Match Report


ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag     Fortuna SittardFortuna Sittard
Matthew DomineyMatthew Dominey Christopher George Christopher George
Goran VugrinecG. Vugrinec75
G
1
G
69Mustapha SonkayaM. Sonkaya
Giuliano MazzocchiG. Mazzocchi73
D
2
D
77Peter RourkeP. Rourke
Paul GemmellP. Gemmell83
D
captain3
D
72Jaap KlompeJ. Klompe
Eduardo PirriE. Pirri77
D
4
D
76Alje BraatA. Braat
Eddie LumsdonE. Lumsdon80
M
5
D
67Matteo MaterazziM. Materazzi
Andy DavidsonA. Davidson83
M
6
M
81Don HendryD. Hendry
Frederico LoureiroF. Loureiro81
M
7
M
73Nico HerzogN. Herzog
Ezio GuanaE. Guana84
M
8
M
71Ronald IniaR. Inia
Steven SouthgateS. Southgate82
A
9
A
65Victor van DijkV. van Dijk
Jose BeyeJ. Beye81
A
10captain
A
76Rafael VredeR. Vrede
Ernesto CastroE. Castro80
A
11
A
73Artur VianaA. Viana
 
Warren LisbieW. Lisbie73
D
12
D
69Leon UpsonL. Upson
Jon SherwoodJ. Sherwood76
M
13
M
75Jean-Paul VarkevisserJ. Varkevisser
Manuel MendesM. Mendes78
A
14
D
63Peter KluivertP. Kluivert

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Den Haag Stadion where ADO Den Haag play host to Fortuna Sittard. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
ADO Den Haag are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wouter Van Bommel.


0.00
The first half starts with Fortuna Sittard kicking off!
4.37
Eddie Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Castro collects the pass. Ernesto Castro makes a probing pass to Steven Southgate but he's offside!
10.10
Without breaking stride, Andy Davidson plays the ball forward to Jose Beye. Jose Beye shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.17
Jose Beye hacks Jaap Klompe from behind! The referee calls over Jose Beye and shows him a yellow card! Jaap Klompe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.56
Eduardo Pirri sees space and advances. Eduardo Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Southgate. Steven Southgate controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
18.22
Andy Davidson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.57
Frederico Loureiro catches Don Hendry on the ankles. Frederico Loureiro is warned by the referee! Don Hendry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.38
Victor van Dijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Herzog. Nico Herzog plays a one-two with Artur Viana and rushes in on goal... Nico Herzog shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Goran Vugrinec effortlessly smothers it!
28.26
Nico Herzog deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Viana. Artur Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede heads the ball goalwards but somehow Goran Vugrinec manages to keep it out.
30.49
Eddie Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson plays the ball forward to Steven Southgate who has made a great run into the box. Steven Southgate looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Mustapha Sonkaya!
32.55
Ernesto Castro barges into Jaap Klompe. The referee calls over Ernesto Castro and warns him to calm down! Jaap Klompe stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.35
Andy Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Lumsdon who takes it down. Eddie Lumsdon finds some space and shoots from distance. Mustapha Sonkaya gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
40.11
Alje Braat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
42.43
Paul Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy Davidson plays a one-two with Ernesto Castro and rushes in on goal... Andy Davidson rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.22
Eduardo Pirri breaks forward. Eduardo Pirri hits a low pass to Jose Beye. Jose Beye finds some space and shoots from distance. Mustapha Sonkaya gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
Paul Gemmell makes a probing pass to Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro whips in a cross ball towards Steven Southgate. Steven Southgate rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. ADO Den Haag appear unchanged since the first half. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
ADO Den Haag kick off and get the second half underway!
49.05
With a delightful solo run, Frederico Loureiro stretches the opposition's defence. Frederico Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Southgate. Steven Southgate finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Mustapha Sonkaya manages to gather it.
51.47
Victor van Dijk sees space and advances. Victor van Dijk knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Goran Vugrinec gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
59.25
Giuliano Mazzocchi threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Pirri. Eduardo Pirri threads a neat ball through to Jose Beye. Jose Beye lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Mustapha Sonkaya is on top of it.
60.40
Fortuna Sittard have made 2 substitutions with Leon Upson replacing Peter Rourke and Jean-Paul Varkevisser replacing Don Hendry .
65.22
Matteo Materazzi sees Ronald Inia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronald Inia makes a probing pass between the defence to Artur Viana. Artur Viana tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
72.27
Ronald Inia knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Varkevisser. Jean-Paul Varkevisser lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Viana. Artur Viana finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Fortuna Sittard are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.27
Giuliano Mazzocchi hits a low pass to Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro makes a probing pass to Jose Beye. Jose Beye edges inside the box! Jose Beye shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mustapha Sonkaya smothers it!
77.25
Fortuna Sittard have made a substitution with Peter Kluivert replacing Matteo Materazzi .
78.31
Eduardo Pirri plays the ball forward to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
79.05
Rafael Vrede comes in with a late challenge on Ezio Guana. The referee warns Rafael Vrede to calm down! Ezio Guana gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.29
Alje Braat hits a low pass to Jean-Paul Varkevisser. Jean-Paul Varkevisser makes a simple pass, allowing Rafael Vrede to run into the box. Rafael Vrede makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.37
With a delightful solo run, Jean-Paul Varkevisser stretches the opposition's defence. Jean-Paul Varkevisser plays a quick one-two with Ronald Inia and rushes in on goal... Jean-Paul Varkevisser makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

ADO Den Haag

Fortuna Sittard
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.6%
31.4%
Play Area
28.6%
41.4%
30%

Scorers
Steven Southgate 45
Rafael Vrede 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mustapha Sonkaya of Fortuna Sittard

Match Ratings
1.Goran Vugrinec (GK)
7
2.Giuliano Mazzocchi (DEF)
6
3.Paul Gemmell (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Pirri (DEF)
8
5.Eddie Lumsdon (MID)
6
6.Andy Davidson (MID)
8
7.Frederico Loureiro (MID)
7
8.Ezio Guana (MID)
6
9.Steven Southgate (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jose Beye (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Ernesto Castro (ATT)
6
 
12.Warren Lisbie (DEF)
0
13.Jon Sherwood (MID)
0
14.Manuel Mendes (ATT)
0

1.Mustapha Sonkaya (GK)
9
2.Peter Rourke (DEF)
6
3.Jaap Klompe (DEF)
6
4.Alje Braat (DEF)
6
5.Matteo Materazzi (DEF)
6
6.Don Hendry (MID)
6
7.Nico Herzog (MID)
6
8.Ronald Inia (MID)
6
9.Victor van Dijk (ATT)
6
10.Rafael Vrede (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Artur Viana (ATT)
6
 
12.Leon Upson (DEF)
6
13.Jean-Paul Varkevisser (MID)
7
14.Peter Kluivert (DEF)
6