Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play AFC Bournemouth in this friendly game. A crowd of 15,822 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard kick off!
2.51
0-0Aimo Di Salvatore flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Moffat. Tommy Moffat lofts in a cross ball towards John Lisbie. John Lisbie connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.37
Aimo Di Salvatore flicks the ball to his team mate, John Lisbie. John Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Sixto Smith. Sixto Smith rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
4.53
0-1Shaun Grimandi knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Moffat. Tommy Moffat hits a low pass to Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Nicholas Bosnich scores for AFC Bournemouth!!
8.31
Jochem Melchiot sees space and advances. Jochem Melchiot brings the ball forward. Jochem Melchiot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.51
JŸrgen De Boer decides to run forward with the ball. JŸrgen De Boer shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
12.12
Niccolo Lloyd knocks the ball forward to Shaun Grimandi. With some swift thinking, Shaun Grimandi plays the ball forward to Sixto Smith. Sixto Smith shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AFC Bournemouth are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.40
0-1Aimo Di Salvatore plays the ball forward to John Lisbie. John Lisbie shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Andy Steijn manages to gather it.
15.39
Gennaro Sbaglia makes a simple pass to Aimo Di Salvatore. Aimo Di Salvatore threads the ball through to Tommy Moffat. Tommy Moffat tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.34
0-1Fred Abidallah sees Brett Sterjovski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brett Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.37
Aimo Di Salvatore hits a low pass to Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Moffat. Tommy Moffat connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
22.29
Aimo Di Salvatore hits a low pass to Sixto Smith. Sixto Smith cuts inside the box! Sixto Smith looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
27.46
JŸrgen De Boer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Helder Marques. What a save!
34.48
Fred Abidallah flicks a high pass forward. Don Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Lloyd.
36.43
0-1Sieme Caluwé comes in with a late challenge on Sixto Smith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sixto Smith grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.32
Spencer Boertien makes a simple pass to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Brett Sterjovski scores for Fortuna Sittard!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AFC Bournemouth start the second half!
47.12
Jochem Melchiot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fred Abidallah. Fred Abidallah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.40
Shaun Grimandi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sixto Smith. Sixto Smith edges inside the box! Sixto Smith shoots from just inside the box. Andy Steijn gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
54.05
JŸrgen De Boer advances with the ball. JŸrgen De Boer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.50
1-1Nicholas Bosnich clumsily knocks into Nick Klein. The referee calls over Nicholas Bosnich and shows him a yellow card! Nick Klein stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.50
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.08
JŸrgen De Boer flicks a high pass forward. Brett Sterjovski collects the pass. Brett Sterjovski shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
63.04
Jochem Melchiot flicks a high ball forward to Spencer Boertien who takes it down. Spencer Boertien chips the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
65.38
Jochem Melchiot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fred Abidallah. Seeing a gap ahead, Fred Abidallah plays the ball forward to Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.11
Jochem Melchiot knocks the ball forward to JŸrgen De Boer. JŸrgen De Boer brings the ball forward. JŸrgen De Boer knocks in a cross ball towards Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
81.29
Gennaro Sbaglia gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Sixto Smith shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
85.57
Shaun Grimandi flicks a high pass forward to John Lisbie who brings the ball under control. John Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Steijn who gathers it comfortably.
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. Andy Steijn (GK)
7
2. Marc Hollmer (DEF)
6
3. Nick Klein (DEF)
6
4. Jochem Melchiot (DEF)
8
5. Sieme Caluwé (DEF)
5
6. Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen (MID)
6
7. Fred Abidallah (MID)
7
8. Spencer Boertien (MID)
6
9. JŸrgen De Boer (MID)
8
10. Don Johnstone (ATT)
7
11. Brett Sterjovski (ATT)
9
12. Peter Wright-Phillips (DEF)
0
13. Ronald Willems (MID)
0
14. Giovanni Van Den Brom (ATT)
0
1. Helder Marques (GK)
7
2. Martial César (DEF)
6
3. Gennaro Sbaglia (DEF)
7
4. Niccolo Lloyd (DEF)
6
5. Davy Turpijn (DEF)
6
6. Shaun Grimandi (MID)
7
7. Aimo Di Salvatore (MID)
8
8. Tommy Moffat (ATT)
7
9. John Lisbie (ATT)
6
10. Nicholas Bosnich (ATT)
7
11. Sixto Smith (ATT)
7
12. Alexei Ferreira (MID)
0
13. Marvin Evans (MID)
0
14. Paul Delaney (GK)
0