Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Univé Stadion where BVO Emmen play host to Fortuna Sittard. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BVO Emmen 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 Manuel Alves.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BVO Emmen 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 Manuel Alves.
0.00
0-0BVO Emmen kick off the first half!
10.24
0-0Alje Braat flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Paul Varkevisser controls it well on his chest. Jean-Paul Varkevisser knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Viana. Artur Viana shoots from distance but Heikki Hyypia reads it well. Nice keeping!
12.28
0-0Les Wright makes an attacking run forward. Les Wright shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
15.40
Scott Bridges sees Danny Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards John Dickov. John Dickov jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
18.17
Chris Delaney makes a probing pass to John Dickov. John Dickov makes a simple pass to Darius Fenton. Darius Fenton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Mustapha Sonkaya is on top of his game. Good save!
24.56
Don Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede plays a perfect one-two with Victor van Dijk and rushes in on goal... Rafael Vrede tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Heikki Hyypia manages to gather it easily.
27.23
0-0Leon Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Varkevisser. Jean-Paul Varkevisser makes a great pass forward. Artur Viana runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.04
1-0Joost Wijngaarden threads a neat ball through to Danny Mendez. Danny Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Fenton. Darius Fenton makes a convincing header. Mustapha Sonkaya is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.30
Joost Wijngaarden threads the ball through to Danny Mendez. Danny Mendez shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
34.34
1-0Chris Delaney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Wapenaar. Mohammed Wapenaar flicks a high pass forward. Darius Fenton collects the pass. Darius Fenton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matteo Materazzi.
36.06
Scott Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Darius Fenton collects the pass. Darius Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards John Dickov. With a superhuman jump, John Dickov connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. BVO Emmen appear unchanged since the first half. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fortuna Sittard players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Fortuna Sittard kicking off!
49.26
Ronald Inia runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ronald Inia lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.23
Sjaak Hesp runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sjaak Hesp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mustapha Sonkaya who gathers it comfortably.
54.44
Les Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Bridges. Scott Bridges shoots from 25 yards. The keeper, Mustapha Sonkaya, sees it late!! Goal for BVO Emmen!
57.35
Mohammed Wapenaar chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Bridges. Scott Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards John Dickov. John Dickov directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.24
3-1Fortuna Sittard have made a substitution with Peter Kluivert replacing Jaap Klompe .
61.28
3-1Alje Braat slams into Joost Wijngaarden with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Joost Wijngaarden gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.28
3-1Free kick to BVO Emmen just outside the area...
62.50
Darius Fenton takes a long run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
63.08
Artur Viana flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Paul Varkevisser controls it well on his chest. Jean-Paul Varkevisser makes a simple pass to Ronald Inia. Ronald Inia tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
65.34
Les Wright threads a neat ball through to John Dickov. John Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Danny Mendez. Danny Mendez beats his man to it with a header. Mustapha Sonkaya manages to gather it.
67.52
Chris Delaney makes a probing pass to Joost Wijngaarden. Joost Wijngaarden threads a neat ball through to Danny Mendez. Danny Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
69.56
Jean-Paul Varkevisser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede plays a one-two with Don Hendry and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rafael Vrede provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Heikki Hyypia gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
73.19
Rafael Vrede brings the ball forward. Rafael Vrede sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
77.09
Fortuna Sittard have made a substitution with Arthur Hendrie replacing Don Hendry .
78.13
Chris Delaney kicks a strong pass forward to John Dickov. John Dickov shoots from long range but somehow Mustapha Sonkaya manages to keep it out.
81.55
Joost Wijngaarden flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Mendez. Danny Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mustapha Sonkaya who gathers it comfortably.
83.15
With vision, Rafael Vrede plays the ball forward to Victor van Dijk. Victor van Dijk hits a low pass to Rafael Vrede. Some silky footwork from Rafael Vrede provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Heikki Hyypia is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
25%
45.8%
29.2%
Scorers
| Darius Fenton 28 Scott Bridges 54 John Dickov 57 | Rafael Vrede 49, 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Vrede of Fortuna Sittard |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Heikki Hyypia (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Chris Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nikolas Thielemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sjaak Hesp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mohammed Wapenaar (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Bridges (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Joost Wijngaarden (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Les Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Danny Mendez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | John Dickov (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Darius Fenton (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Mauricio Blanco (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rui Douglas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Semedo (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mustapha Sonkaya (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Leon Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jaap Klompe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alje Braat (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 5. | Matteo Materazzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jean-Paul Varkevisser (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ronald Inia (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Victor van Dijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Vrede (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Artur Viana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Peter Kluivert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nico Herzog (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arthur Hendrie (MID) | 6 | |