Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at De Vijverberg where De Graafschap Doetinchem play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 8,239 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Lindenbergh.
The pitch is in poor condition.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Lindenbergh.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard get the match underway!
3.26
0-0Jermaine Stone hacks Ivar Hupkes from behind! Jermaine Stone is given a warning by the referee! Ivar Hupkes runs off the knock.
4.01
0-0Demetrius De Cicco kicks a strong pass forward to Pius Brunswijk. Pius Brunswijk hits a low pass to Leon Neeskens. Leon Neeskens knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Purrel Paauwe who gathers it comfortably.
6.49
0-0Steve Knol threads the ball through to Ole Van Wanrooy. Ole Van Wanrooy lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Kreek. With a superhuman jump, Patrick Kreek connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.49
Pius Brunswijk flicks a high ball forward to Leon Neeskens who takes it down. Leon Neeskens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.45
0-0Andres Segarra flicks a high pass forward. Ulrich Schulp collects the pass. Ulrich Schulp makes a great pass forward. Leon Neeskens sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
18.38
Steven Desailly makes a beautiful solo run. Steven Desailly flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Kreek who brings the ball under control. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Sanchez who gathers it comfortably.
22.14
Demetrius De Cicco knocks the ball forward to Pius Brunswijk. Pius Brunswijk sees Ulrich Schulp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ulrich Schulp puts a great ball through. Pius Brunswijk races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
24.07
Hans Oosterhof makes a simple pass to Ivar Hupkes. Ivar Hupkes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.31
Hans Oosterhof flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Kreek who takes it down. Patrick Kreek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jermaine Stone.
39.23
Hans Oosterhof decides to run forward with the ball. Hans Oosterhof knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Sanchez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. De Graafschap Doetinchem appear unchanged since the first half. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off!
49.15
Steve Knol threads a neat ball through to Hans Oosterhof. Hans Oosterhof knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.13
0-0De Graafschap Doetinchem have made a substitution with Humphrey Lobont replacing Ulrich Schulp .
72.58
Patrick Kreek flicks the ball to his team mate, Ole Van Wanrooy. Ole Van Wanrooy shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
77.35
Patrick Kreek knocks the ball to his team mate, Ole Van Wanrooy. Ole Van Wanrooy lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.34
Regillio Lodewijks plays a long ball forward. Ole Van Wanrooy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephane Schenardi.
83.48
0-0De Graafschap Doetinchem are in full control of this game.
85.09
0-0Pius Brunswijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Backes. Stefan Backes cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Stefan Backes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
89.14
Demetrius De Cicco chips the ball to his team mate, Stephane Schenardi. Stephane Schenardi flicks a high pass forward to Humphrey Lobont who brings the ball neatly under control. Humphrey Lobont knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Purrel Paauwe who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
34.6%
43.6%
21.8%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patrick Kreek of Fortuna Sittard |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leonardo Sanchez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jermaine Stone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Demetrius De Cicco (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Stephane Schenardi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Pius Brunswijk (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Leon Neeskens (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marco Arcadio (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andres Segarra (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Raymond Graaven (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ulrich Schulp (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stefan Backes (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Humphrey Lobont (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jakob Nahrstedt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michel Viscaal (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Purrel Paauwe (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mitchel Van Barneveld (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robin Houtman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Regillio Lodewijks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Reinder Heering (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steve Knol (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hans Oosterhof (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ivar Hupkes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steven Desailly (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Ole Van Wanrooy (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Patrick Kreek (ATT) | 9 | |
| 12. | David Huizingh (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sergio Heubach (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hugo Varela (GK) | 0 | |