Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 19,643 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Veendam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Evers.
The pitch is in good condition.
Veendam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Evers.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard kick off!
6.33
1-0Ruud Babangida surges forward with the ball. Ruud Babangida whips in a cross ball towards Garry Kromkamp. With a superhuman jump, Garry Kromkamp connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.59
1-0Ruud Babangida decides to run forward with the ball. Ruud Babangida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.38
1-0Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen flicks a high pass forward. Don Johnstone collects the pass. Don Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Giorgio Marsala is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
12.10
1-0Giorgio Marsala deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Mustoe. Eoin Mustoe sees Cleto Guerra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cleto Guerra knocks the ball to his team mate, Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
14.17
1-0Giorgio Marsala knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Babangida. Ruud Babangida threads a neat ball through to Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot plays a quick one-two with Cleto Guerra and rushes in on goal... Michel Melchiot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
15.42
Remco Koster threads the ball through to Francesco Colonnese. Francesco Colonnese kicks a strong pass forward to Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Andy Steijn manages to keep it out.
24.30
1-0Ruud Babangida barges into Fred Abidallah. Ruud Babangida is given a warning by the referee! Fred Abidallah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.05
Giorgio Marsala chips the ball to his team mate, Ruud Babangida. Ruud Babangida plays the ball forward to Cleto Guerra. Cleto Guerra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.07
Fred Abidallah clumsily knocks into Ruud Babangida. Fred Abidallah is warned by the referee! Ruud Babangida runs off the knock.
32.35
Jochem Melchiot comes in with a late challenge on Cleto Guerra. The referee warns Jochem Melchiot to calm down! Cleto Guerra stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.05
Giorgio Marsala flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Mustoe controls it well on his chest. Eoin Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Kromkamp. Garry Kromkamp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Spencer Boertien threads a neat ball through to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam 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
The whistle blows and Veendam get the second half underway!
47.51
Pietro Scoponi flicks the ball to his team mate, Francesco Colonnese. Francesco Colonnese darts forward. Francesco Colonnese lofts in a cross ball towards Cleto Guerra. Cleto Guerra beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
48.10
Ruud Babangida makes a probing pass to Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jochem Melchiot.
54.33
Peter Wright-Phillips flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Boertien. Spencer Boertien deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giorgio Marsala.
55.38
Giorgio Marsala chips the ball to his team mate, Ruud Babangida. Ruud Babangida hits a low pass to Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Andy Steijn!
63.24
1-0Pietro Scoponi barges into Don Johnstone. Pietro Scoponi is shown the yellow card! Don Johnstone grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.12
Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen flicks a high pass forward. Don Johnstone collects the pass. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.56
Pierre Piton flicks the ball to his team mate, Cleto Guerra. Cleto Guerra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
75.27
Pierre Piton makes a probing pass to Cleto Guerra. Cleto Guerra whips in a cross ball towards Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.23
Spencer Boertien hits a low pass to Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball towards Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.55
With a delightful solo run, Fred Abidallah stretches the opposition's defence. Fred Abidallah shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
Ruud Babangida hits a low pass to Garry Kromkamp. Garry Kromkamp knocks in a cross ball towards Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Andy Steijn.
90.00
2-1Eoin Mustoe takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Ruud Babangida muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
24%
42.7%
33.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Michel Melchiot of Veendam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Christian Sier (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pietro Scoponi (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Remco Koster (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giorgio Marsala (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Francesco Colonnese (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pierre Piton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ruud Babangida (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Eoin Mustoe (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cleto Guerra (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Michel Melchiot (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Garry Kromkamp (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Florian Cziommer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ramon Van Westerop (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Purrel Bergdolmo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Steijn (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Peter Wright-Phillips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jochem Melchiot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mihai Fidatof (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sieme Caluwé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fred Abidallah (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Spencer Boertien (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | JŸrgen De Boer (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brett Sterjovski (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Johnstone (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | João Rodrigues (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Darren Sheringham (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giovanni Van Den Brom (ATT) | 0 | |