Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to FC Groningen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.29
0-0Aatos Simonpoika clumsily knocks into Diego Bosch. The referee calls over Aatos Simonpoika and warns him to calm down! Diego Bosch grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.52
0-0Diego Bosch passes the ball forward to Ian Heering. Ian Heering makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.04
0-0Denny Zwaanswijk comes in with a late challenge on Florin Petrescu. Denny Zwaanswijk is warned by the referee! Florin Petrescu runs off the knock.
15.11
Florin Petrescu makes a probing pass to Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Hennie Hoogendorp manages to gather it comfortably.
16.03
Sebastian Augstein catches Diego Bosch on the ankles. Sebastian Augstein is warned by the referee! Diego Bosch gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
20.54
0-0Noah Streich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roy Van Vossen. Roy Van Vossen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.51
Geoffrey Van Eijk makes a probing pass to Felice Signori. Felice Signori makes a probing pass to Aatos Simonpoika. Aatos Simonpoika tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Shane Allsopp manages to keep it out.
27.19
1-0Irving Saldana kicks a strong pass forward to Denny Zwaanswijk. Denny Zwaanswijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah passes the ball forward to Aatos Simonpoika. Aatos Simonpoika rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.12
1-0Denny Zwaanswijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.25
Irving Saldana flicks the ball to his team mate, Denny Zwaanswijk. Denny Zwaanswijk chips the ball to his team mate, Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.20
Florin Petrescu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Alston. Edward Alston controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.26
Florin Petrescu chips the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
40.38
Diego Bosch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Heering. Ian Heering kicks a strong pass forward to Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy shoots from distance but it flies wide!
44.36
1-0Landon Delass kicks a strong pass forward to Florin Petrescu. Florin Petrescu kicks a strong pass forward to Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy makes a probing pass to Andy Morrison but he's offside!
45.00
Geoffrey Van Eijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Roy Van Vossen. Roy Van Vossen knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Fortuna Sittard kicking off!
47.11
Felice Signori controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aatos Simonpoika. Aatos Simonpoika knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diego Bosch.
48.24
Florin Petrescu knocks the ball forward to Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.28
Denny Zwaanswijk threads the ball through to Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers knocks in a cross ball towards Aatos Simonpoika. Aatos Simonpoika heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
54.22
Felice Signori brings the ball forward. Felice Signori shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.41
1-0Fortuna Sittard are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Groningen's defence.
59.20
Denny Zwaanswijk knocks the ball forward to Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.22
Geoffrey Van Eijk knocks the ball forward to Denny Zwaanswijk. Denny Zwaanswijk knocks the ball forward to Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.03
Geoffrey Van Eijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felice Signori. Felice Signori surges forward with the ball. Felice Signori plays a perfect one-two with Andre Quansah and rushes in on goal... Felice Signori shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.52
Geoffrey Van Eijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felice Signori. Felice Signori kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah knocks in a cross ball towards Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Shane Allsopp!
73.40
Irving Saldana makes a simple pass to Denny Zwaanswijk. Denny Zwaanswijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah makes a simple pass to Aatos Simonpoika. Aatos Simonpoika shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.24
Ian Heering flicks the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy shoots from outside the area but somehow Hennie Hoogendorp manages to keep it out.
78.42
Andre Quansah comes in with a late challenge on Landon Delass. Andre Quansah is given a warning by the referee! Landon Delass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.40
Gabriel Pelado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
83.37
Irving Saldana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felice Signori. Felice Signori controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.47
Felice Signori makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aatos Simonpoika. Aatos Simonpoika lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Quansah. Andre Quansah connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.09
Ignacio Rosario passes the ball forward to Gabriel Pelado. Gabriel Pelado kicks a strong pass forward to Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
89.13
Irving Saldana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Augstein. Sebastian Augstein flicks the ball to his team mate, Aatos Simonpoika. Aatos Simonpoika knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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Scorers
| Aatos Simonpoika 27 Andre Quansah 59, 63 |