Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to PEC Zwolle. A crowd of 9,197 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fortuna Sittard and PEC Zwolle are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Boudewijn De Cler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fortuna Sittard and PEC Zwolle are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Boudewijn De Cler.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Fortuna Sittard kicking off!
4.43
0-0Omer Bishop hacks Melchior Mathijssen from behind! Omer Bishop is given a warning by the referee! Melchior Mathijssen stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.35
0-0Omer Bishop deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Bishop. Omer Bishop directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.50
0-0Yuri Rijkaard makes a simple pass to Carlo Alessi. Carlo Alessi knocks the ball forward to Simon Fromm. Simon Fromm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Knapp.
10.41
0-0Robin Houtman runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robin Houtman makes a probing pass to Bryan Janssen but he's offside!
12.16
Gerard Bosvelt makes a probing pass to Marinus De Goey. Marinus De Goey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.56
Robin Houtman knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Mendes. Thomas Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.56
0-0Brian Huckerby chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Fromm. Simon Fromm sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Purrel Paauwe gets down and covers it.
18.21
Omer Bishop controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sjaak de Boer who gathers it comfortably.
39.59
0-0Carlo Alessi flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Bosvelt controls it well on his chest. Gerard Bosvelt runs straight at the defence! Gerard Bosvelt cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Robin Houtman happens to be in the right place to block it.
40.29
Carlo Alessi threads the ball through to Simon Fromm. Simon Fromm plays a scrappy one-two with Marinus De Goey and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Fromm muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Purrel Paauwe is on top of it.
45.00
Eric Knapp flicks a high pass forward. Ivar Hupkes controls it well on his chest. Ivar Hupkes flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Janssen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bryan Janssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half. PEC Zwolle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
PEC Zwolle kick off!
59.22
1-0Rody Dijkstra plays the ball forward to Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen whips in a cross ball towards Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.59
Barry Schoenmakers sees Marinus De Goey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marinus De Goey whips in a cross ball towards Carlo Alessi. Carlo Alessi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Purrel Paauwe. Excellent save.
71.55
Carlo Alessi arcs the ball upfield. Simon Fromm deftly passes the ball to Barry Schoenmakers, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Barry Schoenmakers provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Purrel Paauwe manages to gather it.
73.48
Omer Bishop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.27
Omer Bishop flicks a high pass forward to Rody Dijkstra who brings the ball under control. Rody Dijkstra lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Sjaak de Boer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.47
Simon Fromm kicks a strong pass forward to Marinus De Goey. Marinus De Goey lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Fromm. Simon Fromm directs the ball goalwards with his head but Eric Knapp is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
25.4%
49.2%
25.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rody Dijkstra of Fortuna Sittard |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Purrel Paauwe (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Eric Knapp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robin Houtman (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Joris Janssen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cor Van Steenveldt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christopher Davids (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ivar Hupkes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Omer Bishop (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Thomas Mendes (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rody Dijkstra (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Bryan Janssen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Patrick Kreek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roy Schulpen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eddie Shilton (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sjaak de Boer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marc Lamey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Melchior Mathijssen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Yuri Rijkaard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robin De Vogt (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Barry Schoenmakers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gerard Bosvelt (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlo Alessi (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Simon Fromm (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Marinus De Goey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alfons Kooistra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | JŸrgen Tychon (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ignacio de Bruin (GK) | 0 | |