Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 17,922 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both FC Volendam and FC Utrecht are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both FC Volendam and FC Utrecht are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht get the match underway!
8.22
0-0Toshi Nakata catches Jeffrey Babangida on the ankles. The referee calls over Toshi Nakata and shows him a yellow card! Jeffrey Babangida runs off the knock.
9.24
0-0Tieme Bertjens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hakim Bendjedid who gathers it comfortably.
15.34
Toshi Nakata threads the ball through to Nabil Mokoena. Nabil Mokoena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.37
0-0Tieme Bertjens advances with the ball. Tieme Bertjens whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.28
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.37
0-0Djezon Bourgeois advances with the ball. Djezon Bourgeois advances with the ball. Djezon Bourgeois shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
34.49
Toshi Nakata passes the ball forward to Nabil Mokoena. Nabil Mokoena controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Sandro Iuliano.
42.37
Tieme Bertjens kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Boudewijn Cruyff knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy van Dijk. Andy van Dijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luuk De Cler. Luuk De Cler shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
FC Volendam kick off the second half!
55.39
Andy van Dijk chips the ball to his team mate, Luuk De Cler. Luuk De Cler whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Galàsek. Pascal Galàsek is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.56
Andy van Dijk knocks the ball forward to Luuk De Cler. Luuk De Cler plays a perfect one-two with Nabil Mokoena and rushes in on goal... Luuk De Cler rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.58
0-1Djezon Bourgeois passes the ball forward to Tieme Bertjens. Tieme Bertjens makes a simple pass to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan lofts in a cross ball towards Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Hakim Bendjedid has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.36
Pius Kok knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Schomaker. Tony Schomaker kicks a strong pass forward to Nabil Mokoena. Nabil Mokoena goes all the way! Nabil Mokoena takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Sandro Iuliano easily smothers it!
65.01
0-1Boudewijn Cruyff makes a simple pass to Toshi Nakata. Toshi Nakata threads the ball through to Nabil Mokoena. Nabil Mokoena makes a probing pass to Pascal Galàsek but he's offside!
66.37
Luca Abegglen kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Galàsek. Pascal Galàsek knocks in a cross ball towards Luuk De Cler. Luuk De Cler flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Sandro Iuliano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.26
Toshi Nakata knocks the ball to his team mate, Luuk De Cler. Luuk De Cler shoots from outside the area. Sandro Iuliano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.24
2-1Boudewijn Cruyff clumsily knocks into Nabil Zwaanswijk. Boudewijn Cruyff is warned by the referee! Nabil Zwaanswijk runs off the knock.
77.27
Nelson Wijnen makes a simple pass to Antoine Bruggink. Antoine Bruggink makes a simple pass to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
78.19
Tieme Bertjens makes a probing pass to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.26
Toshi Nakata passes the ball forward to Nabil Mokoena. Nabil Mokoena plays a perfect one-two with Pascal Galàsek and rushes in on goal... Nabil Mokoena rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.44
Tieme Bertjens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
90.00
Andy van Dijk surges forward with the ball. Andy van Dijk shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Sandro Iuliano!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
23.8%
43.8%
32.5%
Scorers
| Luuk De Cler 66, 71 | Nabil Zwaanswijk 60 |