbles forward towards the goal... Claudio Fuentes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Claudio Fuentes!
59.11
Ivar Ricci comes in with a late challenge on Duarte Alves. The referee calls over Ivar Ricci and shows him a yellow card! Duarte Alves carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.17
Melchior Karelse flicks the ball to his team mate, Shota Van Der Meyde. Shota Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball towards Melchior Karelse. Melchior Karelse heads the ball goalwards. Theo Veldman didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.13
2-0Louis Diasalmeida catches Hugo Moutinho on the ankles. Louis Diasalmeida is shown the yellow card! Hugo Moutinho runs off the knock.
66.36
Louis Diasalmeida passes the ball forward to Max Bellucci. Max Bellucci sees Melchior Karelse just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Melchior Karelse provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Theo Veldman effortlessly smothers it!
69.23
Martin Buskermolen flicks a high pass forward. Donny Splinter controls it well on his chest. Donny Splinter shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
71.08
Louis Diasalmeida knocks the ball forward to Melchior Karelse. Melchior Karelse shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.36
Louis Diasalmeida sees Melchior Karelse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Melchior Karelse shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
77.43
3-0FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Antoine Kuyt replacing Shota Van Der Meyde .
78.50
3-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
79.42
Tiziano Favalli hits a low pass to Sol Morris. Sol Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Bellucci. Max Bellucci knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Zoetebier.
89.16
3-0Louis Diasalmeida comes in with a late challenge on Donny Splinter. Louis Diasalmeida is given a warning by the referee! Donny Splinter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70%
30%
Play Area
18.8%
50%
31.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Melchior Karelse of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fred Klompe (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duarte Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ferdi Tychon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiziano Favalli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sol Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Melchior Karelse (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Louis Diasalmeida (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Claudio Fuentes (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Jos Nijkamp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Shota Van Der Meyde (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Max Bellucci (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Kevin Strachan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Fowler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antoine Kuyt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Theo Veldman (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Harris Koeman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Zoetebier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tobias Scheffler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | George Maas (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hugo Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Callum Morton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Buskermolen (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Donny Splinter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ivar Ricci (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Sieb Bruggink (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Cornelisse (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edwin Lee (ATT) | 0 | |