Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 16,374 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Miel Van Den Brom.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Miel Van Den Brom.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
3.50
0-0Sander de Boer barges into Sergio Nascimento. The referee warns Sander de Boer to calm down! Sergio Nascimento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.02
0-0Rainer Schönenborn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
12.07
0-0Sergio Nascimento comes in with a late challenge on Sander de Boer. Sergio Nascimento is shown the yellow card! Sander de Boer stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.25
0-0Lars Iversen makes a probing pass to Patrick Mariana. Patrick Mariana makes a probing pass to Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Barros. Roland Cruyff comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Barros. Eduardo Barros appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
18.36
Arco Ikedia knocks the ball forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
21.03
0-0Brian Williams knocks the ball forward to Sander de Boer. Sander de Boer flicks a high pass forward. Craig McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig McGrory shoots from outside the area but Antonio Farinos is on top of it.
24.38
Rainer Schönenborn flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum flicks the ball with his head. Jamie Jess picks it out of the air!
26.24
Lars Iversen makes a probing pass to Jeremy Hansma. Jeremy Hansma knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Barros. Eduardo Barros shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jamie Jess smothers it!
28.28
Arco Ikedia laces a weighted ball forward to Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.17
Brian Williams threads a neat ball through to Arco Ikedia. Arco Ikedia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Antonio Farinos. Excellent save.
32.38
0-0Fatik Van Hintum slams into Roland Cruyff with his studs up. Fatik Van Hintum is shown the red card!! Roland Cruyff runs off the knock.
33.12
Paul Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to Arco Ikedia who brings the ball under control. Arco Ikedia chips the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
36.09
0-1Arco Ikedia knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.13
Graeme Midgley hacks Paul Bierhoff from behind! Graeme Midgley is shown the yellow card! Paul Bierhoff runs off the knock.
42.40
Rainer Schönenborn chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley edges inside the box! Graeme Midgley strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Jamie Jess comfortably gets down and covers it.
44.08
Lars Iversen clumsily knocks into Ernesto Garcia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernesto Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off!
47.43
Arco Ikedia decides to run forward with the ball. Arco Ikedia makes a defence splitting pass to Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.42
Sergio Nascimento clumsily knocks into Sander de Boer. Sergio Nascimento is warned by the referee! Sander de Boer stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.55
Arco Ikedia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Antonio Farinos smothers it!
55.04
0-1Craig McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Melchior de Bruin. The referee calls over Craig McGrory and shows him a yellow card! Melchior de Bruin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.19
Roland Cruyff flicks a high pass forward to Joost Tobiassen who brings the ball under control. Joost Tobiassen flicks a high pass forward. Craig McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
60.26
0-1Jeremy Hansma flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Midgley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Jess who gathers it comfortably.
61.26
0-1Joost Tobiassen hits a low pass to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr knocks the ball forward to Craig McGrory but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.13
Eduardo Barros clumsily knocks into Brian Williams. Eduardo Barros is warned by the referee! Brian Williams stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.02
Paul Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Arco Ikedia controls it well on his chest. Arco Ikedia flicks a high pass forward. Craig McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig McGrory shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.25
Brian Williams makes a strong solo run forward. Showing composure, Brian Williams plays the ball forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Antonio Farinos. Excellent save.
72.47
Brian Williams hits a low pass to Joost Tobiassen. Joost Tobiassen hits a low pass to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.20
With some swift thinking, Joost Tobiassen plays the ball forward to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
75.03
Joost Tobiassen threads the ball through to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.45
Brian Williams hoofs the ball up the pitch. Craig McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Antonio Farinos!
81.16
Joost Tobiassen makes a simple pass to Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
84.27
Paul Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to Sander de Boer who brings the ball under control. Sander de Boer knocks the ball forward to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
6
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
30.8%
69.2%
Play Area
28.6%
40.7%
30.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arco Ikedia of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Antonio Farinos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Melchior de Bruin (MID) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lars Iversen (MID) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Jšrg Van Grim (GK) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patrick Mariana (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sergio Nascimento (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Rainer Schönenborn (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jeremy Hansma (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fatik Van Hintum (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 10. | Graeme Midgley (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Eduardo Barros (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daniel Molinier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Barton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Humphrey Franken (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jamie Jess (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Piqué (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Williams (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Paul Bierhoff (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Roland Cruyff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joost Tobiassen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sander de Boer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arco Ikedia (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Silvain Lanckohr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig McGrory (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Ernesto Garcia (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Rafael Hamming (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sidney Chapuis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Victor Kanu (MID) | 0 | |