Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 17,798 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Veendam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fatik Redeker.
The pitch is in good condition.
Veendam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fatik Redeker.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard kick off and get the first half underway!
4.58
0-0Mihai Fidatof flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Willems. Ronald Willems flicks a high pass forward. Don Johnstone collects the pass. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.36
0-0Karim Redeker knocks the ball forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone plays a quick one-two with Giovanni Van Den Brom and rushes in on goal... Don Johnstone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
21.05
Karim Redeker threads the ball through to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.14
0-0With a delightful solo run, Arno Szepan stretches the opposition's defence. Arno Szepan knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Beekink. Tony Beekink outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Andy Steijn reads it well. Nice keeping!
27.54
Karim Redeker threads a neat ball through to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Sier who gathers it comfortably.
28.29
0-0Without breaking stride, Karim Redeker plays the ball forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni Van Den Brom. Giovanni Van Den Brom is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Remco Koster blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
30.38
0-0Sven Knol comes in with a late challenge on Peter Wright-Phillips. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Wright-Phillips carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.13
0-1Fred Abidallah knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Van Den Brom. Giovanni Van Den Brom knocks the ball forward, putting Don Johnstone through on goal. Don Johnstone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.38
JŸrgen De Boer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.23
0-2Karim Redeker barges into Luca Lambrughi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luca Lambrughi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Veendam kick off and get the second half underway!
48.24
0-2Giovanni Van Den Brom hacks Paul Mason from behind! The referee calls over Giovanni Van Den Brom and warns him to calm down! Paul Mason runs off the knock.
49.05
Paul Mason comes in with a late challenge on Giovanni Van Den Brom. The referee calls over Paul Mason and warns him to calm down! Giovanni Van Den Brom stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.14
Karim Redeker barges into Nelson Beukenkamp. Karim Redeker is given a warning by the referee! Nelson Beukenkamp gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.46
Remco Koster deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Frijters. With great vision, Eric Frijters plays the ball forward to Sven Knol. Sven Knol lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Beekink. Tony Beekink gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Jochem Melchiot happens to be in the right place to block it.
57.23
Sieme Caluwé flicks a high ball forward to JŸrgen De Boer who takes it down. JŸrgen De Boer threads a neat ball through to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
59.03
Luca Lambrughi flicks a high ball forward to Sven Knol who takes it down. Sven Knol finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
60.56
0-2Veendam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.45
Arno Szepan flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian de Vries. Fabian de Vries whips in a cross ball towards Sven Knol. Sven Knol connects with a diving header. It's there!! Andy Steijn has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.23
Showing composure, Remco Koster picks a pass forward to Arno Szepan. Arno Szepan advances with the ball. Arno Szepan shoots from long range but it is miles over!
66.09
Jochem Melchiot sees a break and surges forward. Jochem Melchiot makes a probing pass to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheers as the Scotsman celebrates his hattrick!
69.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Karim Redeker plays the ball forward to Giovanni Van Den Brom. Giovanni Van Den Brom shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
71.41
Eric Frijters chips the ball to his team mate, Luca Lambrughi. Luca Lambrughi sees Sven Knol in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Knol knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.19
Karim Redeker plays the ball forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Van Den Brom. Giovanni Van Den Brom flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Christian Sier had no chance!! Goal for Fortuna Sittard!
78.48
Peter Wright-Phillips threads a neat ball through to Ronald Willems. Ronald Willems threads the ball through to Giovanni Van Den Brom. Giovanni Van Den Brom knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Frijters.
83.14
Jochem Melchiot advances with the ball. Jochem Melchiot brings the ball forward. Jochem Melchiot knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Sier who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Sven Knol 61 | Don Johnstone 34, 39, 66 Giovanni Van Den Brom 75 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Don Johnstone of Fortuna Sittard |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Christian Sier (GK)
6
2. Remco Koster (DEF)
6
3. Giorgio Marsala (DEF)
6
4. Paul Mason (DEF)
6
5. Eric Frijters (MID)
6
6. Luca Lambrughi (MID)
6
7. Arno Szepan (MID)
6
8. Nelson Beukenkamp (MID)
6
9. Tony Beekink (ATT)
6
10. Fabian de Vries (ATT)
6
11. Sven Knol (ATT)
6
12. Davy Alberda (DEF)
0
13. Florian Cziommer (DEF)
0
14. Purrel Bergdolmo (DEF)
0
1. Andy Steijn (GK)
6
2. Sieme Caluwé (DEF)
6
3. Peter Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
4. Jochem Melchiot (DEF)
7
5. Mihai Fidatof (DEF)
6
6. JŸrgen De Boer (MID)
6
7. Karim Redeker (MID)
6
8. Ronald Willems (MID)
6
9. Fred Abidallah (MID)
6
10. Don Johnstone (ATT)
9
11. Giovanni Van Den Brom (ATT)
7
12. Spencer Boertien (MID)
0
13. Regilio Brouwers (ATT)
0
14. Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen (MID)
0