Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to VVV Venlo in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dries Kromkamp.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dries Kromkamp.
0.00
0-0VVV Venlo start the match!
3.18
0-0Jeroen Schulpen knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romano Hosé. Romano Hosé plays a quick one-two with Oscar Barkero and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Romano Hosé provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Purrel Paauwe!
8.13
0-0Steve Knol flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Korsten. Gregoor Korsten whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek makes a looping header on goal. Garry Abidallah steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
9.25
0-0Hennie De Jong chips the ball to his team mate, Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Petri Ten Hag.
14.11
Petri Ten Hag darts forward. Petri Ten Hag knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.01
0-0Mitchel Van Barneveld catches Jamal De Visser on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jamal De Visser stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.42
Cor Van Steenveldt flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Kreek who brings the ball under control. Patrick Kreek lofts in a cross ball towards Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Garry Abidallah and the loose ball is cleared up field.
24.05
Menno Alberda flicks the ball to his team mate, Robin Houtman. Showing composure, Robin Houtman plays the ball forward to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Abidallah.
26.29
0-0Jeroen Schulpen knocks the ball forward to Jamal De Visser. Jamal De Visser makes an attacking run forward. Jamal De Visser shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.51
0-0Without breaking stride, Petri Ten Hag plays the ball forward to Djamel Raguel. Djamel Raguel knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Barkero. Menno Alberda hacks Oscar Barkero from behind! Oscar Barkero appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
33.02
Christopher Davids flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Kreek who takes it down. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.06
Patrick Kreek flicks the ball to his team mate, Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.19
Garry Abidallah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romano Hosé. Romano Hosé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Menno Alberda.
39.40
Hennie De Jong comes in with a late challenge on Garry Abidallah. The referee calls over Hennie De Jong and shows him a yellow card! Garry Abidallah runs off the knock.
42.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Petri Ten Hag picks a pass forward to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Purrel Paauwe. Excellent save.
45.00
0-0Jeremy Kreek catches Hennie De Jong on the ankles. The referee calls over Jeremy Kreek and warns him to calm down! Hennie De Jong gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Milan Berck Grot replacing Garry Abidallah.
45.00
The second half starts with Fortuna Sittard kicking off!
49.41
Jeremy Kreek kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cor Van Steenveldt.
51.45
0-0Cor Van Steenveldt catches Djamel Raguel in the face with his elbow. Cor Van Steenveldt is shown the red card!! Djamel Raguel is a little dazed but should be okay.
60.36
0-0VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Tiziano Mazzoli replacing Jeremy Kreek and Moreno Banchelli replacing Romano Hosé .
63.03
Petri Ten Hag deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero plays the ball forward to Moreno Banchelli who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Moreno Banchelli provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
65.18
Mitchel Van Barneveld pushes up the pitch. Mitchel Van Barneveld flicks a high ball forward to Rody Dijkstra who takes it down. Rody Dijkstra advances inside the box! Rody Dijkstra makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Orlando Brunel smothers it!
67.30
Steve Knol barges into Jamal De Visser. The referee calls over Steve Knol and shows him a yellow card! Jamal De Visser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.57
0-0Hennie De Jong hacks Tiziano Mazzoli from behind! Hennie De Jong is warned by the referee! Tiziano Mazzoli runs off the knock.
81.19
0-0VVV Venlo are dictating the run of play here today.
83.28
Robin Houtman chips the ball to his team mate, Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Purrel Paauwe (GK)
6
2. Mitchel Van Barneveld (DEF)
6
3. Robin Houtman (DEF)
7
4. Cor Van Steenveldt (DEF)
3
5. Menno Alberda (DEF)
6
6. Steve Knol (MID)
5
7. Christopher Davids (MID)
6
8. Gregoor Korsten (MID)
6
9. Hennie De Jong (MID)
5
10. Rody Dijkstra (ATT)
6
11. Patrick Kreek (ATT)
6
12. Ivar Hupkes (MID)
0
13. Omer Bishop (MID)
0
14. Roy Schulpen (ATT)
0
1. Orlando Brunel (GK)
6
2. Garry Abidallah (DEF)
6
3. Mario Veldman (DEF)
6
4. Jeroen Schulpen (DEF)
6
5. Djamel Raguel (MID)
6
6. Jeremy Kreek (MID)
6
7. Petri Ten Hag (MID)
7
8. Jamal De Visser (MID)
6
9. Oscar Barkero (ATT)
6
10. Armin Spengler (ATT)
6
11. Romano Hosé (ATT)
6
12. Milan Berck Grot (GK)
6
13. Tiziano Mazzoli (GK)
6
14. Moreno Banchelli (GK)
6