Match Report


BVO EmmenBVO Emmen     Fortuna SittardFortuna Sittard
Keith HodgsonKeith Hodgson Christopher George Christopher George
Heikki HyypiaH. Hyypia76
G
1
G
72Mustapha SonkayaM. Sonkaya
Nikolas ThielemannN. Thielemann77
D
2
D
81Marc SchillingM. Schilling
Sjaak HespS. Hesp81
D
3
D
80Jaap KlompeJ. Klompe
Patrick MassonP. Masson77
D
4
D
78Alje BraatA. Braat
Joost WijngaardenJ. Wijngaarden80
M
5
D
73Mario JardimM. Jardim
Santiago PeleS. Pele82
M
captain6
M
80Alexandre MoreiraA. Moreira
Halldór SverrissonH. Sverrisson72
M
7
M
78Jean-Paul VarkevisserJ. Varkevisser
Mohammed WapenaarM. Wapenaar81
M
8
M
83Nico HerzogN. Herzog
Danny MendezD. Mendez80
A
9
A
78Rodney KerkhofR. Kerkhof
Gianluigi CorreaG. Correa79
A
10captain
A
78Rainer KühnR. Kühn
John DickovJ. Dickov79
A
11
A
76Artur VianaA. Viana
 
Louis GerritsenL. Gerritsen78
M
12
D
71Matteo MaterazziM. Materazzi
Darius FentonD. Fenton80
A
13
M
73Emanuele FrezzoliniE. Frezzolini
Dave VassellD. Vassell79
A
14
A
73Marchanno WeversM. Wevers

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day 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.
BVO Emmen looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Milan Berck Van Der Doelen.


0.00
The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard get the match underway!
2.47
Halldór Sverrisson threads a neat ball through to John Dickov. John Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaap Klompe.
3.17
Nico Herzog barges into John Dickov. The referee calls over Nico Herzog and shows him a yellow card! John Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.30
Marc Schilling knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Varkevisser. Jean-Paul Varkevisser flicks a high ball forward to Nico Herzog who takes it down. Nico Herzog hits a low pass to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.58
With vision, Alje Braat plays the ball forward to Alexandre Moreira. Alexandre Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Viana. Artur Viana plays a perfect one-two with Alexandre Moreira and rushes in on goal... Artur Viana takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.25
Gianluigi Correa clumsily knocks into Jaap Klompe. Gianluigi Correa is given a warning by the referee! Jaap Klompe stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.15
Mohammed Wapenaar knocks the ball forward to Danny Mendez. Danny Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.01
Mohammed Wapenaar flicks a high ball forward to John Dickov who takes it down. John Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Halldór Sverrisson. Halldór Sverrisson heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Mustapha Sonkaya!
22.06
BVO Emmen are keeping most of the possession.
26.53
Joost Wijngaarden knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Wapenaar. Mohammed Wapenaar finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.19
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.44
With great vision, Sjaak Hesp plays the ball forward to Patrick Masson. Patrick Masson threads a neat ball through to Halldór Sverrisson. Halldór Sverrisson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Santiago Pele laces a through ball forward to Gianluigi Correa. Gianluigi Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mustapha Sonkaya who gathers it comfortably.
36.09
Alexandre Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Kühn controls it well on his chest. Rainer Kühn rushes past Sjaak Hesp! Rainer Kühn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Heikki Hyypia smothers it!
38.03
Sjaak Hesp hits a low pass to Gianluigi Correa. Gianluigi Correa knocks in a cross ball towards Halldór Sverrisson. Halldór Sverrisson powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Mustapha Sonkaya keeps it out!
40.08
Alje Braat knocks the ball forward to Marc Schilling. Marc Schilling makes an attacking run forward. Marc Schilling shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Heikki Hyypia smothers it!
44.33
Santiago Pele clumsily knocks into Rodney Kerkhof. The referee calls over Santiago Pele and warns him to calm down! Rodney Kerkhof gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. BVO Emmen have changed their lineup with Darius Fenton replacing John Dickov and Dave Vassell replacing Danny Mendez. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
BVO Emmen kick off and get the second half underway!
48.27
Jean-Paul Varkevisser flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Kerkhof controls it well on his chest. Rodney Kerkhof tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Heikki Hyypia manages to gather it easily.
49.52
Santiago Pele flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Correa. Gianluigi Correa lofts in a cross ball towards Halldór Sverrisson. Halldór Sverrisson directs the ball goalwards with his head. Mustapha Sonkaya gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
51.52
Santiago Pele flicks a high pass forward. Joost Wijngaarden controls it well on his chest. Joost Wijngaarden whips in a cross ball towards Darius Fenton. Darius Fenton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Mustapha Sonkaya!
53.37
Nikolas Thielemann hits a low pass to Santiago Pele. Santiago Pele sees Gianluigi Correa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianluigi Correa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.56
Mohammed Wapenaar threads a neat ball through to Darius Fenton. Darius Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Vassell. Dave Vassell fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Mustapha Sonkaya didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.14
Jean-Paul Varkevisser catches Halldór Sverrisson on the ankles. The referee warns Jean-Paul Varkevisser to calm down! Halldór Sverrisson stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.48
Nico Herzog clumsily knocks into Joost Wijngaarden. Nico Herzog is warned by the referee! Joost Wijngaarden stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.52
Dave Vassell passes the ball forward to Halldór Sverrisson. Halldór Sverrisson knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Correa. Gianluigi Correa makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.04
Fortuna Sittard have made a substitution with Matteo Materazzi replacing Alje Braat .
61.07
Nico Herzog surges forward with the ball. Nico Herzog knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Kerkhof. Rodney Kerkhof makes a deft header. Rodney Kerkhof scores for Fortuna Sittard!!
66.50
Nikolas Thielemann knocks the ball forward to Santiago Pele. Santiago Pele sees Dave Vassell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Vassell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Mustapha Sonkaya had no chance!! Goal for BVO Emmen!
69.58
Patrick Masson makes a simple pass to Santiago Pele. Santiago Pele runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Santiago Pele shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Mustapha Sonkaya manages to gather it easily.
77.36
Nico Herzog plays the ball forward to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn whips in a cross ball towards Rodney Kerkhof. Rodney Kerkhof connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Halldór Sverrisson steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
79.48
Patrick Masson catches Artur Viana on the ankles. The referee calls over Patrick Masson and warns him to calm down! Artur Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.53
With vision, Mario Jardim plays the ball forward to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn rushes past Patrick Masson! Rainer Kühn rockets a shot on goal. The ball strikes Nikolas Thielemann's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
83.03
Corner kick to Fortuna Sittard. Jean-Paul Varkevisser chips it to the near post. Patrick Masson reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

BVO Emmen

Fortuna Sittard
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
24.4%
44.9%
30.8%

Scorers
Dave Vassell 67
Rainer Kühn 4
Artur Viana 11
Rodney Kerkhof 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Kühn of Fortuna Sittard

Match Ratings