Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 18,041 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht kick off the first half!
4.30
0-0Louis Hasselbaink catches Youssef Van Der Sleen on the ankles. Louis Hasselbaink is given a warning by the referee! Youssef Van Der Sleen runs off the knock.
6.14
0-0FC Utrecht are easily keeping Fortuna Sittard at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
24.56
0-0Fred Quansah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Van Der Sleen. Youssef Van Der Sleen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Van Der Weerden who gathers it comfortably.
26.27
0-0Jesper Bos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fred Quansah. Fred Quansah sees a break and surges forward. Fred Quansah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.19
0-0Regillio Marbus chips the ball to his team mate, Youssef Van Der Sleen. Youssef Van Der Sleen plays a perfect one-two with Joris Korsten and rushes in on goal... Youssef Van Der Sleen shoots from just inside the box. Patrick Van Der Weerden easily smothers it.
33.13
Sven Scharrenburg flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Calvo. Carlos Calvo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.06
Rodney Goossen makes a probing pass to Alfredo Cruz. Alfredo Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Johan Van Westerop. Johan Van Westerop directs the ball goalwards with his head. Rafael Redondo manages to gather it comfortably.
38.48
Rodney Goossen makes a beautiful solo run. Rodney Goossen flicks the ball to his team mate, Johan Van Westerop. Johan Van Westerop takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Redondo easily smothers it!
44.56
Mitchell Ooijer flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodney Goossen. Rodney Goossen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Calvo. Carlos Calvo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Fred Quansah hacks Sven Scharrenburg from behind! Fred Quansah is given a warning by the referee! Sven Scharrenburg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Fortuna Sittard kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
Erik Talan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Calvo. Carlos Calvo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Rafael Redondo manages to keep it out.
51.16
Sven Scharrenburg makes a simple pass to Carlos Calvo. Carlos Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John de Ruiter.
54.55
Rodney Goossen kicks a strong pass forward to Johan Van Westerop. Johan Van Westerop shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
60.07
Guillermo Corstanje makes a simple pass to Mitchell Stroeve. Mitchell Stroeve sees a break and surges forward. Mitchell Stroeve shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
63.36
Erik Talan knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Calvo. Carlos Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Cruz. Alfredo Cruz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
66.39
0-1Mitchell Stroeve makes a probing pass to Carlos Calvo. Carlos Calvo finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Rafael Redondo had no chance!! Goal for Fortuna Sittard!
75.41
Erik Talan knocks the ball to his team mate, Johan Van Westerop. Johan Van Westerop lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Calvo. Carlos Calvo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Rafael Redondo!
81.25
Regillio Marbus flicks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Van Der Sleen. Youssef Van Der Sleen tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Patrick Van Der Weerden.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
26.6%
50.6%
22.8%
Scorers
| Carlos Calvo 66 |