Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 20,582 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both NAC Breda and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Winston Dassen.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both NAC Breda and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Winston Dassen.
0.00
0-0NAC Breda kick off the first half!
2.18
0-0Christian Dijkstra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niels Van Der Gouw. Niels Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.52
0-0With imagination, Petri Moens plays the ball forward to Jean-Paul Cornelisse. Jean-Paul Cornelisse lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Jesper Sluiter's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
5.07
0-0Frits Van Vliet takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Kwame Kans reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
9.44
Bjšrn Van Dieren deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christopher Van Der Gaag. Christopher Van Der Gaag knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.41
0-0Barry de Bruin threads the ball through to Niels Van Der Gouw. Niels Van Der Gouw shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
15.15
0-0Stefano de Ruiter flicks a high ball forward to Kwame Kans who takes it down. Kwame Kans edges inside the box! Kwame Kans looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
18.55
Christopher Van Der Gaag makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
20.52
Stefano de Ruiter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniele Baronchelli who gathers it comfortably.
22.52
0-1Christian Dijkstra hits a low pass to Damian Sopalski. Damian Sopalski makes a probing pass to Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans lofts in a cross ball towards Niels Van Der Gouw. Niels Van Der Gouw rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.22
Bjšrn Van Dieren flicks a high pass forward to Frits Van Vliet who brings the ball under control. Frits Van Vliet passes the ball forward to Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.30
Abubakari Condé hits a low pass to Frits Van Vliet. Frits Van Vliet plays a sublime one-two with Jean-Paul Cornelisse and races in on goal... Frits Van Vliet strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
28.56
Jesper Sluiter flicks the ball to his team mate, Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans plays a one-two with Claudio Pascual and advances towards the goal... Kwame Kans shoots from just inside the box. Daniele Baronchelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.04
Christopher Van Der Gaag deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Cornelisse. Jean-Paul Cornelisse knocks in a cross ball towards Christopher Van Der Gaag. Christopher Van Der Gaag connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for NAC Breda!
39.23
With a delightful solo run, Reynald Coly stretches the opposition's defence. Reynald Coly knocks in a cross ball towards Frits Van Vliet. With a superhuman jump, Frits Van Vliet connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
40.15
Claudio Pascual deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bjšrn Van Dieren.
42.49
Jean-Paul Cornelisse plays the ball forward to Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruben Victoria who gathers it comfortably.
44.57
With a delightful solo run, Jesper Sluiter stretches the opposition's defence. Jesper Sluiter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard get the second half underway!
47.48
Antonio Morales threads a neat ball through to Niels Van Der Gouw. Niels Van Der Gouw lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.15
Victor Kostwinder surges forward with the ball. Victor Kostwinder whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Cornelisse. Jean-Paul Cornelisse beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
53.18
1-2Abubakari Condé clumsily knocks into Stefano de Ruiter. Abubakari Condé is shown the yellow card! Stefano de Ruiter runs off the knock.
54.32
Stefano de Ruiter 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 in a cross ball towards Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.08
Petri Moens threads a neat ball through to Frits Van Vliet. Frits Van Vliet flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Fonseca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edgar Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruben Victoria who gathers it comfortably.
59.15
With vision, Bjšrn Van Dieren laces a through ball forward to Rui Antunes. Showing composure, Rui Antunes plays the ball forward to Christopher Van Der Gaag. Christopher Van Der Gaag tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
60.47
Stefano de Ruiter flicks a high pass forward. Damian Sopalski controls it well on his chest. Damian Sopalski knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano de Ruiter. Stefano de Ruiter shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
61.24
Bjšrn Van Dieren knocks the ball forward to Frits Van Vliet. Frits Van Vliet threads a neat ball through to Christopher Van Der Gaag. Christopher Van Der Gaag knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Barry de Bruin.
63.11
Reynald Coly flicks a high pass forward. Frits Van Vliet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frits Van Vliet flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Cornelisse. Jean-Paul Cornelisse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.37
Reynald Coly flicks a high pass forward to Rui Antunes who brings the ball under control. Rui Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Fonseca who takes it down. Edgar Fonseca shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.13
Petri Moens knocks the ball to his team mate, Reynald Coly. Reynald Coly threads the ball through to Christopher Van Der Gaag. Christopher Van Der Gaag whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Cornelisse. Jean-Paul Cornelisse beats his man to it with a header. Ruben Victoria manages to gather it.
67.41
Christian Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Niels Van Der Gouw controls it well on his chest. Niels Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.12
Jesper Sluiter sees space and advances. Jesper Sluiter knocks the ball to his team mate, Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans knocks in a cross ball towards Damian Sopalski. Damian Sopalski makes a convincing header. It's there!! Daniele Baronchelli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.52
Christian Dijkstra makes a simple pass to Jerome Mendes. Jerome Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niels Van Der Gouw. Niels Van Der Gouw sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
78.12
Stefano de Ruiter knocks the ball forward to Kwame Kans. Kwame Kans finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
79.05
Petri Moens threads the ball through to Jean-Paul Cornelisse. Jean-Paul Cornelisse shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.33
Petri Moens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Paul Cornelisse. Jean-Paul Cornelisse shoots from 25 yards but somehow Ruben Victoria manages to keep it out.
83.06
Reynald Coly flicks a high ball forward to Rui Antunes who takes it down. Rui Antunes threads a neat ball through to Jean-Paul Cornelisse. Jean-Paul Cornelisse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jesper Sluiter.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
32.5%
42.2%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niels Van Der Gouw of Fortuna Sittard |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniele Baronchelli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Reynald Coly (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Bjšrn Van Dieren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Petri Moens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Victor Kostwinder (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frits Van Vliet (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rui Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Abubakari Condé (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Christopher Van Der Gaag (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Jean-Paul Cornelisse (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Edgar Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Scholz (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ciro Jörgensen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arturo Di Giuliantonio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ruben Victoria (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Christian Dijkstra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Barry de Bruin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jesper Sluiter (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Damian Sopalski (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Stefano de Ruiter (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Claudio Pascual (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Jerome Mendes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Niels Van Der Gouw (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Antonio Morales (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Kwame Kans (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Marcel Maas (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Humphrey Gronkjaer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Copain Zegers (DEF) | 0 | |