Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 7,225 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robin Van Der Meyde.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robin Van Der Meyde.
0.00
Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
9.05
Mitchel Van Barneveld threads a neat ball through to Ivar Hupkes. Ivar Hupkes threads a neat ball through to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.23
Hans Oosterhof deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ole Van Wanrooy. Ole Van Wanrooy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.07
Hans Oosterhof threads the ball through to Ole Van Wanrooy. Ole Van Wanrooy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
15.24
Regillio Lodewijks passes the ball forward to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek flicks the ball to his team mate, Hennie De Jong. Hennie De Jong lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek powers a header at goal but somehow Rui Marques manages to keep it out.
28.15
Steve Knol knocks the ball forward to Ole Van Wanrooy. Ole Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Marques who gathers it comfortably.
33.24
Lars Zimmermann hits a low pass to David Jaliens. David Jaliens kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Zegers. Jimmy Zegers plays a scrappy one-two with Frits Van Ede and advances towards the goal... Jimmy Zegers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.19
David Jaliens passes the ball forward to Jimmy Zegers. Jimmy Zegers threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Frits Van Ede provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruben Douglas plays the ball forward to Jimmy Zegers. Jimmy Zegers sees Ruud Van Barneveld in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruud Van Barneveld runs straight at the defence! Ruud Van Barneveld looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Purrel Paauwe.
44.07
It's a corner kick. David Jaliens loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Mitchel Van Barneveld reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
Nikos Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ruud Van Barneveld provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball comes in low, but Purrel Paauwe easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard kick off!
57.29
Hennie De Jong passes the ball forward to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.30
Steve Knol flicks a high ball forward to Hennie De Jong who takes it down. Hennie De Jong knocks the ball forward to Ole Van Wanrooy. Ole Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Rui Marques manages to gather it effortlessly.
60.54
Nikos Cruz makes a probing pass to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld cuts inside the box! Ruud Van Barneveld comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Purrel Paauwe had no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
63.27
Lars Zimmermann makes a simple pass to Frits Van Ede. Frits Van Ede threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Zegers. Jimmy Zegers shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
65.18
Frits Van Ede brings the ball forward. Frits Van Ede knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robin Houtman.
66.02
Matt Souness passes the ball forward to Frits Van Ede. Frits Van Ede shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.46
Ruben Douglas passes the ball forward to Matt Souness. Matt Souness flicks a high ball forward to Ruud Van Barneveld who takes it down. Ruud Van Barneveld knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hennie De Jong.
72.09
Ruben Douglas knocks the ball forward to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld cuts inside the box! Ruud Van Barneveld takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Purrel Paauwe easily smothers it!
73.52
Lars Zimmermann makes a beautiful solo run. Lars Zimmermann sees Paul Lensing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Lensing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Purrel Paauwe who gathers it comfortably.
75.12
Steve Knol flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Kreek collects the pass. Patrick Kreek shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.39
Hans Oosterhof makes an attacking run forward. Hans Oosterhof knocks in a cross ball towards Hennie De Jong. Hennie De Jong connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Matt Souness makes a probing pass to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Zegers. Jimmy Zegers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
30%
47.1%
22.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ruud Van Barneveld of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hennie De Jong (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 8. | Hans Oosterhof (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ivar Hupkes (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ole Van Wanrooy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Patrick Kreek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Huizingh (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sergio Heubach (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hugo Varela (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rui Marques (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Christian Willems (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lars Zimmermann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ruben Douglas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nikos Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Jaliens (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Lensing (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jimmy Zegers (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Frits Van Ede (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Ruud Van Barneveld (ATT) | ![]() | 10 |
| 12. | Michel Van Dieren (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Regillio Maximiano (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurits van Beek (DEF) | 0 | |








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