Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to Helmond Sport. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchel Willems.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchel Willems.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard kick off the first half!
3.18
0-0Noah Röhlig sees Daniel Van Wanrooy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Van Wanrooy plays a scrappy one-two with Gionatha Murgita and advances towards the goal... Daniel Van Wanrooy shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ruben Victoria.
4.32
0-0It's a corner kick. Noah Röhlig kicks a low ball out wide. Stefano de Ruiter gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
8.11
0-0Christian Dijkstra threads a neat ball through to Giovanni Pantano. Giovanni Pantano whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Pascual. Noah Birkwald clumsily knocks into Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
10.09
With vision, Giovanni Pantano plays the ball forward to Niels Van Der Gouw. Niels Van Der Gouw whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Morales. Darl Van Nistelrooy clumsily knocks into Antonio Morales. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
14.13
0-0Christian Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward to Niels Van Der Gouw who brings the ball under control. Niels Van Der Gouw sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
20.35
0-0Fortuna Sittard are in full control of this game.
21.41
Pim Bosvelt takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Jack Piket. Jack Piket flicks a high ball forward to Gionatha Murgita who takes it down. Gionatha Murgita lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Van Wanrooy. Daniel Van Wanrooy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.48
0-0Jack Piket flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Van Wanrooy controls it well on his chest. Daniel Van Wanrooy knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gionatha Murgita is offside!
34.05
Daniel Van Wanrooy chips the ball to his team mate, Pim Bosvelt. Pim Bosvelt flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Van Wanrooy. Daniel Van Wanrooy side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
39.50
1-0Gavin McStay knocks the ball forward to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Miguel Ramos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
1-0Stefano de Ruiter flicks the ball to his team mate, Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half. The Helmond Sport players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Helmond Sport get the second half underway!
47.58
Urvin Kooiman sees Antonio Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano de Ruiter. Stefano de Ruiter makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.46
Urvin Kooiman threads the ball through to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay flicks a high ball forward to Stefano de Ruiter who takes it down. Stefano de Ruiter lofts in a cross ball towards Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
54.17
Jack Piket knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Van Wanrooy. Daniel Van Wanrooy lofts in a cross ball towards Giordano Agliardi. Giordano Agliardi flicks the ball with his head. Ruben Victoria didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.22
Stefano de Ruiter plays the ball forward to Giovanni Pantano. Giovanni Pantano whips in a cross ball towards Niels Van Der Gouw. Niels Van Der Gouw is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.25
Claudio Pascual runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Claudio Pascual knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.15
Damian Sopalski threads the ball through to Giovanni Pantano. Giovanni Pantano rushes past Tim van Leeuwen! Giovanni Pantano shoots from just inside the box. Miguel Ramos gets down and covers it.
69.10
Damian Sopalski passes the ball forward to Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Kwame Kans. Noah Birkwald hacks Kwame Kans from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
71.13
2-0Giordano Agliardi hacks Gavin McStay from behind! The referee warns Giordano Agliardi to calm down! Gavin McStay runs off the knock.
75.01
Claudio Pascual sees Niels Van Der Gouw in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niels Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
79.34
Claudio Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Niels Van Der Gouw holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niels Van Der Gouw knocks the ball forward to Kwame Kans but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.33
Claudio Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.21
Giovanni Pantano hits a low pass to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Miguel Ramos. Excellent save.
85.58
Gionatha Murgita knocks the ball forward to Daniel Van Wanrooy. Daniel Van Wanrooy knocks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Agliardi. Giordano Agliardi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ruben Victoria smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
20.9%
49.3%
29.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefano de Ruiter of Fortuna Sittard |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ruben Victoria (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Christian Dijkstra (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gavin McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Urvin Kooiman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Damian Sopalski (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stefano de Ruiter (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Claudio Pascual (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Giovanni Pantano (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Niels Van Der Gouw (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Morales (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Kwame Kans (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Barry de Bruin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jesper Sluiter (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jerome Mendes (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Miguel Ramos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tim van Leeuwen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noah Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darl Van Nistelrooy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Delano Bakboord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pim Bosvelt (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jack Piket (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Noah Röhlig (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gionatha Murgita (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Giordano Agliardi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Van Wanrooy (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Richard Robbemond (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alfred Boussatta (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Bosch (DEF) | 0 | |