Match Report
| Fortuna Sittard | Fortuna Sittard |  |  | AZ 67 Alkmaar | AZ 67 Alkmaar | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Cristian David homrich | Cristian David homrich | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paolo Correia | P. Correia |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Luuk Riga | L. Riga | |||||||||
| Shota Schulp | S. Schulp | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Regillio Van Dijk | R. Van Dijk | |||||||||
| Marc van Dam | M. van Dam | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Carlos Viana | C. Viana | |||||||||
| Guerino Benin | G. Benin |  | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Danilo Corini | D. Corini | |||||||||
| Jaap Hoekstra | J. Hoekstra | | 59 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 |  | Gordon Meredith | G. Meredith | |||||||||
| Quim Faria | Q. Faria | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Jos Wau | J. Wau | |||||||||
| Aron Boutahar | A. Boutahar | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Nunzio Vergassola | N. Vergassola | |||||||||
| Craig Sullivan | C. Sullivan |  | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 |  | Alvaro Zuniga | A. Zuniga | |||||||||
| Nelson Meeuwis | N. Meeuwis | | 60 | M | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Alexandre Burle | A. Burle | |||||||||
| Daniele Ricchiuti | D. Ricchiuti | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 |  | Julian Uhlmann | J. Uhlmann | |||||||||
| David Carisso | D. Carisso | | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Marino Bega | M. Bega | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Fortuna Sittard kicking off!
2.49
0-0Nunzio Vergassola kicks a strong pass forward to Marino Bega. Marino Bega finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
3.44
0-0Danilo Corini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gordon Meredith. Gordon Meredith makes a probing pass to Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle whips in a cross ball towards Julian Uhlmann. Julian Uhlmann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Paolo Correia.
6.05
0-0Craig Sullivan barges into Jos Wau. The referee calls over Craig Sullivan and shows him a yellow card! Jos Wau hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.20
0-0David Carisso barges into Carlos Viana. David Carisso is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Viana runs off the knock.
15.23
David Carisso comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Viana. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.40
0-0Carlos Viana makes a simple pass to Jos Wau. Jos Wau chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Uhlmann. Julian Uhlmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Correia who gathers it comfortably.
22.44
Alvaro Zuniga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Paolo Correia!
26.03
0-1Nunzio Vergassola knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.21
Gordon Meredith barges into Guerino Benin. Gordon Meredith is warned by the referee! Guerino Benin runs off the knock.
32.22
Aron Boutahar kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luuk Riga who gathers it comfortably.
34.28
Aron Boutahar passes the ball forward to David Carisso. David Carisso shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Luuk Riga easily smothers it!
38.08
Aron Boutahar kicks a strong pass forward to David Carisso. David Carisso shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
40.34
Danilo Corini surges forward with the ball. Danilo Corini kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Uhlmann. Julian Uhlmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.32
Aron Boutahar passes the ball forward to David Carisso. David Carisso goes all the way! David Carisso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Luuk Riga easily smothers it!
44.56
Aron Boutahar makes a simple pass to David Carisso. David Carisso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Jos Wau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off the second half!
49.49
Carlos Viana passes the ball forward to Jos Wau. Jos Wau passes the ball forward to Julian Uhlmann. Julian Uhlmann tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.04
Marc van Dam surges forward with the ball. Marc van Dam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Carisso. David Carisso lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Daniele Ricchiuti scores for Fortuna Sittard!!
60.39
Carlos Viana passes the ball forward to Alvaro Zuniga. Alvaro Zuniga threads the ball through to Julian Uhlmann. Julian Uhlmann shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Paolo Correia!
63.24
Danilo Corini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jos Wau. Jos Wau threads the ball through to Marino Bega. Marino Bega goes all the way! Marino Bega makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.41
Nunzio Vergassola takes it forward alone. Nunzio Vergassola plays a perfect one-two with Julian Uhlmann and rushes in on goal... Nunzio Vergassola takes a shot at goal but somehow Paolo Correia manages to keep it out.
71.33
Shota Schulp makes a simple pass to Aron Boutahar. Aron Boutahar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti threads the ball through to David Carisso. David Carisso takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Luuk Riga has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.54
Guerino Benin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Faria. Quim Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, David Carisso. David Carisso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regillio Van Dijk.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
24.1%
44.6%
31.3%
Scorers