Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 16,697 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht start the match!
2.14
0-1Francisco Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Roland Bosch. Roland Bosch knocks in a cross ball towards Theo Peters. Theo Peters powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Sandro Iuliano had no chance!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
6.44
0-1Edgar Molenaar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins shoots from 25 yards. Ole Heubach easily smothers it.
8.30
0-1Nabil Zwaanswijk comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Splinter. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Splinter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.02
0-1Francisco Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Theo Peters. Theo Peters knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Piqué but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.19
Rene Rudge catches Antoine Bruggink on the ankles. The referee calls over Rene Rudge and shows him a yellow card! Antoine Bruggink hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.40
0-1Francisco Vieira surges forward with the ball. Francisco Vieira plays a perfect one-two with Roland Bosch and rushes in on goal... Francisco Vieira tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.49
Jeffrey Babangida sees a break and surges forward. Jeffrey Babangida shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
21.19
Antoine Bruggink makes a beautiful solo run. Antoine Bruggink whips in a cross ball towards Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.57
Carlos de Bruin knocks the ball forward to Edgar Molenaar. Edgar Molenaar flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
24.01
0-1Tieme Bertjens surges forward with the ball. Tieme Bertjens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.26
Oscar Splinter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Vieira. Francisco Vieira decides to run forward with the ball. Francisco Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Bosch. Roland Bosch tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.10
Tieme Bertjens 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 curls horrendously wide!
30.31
Tieme Bertjens passes the ball forward to Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Moulijn.
33.43
0-1Rene Rudge hacks Antoine Bruggink from behind! The referee calls over Rene Rudge and warns him to calm down! Antoine Bruggink hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.02
Nelson Wijnen knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Molenaar. Edgar Molenaar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bryan Hofland.
36.05
Tieme Bertjens makes a beautiful solo run. Tieme Bertjens whips in a cross ball towards Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ole Heubach easily picks it out of the air!
39.37
Tieme Bertjens makes a probing pass to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Moulijn.
40.19
Carlos de Bruin passes the ball forward to Antoine Bruggink. Antoine Bruggink sees a break and surges forward. Antoine Bruggink whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Willem II Tilburg start the second half!
47.06
Rene Rudge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Theo Peters. Theo Peters chips the ball to his team mate, Roland Bosch. Roland Bosch rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.17
Tieme Bertjens knocks the ball forward to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Splinter.
55.18
Jeroen Chivu clumsily knocks into Stuart Collins. The referee calls over Jeroen Chivu and warns him to calm down! Stuart Collins runs off the knock.
66.33
Sergio Heubach brings the ball forward. Sergio Heubach knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.09
Tieme Bertjens brings the ball forward. Tieme Bertjens knocks the ball forward to Jan Van Der Laan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.54
Ron Van Nieuwstadt barges into Roland Bosch. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roland Bosch hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.13
0-1Jan Van Der Laan hacks Jeroen Chivu from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jeroen Chivu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.02
Rafael Moulijn knocks the ball forward to Francisco Vieira. Francisco Vieira knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Piqué. Giovanni Piqué whips in a cross ball towards Theo Peters. Theo Peters directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.45
Carlos de Bruin advances with the ball. Carlos de Bruin chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.01
Sergio Heubach passes the ball forward to Theo Peters. Theo Peters goes all the way! Theo Peters shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
83.46
Rafael Moulijn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Vieira. Francisco Vieira advances with the ball. Francisco Vieira makes a probing pass to Theo Peters. Theo Peters takes a shot at goal but Sandro Iuliano is on top of it.
84.41
Carlos de Bruin sees a break and surges forward. Carlos de Bruin chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ole Heubach who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Rene Rudge advances with the ball. Rene Rudge knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Piqué. Giovanni Piqué shoots from just inside the box but somehow Sandro Iuliano manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
27.7%
43.4%
28.9%
Scorers