Match Report
| PEC Zwolle | PEC Zwolle |  |  | Fortuna Sittard | Fortuna Sittard | ||||||||||||||||
| Lennart Straarup | Lennart Straarup | Christopher George | Christopher George | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jose Javier Jimenez | J. Jimenez |  | 80 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Mustapha Sonkaya | M. Sonkaya | |||||||||
| Ronnie Caluwé | R. Caluwé | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 77 |  | Peter Rourke | P. Rourke | |||||||||
| Zoltan Nonda | Z. Nonda |  | 75 | D | | 3 | | D | 76 | | Alje Braat | A. Braat | |||||||||
| Martin Delgado | M. Delgado | | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 73 | | Jaap Klompe | J. Klompe | |||||||||
| Houssin Abdellaoui | H. Abdellaoui |  | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 67 |  | Matteo Materazzi | M. Materazzi | |||||||||
| Jason Grant | J. Grant |  | 79 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 81 |  | Don Hendry | D. Hendry | ||||||||
| Marcel Schreuder | M. Schreuder | | 77 | M | | 7 | | M | 75 | | Jean-Paul Varkevisser | J. Varkevisser | |||||||||
| Gianmatteo Ginestra | G. Ginestra | | 78 | M | | 8 | | M | 71 | | Ronald Inia | R. Inia | |||||||||
| Joseph Ipoua | J. Ipoua |  | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Rodney Kerkhof | R. Kerkhof | |||||||||
| Victor Brando | V. Brando | | 76 | A | | 10 | | | A | 76 | | Rafael Vrede | R. Vrede | ||||||||
| Anton Polyansky | A. Polyansky |  | 76 | A | | 11 | | A | 73 |  | Artur Viana | A. Viana | |||||||||
| Linus Wendel | L. Wendel |  | 72 | A | | 12 | | D | 69 | | Leon Upson | L. Upson | |||||||||
| Darl Brunswijk | D. Brunswijk | | 48 | G | | 13 | | M | 73 | | Nico Herzog | N. Herzog | |||||||||
| Arno Poschner | A. Poschner | | 49 | D | | 14 | | A | 72 | | Glenn Yakubu | G. Yakubu | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at IJsseldelta Stadion where PEC Zwolle play host to Fortuna Sittard. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PEC Zwolle 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 Adilson Verberne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PEC Zwolle 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 Adilson Verberne.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard kick off and get the first half underway!
2.05
0-1Showing composure, Matteo Materazzi laces a weighted ball forward to Don Hendry. Don Hendry threads a neat ball through to Artur Viana. Artur Viana plays a one-two with Jean-Paul Varkevisser and rushes in on goal... Artur Viana strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Jose Javier Jimenez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.54
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Jason Grant plays the ball forward to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.54
0-1Don Hendry hits a low pass to Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.20
0-1Ronald Inia clumsily knocks into Ronnie Caluwé. Ronald Inia is shown the yellow card! Ronnie Caluwé grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.15
0-1Ronnie Caluwé hoofs the ball up the pitch. Jason Grant cuts inside the box! Peter Rourke barges into Jason Grant. Jason Grant appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
20.30
Ronnie Caluwé sees Jason Grant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Grant flicks a high pass forward. Anton Polyansky collects the pass. Anton Polyansky knocks in a cross ball towards Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Mustapha Sonkaya had no chance!! Goal for PEC Zwolle!
27.25
1-1Alje Braat flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Varkevisser. Jean-Paul Varkevisser passes the ball forward to Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede runs straight at the defence! Rafael Vrede tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
28.18
Martin Delgado hits a low pass to Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Polyansky. Anton Polyansky sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Mustapha Sonkaya!
30.59
1-1Alje Braat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronald Inia. Ronald Inia kicks a strong pass forward to Don Hendry. Don Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Rodney Kerkhof. Rodney Kerkhof outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball comes off Zoltan Nonda and the loose ball is cleared up field.
32.08
Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks the ball forward to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui shoots from long range but somehow Mustapha Sonkaya manages to keep it out.
33.02
1-1Rodney Kerkhof barges into Marcel Schreuder. Rodney Kerkhof is shown the yellow card! Marcel Schreuder hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.33
With a delightful solo run, Marcel Schreuder stretches the opposition's defence. Marcel Schreuder plays a scrappy one-two with Joseph Ipoua and advances towards the goal... Marcel Schreuder makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.44
2-1Gianmatteo Ginestra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Brando. Victor Brando puts a great ball through. Joseph Ipoua runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.26
Houssin Abdellaoui barges into Ronald Inia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronald Inia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.00
Ronald Inia flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Paul Varkevisser collects the pass. Jean-Paul Varkevisser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Jose Javier Jimenez. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. PEC Zwolle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half. The PEC Zwolle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and PEC Zwolle kick off!
48.59
Ronald Inia knocks the ball forward to Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede runs straight at the defence! Zoltan Nonda catches Rafael Vrede on the ankles. Rafael Vrede appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
51.45
Matteo Materazzi flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Kerkhof holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodney Kerkhof kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Viana. Artur Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Kerkhof. Rodney Kerkhof makes a looping header on goal. Jose Javier Jimenez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.11
2-2Ronnie Caluwé flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Schreuder holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Schreuder whips in a cross ball towards Jason Grant. Jaap Klompe comes in with a late challenge on Jason Grant. Penalty not given!!
57.52
2-2Ronald Inia clumsily knocks into Ronnie Caluwé. Ronald Inia is given a warning by the referee! Ronnie Caluwé runs off the knock.
60.00
2-2Fortuna Sittard have made a substitution with Leon Upson replacing Peter Rourke .
63.20
Ronald Inia surges forward with the ball. Ronald Inia plays a scrappy one-two with Don Hendry and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ronald Inia looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.51
Leon Upson makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Upson chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede threads the ball through into the box. Rodney Kerkhof cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Zoltan Nonda steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
73.44
Jean-Paul Varkevisser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Hendry. Don Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney Kerkhof. Rodney Kerkhof connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
75.47
Leon Upson comes in with a late challenge on Victor Brando. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Victor Brando hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.21
Gianmatteo Ginestra kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Brando. Victor Brando tries a spectacular long range effort but Mustapha Sonkaya is on top of it.
81.31
Alje Braat flicks a high pass forward. Don Hendry controls it well on his chest. Don Hendry threads the ball through to Rodney Kerkhof. Rodney Kerkhof knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Viana. Artur Viana rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jose Javier Jimenez!
83.41
Ronnie Caluwé makes a beautiful solo run. Ronnie Caluwé flicks a high ball forward to Gianmatteo Ginestra who takes it down. Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Polyansky. Anton Polyansky heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.52
Don Hendry hits a low pass to Rodney Kerkhof. Rodney Kerkhof finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
31.6%
38%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anton Polyansky of PEC Zwolle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Javier Jimenez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ronnie Caluwé (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Zoltan Nonda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Houssin Abdellaoui (MID) |   | 7 |
| 6. | Jason Grant (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcel Schreuder (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Gianmatteo Ginestra (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Joseph Ipoua (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Victor Brando (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anton Polyansky (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Linus Wendel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Darl Brunswijk (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arno Poschner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mustapha Sonkaya (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Peter Rourke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alje Braat (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jaap Klompe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matteo Materazzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jean-Paul Varkevisser (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ronald Inia (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Rodney Kerkhof (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Rafael Vrede (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Artur Viana (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Leon Upson (DEF) | | 6 |
| 13. | Nico Herzog (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Glenn Yakubu (ATT) | 0 | |