Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to FC Volendam. A crowd of 20,589 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wouter Van Bommel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wouter Van Bommel.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard kick off and get the match underway!
2.52
0-0Louis Meerdink flicks a high pass forward. Menno Janssen collects the pass. Menno Janssen shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
3.36
0-0Menno Janssen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Charlton. Stanley Charlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Upson.
9.40
0-1Eddie Cope runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eddie Cope lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Charlton. With a superhuman jump, Stanley Charlton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mustapha Sonkaya with no chance!! Goal for FC Volendam!
16.16
0-1Alje Braat kicks a strong pass forward to Ronald Inia. Ronald Inia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede finds some space and shoots from distance. Marinus Jansen gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
21.12
Roland Van Rijswijk kicks a strong pass forward to Louis Meerdink. Louis Meerdink passes the ball forward to Bert Wijker. Bert Wijker lofts in a cross ball towards Willem Frijters. Willem Frijters outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Mustapha Sonkaya had no chance!! Goal for FC Volendam!
26.52
Don Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede rushes past Louis Meerdink! Rafael Vrede side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Marinus Jansen manages to gather it.
28.47
0-2Eddie Cope comes in with a late challenge on Leon Upson. Eddie Cope is given a warning by the referee! Leon Upson stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.49
Ruben Van Der Luer knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Cope. Eddie Cope makes a simple pass to Stanley Charlton. Stanley Charlton shoots from 25 yards. Mustapha Sonkaya gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
34.05
Louis Meerdink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Charlton. Stanley Charlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Mustapha Sonkaya.
35.35
0-2Louis Meerdink takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Eddie Cope comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it flies just wide!
40.03
Louis Meerdink flicks a high pass forward to Bert Wijker who brings the ball under control. Bert Wijker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
44.44
0-2Jaap Klompe flicks a high pass forward. Artur Viana controls it well on his chest. Artur Viana sees Rafael Vrede in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Vrede edges inside the box! Rafael Vrede muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Roland Van Rijswijk and flashes wide of the near post.
45.00
Don Hendry takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Leon Upson tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. FC Volendam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fortuna Sittard players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Volendam start the second half!
47.06
Alex Manetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bert Wijker. Bert Wijker flicks a high pass forward. Louis Meerdink controls it well on his chest. Louis Meerdink shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
49.54
Alje Braat knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Inia. Ronald Inia plays the ball forward to Artur Viana. Artur Viana hits a low pass to Ronald Inia. Ronald Inia tries a spectacular strike but somehow Marinus Jansen manages to keep it out.
51.35
Bert Wijker threads a neat ball through to Stanley Charlton. Stanley Charlton shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
53.22
Peter Rourke drives a long ball upfield. Victor van Dijk whips in a cross ball towards Artur Viana. Artur Viana is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marinus Jansen easily picks it out of the air!
57.36
Louis Meerdink flicks a high pass forward. Menno Janssen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Menno Janssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Upson.
60.21
0-2Fortuna Sittard have made 3 substitutions with Peter Kluivert replacing Alje Braat, Nico Herzog replacing Jean-Paul Varkevisser and Humphrey Meijer replacing Artur Viana .
65.28
Eddie Cope catches Victor van Dijk on the ankles. Eddie Cope is warned by the referee again! Victor van Dijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.05
Nico Herzog knocks the ball forward to Don Hendry. Don Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Humphrey Meijer. Humphrey Meijer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Ruben Van Der Luer. That should have been a goal!
71.54
Jaap Klompe knocks the ball forward to Don Hendry. Don Hendry plays a one-two with Ronald Inia and rushes in on goal... Don Hendry comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Marinus Jansen!
72.26
Ruben Van Der Luer knocks the ball to his team mate, Louis Meerdink. Louis Meerdink flicks a high pass forward. Menno Janssen collects the pass. Menno Janssen shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
75.35
Jaap Klompe hits a low pass to Don Hendry. Don Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Victor van Dijk. Victor van Dijk rushes past Louis Meerdink! Victor van Dijk muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marinus Jansen with no chance!! Goal for Fortuna Sittard!
81.09
Louis Meerdink runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Louis Meerdink chips the ball to his team mate, Bert Wijker. Some silky footwork from Bert Wijker provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mustapha Sonkaya smothers it!
87.51
Louis Meerdink flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Charlton who brings the ball under control. Stanley Charlton plays a one-two with Jorge Barros and advances towards the goal... Stanley Charlton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Louis Meerdink flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Charlton who brings the ball under control. Stanley Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Louis Meerdink. Louis Meerdink jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
8
8
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
30.7%
42.7%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Louis Meerdink of FC Volendam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mustapha Sonkaya (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Peter Rourke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jaap Klompe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alje Braat (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jean-Paul Varkevisser (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ronald Inia (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Victor van Dijk (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Rafael Vrede (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Artur Viana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Peter Kluivert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nico Herzog (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Humphrey Meijer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Marinus Jansen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ruben Van Der Luer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roland Van Rijswijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Manetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Willem Frijters (MID) | | 7 |
| 6. | Bert Wijker (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Louis Meerdink (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Eddie Cope (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stanley Charlton (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Jorge Barros (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Menno Janssen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | JŸrgen Cairo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jannes Buskermolen (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marvin Wau (GK) | 0 | |