Match Report


VeendamVeendam     Fortuna SittardFortuna Sittard
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Allan PoulardA. Poulard58
G
1
G
60Purrel PaauweP. Paauwe
Anthony CharlesA. Charles61
D
2
D
69Eric KnappE. Knapp
Leon Van NistelrooyL. Van Nistelrooy61
D
3
D
63Robin HoutmanR. Houtman
Bogdan KortlandB. Kortland56
D
4captain
D
61Joris JanssenJ. Janssen
Juan-Carlos CortesJ. Cortes56
D
captain5
D
50Cor Van SteenveldtC. Van Steenveldt
Said RijkaardS. Rijkaard69
M
6
M
64Christopher DavidsC. Davids
Ferry Van WonderenF. Van Wonderen69
M
7
M
60Ivar HupkesI. Hupkes
Daniel JochemsenD. Jochemsen61
M
8
M
56Omer BishopO. Bishop
Joe LeiwakabessyJ. Leiwakabessy61
M
9
M
52Thomas MendesT. Mendes
Piet Van VossenP. Van Vossen76
A
10
A
67Rody DijkstraR. Dijkstra
Bryan SendenB. Senden53
A
11
A
57Patrick KreekP. Kreek
 
John DalglishJ. Dalglish53
M
12
A
54Roy SchulpenR. Schulpen
Arjen WinterA. Winter52
G
13
G
53Eddie ShiltonE. Shilton
Jose BakariJ. Bakari51
A
14
G
53Arturo VelascoA. Velasco

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 8,973 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Veendam and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Henk Van Halst.


0.00
The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard kick off!
10.47
Cor Van Steenveldt sees Rody Dijkstra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rody Dijkstra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Van Nistelrooy.
14.36
Omer Bishop sees space and advances. Omer Bishop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Allan Poulard who gathers it comfortably.
15.34
Daniel Jochemsen plays the ball forward to Joe Leiwakabessy. Joe Leiwakabessy plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Jochemsen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Robin Houtman hacks Joe Leiwakabessy from behind! Penalty not given!!
20.14
With a delightful solo run, Ivar Hupkes stretches the opposition's defence. Ivar Hupkes whips in a cross ball towards Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Allan Poulard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.33
Omer Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Kreek collects the pass. Patrick Kreek whips in a cross ball towards Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra makes a deft header. Allan Poulard manages to gather it.
33.21
Omer Bishop kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.48
Leon Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Jochemsen who brings the ball under control. Daniel Jochemsen knocks the ball forward to Ferry Van Wonderen. Ferry Van Wonderen plays a one-two with Bryan Senden and rushes in on goal... Ferry Van Wonderen shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
42.27
Bogdan Kortland breaks forward. Bogdan Kortland darts forward. Bogdan Kortland 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. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Veendam start the second half!
49.19
Bogdan Kortland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Jochemsen who brings the ball under control. Daniel Jochemsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.23
Omer Bishop threads a neat ball through to Christopher Davids. Christopher Davids knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Bishop. Omer Bishop gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
53.16
Joris Janssen hits a low pass to Eric Knapp. Eric Knapp sees Rody Dijkstra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rody Dijkstra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Kreek but he's offside!
54.30
Robin Houtman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joris Janssen. Joris Janssen flicks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Davids. Christopher Davids lofts in a cross ball towards Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Allan Poulard.
55.06
Christopher Davids takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Daniel Jochemsen gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
59.28
Daniel Jochemsen kicks a strong pass forward to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen lofts in a cross ball towards Ferry Van Wonderen. Ferry Van Wonderen heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Purrel Paauwe had no chance!! Goal for Veendam!
63.31
Ivar Hupkes passes the ball forward to Thomas Mendes. Thomas Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Allan Poulard comfortably picks it out of the air!
67.08
Leon Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Jochemsen who brings the ball under control. Daniel Jochemsen sees Bryan Senden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bryan Senden lofts in a cross ball towards Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen powers a header at goal but Purrel Paauwe is on top of it.
69.10
Cor Van Steenveldt hits a low pass to Rody Dijkstra. Rody Dijkstra hits a low pass to Christopher Davids. Christopher Davids shoots from long range but it flies wide!
73.46
Daniel Jochemsen knocks the ball forward to Bryan Senden. Bryan Senden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Purrel Paauwe as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
74.46
Joe Leiwakabessy takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Robin Houtman reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
75.38
Anthony Charles sees Ferry Van Wonderen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Ferry Van Wonderen plays the ball forward to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Knapp.
77.15
Leon Van Nistelrooy hits a low pass to Bryan Senden. Bryan Senden finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
78.44
Eric Knapp flicks a high pass forward. Ivar Hupkes controls it well on his chest. Ivar Hupkes makes an attacking run forward. Ivar Hupkes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
81.21
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Veendam

Fortuna Sittard
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
23.5%
47.1%
29.4%

Scorers
Ferry Van Wonderen 59
Rody Dijkstra 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ferry Van Wonderen of Veendam

Match Ratings
1.Allan Poulard (GK)
8
2.Anthony Charles (DEF)
6
3.Leon Van Nistelrooy (DEF)
7
4.Bogdan Kortland (DEF)
7
5.Juan-Carlos Cortes (DEF)
6
6.Said Rijkaard (MID)
6
7.Ferry Van Wonderen (MID)goal scored
9
8.Daniel Jochemsen (MID)
8
9.Joe Leiwakabessy (MID)
6
10.Piet Van Vossen (ATT)
7
11.Bryan Senden (ATT)
7
 
12.John Dalglish (MID)
0
13.Arjen Winter (GK)
0
14.Jose Bakari (ATT)
0

1.Purrel Paauwe (GK)
7
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)
9
8.Omer Bishop (MID)
7
9.Thomas Mendes (MID)
6
10.Rody Dijkstra (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Patrick Kreek (ATT)
6
 
12.Roy Schulpen (ATT)
0
13.Eddie Shilton (GK)
0
14.Arturo Velasco (GK)
0