Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to RKC Waalwijk. 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 RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Henk Winter.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Henk Winter.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard get the match underway!
3.41
0-0Gregoor Korsten flicks a high pass forward. Harris Ooijer controls it well on his chest. Harris Ooijer shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.57
0-0Gregoor Korsten passes the ball forward to David Huizingh. David Huizingh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.34
Billy Taks plays a long ball forward. Mitchel Nok knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Grim. Davy Grim directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.19
Gary White surges forward with the ball. Gary White deftly passes the ball to Davy Grim, releasing him through on goal. Davy Grim side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
16.24
With imagination, Mitchel Van Barneveld laces a through ball forward to David Huizingh. David Huizingh passes the ball forward to Harris Ooijer. Harris Ooijer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Nieto.
20.34
Billy Taks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Nok. Mitchel Nok knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.45
Menno Alberda decides to run forward with the ball. Menno Alberda knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Nieto.
27.27
1-0Gregoor Korsten chips the ball to his team mate, Christopher Davids. Christopher Davids lofts in a cross ball towards David Huizingh. David Huizingh makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
30.43
Steve Knol flicks a high pass forward. David Huizingh collects the pass. David Huizingh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.16
Gary White flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Nok. Mitchel Nok whips in a cross ball towards Davy Grim. Davy Grim makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.08
With a delightful solo run, Mitchel Nok stretches the opposition's defence. Mitchel Nok lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Cas. Leon Cas whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Purrel Paauwe, sees it late!! Goal for RKC Waalwijk!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and RKC Waalwijk get the second half underway!
47.12
Victor Nieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary White. Gary White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Davy Grim. Davy Grim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
48.23
Steve Knol kicks a strong pass forward to Christopher Davids. Christopher Davids plays the ball forward to David Huizingh. David Huizingh plays a quick one-two with Harris Ooijer and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Huizingh provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.29
1-2Rene Vercammen clumsily knocks into Cor Van Steenveldt. Rene Vercammen is shown the yellow card! Cor Van Steenveldt stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.33
Gary White flicks a high pass forward. Davy Grim collects the pass. Davy Grim rushes past Gregoor Korsten! Davy Grim rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.16
Rene Vercammen chips the ball to his team mate, Gary White. Gary White knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Cas. Leon Cas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
55.07
1-2Ralph Henry makes a probing pass to Rene Vercammen. Rene Vercammen threads the ball through to Mitchel Nok. Mitchel Nok whips in a cross ball towards Joos Broerse. Robin Houtman comes in with a late challenge on Joos Broerse. Joos Broerse appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
57.21
Robin Houtman flicks a high pass forward. Harris Ooijer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harris Ooijer knocks the ball forward to David Huizingh. David Huizingh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.01
Gary White makes a simple pass to Davy Grim. Davy Grim whips in a cross ball towards Leon Cas. Leon Cas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
67.58
Victor Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Rene Vercammen collects the pass. Rene Vercammen threads a neat ball through to Leon Cas. Leon Cas lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Nok. Mitchel Nok connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Purrel Paauwe had no chance!! Goal for RKC Waalwijk!
73.27
Anselmo Bennardo sees space and advances. Anselmo Bennardo shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.47
Victor Nieto breaks forward. Victor Nieto changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Victor Nieto whips in a cross ball towards Gary White. Gary White makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.31
1-4Rene Vercammen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Cas. Leon Cas makes a great pass forward. Mitchel Nok runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.33
1-4Hennie De Jong flicks a high pass forward. Harris Ooijer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harris Ooijer knocks in a cross ball towards David Huizingh. David Huizingh makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Ronald de Koning!
85.24
Gregoor Korsten threads the ball through to David Huizingh. David Huizingh shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
87.56
Joos Broerse hits a low pass to Mitchel Nok. Mitchel Nok whips in a cross ball towards Joos Broerse. Joos Broerse is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Purrel Paauwe easily picks it out of the air!
89.49
1-4Leon Cas hacks Robin Houtman from behind! The referee brings Leon Cas to one side and gives him a warning! Robin Houtman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
29.3%
46.3%
24.4%
Scorers
| David Huizingh 27 | Davy Grim 38 Leon Cas 44 Mitchel Nok 68 Gary White 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mitchel Nok of RKC Waalwijk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Purrel Paauwe (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mitchel Van Barneveld (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robin Houtman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cor Van Steenveldt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Menno Alberda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steve Knol (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christopher Davids (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gregoor Korsten (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hennie De Jong (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Huizingh (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Harris Ooijer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ivar Hupkes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Omer Bishop (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steven Desailly (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ronald de Koning (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ralph Henry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Victor Nieto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Billy Taks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anselmo Bennardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rene Vercammen (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Gary White (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Joos Broerse (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leon Cas (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Davy Grim (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mitchel Nok (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Marvin Van Bommel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Olaf Van Der Meer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Omer Wright (GK) | 0 | |