Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 19,348 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Fortuna Sittard kicking off!
3.49
0-0Hennie Huistra catches Jesper Vos on the ankles. Hennie Huistra is shown the yellow card! Jesper Vos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.39
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
9.14
0-0Hennie Huistra makes a beautiful solo run. Hennie Huistra shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Christian Scarponi manages to gather it comfortably.
10.07
0-0Fatik van der Meer makes a simple pass to Ferry Beekink. Ferry Beekink whips in a cross ball towards Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
12.43
0-0Alje Jongen catches Joe Penders on the ankles. The referee calls over Alje Jongen and warns him to calm down! Joe Penders hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.09
Joe Penders makes a probing pass to Hennie Huistra. Hennie Huistra chips the ball to his team mate, Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.55
0-0Darl de Jong controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Scarponi who gathers it comfortably.
22.20
0-0Ferry Beekink catches Albert Pardo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.07
0-1Shota Schulp kicks a strong pass forward to Fatik van der Meer. Fatik van der Meer kicks a strong pass forward to Ferry Beekink. Ferry Beekink finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.48
Nelson Meeuwis sees space and advances. Nelson Meeuwis knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with NEC Nijmegen kicking off!
48.14
NEC Nijmegen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Fortuna Sittard's defence.
57.32
Nelson Meeuwis threads the ball through to Ferry Beekink. Ferry Beekink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Scarponi who gathers it comfortably.
66.46
Nelson Meeuwis surges forward with the ball. Nelson Meeuwis tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
67.49
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
73.12
Joe Penders makes a simple pass to Darl de Jong. Darl de Jong surges forward with the ball. Darl de Jong knocks in a cross ball towards Ferry Beekink. Ferry Beekink heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Christian Scarponi.
75.06
Albert Pardo clumsily knocks into Roland Ponsard. The referee calls over Albert Pardo and warns him to calm down! Roland Ponsard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.18
Robin Hoogstrate flicks the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.4%
63.6%
Play Area
31.8%
48.5%
19.7%
Scorers