Match report

Utrecht Defeats Vitesse 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Utrecht
Utrecht
1–0
FT
Vitesse
Vitesse
May 7, 2017

Utrecht pulled off a crucial 1-0 victory against Vitesse in the Eredivisie on Sunday, thanks to a late goal from Willem Janssen. The home team's determination and strategic substitutions were key in stifling Vitesse's offensive efforts. Despite several key changes, Utrecht managed to maintain control and secure the win, which could prove vital in their league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Utrecht defeated Vitesse 1-0
  • • Willem Janssen scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute
  • • Z. Labyad provided the assist for the goal
  • • Utrecht made two substitutions at the 60-minute mark with G. Kerk and J. Hardeveld coming on
  • • Vitesse substituted Nathan in the 46th minute

Lineups

Utrecht

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Jensen (G)
  • 3 R. Leeuwin (D)
  • 17 S. Klaiber (D)
  • 12 J. Hardeveld (D)
  • 23 W. Brama (M)
  • 8 W. Janssen (D)
  • 19 Z. Labyad (F)
  • 6 Y. Ayoub (M)
  • 25 S. Amrabat (M)
  • 22 S. Haller (F)
  • 27 G. Kerk (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 R. Zivkovic
  • 28 E. Braafheid
  • 1 R. Ruiter
  • 2 M. van der Maarel
  • 10 N. Barazite
  • 11 A. Ludwig
  • 15 Robin van der Meer
  • 26 D. Rosheuvel

Vitesse

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Room (G)
  • 6 A. Kruiswijk (D)
  • 37 G. Kashia (D)
  • 19 M. Miazga (D)
  • 17 K. Diks (D)
  • 25 N. Foor (M)
  • 34 L. Baker (M)
  • 18 M. Nakamba (M)
  • 13 R. van Wolfswinkel (F)
  • 7 M. Rashica (F)
  • 11 Nathan (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 A. Tighadouini
  • 3 M. van der Werff
  • 8 M. Ali
  • 9 Zhang Yuning
  • 16 M. van Bergen
  • 23 M. Tørnes
  • 24 J. Houwen
  • 28 A. Büttner
  • 29 J. Lelieveld
  • 43 L. Faye

Timeline

  1. Vitesse
    46' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nathan · On: A. Tighadouini
  2. Utrecht
    60' Utrecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Kerk · On: R. Zivkovic
  3. Utrecht
    60' Utrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hardeveld · On: E. Braafheid
  4. Utrecht
    90'+2 Utrecht Goal · Normal Goal
    Willem Janssen · Assist: Z. Labyad

Match Stats

Stat Utrecht Vitesse
Fouls 6 7
Pass Accuracy 81% 80%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 19 14
Corners 8 5
Total Passes 434 411
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 6 6
Shots off Target 10 4
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 353 329
Shots Inside Box 13 8
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Utrecht's late goal by Willem Janssen in the 92nd minute was a significant turning point, securing their lead and momentum
  • ▸ The double substitution by Utrecht at the 60-minute mark bolstered their defense and provided fresh legs for the final push