Match Report


FC VolendamFC Volendam     Fortuna SittardFortuna Sittard
Computer Player Computer Player Jens Bertrams Jens Bertrams
Lionel DacourtL. Dacourt68
G
1
G
69Andy SteijnA. Steijn
Luis QuaresmaL. Quaresma72
D
2
D
69Peter Wright-PhillipsP. Wright-Phillips
Linus NeudeckerL. Neudecker69
D
3captain
D
64Jochem MelchiotJ. Melchiot
Arno SchefflerA. Scheffler68
D
4
D
63Mihai FidatofM. Fidatof
Alcaly PignolA. Pignol61
D
5
D
70Sieme CaluwéS. Caluwé
Tony MokoenaT. Mokoena72
M
6
M
56Giulliano NieuwenhuijzenG. Nieuwenhuijzen
Colin BradyC. Brady66
M
7
M
63Fred AbidallahF. Abidallah
Mark SchenningM. Schenning64
M
8
M
60Spencer BoertienS. Boertien
Edwin AverdijkE. Averdijk67
A
9
M
69JŸrgen De BoerJ. De Boer
Copain WijngaardenC. Wijngaarden63
A
10
A
81Brett SterjovskiB. Sterjovski
Tijani BroerseT. Broerse59
A
captain11
A
75Don JohnstoneD. Johnstone
 
Antoine SedoukiA. Sedouki67
G
12
D
62João RodriguesJ. Rodrigues
Steve OlfersS. Olfers61
G
13
M
58Darren SheringhamD. Sheringham
Edgar SchultzE. Schultz60
D
14
A
67Giovanni Van Den BromG. Van Den Brom

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 19,112 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Volendam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robin Hoogendorp.


0.00
The first half starts with Fortuna Sittard kicking off!
12.46
Spencer Boertien barges into Colin Brady. The referee calls over Spencer Boertien and warns him to calm down! Colin Brady hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.27
From the throw-in, Jochem Melchiot picks out Sieme Caluwé. Sieme Caluwé flicks a high pass forward to Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen who brings the ball under control. Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen knocks the ball to his team mate, Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski lofts in a cross ball towards Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Don Johnstone!
21.26
Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen plays the ball forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alcaly Pignol.
27.33
With imagination, Alcaly Pignol picks a pass forward to Colin Brady. Colin Brady flicks a high ball forward to Edwin Averdijk who takes it down. Edwin Averdijk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Steijn who gathers it comfortably.
28.46
Spencer Boertien threads a neat ball through to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.38
Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen comes in with a late challenge on Alcaly Pignol. Giulliano Nieuwenhuijzen is shown the yellow card! Alcaly Pignol runs off the knock.
33.16
With a delightful solo run, Tony Mokoena stretches the opposition's defence. Tony Mokoena lofts in a cross ball towards Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
34.13
Tony Mokoena brings the ball forward. Tony Mokoena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mihai Fidatof.
38.31
Tony Mokoena threads the ball through to Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse knocks in a cross ball towards Copain Wijngaarden. Copain Wijngaarden makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
42.00
Spencer Boertien hacks Tony Mokoena from behind! The referee warns Spencer Boertien again to calm down! Tony Mokoena stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Volendam get the second half underway!
48.19
Tony Mokoena hacks Spencer Boertien from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Spencer Boertien stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.17
Showing composure, Mark Schenning laces a weighted ball forward to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk lofts in a cross ball towards Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.12
Spencer Boertien barges into Tony Mokoena. The referee warns Spencer Boertien yet again to calm down! Tony Mokoena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.40
Tony Mokoena kicks a strong pass forward to Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse lofts in a cross ball towards Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
65.45
Mihai Fidatof passes the ball forward to JŸrgen De Boer. JŸrgen De Boer sees Brett Sterjovski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brett Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.05
Colin Brady takes a quick throw-in. Mark Schenning flicks a high pass forward to Tijani Broerse who brings the ball under control. Tijani Broerse shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
72.39
Alcaly Pignol makes a simple pass to Colin Brady. Colin Brady flicks a high pass forward to Edwin Averdijk who brings the ball under control. Edwin Averdijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jochem Melchiot.
84.03
Linus Neudecker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Brady. Colin Brady threads a neat ball through to Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sieme Caluwé.
85.54
Mark Schenning flicks a high pass forward. Edwin Averdijk controls it well on his chest. Edwin Averdijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.37
Spencer Boertien knocks the ball to his team mate, Brett Sterjovski. Brett Sterjovski sees Don Johnstone just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Don Johnstone provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
89.17
Colin Brady comes in with a late challenge on Spencer Boertien. Colin Brady is shown the yellow card! Spencer Boertien hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Volendam

Fortuna Sittard
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
23.1%
50.8%
26.2%

Scorers
Don Johnstone 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Johnstone of Fortuna Sittard

Match Ratings