Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 9,852 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fortuna Sittard and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Fortuna Sittard and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard get the match underway!
6.38
1-0Menno Riga knocks the ball to his team mate, Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu whips in a cross ball towards Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.54
1-0Marino Lamey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
24.05
1-0Diego Olivi comes in with a very late challenge on Kew Koroglu. The referee motions to Diego Olivi to come over. It's a red card!! Kew Koroglu runs off the knock.
27.26
Claude Boudarene decides to run forward with the ball. Claude Boudarene threads the ball through to Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu plays a perfect one-two with Dirk Van Gessel and rushes in on goal... Kew Koroglu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.13
1-0Albert Jansen comes in with a late challenge on Kew Koroglu. Albert Jansen is given a warning by the referee! Kew Koroglu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.45
1-0Alberto Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Ernest Cruz!
38.49
Alberto Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ernest Cruz!
39.08
Claude Boudarene makes a simple pass to Menno Riga. Menno Riga flicks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel whips in a cross ball towards Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Ernest Cruz.
40.01
Menno Riga sees a break and surges forward. Menno Riga lofts in a cross ball towards Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dirk Van Gessel!
45.00
Alberto Reis makes a simple pass to Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Ernest Cruz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo kick off!
47.28
Alberto Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel whips in a cross ball towards Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.45
4-0Jesper van der Meer makes a simple pass to Miel Jongsma. Miel Jongsma makes a beautiful solo run. Miel Jongsma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Scales who gathers it comfortably.
53.30
Alberto Reis clumsily knocks into Carlos Lanckohr. Alberto Reis is warned by the referee! Carlos Lanckohr runs off the knock.
55.33
Christopher Melchiot threads the ball through to Menno Riga. Menno Riga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ernest Cruz manages to gather it comfortably.
60.08
4-0Mohammed Karnebeek hacks Dirk Van Gessel from behind! The referee calls over Mohammed Karnebeek and shows him a yellow card! Dirk Van Gessel stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.36
Albert Jansen threads the ball through to Felipe Garcia. Felipe Garcia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Van De Looi. Anthony Van De Looi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.31
Martijn Maximiano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marino Lamey. Marino Lamey flicks the ball to his team mate, Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu lofts in a cross ball towards Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Ernest Cruz had no chance!! Goal for Fortuna Sittard!
71.05
5-0Heracles Almelo are easily keeping Fortuna Sittard at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
72.51
Elena Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roy Bosch. Roy Bosch makes a probing pass to Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.48
Christopher Melchiot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Reis. Alberto Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ernest Cruz easily smothers it.
89.56
Alberto Reis knocks the ball forward to Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu lofts in a cross ball towards Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
10
0
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
76.2%
23.8%
Play Area
23.8%
47.5%
28.7%
Scorers
| Dirk Van Gessel 6, 40, 45, 67 Kew Koroglu 47 |