Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Go Ahead Eagles. A crowd of 19,074 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the first half underway!
2.28
Dave Walsh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego makes a probing pass to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pietro Zenoni who gathers it comfortably.
3.07
Arno Seifert sees space and advances. Arno Seifert threads the ball through to Houssin Amzine. Houssin Amzine shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.35
Jeffrey Van Der Meyde comes in with a late challenge on Milan Berck Schouten. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Milan Berck Schouten runs off the knock.
10.19
Ryichi Ishigawa advances with the ball. Ryichi Ishigawa goes all the way! Ryichi Ishigawa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Humphrey Bosschaart is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.33
Ivan Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ryichi Ishigawa. Ryichi Ishigawa knocks the ball forward to Bjšrn Peters. Bjšrn Peters shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.48
Dave Walsh comes in with a late challenge on Arno Seifert. The referee calls over Dave Walsh and warns him to calm down! Arno Seifert runs off the knock.
22.19
Ryichi Ishigawa surges forward with the ball. Ryichi Ishigawa goes all the way! Ryichi Ishigawa shoots from just inside the box. Humphrey Bosschaart easily smothers it.
24.00
Cristiano Pinto makes a beautiful solo run. Cristiano Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.51
Milan Berck Schouten passes the ball forward to Bjšrn Peters. Bjšrn Peters plays a perfect one-two with Brenny Van Der Schaaf and rushes in on goal... Bjšrn Peters makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
32.59
Arno Seifert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Peters. Bjšrn Peters shoots from 25 yards. Humphrey Bosschaart easily smothers it.
45.00
Ivan Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Ryichi Ishigawa. Ryichi Ishigawa decides to run forward with the ball. Ryichi Ishigawa lofts in a cross ball towards Brenny Van Der Schaaf. Brenny Van Der Schaaf flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Go Ahead Eagles start the second half!
47.29
Ivan Ramos threads the ball through to Arno Seifert. Arno Seifert makes a simple pass to Brenny Van Der Schaaf. Brenny Van Der Schaaf makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjšrn Peters but he's offside!
48.34
Ivan Ramos catches Ulrich Simons on the ankles. Ivan Ramos is warned by the referee! Ulrich Simons stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.53
Paulo Rego controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Humphrey Gerritsen. Humphrey Gerritsen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.17
Jan Zonneveld chips the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Schouten. Milan Berck Schouten controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bjšrn Peters. Bjšrn Peters makes a probing pass to Brenny Van Der Schaaf but he's offside!
61.06
Jeffrey Van Der Meyde sees a break and surges forward. Jeffrey Van Der Meyde knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richardur Hjartarson.
63.43
Cristiano Pinto makes a probing pass to Ulrich Simons. Ulrich Simons knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pietro Zenoni who gathers it comfortably.
65.21
Jeffrey Van Der Meyde makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Humphrey Gerritsen. Humphrey Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.32
Maurizio Pinardi knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Pinto. Cristiano Pinto makes a simple pass to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Ramos.
73.21
Arno Seifert knocks the ball to his team mate, Houssin Amzine. Houssin Amzine knocks in a cross ball towards Bjšrn Peters. Bjšrn Peters is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.35
Dave Walsh knocks the ball forward to Jeffrey Van Der Meyde. Jeffrey Van Der Meyde kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Zonneveld.
81.22
Houssin Amzine comes in with a late challenge on Dave Walsh. The referee calls over Houssin Amzine and shows him a yellow card! Dave Walsh hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.21
Go Ahead Eagles are easily keeping Sparta Rotterdam at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
84.31
Milan Berck Schouten controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brenny Van Der Schaaf. Brenny Van Der Schaaf plays a perfect one-two with Houssin Amzine and rushes in on goal... Brenny Van Der Schaaf cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Brenny Van Der Schaaf scores for Go Ahead Eagles!!
89.30
Ryichi Ishigawa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Houssin Amzine. Houssin Amzine knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ryichi Ishigawa of Go Ahead Eagles

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 42.6829268292683 vs 57.3170731707317
Play Area
Home team third: 31.71%, Midfield: 46.34%, Away team third: 21.95%