Match Report


Fortuna SittardFortuna Sittard     Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Purrel PaauweP. Paauwe60
G
1
G
62Guillermo Van GesselG. Van Gessel
Eric KnappE. Knapp69
D
2
D
60Jero El KhanchafJ. El Khanchaf
Robin HoutmanR. Houtman63
D
3
D
59Arturo RodriquezA. Rodriquez
Joris JanssenJ. Janssen61
D
4
D
59Joost DarwinkelJ. Darwinkel
Cor Van SteenveldtC. Van Steenveldt50
D
5
M
71Harris GrimH. Grim
Christopher DavidsC. Davids64
M
6
M
65Orlando LobontO. Lobont
Ivar HupkesI. Hupkes60
M
7
M
61Anthony BoschkerA. Boschker
Thomas MendesT. Mendes52
M
8captain
M
47Carl SherwoodC. Sherwood
Steven DesaillyS. Desailly51
M
9
A
63Dion DavisD. Davis
Rody DijkstraR. Dijkstra67
A
10
A
58Glenn StroeveG. Stroeve
Bryan JanssenB. Janssen62
A
captain11
A
58Raymond KoolR. Kool
 
Patrick KreekP. Kreek57
A
12
A
57Nigel WhiteN. White
Roy SchulpenR. Schulpen54
A
13
D
56Jon WestwoodJ. Westwood
Eddie ShiltonE. Shilton53
G
14
A
53Steven GravelaineS. Gravelaine

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 9,347 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Lindenbergh.


0.00
Fortuna Sittard get the match underway!
9.16
Christopher Davids passes the ball forward to Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
16.15
Thomas Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.34
Thomas Mendes hits a low pass to Ivar Hupkes. Ivar Hupkes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Rodriquez.
22.48
Robin Houtman flicks a high pass forward. Christopher Davids controls it well on his chest. Christopher Davids brings the ball forward. Christopher Davids knocks in a cross ball towards Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
26.25
Robin Houtman passes the ball forward to Joris Janssen. Joris Janssen passes the ball forward to Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.36
Jero El Khanchaf makes a probing pass to Anthony Boschker. Anthony Boschker hits a low pass to Harris Grim. Harris Grim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.04
Joris Janssen hits a low pass to Christopher Davids. With some swift thinking, Christopher Davids plays the ball forward to Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.57
Eric Knapp flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Mendes collects the pass. Thomas Mendes sees Rody Dijkstra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rody Dijkstra lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen heads the ball goalwards. Guillermo Van Gessel didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.54
Bryan Janssen clumsily knocks into Jero El Khanchaf. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jero El Khanchaf carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.39
Harris Grim sees Raymond Kool in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Raymond Kool shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.12
Ivar Hupkes sees Rody Dijkstra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rody Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Van Gessel who gathers it comfortably.
42.56
Ivar Hupkes flicks a high pass forward to Bryan Janssen who brings the ball under control. Bryan Janssen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Van Gessel who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Willem II Tilburg kick off!
47.05
Thomas Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.19
Cor Van Steenveldt darts forward. Cor Van Steenveldt threads a neat ball through to Ivar Hupkes. Ivar Hupkes lofts in a cross ball towards Christopher Davids. Christopher Davids outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Christopher Davids scores for Fortuna Sittard!!
57.01
With some swift thinking, Anthony Boschker plays the ball forward to Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Davis. Dion Davis powers a header at goal. Solid save from Purrel Paauwe.
59.08
Jero El Khanchaf flicks a high ball forward to Glenn Stroeve who takes it down. Glenn Stroeve whips in a cross ball towards Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.59
Joost Darwinkel passes the ball forward to Orlando Lobont. Orlando Lobont deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harris Grim. Harris Grim puts a great ball through. Glenn Stroeve runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
61.36
Arturo Rodriquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool lofts in a cross ball towards Glenn Stroeve. Glenn Stroeve powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.17
Eric Knapp flicks a high pass forward to Ivar Hupkes who brings the ball under control. Ivar Hupkes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen whips in a cross ball towards Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Guillermo Van Gessel gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
69.08
Joris Janssen makes a probing pass to Christopher Davids. Christopher Davids runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christopher Davids knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Van Gessel who gathers it comfortably.
71.28
Orlando Lobont catches Bryan Janssen on the ankles. Orlando Lobont is shown the yellow card! Bryan Janssen stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.15
Ivar Hupkes comes in with a late challenge on Glenn Stroeve. The referee brings Ivar Hupkes to one side and gives him a warning! Glenn Stroeve hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.13
Orlando Lobont makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Purrel Paauwe who gathers it comfortably.
79.25
Anthony Boschker knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Sherwood. Carl Sherwood shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
81.10
Harris Grim knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Davis. Dion Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Purrel Paauwe who gathers it comfortably.
87.38
Christopher Davids hacks Joost Darwinkel from behind! The referee brings Christopher Davids to one side and gives him a warning! Joost Darwinkel stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Thomas Mendes hits a low pass to Bryan Janssen. Bryan Janssen whips in a cross ball towards Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Fortuna Sittard

Willem II Tilburg
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
26.7%
44.2%
29.1%

Scorers
Christopher Davids 53
Glenn Stroeve 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christopher Davids of Fortuna Sittard

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

1.Guillermo Van Gessel (GK)
8
2.Jero El Khanchaf (DEF)
6
3.Arturo Rodriquez (DEF)
6
4.Joost Darwinkel (DEF)
6
5.Harris Grim (MID)
6
6.Orlando Lobont (MID)yellow card
6
7.Anthony Boschker (MID)
6
8.Carl Sherwood (MID)
6
9.Dion Davis (ATT)
6
10.Glenn Stroeve (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Raymond Kool (ATT)
7
 
12.Nigel White (ATT)
0
13.Jon Westwood (DEF)
0
14.Steven Gravelaine (ATT)
0