Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 17,502 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jeffrey Robbemond.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jeffrey Robbemond.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.49
0-0Jochem Melchiot passes the ball forward to Spencer Boertien. Spencer Boertien makes a probing pass to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.45
0-0Spencer Boertien threads the ball through to Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brenny Boussatta.
15.57
Peter Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful solo run. Peter Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.58
Remco Koevermans plays the ball forward to Tim Mckay. Tim Mckay hits a low pass to Andres Moya. Andres Moya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.05
0-0Remco Koevermans clumsily knocks into Don Johnstone. Remco Koevermans is warned by the referee! Don Johnstone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.51
Jochem Melchiot darts forward. Jochem Melchiot sees space and advances. Jochem Melchiot lofts in a cross ball towards Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.07
0-0Purrel Chivu comes in with a late challenge on Sieme Caluwé. The referee calls over Purrel Chivu and shows him a yellow card! Sieme Caluwé stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.43
Tim Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Andres Moya controls it well on his chest. Andres Moya shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fortuna Sittard kick off the second half!
51.12
Brenny Boussatta hacks Brett Sterjovski from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brett Sterjovski gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.08
Rafael De Vogt barges into Fred Abidallah. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fred Abidallah runs off the knock.
60.39
0-0Oscar Jr. Schwoch threads the ball through to Mike Lawrence. Mike Lawrence threads the ball through to Andres Moya. Andres Moya makes a probing pass to Purrel Chivu but he's offside!
63.05
Spencer Boertien makes an attacking run forward. Spencer Boertien knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Seyni Granger.
65.39
0-0Without breaking stride, Remco Koevermans plays the ball forward to Tim Mckay. Tim Mckay advances with the ball. Tim Mckay cuts inside the box! Tim Mckay looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
67.56
JŸrgen De Boer makes a beautiful solo run. JŸrgen De Boer finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
71.50
0-0Jochem Melchiot clumsily knocks into Richard McStay. The referee warns Jochem Melchiot to calm down! Richard McStay runs off the knock.
71.50
0-0Free kick to Willem II Tilburg just outside the area...
72.24
Richard McStay calmly steps up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
73.30
Brenny Boussatta receives the ball from a throw-in from Oscar Jr. Schwoch. Brenny Boussatta flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Lawrence. Mike Lawrence sees space and advances. Mike Lawrence plays a scrappy one-two with Richard McStay and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mike Lawrence tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
79.32
Spencer Boertien makes a high pass forward. Don Johnstone shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.05
Tim Mckay sees Purrel Chivu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Purrel Chivu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.20
Mike Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Richard McStay controls it well on his chest. Richard McStay shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.29
1-0Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with Brett Sterjovski and advances towards the goal... Don Johnstone muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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 Don Johnstone of Fortuna Sittard |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Steijn (GK)
6
2. Peter Wright-Phillips (DEF)
7
3. Jochem Melchiot (DEF)
7
4. Mihai Fidatof (DEF)
6
5. Sieme Caluwé (DEF)
6
6. Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen (MID)
6
7. Fred Abidallah (MID)
6
8. Spencer Boertien (MID)
7
9. JŸrgen De Boer (MID)
6
10. Brett Sterjovski (ATT)
6
11. Don Johnstone (ATT)
9
12. João Rodrigues (DEF)
0
13. Darren Sheringham (MID)
0
14. Giovanni Van Den Brom (ATT)
0
1. Callum Telfer (GK)
6
2. Seyni Granger (DEF)
6
3. Remco Koevermans (DEF)
7
4. Oscar Jr. Schwoch (DEF)
7
5. Brenny Boussatta (DEF)
5
6. Tim Mckay (MID)
8
7. Rafael De Vogt (MID)
5
8. Mike Lawrence (MID)
8
9. Purrel Chivu (ATT)
5
10. Richard McStay (ATT)
6
11. Andres Moya (ATT)
6
12. Raymond Piket (ATT)
0
13. Steven Van Haaren (ATT)
0
14. Sjaak Koroglu (MID)
0