Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at IJsseldelta Stadion where PEC Zwolle play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 9,343 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both PEC Zwolle and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivo Lamey.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both PEC Zwolle and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivo Lamey.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard get the match underway!
3.05
0-0Richard McCoist threads the ball through to Delano Vreman. Delano Vreman flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Caballero who takes it down. Ernesto Caballero rushes past Alex Hendry! Some good footwork from Ernesto Caballero provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.23
1-0Ed Elzinga makes a strong solo run forward. Ed Elzinga makes a beautiful solo run. Ed Elzinga plays a scrappy one-two with Roland Zonneveld and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ed Elzinga makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Ed Elzinga scores for PEC Zwolle!!
12.04
1-0Delano Vreman flicks a high ball forward to Roland Zonneveld who takes it down. Roland Zonneveld chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Harrison. Dion Harrison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Maurice Van Galen gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
18.52
1-0Cor Janssen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvain Beukenkamp. Silvain Beukenkamp flicks a high pass forward to Harris Van Veen who brings the ball under control. Harris Van Veen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.02
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.10
Stuart Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Davy Broers. Davy Broers shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Francioso smothers it!
26.06
Rafael Sonkaya makes a probing pass to Stuart Lisbie. Stuart Lisbie threads a neat ball through to Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Broers. Davy Broers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.24
Alex Hendry hits a low pass to Silvain Beukenkamp. Silvain Beukenkamp runs straight at the opposition's defence. Silvain Beukenkamp whips in a cross ball towards Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
33.06
David Neudecker threads a neat ball through to Delano Vreman. Delano Vreman threads a neat ball through to Roland Zonneveld. Roland Zonneveld edges inside the box! Roland Zonneveld tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Maurice Van Galen had no chance!! Goal for PEC Zwolle!
39.46
Dominic Hutchison threads the ball through to Roland Zonneveld. Roland Zonneveld controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
42.39
Ulrich Taks flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
2-0Remco Van Nieuwstadt threads the ball through to Ernesto Caballero. Ernesto Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Harrison. Dion Harrison beats his man to it with a header but Rafael Sonkaya is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. PEC Zwolle appear unchanged since the first half. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fortuna Sittard players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
PEC Zwolle kick off and get the second half underway!
51.55
Without breaking stride, Ulrich Taks plays the ball forward to Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Broers. Davy Broers flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.41
David Neudecker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean Pierre Zerdoux. Jean Pierre Zerdoux plays the ball forward to Dion Harrison. Dion Harrison whips in a cross ball towards Roland Zonneveld. Roland Zonneveld rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Maurice Van Galen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.35
3-0PEC Zwolle have made a substitution with Jan Lodewijks replacing Ed Elzinga .
63.13
Cor Janssen makes a simple pass to Stuart Lisbie. Stuart Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Broers. Davy Broers heads the ball goalwards but somehow David Neudecker happens to be in the right place to block it.
65.41
Alex Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Ulrich Taks. Ulrich Taks hits a low pass to Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen edges inside the box! Harris Van Veen shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Roberto Francioso manages to gather it easily.
66.17
Alex Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Lisbie. Stuart Lisbie flicks a high ball forward to Harris Van Veen who takes it down. Harris Van Veen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Lodewijks.
67.29
Rafael Sonkaya runs forward with the ball. Rafael Sonkaya flicks a high pass forward to Torsten Köller who brings the ball under control. Torsten Köller whips in a cross ball towards Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.27
Silvain Beukenkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Harris Van Veen. Some good footwork from Harris Van Veen provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
75.41
Alex Hendry makes a probing pass to Silvain Beukenkamp. Silvain Beukenkamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
77.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Ulrich Taks plays the ball forward to Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
78.50
Richard McCoist plays the ball forward to Dominic Hutchison. Dominic Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Roland Zonneveld. Roland Zonneveld plays a quick one-two with Dion Harrison and rushes in on goal... Roland Zonneveld makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Maurice Van Galen effortlessly gets down and covers it.
79.19
3-0Rafael Sonkaya comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Caballero. Rafael Sonkaya is shown the yellow card! Ernesto Caballero runs off the knock.
79.19
3-0Free kick to PEC Zwolle just outside the area...
80.31
Ernesto Caballero takes a stuttering run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
81.53
Cor Janssen flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Beukenkamp controls it well on his chest. Silvain Beukenkamp sees a break and surges forward. Silvain Beukenkamp knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.56
Alex Hendry makes a probing pass to Tim Vonk. Tim Vonk decides to run forward with the ball. Tim Vonk whips in a cross ball towards Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
89.31
Delano Vreman threads a neat ball through to Roland Zonneveld. Roland Zonneveld shoots from 25 yards but Maurice Van Galen reads it well. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
29.1%
40.7%
30.2%
Scorers
| Ed Elzinga 8 Roland Zonneveld 33, 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roland Zonneveld of PEC Zwolle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Roberto Francioso (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ed Elzinga (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 3. | Richard McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Neudecker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean Pierre Zerdoux (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Hutchison (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Delano Vreman (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Remco Van Nieuwstadt (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dion Harrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roland Zonneveld (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ernesto Caballero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Max van Vliet (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Lodewijks (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alexandre Quaresma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Maurice Van Galen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rafael Sonkaya (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Cor Janssen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tim Vonk (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ulrich Taks (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Silvain Beukenkamp (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart Lisbie (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Harris Van Veen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Davy Broers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Torsten Köller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adam Butt (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tijani De Gier (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nabil Denneboom (MID) | 0 | |