Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 16,500 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fatik Redeker.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fatik Redeker.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard kick off!
3.36
0-0Ole Kasmi flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers sees Said Fuchs just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Said Fuchs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
8.43
0-0Spencer Boertien controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball towards Don Johnstone. With a superhuman jump, Don Johnstone connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
10.16
0-0Peter Wright-Phillips threads a neat ball through to Spencer Boertien. Spencer Boertien flicks a high pass forward to Brett Sterjovski who brings the ball under control. Brett Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.38
0-0Joost Opdam hacks Mihai Fidatof from behind! Joost Opdam is warned by the referee! Mihai Fidatof hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.38
Spencer Boertien passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.20
1-0Nick Klein threads a neat ball through to Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen. Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen chips the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone advances inside the box! Don Johnstone strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fortuna Sittard!
30.26
Don Johnstone catches Orlando Jeunechamp on the ankles. The referee calls over Don Johnstone and warns him to calm down! Orlando Jeunechamp stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.07
JŸrgen De Boer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
44.06
1-0Peter Wright-Phillips makes a simple pass to Spencer Boertien. Spencer Boertien advances with the ball. Spencer Boertien kicks a strong pass forward to Brett Sterjovski but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Tjalle Knol replacing Gregoor Hersi, Winston Van Der Luer replacing Ole Kasmi and Jšrg Van Bosschaart replacing Said Fuchs.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
47.02
Winston Van Der Luer flicks a high pass forward to Jeroen Luijpers who brings the ball under control. Jeroen Luijpers shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
48.56
Mihai Fidatof threads the ball through to Spencer Boertien. Spencer Boertien advances with the ball. Spencer Boertien knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Brett Sterjovski is offside!
51.19
Chris Koning hacks Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen from behind! Chris Koning is given a warning by the referee! Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.31
1-0Winston Van Der Luer hacks Spencer Boertien from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Spencer Boertien hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.18
Oscar Marcos comes in with a late challenge on Brett Sterjovski. Oscar Marcos is given a warning by the referee! Brett Sterjovski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.34
Fred Abidallah flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Erik De Gier.
72.53
Nick Klein plays the ball forward to Fred Abidallah. Fred Abidallah flicks a high pass forward. Brett Sterjovski collects the pass. Brett Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.42
Tjalle Knol clumsily knocks into Don Johnstone. The referee calls over Tjalle Knol and shows him a yellow card! Don Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.28
Fred Abidallah knocks the ball forward to Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.7%
34.3%
Play Area
22.9%
47.1%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brett Sterjovski of Fortuna Sittard |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Steijn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Peter Wright-Phillips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nick Klein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mihai Fidatof (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Sieme Caluwé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fred Abidallah (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Spencer Boertien (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | JŸrgen De Boer (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brett Sterjovski (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Don Johnstone (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | João Rodrigues (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Darren Sheringham (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giovanni Van Den Brom (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Erik De Gier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Marcos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gregoor Hersi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Orlando Jeunechamp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joost Opdam (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ole Kasmi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Chris Koning (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rob Kromkamp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Said Fuchs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jeroen Luijpers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tjalle Knol (GK) |  | 5 |
| 13. | Winston Van Der Luer (DEF) | | 5 |
| 14. | Jšrg Van Bosschaart (GK) | 6 | |