Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Trendwork Arena where Fortuna Sittard play host to Ajax Amsterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Fortuna Sittard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off the first half!
3.15
Danijel Sadane clumsily knocks into Garry Davidson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Davidson runs off the knock.
10.01
Miel Peters makes a beautiful solo run. Miel Peters knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish shoots from long range but it is miles over!
12.07
Francesco G. Cucciari clumsily knocks into Franceco Venturin. Francesco G. Cucciari is given a warning by the referee! Franceco Venturin runs off the knock.
14.53
Darl de Jong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin plays a perfect one-two with Daniele Ricchiuti and rushes in on goal... Franceco Venturin takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.17
Garry Davidson catches Danijel Sadane on the ankles. Garry Davidson is shown the yellow card! Danijel Sadane runs off the knock.
18.04
Francesco G. Cucciari makes a probing pass to Anders Petersen. Anders Petersen flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Telfer and rushes in on goal... Scott Dalglish shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.57
Garry Davidson sees a break and surges forward. Garry Davidson plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Telfer and rushes in on goal... Garry Davidson tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.27
Garry Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish threads the ball through to Kevin Telfer but he's offside!
30.30
Marc Abegglen threads the ball through to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sven Helmer who gathers it comfortably.
36.32
Anders Petersen chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Sven Helmer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.21
Guerino Benin knocks the ball forward to Darl de Jong. Darl de Jong passes the ball forward to Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Ricchiuti but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.22
Darl de Jong knocks the ball forward to Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stuart Gemmill.
44.47
Francesco G. Cucciari knocks the ball forward to Marc Abegglen. Marc Abegglen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Garry Davidson clumsily knocks into Darl de Jong. Garry Davidson is warned by the referee! Darl de Jong runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Fortuna Sittard kick off!
47.30
Diogo Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.57
Darl de Jong chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
59.07
Anders Petersen takes it forward alone. Anders Petersen plays a perfect one-two with Jannes Van Kouwen and rushes in on goal... Anders Petersen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Sven Helmer easily smothers it.
61.06
Darl de Jong threads the ball through to Franceco Venturin. Franceco Venturin tries a spectacular long range effort but Stuart Gemmill is on top of it.
63.16
Quim Faria threads the ball through to Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti goes all the way! Daniele Ricchiuti shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.03
Anders Petersen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.53
Miel Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Davidson. Garry Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
83.23
Nelson Meeuwis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
85.00
Francesco G. Cucciari passes the ball forward to Garry Davidson. Garry Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Sven Helmer!
90.00
Garry Davidson passes the ball forward to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Scott Dalglish of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.578313253012 vs 55.421686746988
Play Area
Home team third: 30.12%, Midfield: 45.78%, Away team third: 24.10%