90+7'
That's it for today, Martin van den Kerkhof has blown his whistle and the game is over.
90+6'
Utrecht have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
90+2'
Utrecht have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
90+1'
Basar Onal (Nijmegen) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Martin van den Kerkhof had an easy-decision to make.
90+1'
Robin Roefs makes a superb save to deny a header which was nodded towards the top left corner by Victor Jensen (Utrecht) after a cross from the side.
90
6 additional min. will be played.
90'
That's a clear yellow card. Calvin Verdonk (Nijmegen) goes into the book.
87'
Roderick Weusthof has decided to substitute Souffian El Karouani and he is replaced by Anthony Descotte (Utrecht).
85'
Victor Jensen (Utrecht) controls a great pass from Adrian Blake on the edge of the box, steadies himself but his poor effort goes yards over the bar.
84'
Here comes a substitution. Zidane Iqbal is given a rest as he is replaced by David Min (Utrecht).
83'
Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht) quickly takes the free kick with a short pass.
82'
Goal! Vito van Crooij (Nijmegen) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Vasilis Barkas into the bottom left corner.
82'
Vito van Crooij (Nijmegen) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
81'
It’s a PENALTY to Nijmegen after the VAR review!
79'
There's a break in play and referee Martin van den Kerkhof must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier penalty claim by Nijmegen using VAR. This could be interesting!
79'
PENALTY APPEAL after Mees Hoedemakers (Nijmegen) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.
77'
The resulting set piece from Utrecht is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
76'
Miguel Rodriguez (Utrecht) expertly controls the pass inside the penalty area and shoots, but it's inadvertently blocked a defender. Now Utrecht have a corner.
75'
Today's match ends for Lars Olden Larsen who will be replaced by Basar Onal (Nijmegen).
75'
Rogier Meijer has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Mees Hoedemakers (Nijmegen) replacing Sontje Hansen.
75'
That will be all from Bryan Linssen who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Kento Shiogai (Nijmegen).
75'
Close effort! Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht) takes the resulting free kick from a promising distance, but he sends it narrowly wide of the right post.
75'
The free kick will be taken by Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht).
74'
Martin van den Kerkhof shows a yellow card to Thomas Ouwejan (Nijmegen) for his blatant foul.
72'
Corner kick. Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht) is ready to send the ball into the box.
71'
Utrecht have a free kick.
71'
Dirk Proper (Nijmegen) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Martin van den Kerkhof blows his whistle for a foul.
69'
Thomas Ouwejan (Nijmegen) collects a wonderful lead pass and as he has a lot of space, smashes a terrific shot from long range. His shot goes painfully close to the crossbar!
67'
Victor Jensen (Utrecht) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Robin Roefs intercepts the ball.
67'
Vito van Crooij (Nijmegen) takes a direct free kick.
66'
Martin van den Kerkhof couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Victor Jensen (Utrecht) and blew his whistle.
64'
Great teamplay by Utrecht as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
63'
Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht) latches onto a pass and lets rip with a swerving shot from long range towards the middle of the goal. It's a difficult effort to deal with and Robin Roefs does well to punch it away.
63'
A raking crossfield pass from Miguel Rodriguez (Utrecht) lacks accuracy and the opposition gain possession.
61'
Here is a change. Philippe Sandler is going off and Rogier Meijer gives the last tactical orders to Sami Ouaissa (Nijmegen).
61'
The referee allows time for a substitution. Oscar Fraulo will be replaced by Victor Jensen (Utrecht).
61'
The game has come to an end for Jens Toornstra. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Miguel Rodriguez (Utrecht).
60'
Substitution. Noah Ohio will be replaced by Adrian Blake (Utrecht).
56'
Nijmegen failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
55'
Bryan Linssen (Nijmegen) connects with a cross from the side, but produces a header which goes miles wide of the left post.
54'
Noah Ohio (Utrecht) produces an inaccurate low pass into the box that is blocked by the one of the defenders. If this pass had slipped through, the ball would have probably ended up in the back of the net.
50'
Utrecht control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
48'
The corner is sent into the box by Thomas Ouwejan, but Lars Olden Larsen (Nijmegen) flashes the ball just over the bar.
48'
Thomas Ouwejan (Nijmegen) looks like he will be the one to take the corner kick.
47'
Lars Olden Larsen (Nijmegen) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away. The ball goes out of play and Nijmegen have been awarded a corner kick.
47'
Thomas Ouwejan (Nijmegen) takes the corner, but one of the defenders reacts well and rises highest to head the ball away.
47'
Two players stand over the free kick. Thomas Ouwejan (Nijmegen) eventually steps forward, but his attempt from distance is blocked by the defensive wall. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Nijmegen.
46'
Thomas Ouwejan (Nijmegen) is going to send the ball in from the free kick.
46'
Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht) performs a sliding tackle but catches his opponent's legs. The referee blows his whistle for an infringement.
46'
The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.
45+3'
The end of the first half.
45+1'
Nijmegen can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
45
2 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
45'
Vito van Crooij (Nijmegen) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.
43'
Bryan Linssen (Nijmegen) runs onto a ball from Calvin Verdonk and tries an ambitious shot from mid-range. The keeper has it covered but it goes just over the bar anyway.
40'
Nick Viergever (Utrecht) takes a good first touch from the pass, but mishits his shot low towards the middle of the goal and allows the Robin Roefs to make a comfortable save.
40'
Sontje Hansen (Nijmegen) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
38'
Sontje Hansen (Nijmegen) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
38'
A pass by Noah Ohio (Utrecht) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
37'
Nijmegen quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
36'
Lefteris Lyratzis (Nijmegen) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
35'
Martin van den Kerkhof blows his whistle. Nick Viergever (Utrecht) commits a foul after dangerous play.
35'
One of the players from Utrecht times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
34'
A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Sontje Hansen (Nijmegen), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.
33'
Paxten Aaronson (Utrecht) tries to create a chance, but puts too much weight on his pass.
31'
Sebastien Haller (Utrecht) plays a through ball inside the box, but it's too strong and Robin Roefs comes off his line to intercept.
29'
Calvin Verdonk (Nijmegen) receives a precise pass on the edge of the box and releases a promising effort. Unfortunately for him, his strike flies painfully close to the right post.
28'
Lefteris Lyratzis (Nijmegen) and Dirk Proper attempt to exchange short two-yard passes, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
26'
Sebastien Haller (Utrecht) is well placed to meet a cross and sends a difficult header directed into the roof of the net, but the goalkeeper reacts well to stop his effort.
25'
Paxten Aaronson (Utrecht) clips an inviting cross into the box, but there's no one in a position to get on the end of it.
24'
A player from Nijmegen commits a rough challenge. Martin van den Kerkhof blows for a foul and keeps the game under control. It's a free kick to Utrecht in a dangerous position.
21'
The free kick from long range, taken by Nijmegen, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
21'
Martin van den Kerkhof blows the whistle, Paxten Aaronson (Utrecht) is penalised for a foul.
18'
A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Utrecht.
17'
Siebe Horemans (Utrecht) sees an unmarked teammate and attempts to send him a low pass. However, one of the defenders reads the game perfectly and averts the danger.
15'
The ball is behind the touchline and Nijmegen will take a throw-in.
14'
Utrecht are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
9'
Jens Toornstra (Utrecht) tries to find Sebastien Haller, but he puts too much power on the through ball.
6'
Vito van Crooij (Nijmegen) tries his luck from a long-range free kick and fires the ball to the left side of the goal, but Vasilis Barkas is alert and thwarts the effort.
5'
Vito van Crooij (Nijmegen) will take the free kick.
5'
Siebe Horemans (Utrecht) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Martin van den Kerkhof with no other option than to blow for a foul.
4'
The Nijmegen players are exchanging some short passes.
3'
A quickly taken corner by Utrecht.
3'
A pass by Jens Toornstra (Utrecht) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
2'
Lefteris Lyratzis (Nijmegen) pulls the shirt of his opponent and only escapes without punishment due to the benevolence of the referee.
1'
Here we go, today's match is starting right now.
Utrecht will kick the game off.
Martin van den Kerkhof will officiate today.
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