Match Report


Fortuna SittardFortuna Sittard     VVV VenloVVV Venlo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Purrel PaauweP. Paauwe60
G
1
G
69Roland PetersR. Peters
Eric KnappE. Knapp69
D
2
D
68Garry AbidallahG. Abidallah
Robin HoutmanR. Houtman63
D
captain3
D
54Wilfred EbbingeW. Ebbinge
Joris JanssenJ. Janssen61
D
4
D
49Marco HulshoffM. Hulshoff
Cor Van SteenveldtC. Van Steenveldt50
D
5
M
60Jeremy KreekJ. Kreek
Christopher DavidsC. Davids64
M
6captain
M
59Petri Ten HagP. Ten Hag
Ivar HupkesI. Hupkes60
M
7
M
53Ignacio CalesI. Cales
Omer BishopO. Bishop56
M
8
M
40Oscar SmitO. Smit
Thomas MendesT. Mendes52
M
9
A
70Oscar BarkeroO. Barkero
Bryan JanssenB. Janssen62
A
10
A
66Armin SpenglerA. Spengler
Patrick KreekP. Kreek57
A
11
A
61Roberto GravaR. Grava
 
Roy SchulpenR. Schulpen54
A
12
G
66Orlando BrunelO. Brunel
Eddie ShiltonE. Shilton53
G
13
G
58Milan Berck GrotM. Grot
Arturo VelascoA. Velasco53
G
14
G
58Tiziano MazzoliT. Mazzoli

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to VVV Venlo in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marino Elshot.


0.00
The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard kick off!
6.58
Ignacio Cales flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Grava collects the pass. Roberto Grava knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Purrel Paauwe who gathers it comfortably.
8.21
Ignacio Cales threads the ball through to Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.10
Petri Ten Hag flicks a high ball forward to Armin Spengler who takes it down. Armin Spengler whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Grava. Roberto Grava powers a header at goal. Solid save from Purrel Paauwe.
16.08
Petri Ten Hag catches Bryan Janssen on the ankles. The referee calls over Petri Ten Hag and shows him a yellow card! Bryan Janssen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.46
Thomas Mendes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Thomas Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen makes a convincing header. Wilfred Ebbinge clears it off the line with his head!
20.09
Ivar Hupkes sees space and advances. Ivar Hupkes lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bryan Janssen!
24.45
Ivar Hupkes flicks a high ball forward to Bryan Janssen who gracefully takes it down. Bryan Janssen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roland Peters who gathers it comfortably.
26.32
Petri Ten Hag controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Grava. Roberto Grava whips in a cross ball towards Ignacio Cales. Ignacio Cales is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
30.09
Omer Bishop laces a weighted ball forward to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
33.41
Oscar Smit flicks a high pass forward. Petri Ten Hag holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Petri Ten Hag flicks a high ball forward to Armin Spengler who takes it down. Armin Spengler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
34.25
Marco Hulshoff sees a break and surges forward. Marco Hulshoff lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
36.05
Wilfred Ebbinge threads the ball through to Jeremy Kreek. Jeremy Kreek sees space and advances. Jeremy Kreek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joris Janssen.
39.28
Ivar Hupkes hacks Petri Ten Hag from behind! The referee calls over Ivar Hupkes and shows him a yellow card! Petri Ten Hag hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Orlando Brunel replacing Garry Abidallah.

45.00
VVV Venlo kick off and get the second half underway!
49.12
Petri Ten Hag plays the ball forward to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.35
Ignacio Cales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeremy Kreek. Jeremy Kreek plays a one-two with Oscar Barkero and advances towards the goal... Jeremy Kreek shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Purrel Paauwe reads it well. Nice save!
55.14
Ignacio Cales brings the ball forward. Ignacio Cales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
57.40
Orlando Brunel barges into Patrick Kreek. The referee calls over Orlando Brunel and shows him a yellow card! Patrick Kreek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.07
VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Milan Berck Grot replacing Petri Ten Hag and Tiziano Mazzoli replacing Roberto Grava .
61.13
Milan Berck Grot makes a simple pass to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Purrel Paauwe who gathers it comfortably.
67.44
Ignacio Cales threads a neat ball through to Oscar Smit. Oscar Smit puts a great ball through but Oscar Barkero is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
71.01
Omer Bishop makes a simple pass to Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Milan Berck Grot.
75.23
Bryan Janssen threads the ball through to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roland Peters who gathers it comfortably.
78.14
Marco Hulshoff clumsily knocks into Patrick Kreek. Marco Hulshoff is shown the yellow card! Patrick Kreek carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.53
Jeremy Kreek flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Barkero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Barkero makes a probing pass to Milan Berck Grot but he's offside!
83.31
Cor Van Steenveldt makes a simple pass to Joris Janssen. Joris Janssen threads a neat ball through to Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.04
Without breaking stride, Omer Bishop plays the ball forward to Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Orlando Brunel.
85.04
Robin Houtman hits it upfield. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roland Peters who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Fortuna Sittard

VVV Venlo
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
31.6%
46.1%
22.4%

Scorers
Bryan Janssen 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bryan Janssen of Fortuna Sittard

Match Ratings
1.Purrel Paauwe (GK)
9
2.Eric Knapp (DEF)
6
3.Robin Houtman (DEF)
6
4.Joris Janssen (DEF)
6
5.Cor Van Steenveldt (DEF)
6
6.Christopher Davids (MID)
6
7.Ivar Hupkes (MID)yellow card
7
8.Omer Bishop (MID)
7
9.Thomas Mendes (MID)
7
10.Bryan Janssen (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Patrick Kreek (ATT)
6
 
12.Roy Schulpen (ATT)
0
13.Eddie Shilton (GK)
0
14.Arturo Velasco (GK)
0

1.Roland Peters (GK)
6
2.Garry Abidallah (DEF)
6
3.Wilfred Ebbinge (DEF)
7
4.Marco Hulshoff (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Jeremy Kreek (MID)
7
6.Petri Ten Hag (MID)yellow card
7
7.Ignacio Cales (MID)
8
8.Oscar Smit (MID)
6
9.Oscar Barkero (ATT)
6
10.Armin Spengler (ATT)
7
11.Roberto Grava (ATT)
6
 
12.Orlando Brunel (GK)yellow card
4
13.Milan Berck Grot (GK)
6
14.Tiziano Mazzoli (GK)
6