Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 20,416 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SC Heerenveen and FC Utrecht are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n Soto.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SC Heerenveen and FC Utrecht are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n Soto.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SC Heerenveen get the match underway!
3.18
0-0Jose Hidalgo decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
6.42
0-1Lars Iversen plays the ball forward to Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley plays a perfect one-two with Fatik Van Hintum and rushes in on goal... Graeme Midgley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Aaron Janssen had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
9.55
0-1Humphrey Franken threads a neat ball through to Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum shoots from outside the area but Aaron Janssen is on top of it.
10.42
Melchior de Bruin threads the ball through to Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Graeme Midgley!
18.18
0-2Melchior de Bruin catches Nikos Maris on the ankles. The referee calls over Melchior de Bruin and warns him to calm down! Nikos Maris runs off the knock.
20.16
Ronnie Piqué makes a beautiful solo run. Ronnie Piqué kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Meram. Adam Meram knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Klos. Jean Pierre Klos rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Antonio Farinos manages to keep it out.
21.47
0-2Anton Van Nistelrooy passes the ball forward to Steffen Weigel. Steffen Weigel plays the ball forward to Adam Meram. Adam Meram knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.28
Sylvain Boateng flicks a high ball forward to Adam Meram who takes it down. Adam Meram knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Farinos who gathers it comfortably.
24.04
Don Hansen barges into Ronnie Piqué. The referee warns Don Hansen to calm down! Ronnie Piqué stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.35
Loic Ben Haddou breaks forward. Loic Ben Haddou passes the ball forward to Don Hansen. Don Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephane Misso.
27.13
0-2Graeme Midgley clumsily knocks into Ronnie Piqué. The referee calls over Graeme Midgley and shows him a yellow card! Ronnie Piqué stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.05
Nikos Maris sees Patrick Collymore in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patrick Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.22
With vision, Melchior de Bruin plays the ball forward to Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Don Hansen. Don Hansen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Aaron Janssen had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
40.07
Lars Iversen passes the ball forward to Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.21
Humphrey Franken comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Boateng. Humphrey Franken is shown the yellow card! Sylvain Boateng hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Heerenveen have changed their lineup with Arthur Hapgood replacing Patrick Collymore. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off the second half!
47.37
Loic Ben Haddou flicks a high pass forward. Lars Iversen controls it well on his chest. Lars Iversen kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Piqué.
49.45
David Barton passes the ball forward to Humphrey Franken. Humphrey Franken knocks the ball forward to Don Hansen. Don Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Van Nistelrooy.
51.42
Humphrey Franken passes the ball forward to Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
53.31
Guillermo Fuchs flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Hapgood collects the pass. Arthur Hapgood tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
55.09
Sylvain Boateng brings the ball forward. Sylvain Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.09
0-4SC Heerenveen have made 2 substitutions with Jos Davids replacing Anton Van Nistelrooy and Henry Bakkati replacing Nikos Maris .
63.46
Henry Bakkati kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.06
Daniel Molinier passes the ball forward to Melchior de Bruin. Melchior de Bruin hits a low pass to Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Don Hansen. Don Hansen knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
67.08
Lars Iversen kicks a strong pass forward to Don Hansen. Don Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Janssen who gathers it comfortably.
71.31
Daniel Molinier sees Lars Iversen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Iversen flicks a high ball forward to Fatik Van Hintum who takes it down. Fatik Van Hintum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.54
With vision, Lars Iversen plays the ball forward to Don Hansen. Don Hansen shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Aaron Janssen!
79.03
Humphrey Franken knocks the ball forward to Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.34
Humphrey Franken knocks the ball to his team mate, Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Janssen who gathers it comfortably.
83.58
Sylvain Boateng hits a low pass to Adam Meram. Adam Meram lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Klos. Jean Pierre Klos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Antonio Farinos manages to keep it out.
85.18
Humphrey Franken makes a probing pass to Don Hansen. Don Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Fatik Van Hintum. Fatik Van Hintum shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.01
Showing composure, Humphrey Franken plays the ball forward to Don Hansen. Don Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley flicks the ball with his head. Aaron Janssen gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
89.30
Jose Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Fatik Van Hintum controls it well on his chest. Fatik Van Hintum skips past Stephane Misso! Some superb footwork from Fatik Van Hintum provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
0-4Without breaking stride, Daniel Molinier plays the ball forward to Melchior de Bruin. Melchior de Bruin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley cuts inside the box! Jos Davids comes in with a late challenge on Graeme Midgley. Penalty for FC Utrecht!!
90.00
0-4The referee points to the spot..
90.00
Don Hansen takes a slow run up. Don Hansen slots the ball into the top left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Graeme Midgley 6, 10 Don Hansen 36, 91 (p) Fatik Van Hintum 40 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Aaron Janssen (GK)
7
2. Stephane Misso (DEF)
6
3. Anton Van Nistelrooy (DEF)
6
4. Ronnie Piqué (DEF)
6
5. Steffen Weigel (MID)
6
6. Sylvain Boateng (MID)
6
7. Nikos Maris (MID)
6
8. Guillermo Fuchs (MID)
6
9. Patrick Collymore (ATT)
6
10. Adam Meram (ATT)
6
11. Jean Pierre Klos (ATT)
6
12. Jos Davids (GK)
6
13. Henry Bakkati (DEF)
6
14. Arthur Hapgood (DEF)
6
1. Antonio Farinos (GK)
6
2. David Barton (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Molinier (DEF)
6
4. Loic Ben Haddou (DEF)
6
5. Melchior de Bruin (MID)
6
6. Lars Iversen (MID)
6
7. Humphrey Franken (MID)
6
8. Jose Hidalgo (MID)
6
9. Graeme Midgley (ATT)
9
10. Fatik Van Hintum (ATT)
8
11. Don Hansen (ATT)
7
12. Patrick Mariana (MID)
0
13. Sergio Nascimento (MID)
0
14. Jeremy Hansma (MID)
0