Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Elements |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 14,956 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchell Fränkel.
The pitch is in great condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchell Fränkel.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard kick off and get the first half underway!
6.41
0-0Aaron Riza knocks the ball forward to Jerome Zafarin. Jerome Zafarin flicks a high pass forward. Sol Green holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sol Green shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
9.40
0-0Spencer Boertien barges into John Evans. The referee calls over Spencer Boertien and shows him a yellow card! John Evans stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.37
John Evans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Green. Sol Green sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.49
Fernando Kiko flicks a high pass forward to Jšrg Van Galàsek who brings the ball under control. Jšrg Van Galàsek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
18.07
0-0Darren Sheringham hacks John Evans from behind! The referee warns Darren Sheringham to calm down! John Evans runs off the knock.
24.42
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.15
0-0Bjšrn Machlas hits a low pass to Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Green but he's offside!
28.22
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.35
0-0John Evans threads the ball through to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
36.12
Aaron Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Bjšrn Machlas. Bjšrn Machlas flicks a high pass forward to Sol Green who brings the ball under control. Sol Green lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.24
Spencer Boertien takes it forward alone. Spencer Boertien shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
42.06
0-1Aaron Riza flicks a high pass forward. John Evans comfortably collects the pass. John Evans flicks a high ball forward to Sol Green who takes it down. Sol Green skips past Sieme Caluwé! Sol Green strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Andy Steijn has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fortuna Sittard players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and RKC Waalwijk get the second half underway!
47.11
John Evans threads a neat ball through to Sol Green. Sol Green rushes past Jochem Melchiot! Sol Green shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
51.12
John Evans comes in with a late challenge on Darren Sheringham. John Evans is shown the yellow card! Darren Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.27
Jerome Zafarin barges into Spencer Boertien. The referee warns Jerome Zafarin to calm down! Spencer Boertien stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.46
0-1Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen knocks the ball forward to Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Hasselbaink who gathers it comfortably.
63.09
Cliff Van Westerop comes in with a late challenge on Brett Sterjovski. The referee calls over Cliff Van Westerop and warns him to calm down! Brett Sterjovski stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.08
Spencer Boertien deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.56
Cliff Van Westerop hits a low pass to John Evans. John Evans flicks a high pass forward to Jšrg Van Galàsek who brings the ball under control. Jšrg Van Galàsek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Wright-Phillips.
71.36
Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen knocks the ball forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone plays a one-two with Brett Sterjovski and advances towards the goal... Don Johnstone side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Aaron Hasselbaink!
72.13
Fernando Kiko knocks the ball forward to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek shoots from distance. Andy Steijn easily gets down and covers it.
78.46
Jerome Zafarin kicks a strong pass forward to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nelson Beekink is offside!
85.14
Fernando Kiko makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Kiko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Sol Green 42 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Steijn (GK)
7
2. Peter Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
3. Jochem Melchiot (DEF)
6
4. Mihai Fidatof (DEF)
6
5. Sieme Caluwé (DEF)
6
6. Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen (MID)
6
7. Darren Sheringham (MID)
6
8. Spencer Boertien (MID)
7
9. JŸrgen De Boer (MID)
6
10. Brett Sterjovski (ATT)
6
11. Don Johnstone (ATT)
6
12. João Rodrigues (DEF)
0
13. Nick Klein (DEF)
0
14. Regilio Brouwers (ATT)
0
1. Aaron Hasselbaink (GK)
7
2. Cliff Van Westerop (DEF)
6
3. Marvin Dichio (DEF)
6
4. Aaron Riza (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Kiko (MID)
7
6. John Evans (MID)
7
7. Jerome Zafarin (MID)
6
8. Bjšrn Machlas (MID)
6
9. Nelson Beekink (ATT)
6
10. Jšrg Van Galàsek (ATT)
6
11. Sol Green (ATT)
9
12. Joos Kromkamp (GK)
0
13. Fabien Abdessadki (MID)
0
14. Gian Paolo Stroppa (GK)
0