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 Helmond Sport. A crowd of 18,818 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht get the match underway!
3.39
0-0Martijn Davids clumsily knocks into Walter Corradi. Martijn Davids is warned by the referee! Walter Corradi runs off the knock.
6.23
0-0Ruud Touzani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Evans Romano. Evans Romano tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
8.43
Alfredo Serrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Evans Romano. Evans Romano shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.01
Don Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Van Hintum. Steven Van Hintum chips the ball to his team mate, Evans Romano. Evans Romano shoots from distance but it flies wide!
10.11
Evans Romano hacks Ignacio Gonzalez from behind! The referee calls over Evans Romano and warns him to calm down! Ignacio Gonzalez runs off the knock.
14.33
1-0Moustapha El-Khalej knocks the ball forward to Abraham Dadi. Abraham Dadi goes all the way! Abraham Dadi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.14
1-0Danny Bosnich makes a probing pass to Pascal de Preux. Pascal de Preux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abraham Dadi. Abraham Dadi knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Heintze. Thomas Heintze takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Alistair Vieira.
22.44
Moustapha El-Khalej deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Heintze. Thomas Heintze shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
26.39
Moustapha El-Khalej kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Heintze. Thomas Heintze shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
28.08
1-0Moustapha El-Khalej deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Heintze. Thomas Heintze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Helmond Sport kick off!
48.10
Steven Van Hintum takes it forward alone. Steven Van Hintum knocks in a cross ball towards Evans Romano. Evans Romano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Andreas Curtolo!
53.55
Moustapha El-Khalej controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Heintze. Thomas Heintze knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Vieira who gathers it comfortably.
54.45
Jean-Luc Savinaud surges forward with the ball. Jean-Luc Savinaud shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.15
Steven Van Hintum deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Evans Romano. Evans Romano lofts in a cross ball towards Ramon Piket. Ramon Piket flicks the ball with his head but somehow Andreas Curtolo manages to keep it out.
61.12
Danny Bosnich takes it forward alone. Danny Bosnich kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Corradi. Walter Corradi shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Alistair Vieira manages to gather it comfortably.
65.43
1-0Danny Bosnich makes a probing pass to Dragan Budan. Dragan Budan kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Heintze. Thomas Heintze passes the ball forward but Abraham Dadi is offside!
66.19
Luukas Eneberg advances with the ball. Luukas Eneberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abraham Dadi. Abraham Dadi plays a perfect one-two with Thomas Heintze and rushes in on goal... Abraham Dadi tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Alistair Vieira manages to gather it comfortably.
79.23
Danny Bosnich comes in with a late challenge on Don Ritchie. The referee calls over Danny Bosnich and warns him to calm down! Don Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.31
Moustapha El-Khalej hacks Steven Van Hintum from behind! Moustapha El-Khalej is given a warning by the referee! Steven Van Hintum hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.38
1-0Martijn Davids clumsily knocks into Mads Høgh. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mads Høgh stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.51
Dragan Budan chips the ball to his team mate, Abraham Dadi. Abraham Dadi goes all the way! Abraham Dadi shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
24.2%
43.9%
31.8%
Scorers
| Abraham Dadi 14, 90 |