Match Report


Fortuna SittardFortuna Sittard     PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Purrel PaauweP. Paauwe60
G
1
G
69Ernesto SotoE. Soto
Mitchel Van BarneveldM. Van Barneveld66
D
2
D
72Juan-Carlos GaladamesJ. Galadames
Robin HoutmanR. Houtman64
D
3
D
72Frederico MenendezF. Menendez
Cor Van SteenveldtC. Van Steenveldt51
D
4
D
70Adolfo FarinosA. Farinos
Menno AlberdaM. Alberda48
D
5
D
67Louis De VogtL. De Vogt
Steve KnolS. Knol73
M
6
M
78Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith
Christopher DavidsC. Davids64
M
7
M
72Stefano Van NistelrooyS. Van Nistelrooy
Gregoor KorstenG. Korsten63
M
captain8captain
M
71Scott CollinsS. Collins
Hennie De JongH. De Jong61
M
9
A
72Gavin AllmanG. Allman
Patrick KreekP. Kreek58
A
10
A
69Manuel BarbosaM. Barbosa
David HuizinghD. Huizingh57
A
11
A
68Dave BrandD. Brand
 
Ivar HupkesI. Hupkes60
M
12
M
68Sylvain MikeS. Mike
Omer BishopO. Bishop56
M
13
G
66Iwan Van Der WoerdtI. Van Der Woerdt
Steven DesaillyS. Desailly53
M
14
A
66Aron de GraafA. de Graaf

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to PSV Eindhoven. A crowd of 9,689 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while PSV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marino Elshot.


0.00
Fortuna Sittard kick off and get the first half underway!
4.40
Scott Collins passes the ball forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Naysmith. Cor Van Steenveldt catches Matt Naysmith on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
6.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Naysmith plays the ball forward to Scott Collins. Scott Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.26
Menno Alberda chips the ball to his team mate, Hennie De Jong. Hennie De Jong flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Kreek collects the pass. Patrick Kreek shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.31
Gregoor Korsten passes the ball forward to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Huizingh. David Huizingh shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.26
Stefano Van Nistelrooy makes a simple pass to Dave Brand. Dave Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
21.09
Dave Brand flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
22.28
Robin Houtman kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchel Van Barneveld. Mitchel Van Barneveld takes it forward alone. Mitchel Van Barneveld knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernesto Soto who gathers it comfortably.
26.03
Adolfo Farinos kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman connects with a diving header. Purrel Paauwe gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
28.27
Stefano Van Nistelrooy surges forward with the ball. Stefano Van Nistelrooy finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
30.15
Matt Naysmith sees Manuel Barbosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
32.57
Stefano Van Nistelrooy threads a neat ball through to Dave Brand. Dave Brand whips in a cross ball towards Scott Collins. Scott Collins finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.41
Gregoor Korsten threads the ball through to Hennie De Jong. Hennie De Jong hits a low pass to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Knol. Steve Knol finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
39.23
Christopher Davids flicks a high ball forward to Steve Knol who takes it down. Steve Knol knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Louis De Vogt.
40.50
Louis De Vogt flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Collins. Scott Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Purrel Paauwe with no chance!! Goal for PSV Eindhoven!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half. PSV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and PSV Eindhoven get the second half underway!
54.52
Louis De Vogt comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Kreek. The referee warns Louis De Vogt to calm down! Patrick Kreek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.31
Stefano Van Nistelrooy makes a simple pass to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.31
Cor Van Steenveldt barges into Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Cor Van Steenveldt is shown the yellow card! Stefano Van Nistelrooy runs off the knock.
66.31
Free kick to PSV Eindhoven just outside the area...
67.31
Manuel Barbosa takes a cautious run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
72.43
Stefano Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Menendez who brings the ball under control. Frederico Menendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.03
Menno Alberda clumsily knocks into Matt Naysmith. Menno Alberda is given a warning by the referee! Matt Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.06
Adolfo Farinos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Collins. Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Collins plays the ball forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.43
Cor Van Steenveldt chips the ball to his team mate, Christopher Davids. Christopher Davids surges forward with the ball. Christopher Davids tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
With some swift thinking, Frederico Menendez plays the ball forward to Scott Collins. Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Collins plays the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Purrel Paauwe who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Fortuna Sittard

PSV Eindhoven
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
35%
47.5%
17.5%

Scorers
Patrick Kreek 8
Scott Collins 33
Dave Brand 41
Matt Naysmith 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dave Brand of PSV Eindhoven

Match Ratings