Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 20,076 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Ajax Amsterdam kick off the first half!
3.02
0-0Karim Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fatik van der Meer. Fatik van der Meer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francesco G. Cucciari.
4.17
Fatik van der Meer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.40
0-0Ajax Amsterdam are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
14.16
0-0Bram Tuhuteru makes a simple pass to Anders Petersen. Anders Petersen flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Sven Helmer.
16.28
0-0Scott Dalglish catches Karim Kanu on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Dalglish and warns him to calm down! Karim Kanu stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.46
0-0Enrique Delgado clumsily knocks into Kevin Telfer. Enrique Delgado is shown the yellow card! Kevin Telfer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.44
0-0Francesco G. Cucciari threads the ball through to Michael Wapenaar. Michael Wapenaar knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.30
0-0Franceco Venturin clumsily knocks into Miel Peters. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miel Peters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.19
Garry Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.07
1-0Nelson Meeuwis makes a simple pass to Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard lofts in a cross ball towards Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Gemmill had no chance!! Goal for Fortuna Sittard!
42.27
Ajax Amsterdam are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
44.30
Francesco G. Cucciari makes a probing pass to Michael Wapenaar. Michael Wapenaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer plays a perfect one-two with Jannes Van Kouwen and rushes in on goal... Kevin Telfer shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Fortuna Sittard kicking off!
48.00
Fatik van der Meer brings the ball forward. Fatik van der Meer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.53
Karim Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Miel Geerinckx. Miel Geerinckx makes a beautiful solo run. Miel Geerinckx lofts in a cross ball towards Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.14
Miel Geerinckx knocks the ball forward to Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin whips in a cross ball towards Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Gemmill had no chance!! Goal for Fortuna Sittard!
57.50
Anders Petersen flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer shoots from distance but Sven Helmer is on top of it.
73.52
Michael Wapenaar catches Fatik van der Meer on the ankles. Michael Wapenaar is warned by the referee! Fatik van der Meer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.35
Francesco G. Cucciari flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Wapenaar. Michael Wapenaar knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer goes all the way! Kevin Telfer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
77.24
Enrique Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fatik van der Meer. Fatik van der Meer makes a simple pass to Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Gemmill easily smothers it!
79.14
Darl de Jong kicks a strong pass forward to Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.41
Fortuna Sittard are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.50
Nelson Meeuwis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.17
Fatik van der Meer sees space and advances. Fatik van der Meer shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Miel Geerinckx catches Anders Petersen on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anders Petersen runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
23.6%
48.6%
27.8%
Scorers
| Franceco Venturin 39, 50 Roland Ponsard 54, 85 |