Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. A crowd of 18,682 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Bas Yakubu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Bas Yakubu.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard start the match!
2.00
0-0Wahid Fiorese controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Wahid Fiorese. Wahid Fiorese makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
4.27
0-0Stefano de Ruiter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans whips in a cross ball towards Damian Sopalski. Damian Sopalski rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.02
1-0Christian Dijkstra flicks a high ball forward to Stefano de Ruiter who takes it down. Stefano de Ruiter makes a simple pass to Damian Sopalski. Damian Sopalski knocks in a cross ball towards Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.24
1-0Kwame Kans comes in with a late challenge on Cedric Inia. The referee calls over Kwame Kans and warns him to calm down! Cedric Inia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.13
Claudio Pascual knocks the ball forward to Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales makes a simple pass, allowing Niels Van Der Gouw to run into the box. Niels Van Der Gouw side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.17
Gijs Bosschaart hacks Niels Van Der Gouw from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Niels Van Der Gouw carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.17
2-0Free kick to Fortuna Sittard just outside the area...
23.31
Kwame Kans slowly runs up and strikes the ball directly at the wall. The ball somehow squirms its way through. Jacob Riza is stood helpless as the ball is deflected into the back of the net - goal!!
24.26
Wahid Fiorese makes a simple pass to Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero cuts inside the box! Pablo Caballero takes a shot at goal but is denied by Ruben Victoria. Excellent save.
30.55
Urvin Kooiman flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McStay collects the pass. Gavin McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Damian Sopalski. Damian Sopalski fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
34.59
Antonio Morales flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni Pantano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giovanni Pantano lofts in a cross ball towards Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
38.41
Urvin Kooiman makes a simple pass to Damian Sopalski. Damian Sopalski threads a neat ball through to Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Jacob Riza!
39.10
Damian Sopalski brings the ball forward. Damian Sopalski knocks in a cross ball towards Niels Van Der Gouw. Niels Van Der Gouw directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
40.00
3-0Damian Sopalski flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Morales who takes it down. Antonio Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.07
Gavin McStay threads a neat ball through to Stefano de Ruiter. Stefano de Ruiter makes an attacking run forward. Stefano de Ruiter lofts in a cross ball towards Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jacob Riza reads it well. Excellent save!
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. De Graafschap Doetinchem also appear unchanged since the first half. The De Graafschap Doetinchem players seem much more motivated whilst the Fortuna Sittard players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off and get the second half underway!
49.46
Iwan Bruins takes it forward alone. Iwan Bruins whips in a cross ball towards Ed Bakkati. Ed Bakkati heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.40
Stefano de Ruiter passes the ball forward to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Riza who gathers it comfortably.
60.24
Gijs Bosschaart flicks a high pass forward. Iwan Bruins controls it well on his chest. Iwan Bruins shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Ruben Victoria manages to gather it.
65.40
Niels Van Der Gouw makes a simple pass to Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans whips in a cross ball towards Stefano de Ruiter. Stefano de Ruiter makes a deft header. Wonderful reactions from Jacob Riza keeps it out!
75.28
Dries Winter kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.37
Gavin McStay threads a neat ball through to Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
| Kwame Kans 6, 21 Niels Van Der Gouw 15 | Ed Bakkati 49 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ruben Victoria (GK)
7
2. Christian Dijkstra (DEF)
6
3. Gavin McStay (DEF)
7
4. Urvin Kooiman (DEF)
7
5. Damian Sopalski (MID)
8
6. Stefano de Ruiter (MID)
7
7. Claudio Pascual (MID)
6
8. Giovanni Pantano (MID)
6
9. Niels Van Der Gouw (ATT)
8
10. Antonio Morales (ATT)
7
11. Kwame Kans (ATT)
9
12. Barry de Bruin (DEF)
0
13. Jesper Sluiter (DEF)
0
14. Jerome Mendes (MID)
0
1. Jacob Riza (GK)
7
2. Michael De Vet (DEF)
6
3. Andre Klos (DEF)
6
4. William Bucchi (DEF)
6
5. Cedric Inia (DEF)
6
6. Ed Bakkati (MID)
8
7. Gijs Bosschaart (MID)
5
8. Wahid Fiorese (MID)
7
9. Dries Winter (MID)
6
10. Iwan Bruins (ATT)
8
11. Pablo Caballero (ATT)
6
12. Bogdan Van Der Ree (GK)
0
13. Bram Lamey (MID)
0
14. Pedro Faria (ATT)
0