Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 8,739 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Fortuna Sittard kicking off!
3.28
0-0Samba El Khebir barges into Ruud Victoria. Samba El Khebir is shown the yellow card! Ruud Victoria gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.14
0-1Victor Pahlplatz surges forward with the ball. Victor Pahlplatz makes a probing pass to Alje Karelse. Alje Karelse shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alje Karelse!
10.07
0-1Enrique Alvarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bram Meijer. Bram Meijer knocks the ball forward to Sieb Heering. Sieb Heering knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.32
0-1Ruud Nieuwenhuijzen chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.36
Bram Meijer threads the ball through to Leon Winter. Leon Winter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.27
Raimond Van Der Heijden sees a break and surges forward. Raimond Van Der Heijden shoots from long range but it flies wide!
30.22
0-1Ruud Victoria barges into Samba El Khebir. Ruud Victoria is warned by the referee! Samba El Khebir runs off the knock.
36.35
Bram Meijer hacks Victor Pahlplatz from behind! The referee calls over Bram Meijer and warns him to calm down! Victor Pahlplatz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.31
Ruud Victoria makes a simple pass to Alje Karelse. Alje Karelse shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
44.25
John Scharrenburg knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Van Der Sleen. Giovanni Van Der Sleen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alje Karelse. Alje Karelse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrique Alvarez.
45.00
0-1Roda JC Kerkrade are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Fortuna Sittard's defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Roda JC Kerkrade kicking off!
47.06
0-1Garry Dalglish makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Dalglish shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Rene Hoogendorp manages to gather it comfortably.
49.36
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
51.11
Garry Dalglish brings the ball forward. Garry Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.08
0-1Dirk Moulijn clumsily knocks into Leon Winter. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Winter runs off the knock.
59.22
Enrique Alvarez comes in with a late challenge on Alje Karelse. The referee calls over Enrique Alvarez and warns him to calm down! Alje Karelse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.43
Giovanni Van Der Sleen catches Garry Dalglish on the ankles. Giovanni Van Der Sleen is given a warning by the referee! Garry Dalglish carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.43
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
65.58
Ruud Victoria chips the ball to his team mate, Alje Karelse. Alje Karelse shoots from 25 yards but Tieme Berendsen is on top of it.
66.59
Alfons Broers kicks a strong pass forward to Bram Meijer. Bram Meijer advances with the ball. Bram Meijer shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.43
Raimond Van Der Heijden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Winter. Leon Winter tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.09
Enrique Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Raimond Van Der Heijden. Raimond Van Der Heijden makes a probing pass to Sieb Heering. Sieb Heering knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.18
Roda JC Kerkrade are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
78.21
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
83.59
Mark Bridges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giovanni Van Der Sleen. Giovanni Van Der Sleen passes the ball forward to Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alje Karelse. Alje Karelse shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.14
Giovanni Van Der Sleen knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
26.6%
49.4%
24.1%
Scorers