Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. A crowd of 17,436 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fortuna Sittard and De Graafschap Doetinchem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Romano Robben.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fortuna Sittard and De Graafschap Doetinchem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Romano Robben.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard kick off and get the first half underway!
2.43
1-0Jaap Klompe chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Upson. Leon Upson flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Paul Varkevisser who takes it down. Jean-Paul Varkevisser advances inside the box! Jean-Paul Varkevisser shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jean-Paul Varkevisser!
6.19
1-0Don Hendry makes a high pass forward. Rodney Kerkhof shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Rodney Kerkhof knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nikolas Schramm.
8.09
1-0Don Hendry threads a neat ball through to Humphrey Meijer. Humphrey Meijer shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.35
Don Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Ronald Inia. Ronald Inia lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Regi Meijndershagen had no chance!! Goal for Fortuna Sittard!
16.30
Don Hendry advances with the ball. Don Hendry skips past Joe Salmon! Some good footwork from Don Hendry provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.31
2-0Bruno Manighetti barges into Rafael Vrede. Bruno Manighetti is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Vrede hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.56
2-0Don Hendry hits a low pass to Humphrey Meijer. Humphrey Meijer skips past Joe Salmon! Some good footwork from Humphrey Meijer provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Regi Meijndershagen!
34.36
Jean-Paul Varkevisser flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Inia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronald Inia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claus Schmeichel.
39.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Nikolas Schramm laces a weighted ball forward to Boudewijn Winter. Boudewijn Winter makes an attacking run forward. Boudewijn Winter shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Mustapha Sonkaya manages to gather it effortlessly.
44.22
Nikolas Schramm flicks the ball to his team mate, Claus Schmeichel. Claus Schmeichel hits a low pass to Boudewijn Winter. Boudewijn Winter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Rourke.
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. De Graafschap Doetinchem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off!
48.53
Don Hendry threads a neat ball through to Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede knocks in a cross ball towards Humphrey Meijer. Humphrey Meijer powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.05
Don Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Don Hendry shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.37
2-0Fortuna Sittard have made 2 substitutions with Alje Braat replacing Matteo Materazzi and Nico Herzog replacing Rafael Vrede and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
66.32
Eduardo Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Manighetti. With a delightful solo run, Bruno Manighetti stretches the opposition's defence. Bruno Manighetti shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
77.51
Fortuna Sittard have made a substitution with Arthur Hendrie replacing Don Hendry .
78.56
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.29
2-0Joe Salmon barges into Arthur Hendrie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur Hendrie stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.12
Peter Rourke pushes mid-way up the pitch. Peter Rourke kicks a strong pass forward to Rodney Kerkhof. Rodney Kerkhof sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Pascal Ooijer clumsily knocks into Humphrey Meijer. The referee calls over Pascal Ooijer and warns him to calm down! Humphrey Meijer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Paul Varkevisser of Fortuna Sittard |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mustapha Sonkaya (GK)
6
2. Peter Rourke (DEF)
6
3. Leon Upson (DEF)
7
4. Jaap Klompe (DEF)
6
5. Matteo Materazzi (DEF)
6
6. Don Hendry (MID)
9
7. Jean-Paul Varkevisser (MID)
9
8. Ronald Inia (MID)
7
9. Rafael Vrede (ATT)
8
10. Humphrey Meijer (ATT)
7
11. Rodney Kerkhof (ATT)
6
12. Alje Braat (DEF)
6
13. Nico Herzog (MID)
6
14. Arthur Hendrie (MID)
6
1. Regi Meijndershagen (GK)
6
2. Eduardo Barbosa (DEF)
6
3. Claus Schmeichel (DEF)
6
4. Joe Salmon (DEF)
5
5. Pascal Ooijer (DEF)
6
6. Nikolas Schramm (MID)
6
7. Bruno Manighetti (MID)
6
8. Boudewijn Winter (MID)
6
9. Gerhard Sammer (ATT)
6
10. Abel Sousa (ATT)
6
11. Bas Grim (ATT)
6
12. Nikos Van Der Meer (MID)
0
13. Neil Delaney (GK)
0
14. Graeme Mccann (MID)
0