Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Adelaarshorst where Go Ahead Eagles play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 20,325 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Go Ahead Eagles 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 Stefano Schaap.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Go Ahead Eagles 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 Stefano Schaap.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard kick off and get the first half underway!
2.50
0-0Oscar Aguilar sees Rodrigo Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Rene Zwaanswijk. Rene Zwaanswijk gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.48
0-0Olaf Van Der Vegt flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Almeida collects the pass. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Steijn who gathers it comfortably.
6.02
Jochem Melchiot sees Fred Abidallah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fred Abidallah takes it forward alone. Fred Abidallah lofts in a cross ball towards Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Fred Abidallah plays the ball forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.49
0-0Oscar Aguilar barges into Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen. The referee brings Oscar Aguilar to one side and gives him a warning! Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.24
Seeing Olaf Van Der Vegt's run, Oscar Aguilar quickly throws the ball into his path. Olaf Van Der Vegt flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Wiekens controls it well on his chest. Ignacio Wiekens knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Steijn who gathers it comfortably.
16.15
0-0JŸrgen De Boer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. JŸrgen De Boer knocks in a cross ball towards Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone makes a convincing header. The ball strikes David Semedo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
17.04
0-0Spencer Boertien takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Oscar Aguilar reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
22.16
Oscar Aguilar chips the ball to his team mate, Rene Zwaanswijk. Rene Zwaanswijk plays a quick one-two with Ignacio Wiekens and rushes in on goal... Rene Zwaanswijk muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.34
0-0Oscar Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida shoots from long range. Andy Steijn gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
32.48
Aron Verhoeven surges forward with the ball. Aron Verhoeven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Fred Abidallah plays the ball forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luuk Vreman.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Go Ahead Eagles have changed their lineup with Thomas Schrader replacing Ignacio Wiekens. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half. The Go Ahead Eagles players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Go Ahead Eagles get the second half underway!
47.55
0-0Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen barges into Aron Verhoeven. The referee warns Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen to calm down! Aron Verhoeven stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.57
Fred Abidallah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
57.22
0-0Aron Verhoeven comes in with a late challenge on Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen. The referee calls over Aron Verhoeven and shows him a yellow card! Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.59
Nick Klein passes the ball forward to Spencer Boertien. Spencer Boertien flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.41
David Semedo hits a low pass to Oscar Aguilar. Oscar Aguilar hits a low pass to Rene Zwaanswijk. Rene Zwaanswijk flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Schrader controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Thomas Schrader shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.05
0-1Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen flicks a high pass forward to Brett Sterjovski who brings the ball under control. Brett Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball towards Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.59
Aron Verhoeven flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Schrader holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Schrader lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.33
JŸrgen De Boer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski threads the ball through into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Don Johnstone provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Fatik Van Gobbel gets down and covers it.
83.46
Fred Abidallah threads a neat ball through to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.46
Jochem Melchiot flicks a high pass forward. Fred Abidallah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Fred Abidallah plays the ball forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Brett Sterjovski!
89.51
David Semedo takes it forward alone. David Semedo sees a break and surges forward. David Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Rene Zwaanswijk. Rene Zwaanswijk heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brett Sterjovski of Fortuna Sittard |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fatik Van Gobbel (GK)
6
2. Luuk Vreman (DEF)
6
3. David Semedo (DEF)
7
4. Richard Souness (DEF)
6
5. Olaf Van Der Vegt (MID)
6
6. Geoffrey Steijn (MID)
6
7. Oscar Aguilar (MID)
7
8. Aron Verhoeven (MID)
6
9. Ignacio Wiekens (ATT)
6
10. Rodrigo Almeida (ATT)
8
11. Rene Zwaanswijk (ATT)
6
12. Thomas Schrader (GK)
7
13. Gijs Maes (MID)
0
14. Nelson Elshot (DEF)
0
1. Andy Steijn (GK)
6
2. Marc Hollmer (DEF)
6
3. Nick Klein (DEF)
6
4. Jochem Melchiot (DEF)
6
5. Sieme Caluwé (DEF)
6
6. Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen (MID)
6
7. Fred Abidallah (MID)
7
8. Spencer Boertien (MID)
6
9. JŸrgen De Boer (MID)
6
10. Don Johnstone (ATT)
8
11. Brett Sterjovski (ATT)
9
12. Peter Wright-Phillips (DEF)
0
13. Ronald Willems (MID)
0
14. Giovanni Van Den Brom (ATT)
0