Effectively, Utrecht’s offensive leaves Heerenveen penniless
The spectators in the Abe Lenstra saw a much more attractive Heerenveen than usual on Saturday night against FC Utrecht, but the three points went to the visitors. FC Utrecht taught the Frisians a lesson in effectiveness: 1-2.
Heerenveen’s boring and defensive game has often been criticized this season. Coach Kees van Wonderen took a different approach against FC Utrecht. He started as in the second half of the last game with FC Volendam (1-3 win), with Anas Tahiri and Rami Al Hajj ahead of Syb van Ottele and Tibor Halilovic.
The changes also meant a new three-forward system with Al Hajj and Amin Sarr on the wings and Sydney van Hooijdonk in the centre. And indeed, Heerenveen was a lot more fun to watch than in the previous games and also a lot more dangerous.
Barkas all bow to Van Hooijdonk
The Frisians had seven on target in the first half, the highest number for the club in one half of an Eredivisie game since 29 February 2020, when Heerenveen also scored seven goals in the first half at FC Twente (win 2-3 ). ).
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Modibo Sagnan celebrates the 1-2
It was thanks to Vasilis Barkas that the Frisians did not take the lead early on. The Greek keeper stopped bets from Al Hajj, who had scored three times against Hoek, Sarr, Sarr again and Al Hajj again in the recent KNVB Cup.
In the 33rd minute the time had come: Van Hooijdonk headed in his sixth goal of the season after a pass from Mats Köhlert. Against the field relationship, FC Utrecht equalized punctually at half-time. Anastasios Douvikas completed the 1-1 against the ropes beautifully.
Sagnan match winner
In the second half, Utrecht even took the lead at the Abe Lenstra Stadium. The second chance, Utrecht’s second shot on goal, was also a goal. Modibo Sagnan took the ball from a deflected corner and the Frenchman dribbled past two men before hitting hard.
In the final stages, Barkas saved a bet from substitute Antoine Colassin, who was sent off for holding hands, and a dig from Thom Haye with great saves. Utrecht kept the lead and Henk Fraser’s team won for the second time in a row with a lot of luck.
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