Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at MariFlex Stadion where RBC Roosendaal play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 19,401 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RBC Roosendaal are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Iwan Van Den Berg.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RBC Roosendaal are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Iwan Van Den Berg.
0.00
The whistle blows and RBC Roosendaal get the match underway!
4.06
Claudio Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Shota Van Der Meyde controls it well on his chest. Shota Van Der Meyde shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Roland De Jong as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
5.49
Claudio Fuentes takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Boudewijn Elshot jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
6.20
Louis Diasalmeida hits a low pass to Mauricio Herrera. Mauricio Herrera tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.44
Louis Diasalmeida threads a neat ball through to Shota Van Der Meyde. Shota Van Der Meyde whips in a cross ball towards Antoine Kuyt. Antoine Kuyt connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.16
Louis Diasalmeida threads a neat ball through to Claudio Fuentes. Claudio Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Antoine Kuyt. Antoine Kuyt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Roland De Jong didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.41
Showing intelligent composure, Garry Koning plays the ball forward to Richard Morton. Richard Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Morris.
20.31
Sol Morris threads the ball through to Claudio Fuentes. Claudio Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Louis Diasalmeida controls it well on his chest. Louis Diasalmeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Nunes.
22.33
Tiziano Favalli flicks a high pass forward to Louis Diasalmeida who brings the ball under control. Louis Diasalmeida threads a neat ball through to Shota Van Der Meyde. Shota Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Herrera. With a superhuman jump, Mauricio Herrera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Roland De Jong.
28.10
Ferdi Tychon knocks the ball forward to Max Bellucci. Max Bellucci flicks a high pass forward. Shota Van Der Meyde holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shota Van Der Meyde sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Roland De Jong comfortably gets down and covers it.
30.37
Garry Koning deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Tavares. Frederico Tavares plays a quick one-two with Garry Koning and rushes in on goal... Frederico Tavares takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.35
Frederico Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Henk Zoetebier who brings the ball under control. Henk Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.26
Kevin Strachan threads a neat ball through to Louis Diasalmeida. Louis Diasalmeida threads a neat ball through to Max Bellucci. Max Bellucci whips in a cross ball towards Shota Van Der Meyde. With a superhuman jump, Shota Van Der Meyde connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Shota Van Der Meyde!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RBC Roosendaal appear unchanged since the first half. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Utrecht kicking off!
49.15
Luigi Moscardi sees Boudewijn Elshot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Boudewijn Elshot makes a beautiful solo run. Boudewijn Elshot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.13
Fernando Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Tavares. Frederico Tavares threads the ball through to Henk Zoetebier. Henk Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.15
Edgar Nunes sweeps the ball up the wings. Henk Zoetebier shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
60.57
FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Erwin Pater replacing Max Bellucci .
63.44
Luigi Moscardi flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Nieto. Fernando Nieto chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Fred Klompe reads it well. Superb keeping!
65.56
Ferdi Tychon kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Fuentes. Claudio Fuentes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Claudio Fuentes lofts in a cross ball towards Shota Van Der Meyde. Shota Van Der Meyde makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Roland De Jong with no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
72.17
Tiziano Favalli flicks the ball to his team mate, Louis Diasalmeida. Louis Diasalmeida plays the ball forward to Mauricio Herrera. Mauricio Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Van Der Meyde. Shota Van Der Meyde rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
75.55
Garry Koning advances with the ball. Garry Koning whips in a cross ball towards Henk Zoetebier. Henk Zoetebier knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Ferdi Tychon. That should have been a goal!
77.46
Claudio Fuentes takes the throw-in. Mauricio Herrera hits a low pass to Erwin Pater. Erwin Pater knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Fuentes. Claudio Fuentes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.11
Boudewijn Elshot sees space and advances. Boudewijn Elshot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.52
Claudio Fuentes sees Louis Diasalmeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Louis Diasalmeida whips in a cross ball towards Antoine Kuyt. Antoine Kuyt beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28.2%
Scorers
| Shota Van Der Meyde 38, 66, 72 Claudio Fuentes 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Shota Van Der Meyde of FC Utrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Roland De Jong (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Iwan Van Beukering (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jesper van Beek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edgar Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luigi Moscardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Koning (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Frederico Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Boudewijn Elshot (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Nieto (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Henk Zoetebier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Morton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jurgen Touzani (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manuele Ferraresi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Markus Arndt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fred Klompe (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ferdi Tychon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiziano Favalli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sol Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Louis Diasalmeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Herrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Claudio Fuentes (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 9. | Antoine Kuyt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Shota Van Der Meyde (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Max Bellucci (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duarte Alves (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Erwin Pater (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jos Nijkamp (ATT) | 0 | |












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