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 Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 20,365 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Akerboom.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Akerboom.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard kick off!
3.18
0-0Pablo Rubio flicks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
6.25
Andre Ferreira changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andre Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.50
Pablo Rubio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
10.00
0-0Nikos Bosch hits a low pass to Nicolas Pardo. Nicolas Pardo hits a low pass to Wilfred van Gastel. Wilfred van Gastel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.00
With vision, Nicolas Pardo laces a through ball forward to Wilfred van Gastel. Wilfred van Gastel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Silva.
16.39
Andre Ferreira makes a run forward as Pablo Rubio takes the throw-in. Andre Ferreira skillfully chests the ball down. Andre Ferreira sees a break and surges forward. Andre Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.47
0-0Pablo Rubio knocks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning lofts in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ivar Van Vliet easily punches it away to safety.
26.03
0-0Garry Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona passes the ball forward but Mitchell Van Ankeren is offside!
27.34
Garry Ritchie takes it forward alone. Garry Ritchie shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.03
Jonathan Sturba makes a simple pass to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen powers a header at goal but somehow Ivar Van Vliet manages to keep it out.
39.16
Alan Pearson runs forward with the ball. Alan Pearson flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Van Ankeren. Mitchell Van Ankeren lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
44.48
0-0Alexandre Silva hacks Nicolas Pardo from behind! Alexandre Silva is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Pardo stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
48.03
Andre Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Koning collects the pass. Luuk Koning knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.02
Pablo Rubio flicks a high ball forward to Luuk Koning who takes it down. Luuk Koning knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivar Van Vliet who gathers it comfortably.
53.53
Pablo Rubio runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pablo Rubio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ivar Van Vliet effortlessly smothers it!
57.55
Bruno Bravo plays the ball forward to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio sees Luuk Koning in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luuk Koning knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivar Van Vliet who gathers it comfortably.
60.04
0-1Andre Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.48
Pablo Rubio flicks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Ivar Van Vliet.
64.23
0-1Jonathan Sturba takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Bruno Bravo tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
65.50
Bruno Bravo flicks a high pass forward to Andre Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Andre Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
71.07
Showing composure, Pablo Rubio plays the ball forward to Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning plays a one-two with Kurt Van Der Schaaf and advances towards the goal... Luuk Koning tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
73.45
Andre Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nikos Bosch.
75.14
Alexandre Silva powers a long ball forward. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.23
Pablo Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Koning comfortably collects the pass. Luuk Koning knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.46
0-2Alexandre Silva hacks Nicolas Pardo from behind! The referee brings Alexandre Silva to one side and gives him a warning! Nicolas Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Pablo Rubio catches Garry Ritchie on the ankles. The referee calls over Pablo Rubio and warns him to calm down! Garry Ritchie stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Kurt Van Der Schaaf 60, 66 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kurt Van Der Schaaf of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ivar Van Vliet (GK)
7
2. Gerald Collin (DEF)
6
3. Nikos Bosch (DEF)
6
4. Alan Pearson (DEF)
6
5. Davy Chivu (DEF)
6
6. Nicolas Pardo (MID)
7
7. Garry Ritchie (MID)
6
8. Ernesto Carmona (ATT)
6
9. Mitchell Van Ankeren (ATT)
6
10. Ruben Carvalho (ATT)
6
11. Wilfred van Gastel (ATT)
6
12. Milan Berck Wijngaarden (MID)
0
13. Antoine Joseph (DEF)
0
14. Gary Mcgovern (DEF)
0
1. Saul Lozano (GK)
6
2. Laurent Sikora (DEF)
6
3. Bruno Bravo (DEF)
6
4. Mohammed Capron (DEF)
6
5. Alexandre Silva (DEF)
5
6. Jonathan Sturba (MID)
6
7. Pablo Rubio (MID)
8
8. Andre Ferreira (MID)
8
9. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen (ATT)
7
10. Kurt Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
9
11. Luuk Koning (ATT)
6
12. Mario Monteiro (DEF)
0
13. Tony Mariana (MID)
0
14. Rui Westerveld (ATT)
0