Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 18,024 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard get the match underway!
8.57
0-0Ihor Nikolayenko flicks the ball to his team mate, Willem de Vos. Willem de Vos kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.25
0-0Mile Milosevic brings the ball forward. Mile Milosevic shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.28
0-0Stefano Wau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Natale Innocenti. Natale Innocenti takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Marcel Winter.
16.51
0-0Bradley Schwarzer comes in with a late challenge on Natale Innocenti. Bradley Schwarzer is given a warning by the referee! Natale Innocenti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.07
Stefano Wau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Natale Innocenti. Natale Innocenti knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
22.35
Willem de Vos knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze plays a perfect one-two with Thijs Hansma and rushes in on goal... Martin Arveladze shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Dennis Van De Ouweland easily smothers it!
40.47
Iwan Brouwer passes the ball forward to Mile Milosevic. Mile Milosevic chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Galadames. Alfredo Galadames goes all the way! Alfredo Galadames shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dennis Van De Ouweland manages to gather it comfortably.
42.35
1-0Mile Milosevic makes a probing pass to Alfredo Galadames. Alfredo Galadames plays a perfect one-two with Thijs Hansma and rushes in on goal... Alfredo Galadames takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen get the second half underway!
48.01
Sven Evers knocks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Hansma. Thijs Hansma knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Galadames. Alfredo Galadames rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
63.07
Stefano Wau passes the ball forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.02
1-0Mauricio Nieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron van der Hoek. Aaron van der Hoek knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks the ball forward to Bjšrn Bakkati but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.18
Sven Evers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Galadames. Alfredo Galadames tries a spectacular long range effort but Dennis Van De Ouweland is on top of it.
79.23
1-0Ihor Nikolayenko comes in with a late challenge on Natale Innocenti. Ihor Nikolayenko is shown the yellow card! Natale Innocenti runs off the knock.
81.40
Mile Milosevic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thijs Hansma but the linesman indicates offside!
83.32
Willem de Vos knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Galadames. Alfredo Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.41
Ihor Nikolayenko decides to run forward with the ball. Ihor Nikolayenko sees space and advances. Ihor Nikolayenko goes all the way! Ihor Nikolayenko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Dennis Van De Ouweland manages to gather it comfortably.
89.33
Aaron van der Hoek knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Bakkati. Bjšrn Bakkati shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Marcel Winter!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
23%
45.9%
31.1%
Scorers