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 Fortuna Sittard. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both FC Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both FC Utrecht and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Fortuna Sittard kicking off!
2.31
0-0Antoine Bruggink passes the ball forward to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins goes all the way! Stuart Collins cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
4.23
0-0Ishak Boumedienne threads the ball through to Gavin Bridge. Gavin Bridge kicks a strong pass forward to Edwin Heubach but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.55
Jeffrey Babangida sees a break and surges forward. Jeffrey Babangida lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.53
0-0Edgar Molenaar threads the ball through to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.51
0-0FC Utrecht are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
12.52
Nelson Wijnen passes the ball forward to Jeffrey Babangida. Jeffrey Babangida takes it forward alone. Jeffrey Babangida lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.27
Hennie De Visser makes a beautiful solo run. Hennie De Visser makes a probing pass to Shota Huizingh but he's offside!
20.49
0-0Rigobert Ndo chips the ball to his team mate, Ishak Boumedienne. Ishak Boumedienne threads the ball through to Gavin Bridge. Gavin Bridge lofts in a cross ball towards Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Sandro Iuliano manages to gather it comfortably.
22.29
Edgar Molenaar flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan lofts in a cross ball towards Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
30.38
Ishak Boumedienne knocks the ball forward to Gavin Bridge. Gavin Bridge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sandro Iuliano who gathers it comfortably.
36.40
Jeffrey Babangida flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.08
Ron Van Nieuwstadt knocks the ball forward to Jeffrey Babangida. Jeffrey Babangida passes the ball forward to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.42
Nelson Wijnen knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Babangida. Jeffrey Babangida decides to run forward with the ball. Jeffrey Babangida lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.25
Abdul Demel passes the ball forward to Hennie De Visser. Hennie De Visser makes a simple pass to Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Johnny Fränkel flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bridge. Gavin Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off the second half!
48.46
Ishak Boumedienne kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Bridge. Gavin Bridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Sandro Iuliano is on top of it.
49.37
Nelson Wijnen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Molenaar. Edgar Molenaar kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.32
0-1Rigobert Ndo chips the ball to his team mate, Ishak Boumedienne. Ishak Boumedienne passes the ball forward to Gavin Bridge. Gavin Bridge whips in a cross ball towards Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.38
Abdul Demel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rene Veurink. Rene Veurink surges forward with the ball. Rene Veurink whips in a cross ball towards Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Sandro Iuliano had no chance!! Goal for Fortuna Sittard!
65.04
Edgar Molenaar knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk directs the ball goalwards with his head but Mateo Campos is on top of it.
71.14
Edgar Molenaar kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan powers a header at goal. Jan Van Der Laan scores for FC Utrecht!!
75.44
1-2Antoine Bruggink barges into Ishak Boumedienne. Antoine Bruggink is given a warning by the referee! Ishak Boumedienne runs off the knock.
77.13
Rigobert Ndo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ishak Boumedienne. Ishak Boumedienne kicks a strong pass forward to Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sandro Iuliano who gathers it comfortably.
78.22
1-2Jan Van Der Laan hacks Abdul Demel from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abdul Demel stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Ishak Boumedienne makes a simple pass to Gavin Bridge. Gavin Bridge whips in a cross ball towards Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%
Scorers
| Jan Van Der Laan 71 | Edwin Heubach 53, 61 |