Match report
Utrecht Defeats Vitesse 3–1 in Eredivisie Showdown
Utrecht
3–1
FT
Vitesse
May 19, 2022
Utrecht clinched an impressive 3–1 victory over Vitesse in a critical Eredivisie encounter. Goals from Willem Janssen, Sven van de Streek, and a penalty by Sven Gustafson laid the foundation for Utrecht's triumph. Despite late efforts to salvage the match with a goal from Pim Vroegh, Vitesse could not keep pace with their opponent’s early momentum.
Key Facts
- • Utrecht scored in the 3rd minute through Willem Janssen.
- • Sven van de Streek extended Utrecht's lead to 2-0 at the 21st minute.
- • Pim Vroegh secured a consolation goal for Vitesse at the 85th minute.
- • Sven Gustafson converted a penalty in the 81st minute, sealing Utrecht’s victory.
Lineups
Utrecht
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 32 E. Oelschlägel (G)
- 14 W. Janssen (D)
- 33 M. van der Hoorn (D)
- 5 H. ter Avest (D)
- 35 D. van der Kust (D)
- 8 J. van Overeem (M)
- 22 S. van de Streek (M)
- 10 S. Gustafson (M)
- 27 Q. Timber (M)
- 26 O. Boussaid (F)
- 9 T. Douvikas (F)
Substitutes
- 11 M. Mahi
- 17 P. Almqvist
- 18 H. Veerman
- 2 M. van der Maarel
- 31 T. Nijhuis
- 21 D. Warmerdam
- 44 R. Kluivert
- 30 R. Balk
- 20 A. Zagré
- 38 R. Shein
- 29 M. Sylla
- 6 A. Maher
Vitesse
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 24 J. Houwen (G)
- 2 E. Dasa (D)
- 3 D. Doekhi (D)
- 42 M. Manhoef (D)
- 39 E. Cornelisse (D)
- 21 M. Bero (M)
- 10 R. Bazoer (D)
- 8 S. Tronstad (M)
- 7 L. Openda (F)
- 29 T. Buitink (M)
- 11 N. Frederiksen (F)
Substitutes
- 36 P. Vroegh
- 22 T. Domgjoni
- 40 D. Huisman
- 44 E. Hernández
- 18 T. Hájek
- 33 D. Reiziger
- 27 R. Yapi
- 1 M. Schubert
Timeline
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3' Utrecht Goal · Normal GoalWillem Janssen · Assist: S. Gustafson -
21' Utrecht Goal · Normal GoalS. van de Streek · Assist: O. Boussaid -
46' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Frederiksen · On: P. Vroegh -
51' Vitesse Card · Yellow CardT. BuitinkFoul
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53' Utrecht Card · Yellow CardS. van de StreekFoul
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56' Vitesse subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Cornelisse · On: T. Domgjoni -
56' Vitesse subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Buitink · On: Daan Huisman -
60' Vitesse Card · Yellow CardSondre TronstadFoul
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70' Utrecht subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Douvikas · On: M. Mahi -
74' Vitesse Card · Yellow CardD. DoekhiFoul
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79' Utrecht subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Boussaid · On: P. Almqvist -
79' Utrecht subst · Substitution 3Off: Q. Timber · On: H. Veerman -
81' Utrecht Goal · PenaltyS. Gustafson -
85' Vitesse Goal · Normal GoalP. Vroegh · Assist: M. Manhoef -
90'+3 Vitesse Card · Yellow CardL. OpendaArgument
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90'+3 Utrecht subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Gustafson · On: M. van der Maarel
Match Stats
| Stat | Utrecht | Vitesse |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 63% | 77% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 12 |
| Corners | 10 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 238 | 487 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 5 |
| Possession | 34% | 66% |
| Accurate Passes | 149 | 373 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 9 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Utrecht took control early with goals by Janssen and van de Streek within the first 20 minutes.
- ▸ Vitesse struggled to counter despite substitutions and a goal from Vroegh, as Utrecht maintained their lead through Gustafson's penalty.