Match Report


FC UtrechtFC Utrecht     Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem
Lanre VincentLanre Vincent Computer Player Computer Player
Antonio FarinosA. Farinos69
G
1
G
67Clarence Van Der ReeC. Van Der Ree
Jšrg Van GrimJ. Grim43
G
2
D
81Christian CaluwéC. Caluwé
Jeremy HansmaJ. Hansma73
M
3captain
D
69Daniel LindenberghD. Lindenbergh
Florian RiemannF. Riemann45
M
4
D
68Francisco FerrerF. Ferrer
Patrick MarianaP. Mariana60
M
5
D
64Andy AllmanA. Allman
Sergio NascimentoS. Nascimento66
M
6
M
75Alje HeerkensA. Heerkens
Rainer SchönenbornR. Schönenborn68
M
captain7
M
66Alun KingA. King
Frits PothuizenF. Pothuizen55
M
8
M
58Brian CopeB. Cope
Fatik Van HintumF. Van Hintum61
A
9
A
72Paul MatteoP. Matteo
Eduardo BarrosE. Barros74
A
10
A
69Adam UpsonA. Upson
Don HansenD. Hansen73
A
11
A
64Humphrey MoulijnH. Moulijn
 
Melchior de BruinM. de Bruin72
M
12
G
67Rody FrankenR. Franken
Lars IversenL. Iversen73
M
13
A
62Wilfred Van PuttenW. Van Putten
Jose HidalgoJ. Hidalgo75
M
14
A
62Rodolfo FattoriR. Fattori

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 18,647 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marinus De Nooijer.


0.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem get the match underway!
4.28
Brian Cope knocks the ball forward to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball comes off Jšrg Van Grim and the loose ball is cleared up field.
6.48
Seeing Sergio Nascimento's attacking run, Rainer Schönenborn quickly throws the ball into his path. Sergio Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Barros. Eduardo Barros tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Clarence Van Der Ree manages to gather it effortlessly.
10.14
Rainer Schönenborn threads the ball through to Eduardo Barros. Eduardo Barros whips in a cross ball towards Fatik Van Hintum. With a superhuman jump, Fatik Van Hintum connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Clarence Van Der Ree is on top of his game. Excellent save!
12.26
Christian Caluwé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun King. Alun King makes a beautiful solo run. Alun King knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Antonio Farinos gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
15.21
Daniel Lindenbergh makes a probing pass to Brian Cope. Brian Cope flicks a high ball forward to Humphrey Moulijn who takes it down. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Riemann.
18.06
Brian Cope comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Mariana. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patrick Mariana carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.18
Alun King threads the ball through to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn whips in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Antonio Farinos!
21.48
Daniel Lindenbergh hits a low pass to Alje Heerkens. Alje Heerkens threads the ball through to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Antonio Farinos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.41
Jšrg Van Grim clumsily knocks into Paul Matteo. The referee calls over Jšrg Van Grim and shows him a yellow card! Paul Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.07
Florian Riemann makes a strong solo run forward. Florian Riemann chips the ball to his team mate, Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clarence Van Der Ree who gathers it comfortably.
27.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Lindenbergh plays the ball forward to Brian Cope. Brian Cope passes the ball forward to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn whips in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Antonio Farinos. Excellent save.
28.11
Brian Cope deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn whips in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson makes a looping header on goal. Adam Upson scores for Vitesse Arnhem!!
32.30
Francisco Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Alun King. Alun King flicks a high ball forward to Adam Upson who takes it down. Adam Upson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
33.27
Daniel Lindenbergh flicks a high pass forward. Brian Cope holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Cope threads a neat ball through to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
38.19
Frits Pothuizen threads a neat ball through to Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clarence Van Der Ree who gathers it comfortably.
39.21
Rainer Schönenborn hits a low pass to Don Hansen. Don Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fatik Van Hintum!
42.13
Jšrg Van Grim flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Mariana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Mariana flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Barros collects the pass. Eduardo Barros makes a probing pass between the defence to Don Hansen. Don Hansen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Clarence Van Der Ree!
44.40
Francisco Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alje Heerkens. Alje Heerkens picks a pass forward to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson flicks the ball with his head. Antonio Farinos manages to gather it easily.
45.00
With some swift thinking, Daniel Lindenbergh plays the ball forward to Brian Cope. Brian Cope deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Humphrey Moulijn provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Antonio Farinos manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Utrecht kick off!
48.18
Rainer Schönenborn plays the ball forward to Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
53.47
Sergio Nascimento makes a simple pass to Eduardo Barros. Eduardo Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Don Hansen. Don Hansen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Francisco Ferrer's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
54.27
It's a corner kick. Patrick Mariana kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Daniel Lindenbergh reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
55.54
Rainer Schönenborn makes a simple pass to Don Hansen. Don Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.09
Jšrg Van Grim sees Sergio Nascimento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum makes a probing pass to Don Hansen but he's offside!
63.58
Frits Pothuizen flicks a high pass forward. Don Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Barros. Eduardo Barros is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.24
Francisco Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alje Heerkens. Alje Heerkens knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Jšrg Van Grim blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
73.56
Brian Cope chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Upson. Adam Upson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
75.39
Frits Pothuizen flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Barros holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Barros shoots from long range but is denied by Clarence Van Der Ree. Excellent save.
84.58
Rainer Schönenborn makes a probing pass to Don Hansen. Don Hansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Clarence Van Der Ree. Excellent save.
85.15
Rainer Schönenborn threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Barros. Eduardo Barros shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Clarence Van Der Ree manages to gather it comfortably.
89.58
Jeremy Hansma makes a simple pass to Rainer Schönenborn. Rainer Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward. Fatik Van Hintum holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fatik Van Hintum knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Lindenbergh.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Utrecht

Vitesse Arnhem
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
9
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
25.3%
39.8%
34.9%

Scorers
Fatik Van Hintum 39
Eduardo Barros 64
Adam Upson 21, 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Upson of Vitesse Arnhem

Match Ratings