Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 9,708 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard get the match underway!
4.10
0-0Cedric Van De Ouweland passes the ball forward to Garry Dalglish. Garry Dalglish makes a simple pass to Sieb Heering. Sieb Heering knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.46
0-0Dennis Shew A Tjon catches Bram Meijer on the ankles. Dennis Shew A Tjon is warned by the referee! Bram Meijer runs off the knock.
16.46
0-0Dennis Shew A Tjon makes a simple pass to Jorge Costa. Jorge Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.14
Paul James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianni Morello. Gianni Morello knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Costa. Jorge Costa plays a perfect one-two with Clarence Van Der Vegt and rushes in on goal... Jorge Costa takes a shot at goal. Tieme Berendsen easily smothers it.
26.48
0-0Alfons Broers hacks Jorge Costa from behind! The referee calls over Alfons Broers and shows him a yellow card! Jorge Costa runs off the knock.
33.47
Clarence Van Der Vegt catches Alfons Broers on the ankles. Clarence Van Der Vegt is given a warning by the referee! Alfons Broers stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.02
Bram Meijer makes a probing pass to Leon Winter. Leon Winter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Riemann.
38.21
0-0Fortuna Sittard are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
42.57
0-0Dennis Shew A Tjon chips the ball to his team mate, Clarence Van Der Vegt. Clarence Van Der Vegt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Costa but the linesman indicates offside!
44.35
0-0Gianni Morello knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Costa. Jorge Costa tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
1-0Enrique Alvarez makes a simple pass to Jan Vennegoor Laros. Jan Vennegoor Laros knocks the ball forward to Sieb Heering. Sieb Heering threads the ball through to Leon Winter. Leon Winter takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leon Winter!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off the second half!
47.24
Jan Vennegoor Laros makes a probing pass to Leon Winter. Leon Winter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.41
Oliver Riemann chips the ball to his team mate, Gianni Morello. Gianni Morello makes a simple pass to Jorge Costa. Jorge Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tieme Berendsen who gathers it comfortably.
51.57
Samba El Khebir brings the ball forward. Samba El Khebir controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.38
Dennis Shew A Tjon knocks the ball to his team mate, Clarence Van Der Vegt. Clarence Van Der Vegt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.46
Kurt ten Brink chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Shew A Tjon. Dennis Shew A Tjon knocks the ball forward to Jorge Costa. Jorge Costa tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Tieme Berendsen manages to gather it comfortably.
67.40
Julian Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Costa. Jorge Costa shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Tieme Berendsen!
69.20
Gianni Morello brings the ball forward. Gianni Morello lofts in a cross ball towards Clarence Van Der Vegt. Clarence Van Der Vegt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Tieme Berendsen manages to gather it comfortably.
71.43
Paul James knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Morello. Gianni Morello takes it forward alone. Gianni Morello tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
73.41
Dennis Shew A Tjon kicks a strong pass forward to Clarence Van Der Vegt. Clarence Van Der Vegt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrique Alvarez.
77.11
Gianni Morello knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Costa. Jorge Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrique Alvarez.
83.07
Enrique Alvarez threads the ball through to Samba El Khebir. Samba El Khebir kicks a strong pass forward to Sieb Heering. Sieb Heering knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harald Van Gobbel.
87.30
Gianni Morello flicks the ball to his team mate, Clarence Van Der Vegt. Clarence Van Der Vegt lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Costa. Jorge Costa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Raimond Van Der Heijden makes a probing pass to Leon Winter. Leon Winter lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Heering. Sieb Heering directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
29.5%
50%
20.5%
Scorers
| Leon Winter 45 |