Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to Fortuna Sittard. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both FC Volendam and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both FC Volendam and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard kick off and get the first half underway!
4.55
0-0Menno Kuyt makes a probing pass to Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hakim Bendjedid who gathers it comfortably.
9.52
0-0Hennie De Visser makes a simple pass to Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.33
0-0Menno Kuyt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach lofts in a cross ball towards Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Hakim Bendjedid easily picks it out of the air!
12.28
Sieme Huizingh makes a simple pass to Andy van Dijk. Andy van Dijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luuk De Cler. Luuk De Cler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Mateo Campos.
14.22
Hennie De Visser kicks a strong pass forward to Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh makes a simple pass to Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
15.45
Zeljko Garcia knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Schomaker. Tony Schomaker makes a simple pass to Ruben Jongsma. Ruben Jongsma makes a simple pass to Pascal Galàsek. Pascal Galàsek makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Mateo Campos easily smothers it.
16.55
Eric Hoogendorp knocks the ball forward to Andres Del Sol. Andres Del Sol kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Medri. Giovanni Medri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.37
0-1Hennie De Visser threads the ball through to Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Medri. Giovanni Medri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.57
Gonçalo Saldana threads the ball through to Luuk De Cler. Luuk De Cler makes a probing pass to Ruben Jongsma. Ruben Jongsma takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mateo Campos easily smothers it!
26.57
Andres Del Sol threads the ball through to Giovanni Medri. Giovanni Medri whips in a cross ball towards Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Hakim Bendjedid manages to gather it comfortably.
32.36
0-1Andres Del Sol hacks Tony Schomaker from behind! Andres Del Sol is warned by the referee! Tony Schomaker runs off the knock.
33.56
0-1Andres Del Sol hacks Tony Schomaker from behind! Andres Del Sol is warned by the referee again! Tony Schomaker carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.38
0-1Marc Boffin surges forward with the ball. Marc Boffin brings the ball forward. Marc Boffin threads the ball through to Shota Huizingh but he's offside!
36.40
Toshi Nakata makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Jongsma. Ruben Jongsma lofts in a cross ball towards Luuk De Cler. Luuk De Cler directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.53
Marc Boffin kicks a strong pass forward to Menno Kuyt. Menno Kuyt knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Medri. Giovanni Medri lofts in a cross ball towards Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.41
Marc Boffin knocks the ball forward to Andres Del Sol. Andres Del Sol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Medri. Giovanni Medri kicks a strong pass forward to Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh tries a spectacular strike but Hakim Bendjedid is on top of it.
45.00
Luuk De Cler catches Rigobert Ndo on the ankles. Luuk De Cler is warned by the referee! Rigobert Ndo runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
FC Volendam kick off!
49.02
Eric Hoogendorp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hennie De Visser. Hennie De Visser brings the ball forward. Hennie De Visser shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Hakim Bendjedid.
53.49
Marc Boffin threads the ball through to Menno Kuyt. Menno Kuyt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Hakim Bendjedid!
55.33
Andres Del Sol takes it forward alone. Andres Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Hakim Bendjedid manages to keep it out.
59.59
Rigobert Ndo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Menno Kuyt. Menno Kuyt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Medri. Giovanni Medri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Zeljko Garcia.
61.42
Gonçalo Saldana takes it forward alone. Gonçalo Saldana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.22
Toshi Nakata makes a beautiful solo run. Toshi Nakata plays a perfect one-two with Ruben Jongsma and rushes in on goal... Toshi Nakata takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mateo Campos easily smothers it!
71.19
Eric Hoogendorp flicks the ball to his team mate, Menno Kuyt. Menno Kuyt sees space and advances. Menno Kuyt knocks the ball forward to Shota Huizingh but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.49
Andres Del Sol threads the ball through to Giovanni Medri. Giovanni Medri goes all the way! Giovanni Medri rockets a shot on goal but Hakim Bendjedid is on top of it.
75.21
Andres Del Sol advances with the ball. Andres Del Sol knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hakim Bendjedid who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
32.9%
42.4%
24.7%
Scorers