Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 18,168 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Fortuna Sittard and FC Groningen are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Akerboom.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Fortuna Sittard and FC Groningen are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Akerboom.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard kick off!
2.07
0-0Nicolas Pardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wilfred van Gastel. Wilfred van Gastel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
3.52
0-0Harald Tobiassen clumsily knocks into Nikos Bosch. The referee calls over Harald Tobiassen and shows him a yellow card! Nikos Bosch runs off the knock.
4.59
0-0Jordi Caluwé threads the ball through to Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel makes a probing pass to David Ward but he's offside!
6.12
0-0Jan Arts knocks the ball forward to Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivar Van Vliet who gathers it comfortably.
8.04
0-0Jan Arts passes the ball forward to David Ward. David Ward controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ivar Van Vliet smothers it!
20.13
Gerald Collin flicks a high pass forward. Garry Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchell Van Ankeren. Mitchell Van Ankeren threads the ball through into the box. Ernesto Carmona takes a shot at goal but is denied by Gary Young. Excellent save.
21.01
Jan Arts flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Talan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ramon Talan knocks in a cross ball towards Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.20
Garry Ritchie makes a probing pass to Mitchell Van Ankeren. Mitchell Van Ankeren shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
27.19
Rui Den Turk comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Carmona. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernesto Carmona stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.19
0-0Free kick to Fortuna Sittard just outside the area...
28.01
Mitchell Van Ankeren calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
30.22
With vision, Rui Den Turk plays the ball forward to Jan Arts. Jan Arts makes a simple pass to Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
39.27
Garry Ritchie barges into Jan Arts. Garry Ritchie is shown the yellow card! Jan Arts stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.24
Nikos Bosch laces a weighted ball forward to Nicolas Pardo. Nicolas Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Van Ankeren controls it well on his chest. Mitchell Van Ankeren knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Young who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Groningen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Groningen kick off the second half!
49.40
Rui Den Turk hits a low pass to Jan Arts. Jan Arts passes the ball forward to David Ward. David Ward shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.22
Nicolas Pardo knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona plays a sublime one-two with Ruben Carvalho and races in on goal... Ernesto Carmona shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.44
0-0Ramon van den Heuvel catches Nikos Bosch on the ankles. Ramon van den Heuvel is shown the yellow card! Nikos Bosch grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.32
Garry Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Wilfred van Gastel. Wilfred van Gastel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
60.16
0-0FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.43
With vision, Nicolas Pardo plays the ball forward to Mitchell Van Ankeren. Mitchell Van Ankeren cuts inside the box! Mitchell Van Ankeren side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gary Young gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
67.21
1-0Gerald Collin flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Pardo who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Pardo surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Pardo edges inside the box! Nicolas Pardo tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.44
Gerald Collin brings the ball forward. Gerald Collin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Wilfred van Gastel. Wilfred van Gastel makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
73.37
Nicolas Pardo darts forward. Nicolas Pardo knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchell Van Ankeren. Mitchell Van Ankeren flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.38
Benjamin Arnaud makes a probing pass to Jan Arts. Jan Arts laces a through ball forward to Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.15
Garry Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Carmona collects the pass. Ernesto Carmona skips past David Oliveira! Ernesto Carmona cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.13
Jan Arts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
84.57
Jan Arts threads a neat ball through to David Ward. David Ward skips past Nikos Bosch! David Ward comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Ivar Van Vliet manages to keep it out.
85.09
Nikos Olfers makes a simple pass to Jan Arts. Jan Arts threads a neat ball through to Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen makes a probing pass to David Ward but he's offside!
89.08
Jordi Caluwé flicks a high pass forward to Ramon van den Heuvel who brings the ball under control. Ramon van den Heuvel shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
27.4%
44%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Pardo of Fortuna Sittard |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ivar Van Vliet (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gerald Collin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Nikos Bosch (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alan Pearson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Davy Chivu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Pardo (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Garry Ritchie (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Ernesto Carmona (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Mitchell Van Ankeren (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ruben Carvalho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wilfred van Gastel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Milan Berck Wijngaarden (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antoine Joseph (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Mcgovern (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gary Young (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nikos Olfers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Benjamin Arnaud (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rui Den Turk (DEF) | | 6 |
| 6. | Jordi Caluwé (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jan Arts (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | David Ward (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ramon Talan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Harald Tobiassen (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Ramon van den Heuvel (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Antonio Vega (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy De Vet (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bart Mathijssen (MID) | 0 | |