Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Fortuna Sittard and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Fortuna Sittard and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Roda JC Kerkrade kicking off!
4.48
0-0Mile Milosevic knocks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Hansma. Thijs Hansma goes all the way! Thijs Hansma tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.30
Sven Evers threads the ball through to Alfredo Galadames. Alfredo Galadames controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Adrien Zebina manages to keep it out.
14.55
Ihor Nikolayenko knocks the ball forward to Roger Buffel. Roger Buffel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze finds some space and shoots from distance but Adrien Zebina is on top of it.
16.40
0-0Kurt Winter threads the ball through to Ross Pickens. Ross Pickens chips the ball to his team mate, Tomislav Petrovic. Tomislav Petrovic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.29
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
20.18
0-0Iwan Brouwer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roger Buffel. Roger Buffel flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Galadames. Alfredo Galadames is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.28
Ross Pickens passes the ball forward to Evangelos Tsoukalas. Evangelos Tsoukalas knocks in a cross ball towards Gregoor Van Dinteren. Gregoor Van Dinteren connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.24
Rob De Vogt decides to run forward with the ball. Rob De Vogt knocks in a cross ball towards Tomislav Petrovic. Tomislav Petrovic heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.14
Yves Voisin sees a break and surges forward. Yves Voisin whips in a cross ball towards Gregoor Van Dinteren. Gregoor Van Dinteren is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Marcel Winter easily smothers it.
36.03
0-0Ahmed Quansah clumsily knocks into Thijs Hansma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thijs Hansma runs off the knock.
38.29
0-1Steffen Normann knocks the ball forward to Yves Voisin. Yves Voisin decides to run forward with the ball. Yves Voisin lofts in a cross ball towards Gregoor Van Dinteren. Gregoor Van Dinteren directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.46
0-1Ross Pickens makes a simple pass to Tomislav Petrovic. Tomislav Petrovic passes the ball forward but Gregoor Van Dinteren is offside!
44.00
Kader Benhamou chips the ball to his team mate, Tomislav Petrovic. Tomislav Petrovic plays a perfect one-two with Evangelos Tsoukalas and rushes in on goal... Tomislav Petrovic makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Fortuna Sittard kick off and get the second half underway!
49.01
0-1Alfredo Galadames barges into Steffen Normann. Alfredo Galadames is warned by the referee! Steffen Normann runs off the knock.
51.37
Roger Buffel chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze goes all the way! Martin Arveladze shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Adrien Zebina easily smothers it!
54.34
Iwan Brouwer passes the ball forward to Willem de Vos. Willem de Vos passes the ball forward to Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
59.13
Sven Evers flicks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Hansma. Thijs Hansma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Normann.
61.37
Rob De Vogt advances with the ball. Rob De Vogt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.24
Steffen Normann knocks the ball forward to Ross Pickens. Ross Pickens surges forward with the ball. Ross Pickens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
72.48
Mile Milosevic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Galadames. Alfredo Galadames shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Adrien Zebina.
75.06
Ahmed Quansah flicks the ball to his team mate, Rob De Vogt. Rob De Vogt kicks a strong pass forward to Gregoor Van Dinteren. Gregoor Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball towards Evangelos Tsoukalas. Evangelos Tsoukalas directs the ball goalwards with his head but Marcel Winter is on top of it.
77.51
Kurt Winter barges into Thijs Hansma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thijs Hansma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.49
Ihor Nikolayenko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willem de Vos. Willem de Vos passes the ball forward to Thijs Hansma. Thijs Hansma shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
81.46
Iwan Brouwer makes a probing pass to Roger Buffel. Roger Buffel flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Galadames. Alfredo Galadames plays a perfect one-two with Martin Arveladze and rushes in on goal... Alfredo Galadames shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Adrien Zebina has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.45
Sven Evers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
85.31
Ahmed Quansah clumsily knocks into Sven Evers. Ahmed Quansah is warned by the referee! Sven Evers runs off the knock.
87.29
Roger Buffel passes the ball forward to Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze goes all the way! Martin Arveladze tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
89.25
Kader Benhamou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregoor Van Dinteren. Gregoor Van Dinteren shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
26.7%
43.3%
30%
Scorers