Match Report


FC UtrechtFC Utrecht     VeendamVeendam
Waseem AljafWaseem Aljaf Craig Thornburrow Craig Thornburrow
Fred KlompeF. Klompe73
G
1
G
67Lars MüllerL. Müller
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan68
D
2
D
69Gerhard KohlerG. Kohler
Ferdi TychonF. Tychon74
D
captain3captain
D
73Melchior HespM. Hesp
Tiziano FavalliT. Favalli74
D
4
D
60Adilson de VriesA. de Vries
Sol MorrisS. Morris63
D
5
D
66John ClelandJ. Cleland
Louis DiasalmeidaL. Diasalmeida65
M
6
M
76Tim MakinT. Makin
Mauricio HerreraM. Herrera68
M
7
M
69Riccardo GriecoR. Grieco
Claudio FuentesC. Fuentes70
M
8
A
65Alassandro BonomiA. Bonomi
Antoine KuytA. Kuyt61
A
9
A
60Tony BrandT. Brand
Shota Van Der MeydeS. Van Der Meyde72
A
10
A
55Youssef KortlandY. Kortland
Max BellucciM. Bellucci66
A
11
A
64Don GallacherD. Gallacher
 
Duarte AlvesD. Alves57
D
12
D
65Norman MannN. Mann
Jos GraavenJ. Graaven62
M
13
M
65Jose CostaJ. Costa
Erwin PaterE. Pater59
A
14
A
60Francesco G. BizzarriF. Bizzarri

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Veendam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Donny Schomaker.


0.00
The whistle blows and Veendam get the match underway!
2.43
Louis Diasalmeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Herrera. Mauricio Herrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.08
Riccardo Grieco passes the ball forward to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
4.13
Tim Makin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Brand. Tony Brand finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.19
Antoine Kuyt catches Melchior Hesp on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Melchior Hesp runs off the knock.
10.40
Melchior Hesp threads the ball through to Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco hits a low pass to Youssef Kortland. Youssef Kortland shoots from 25 yards. Fred Klompe gets down and covers it.
12.51
Ferdi Tychon sees Claudio Fuentes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Fuentes sees Antoine Kuyt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antoine Kuyt shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.36
Don Gallacher takes it forward alone. Don Gallacher cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Don Gallacher provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
18.03
Melchior Hesp makes a simple pass to Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco threads a neat ball through to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Brand. Tony Brand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fred Klompe manages to gather it effortlessly.
22.32
Melchior Hesp catches Mauricio Herrera on the ankles. Melchior Hesp is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Herrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.35
John Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Kohler. Gerhard Kohler advances with the ball. Gerhard Kohler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Fred Klompe. Excellent save.
32.08
Melchior Hesp clumsily knocks into Mauricio Herrera. The referee calls over Melchior Hesp and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Herrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.10
Ferdi Tychon comes in with a late challenge on Tim Makin. Ferdi Tychon is shown the yellow card! Tim Makin stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.48
From the throw-in, Claudio Fuentes picks out Mauricio Herrera. Mauricio Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Fuentes. Claudio Fuentes lofts in a cross ball towards Antoine Kuyt. Antoine Kuyt rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.11
Melchior Hesp takes a short throw-in bringing Gerhard Kohler into play. Gerhard Kohler makes a probing pass to Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Kortland. Youssef Kortland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Makin but he's offside!
44.45
Riccardo Grieco kicks a strong pass forward to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Louis Diasalmeida flicks a high pass forward to Antoine Kuyt who brings the ball under control. Antoine Kuyt shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Veendam 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 kick off the second half!
47.34
Tim Makin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alassandro Bonomi. Alassandro Bonomi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.45
Louis Diasalmeida flicks a high pass forward. Antoine Kuyt collects the pass. Antoine Kuyt shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.40
John Cleland passes the ball forward to Gerhard Kohler. Gerhard Kohler brings the ball forward. Gerhard Kohler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.21
Adilson de Vries runs forward with the ball. Adilson de Vries flicks a high pass forward. Tony Brand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Brand plays a one-two with Alassandro Bonomi and advances towards the goal... Tony Brand shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.24
FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Erwin Pater replacing Antoine Kuyt .
63.36
Tiziano Favalli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Fuentes. Claudio Fuentes makes a probing pass to Mauricio Herrera. Mauricio Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Erwin Pater. Erwin Pater connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
65.05
Riccardo Grieco flicks a high pass forward to Youssef Kortland who brings the ball under control. Youssef Kortland shoots from 20 yards but somehow Fred Klompe manages to keep it out.
66.33
John Cleland knocks the ball forward to Tony Brand. Tony Brand threads a neat ball through to Youssef Kortland. Youssef Kortland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fred Klompe who gathers it comfortably.
69.18
Alassandro Bonomi barges into Tiziano Favalli. The referee warns Alassandro Bonomi to calm down! Tiziano Favalli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.32
Tim Makin flicks a high pass forward. Tony Brand collects the pass. Tony Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.43
Riccardo Grieco knocks the ball forward to Youssef Kortland. Youssef Kortland plays a one-two with Riccardo Grieco and rushes in on goal... Youssef Kortland takes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Veendam are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
73.45
Mauricio Herrera makes a probing pass to Shota Van Der Meyde. Shota Van Der Meyde shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
78.46
Sol Morris advances with the ball. Sol Morris flicks a high pass forward. Louis Diasalmeida controls it well on his chest. Louis Diasalmeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Utrecht

Veendam
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
29.9%
44.8%
25.3%

Scorers
Shota Van Der Meyde 73
Tony Brand 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tony Brand of Veendam

Match Ratings
1.Fred Klompe (GK)
8
2.Kevin Strachan (DEF)
6
3.Ferdi Tychon (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Tiziano Favalli (DEF)
6
5.Sol Morris (DEF)
7
6.Louis Diasalmeida (MID)
7
7.Mauricio Herrera (MID)
7
8.Claudio Fuentes (MID)
7
9.Antoine Kuyt (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Shota Van Der Meyde (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Max Bellucci (ATT)
6
 
12.Duarte Alves (DEF)
0
13.Jos Graaven (MID)
0
14.Erwin Pater (ATT)
6

1.Lars Müller (GK)
6
2.Gerhard Kohler (DEF)
7
3.Melchior Hesp (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Adilson de Vries (DEF)
6
5.John Cleland (DEF)
6
6.Tim Makin (MID)
6
7.Riccardo Grieco (MID)
8
8.Alassandro Bonomi (ATT)
6
9.Tony Brand (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Youssef Kortland (ATT)
6
11.Don Gallacher (ATT)
7
 
12.Norman Mann (DEF)
0
13.Jose Costa (MID)
0
14.Francesco G. Bizzarri (ATT)
0