Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 20,984 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard kick off!
3.21
0-1John Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elvis Miceli. Elvis Miceli threads the ball through to Geert Haeldermans. Geert Haeldermans knocks in a cross ball towards Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.10
0-1Bradley Schwarzer barges into Geert Haeldermans. Bradley Schwarzer is shown the yellow card! Geert Haeldermans runs off the knock.
9.06
0-1Alexandre Amador knocks the ball to his team mate, Elvis Miceli. Elvis Miceli makes a probing pass to Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Winter who gathers it comfortably.
12.50
0-1Alexandre Amador makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Salgado. Thomas Salgado brings the ball forward. Thomas Salgado goes all the way! Thomas Salgado shoots from just inside the box but Marcel Winter is on top of it.
14.46
0-1Mile Milosevic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Galadames but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.37
Roger Buffel catches Elvis Miceli on the ankles. The referee calls over Roger Buffel and shows him a yellow card! Elvis Miceli runs off the knock.
20.46
Don McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geert Haeldermans. Geert Haeldermans knocks in a cross ball towards Halldór Sindrason. Halldór Sindrason powers a header at goal. Marcel Winter easily picks it out of the air!
21.41
0-1Fortuna Sittard are easily keeping SC Heerenveen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
27.05
Elvis Miceli passes the ball forward to Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.43
Roger Buffel knocks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Hansma. Thijs Hansma lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Galadames. Alfredo Galadames flicks the ball with his head. Juan Ignacio Ponce manages to gather it comfortably.
34.45
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.
36.15
0-1Thomas Salgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.35
0-1Mile Milosevic hacks Elvis Miceli from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Elvis Miceli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.04
0-1Don McNeill catches Willem de Vos on the ankles. Don McNeill is warned by the referee! Willem de Vos runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
SC Heerenveen kick off!
54.36
Elvis Miceli threads the ball through to Halldór Sindrason. Halldór Sindrason shoots from 25 yards. Marcel Winter easily smothers it.
60.22
Alexandre Amador makes a probing pass to Don McNeill. Don McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas whips in a cross ball towards Halldór Sindrason. Halldór Sindrason powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.48
Thomas Salgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas threads the ball through to Halldór Sindrason but he's offside!
71.41
Elvis Miceli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Halldór Sindrason. Halldór Sindrason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bradley Schwarzer.
73.50
Thomas Salgado makes a probing pass to Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.11
Sven Evers passes the ball forward to Thijs Hansma. Thijs Hansma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Amador.
78.12
Arjen Lee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Salgado. Thomas Salgado makes a simple pass to Geert Haeldermans. Geert Haeldermans shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.27
Don McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Geert Haeldermans. Geert Haeldermans whips in a cross ball towards Halldór Sindrason. Halldór Sindrason flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Marcel Winter has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.35
Bradley Schwarzer flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Evers. Sven Evers threads the ball through to Alfredo Galadames. Alfredo Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.47
Willem de Vos threads the ball through to Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze goes all the way! Martin Arveladze rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Arveladze!
89.02
Don McNeill makes a beautiful solo run. Don McNeill shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Marcel Winter!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.1%
67.9%
Play Area
32.1%
45.7%
22.2%
Scorers