Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to FC Groningen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Groningen kick off!
4.47
0-0Jersson Bustos barges into Shota Frijters. The referee calls over Jersson Bustos and shows him a yellow card! Shota Frijters runs off the knock.
8.13
0-0Dominique Senden flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Castillo. Julian Castillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters knocks in a cross ball towards Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini powers a header at goal but Mateo Campos is on top of it.
9.15
0-0Mitchell Elshot makes a probing pass to Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.10
0-0Kevin Schulpen knocks the ball forward to Luke Mendonca. Luke Mendonca chips the ball to his team mate, Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mateo Campos who gathers it comfortably.
16.48
Pieter Renard flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bridge. Gavin Bridge finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Simo Carlbohm manages to keep it out.
20.46
Pieter Renard advances with the ball. Pieter Renard whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Bridge. Gavin Bridge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Simo Carlbohm is on top of it.
27.37
Abdul Demel knocks the ball to his team mate, Ishak Boumedienne. Ishak Boumedienne chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bridge. Gavin Bridge whips in a cross ball towards Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Simo Carlbohm manages to gather it comfortably.
28.30
0-0Fortuna Sittard are easily keeping FC Groningen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
34.52
Dominique Senden flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Castillo. Julian Castillo sees a break and surges forward. Julian Castillo makes a probing pass to Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.34
Rene Veurink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.57
Ishak Boumedienne kicks a strong pass forward to Gregoor Boateng. Gregoor Boateng shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Simo Carlbohm!
44.24
Rigobert Ndo knocks the ball forward to Pieter Renard. Pieter Renard kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Bridge. Gavin Bridge whips in a cross ball towards Gregoor Boateng. Gregoor Boateng is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Simo Carlbohm manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
1-0Abdul Demel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rene Veurink. Rene Veurink makes a beautiful solo run. Rene Veurink whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Bridge. Gavin Bridge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Simo Carlbohm has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Fortuna Sittard kick off the second half!
57.43
Abdul Demel flicks the ball to his team mate, Ishak Boumedienne. Ishak Boumedienne decides to run forward with the ball. Ishak Boumedienne goes all the way! Ishak Boumedienne makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Simo Carlbohm!
59.46
1-0Ishak Boumedienne sees a break and surges forward. Ishak Boumedienne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shota Huizingh but the linesman indicates offside!
65.13
Ishak Boumedienne threads the ball through to Gregoor Boateng. Gregoor Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Prieto.
67.21
Rene Veurink makes a simple pass to Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.52
Julian Castillo brings the ball forward. Julian Castillo shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Mateo Campos.
71.31
1-0Julian Castillo barges into Ishak Boumedienne. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ishak Boumedienne gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.54
Moktar Boulanger knocks the ball forward to Mitchell Elshot. Mitchell Elshot takes it forward alone. Mitchell Elshot whips in a cross ball towards Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.24
Jersson Bustos makes a probing pass to Ishak Boumedienne. Ishak Boumedienne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bridge. Gavin Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Gregoor Boateng. Gregoor Boateng heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
81.47
1-0Shota Frijters barges into Abdul Demel. The referee calls over Shota Frijters and warns him to calm down! Abdul Demel stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.26
Abdul Demel makes a simple pass to Ishak Boumedienne. Ishak Boumedienne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Simo Carlbohm manages to gather it comfortably.
87.08
Luke Mendonca makes a beautiful solo run. Luke Mendonca knocks in a cross ball towards Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Jersson Bustos makes a probing pass to Rene Veurink. Rene Veurink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Bridge. Gavin Bridge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moktar Boulanger.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
22.8%
44.3%
32.9%
Scorers