Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 19,404 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Willem II Tilburg get the match underway!
6.04
0-0Menno Kuyt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh whips in a cross ball towards Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ole Heubach manages to gather it comfortably.
9.13
0-0Fortuna Sittard are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Willem II Tilburg's defence.
15.30
0-0Eric Hoogendorp catches Theo Peters on the ankles. The referee calls over Eric Hoogendorp and warns him to calm down! Theo Peters runs off the knock.
20.07
0-1Francisco Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Piqué. Giovanni Piqué goes all the way! Giovanni Piqué cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.51
0-1Eric Hoogendorp makes a simple pass to Rene Veurink. Rene Veurink sees a break and surges forward. Rene Veurink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeroen Chivu.
28.03
Hennie De Visser surges forward with the ball. Hennie De Visser lofts in a cross ball towards Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Ole Heubach.
32.07
Rigobert Ndo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rene Veurink. Rene Veurink flicks the ball to his team mate, Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach whips in a cross ball towards Gregoor Boateng. Gregoor Boateng is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Ole Heubach manages to keep it out.
34.46
Abdul Demel makes a probing pass to Rene Veurink. Rene Veurink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregoor Boateng. Gregoor Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Langerak.
36.48
Bryan Hofland threads the ball through to Francisco Vieira. Francisco Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giovanni Piqué. Giovanni Piqué knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Hoogendorp.
39.10
Abdul Demel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Menno Kuyt. Menno Kuyt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh shoots from outside the area but Ole Heubach is on top of it.
40.36
0-1Francisco Vieira sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Theo Peters. Theo Peters powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
0-1Francisco Vieira hacks Hennie De Visser from behind! Francisco Vieira is given a warning by the referee! Hennie De Visser grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard get the second half underway!
47.21
Francisco Vieira threads the ball through to Theo Peters. Theo Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.18
Rene Veurink kicks a strong pass forward to Gregoor Boateng. Gregoor Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.15
0-1Sergio Heubach hacks Hennie De Visser from behind! Sergio Heubach is shown the yellow card! Hennie De Visser runs off the knock.
65.36
Eric Hoogendorp threads the ball through to Menno Kuyt. Menno Kuyt knocks the ball forward to Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.30
Menno Kuyt passes the ball forward to Gregoor Boateng. Gregoor Boateng finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.06
Abdul Demel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rene Veurink. Rene Veurink sees a break and surges forward. Rene Veurink knocks in a cross ball towards Gregoor Boateng. Gregoor Boateng connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Ole Heubach had no chance!! Goal for Fortuna Sittard!
72.14
Sergio Heubach makes a simple pass to Roland Bosch. Roland Bosch sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.19
Menno Kuyt chips the ball to his team mate, Edwin Heubach. Edwin Heubach plays a perfect one-two with Gregoor Boateng and rushes in on goal... Edwin Heubach cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Edwin Heubach scores for Fortuna Sittard!!
81.46
Hennie De Visser chips the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Boateng. Gregoor Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Huizingh. Shota Huizingh powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ole Heubach!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.8%
36.2%
Play Area
30.4%
44.9%
24.6%
Scorers