Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play Manchester United in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Utrecht and Manchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Ramos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Utrecht and Manchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Ramos.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht kick off and get the first half underway!
6.02
0-1Artur Costa threads a neat ball through to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass skips past David Barton! Anthony Windass muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Antonio Farinos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.58
0-1Showing composure, Max Jobson picks a pass forward to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey advances inside the box! Matthew Dugbatey shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Antonio Farinos easily smothers it!
12.03
0-1George Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to John Royce. Seeing a gap ahead, John Royce plays the ball forward to Jean Domoraud. Jean Domoraud shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.13
0-1Artur Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Farinos who gathers it comfortably.
18.34
0-1Humphrey Franken catches Nigel Newby on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nigel Newby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.17
0-1Humphrey Franken catches Ruslan Karavayev on the ankles. The referee calls over Humphrey Franken and warns him to calm down! Ruslan Karavayev hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.55
Sergio Nascimento brings the ball forward. Sergio Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
26.12
With imagination, Max Jobson laces a weighted ball forward to Jean Domoraud. Jean Domoraud knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Loic Ben Haddou.
30.30
Showing composure, Martin Ferrer plays the ball forward to Max Jobson. Max Jobson threads a neat ball through to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.13
Nigel Newby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Royce. John Royce flicks a high ball forward to Jean Domoraud who takes it down. Jean Domoraud sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.32
David Barton catches Matthew Dugbatey on the ankles. David Barton is given a warning by the referee! Matthew Dugbatey runs off the knock.
36.32
0-2Free kick to Manchester United just outside the area...
39.09
Max Jobson takes a long run up and powers a low shot through the wall. The ball takes a slight deflection leaving the keeper helpless. Goal!!
44.46
Patrick Mariana catches George Haynes on the ankles. The referee calls over Patrick Mariana and shows him a yellow card! George Haynes runs off the knock.
45.00
Humphrey Franken threads a neat ball through to Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Manchester United start the second half!
48.25
Max Jobson plays the ball forward to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass whips in a cross ball towards Jean Domoraud. Jean Domoraud is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.44
Artur Costa flicks a high pass forward. Jean Domoraud controls it well on his chest. Jean Domoraud shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
57.05
Daniel Molinier threads a neat ball through to Humphrey Franken. Humphrey Franken flicks the ball to his team mate, Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
59.27
John Royce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.27
0-5Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Úlfar Adalbjarnarson replacing Martin Ferrer and Artur Belodedici replacing Max Jobson .
63.28
Artur Belodedici receives the ball from a throw-in from Artur Costa. Artur Belodedici threads a neat ball through to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Farinos who gathers it comfortably.
65.03
0-5Nigel Newby passes the ball forward to Ruslan Karavayev. Ruslan Karavayev flicks a high pass forward. Jean Domoraud collects the pass. Jean Domoraud lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Windass. Daniel Molinier hacks Anthony Windass from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
71.08
Ruslan Karavayev deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean Domoraud. Jean Domoraud knocks the ball forward, putting Anthony Windass through on goal. Anthony Windass shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.14
Artur Belodedici surges forward with the ball. Artur Belodedici tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
79.56
Daniel Molinier flicks a high pass forward to Humphrey Franken who brings the ball under control. Humphrey Franken passes the ball forward to Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Úlfar Adalbjarnarson.
84.26
0-6Úlfar Adalbjarnarson hacks Fatik Van Hintum from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fatik Van Hintum gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.18
0-6Loic Ben Haddou flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Franken holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Humphrey Franken deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Barros. Eduardo Barros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fatik Van Hintum but the linesman indicates offside!
87.06
Artur Belodedici comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Mariana. Artur Belodedici is warned by the referee! Patrick Mariana gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.11
Artur Costa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Artur Costa plays a scrappy one-two with Anthony Windass and advances towards the goal... Artur Costa comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Anthony Windass 6, 71 Matthew Dugbatey 30, 59 Max Jobson 37 Jean Domoraud 48 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Windass of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Antonio Farinos (GK)
6
2. David Barton (DEF)
5
3. Daniel Molinier (DEF)
6
4. Loic Ben Haddou (DEF)
6
5. Patrick Mariana (MID)
5
6. Sergio Nascimento (MID)
6
7. Humphrey Franken (MID)
6
8. Jeremy Hansma (MID)
6
9. Graeme Midgley (ATT)
6
10. Fatik Van Hintum (ATT)
6
11. Eduardo Barros (ATT)
6
12. Melchior de Bruin (MID)
0
13. Lars Iversen (MID)
0
14. Jose Hidalgo (MID)
0
1. Steinar Tessem (GK)
6
2. Nigel Newby (DEF)
6
3. Martin Ferrer (DEF)
6
4. George Haynes (DEF)
6
5. Ruslan Karavayev (MID)
6
6. Artur Costa (MID)
7
7. Max Jobson (MID)
6
8. John Royce (MID)
6
9. Jean Domoraud (ATT)
7
10. Anthony Windass (ATT)
9
11. Matthew Dugbatey (ATT)
8
12. Úlfar Adalbjarnarson (DEF)
5
13. Artur Belodedici (MID)
6
14. Moustapha Elhamdaoui (ATT)
0