Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to ADO Den Haag. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and ADO Den Haag get the match underway!
4.44
0-0Simo Brander brings the ball forward. Simo Brander knocks the ball to his team mate, David Ball. David Ball whips in a cross ball towards Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.16
0-0Modeste Wome chips the ball to his team mate, Houssin El-Khalej. Houssin El-Khalej makes a probing pass to Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Ball. David Ball takes a shot at goal. Carsten Timm easily smothers it.
12.25
Gavril Enescu passes the ball forward to Cristi Baicu. Cristi Baicu knocks in a cross ball towards Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.09
Houssin El-Khalej deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton whips in a cross ball towards Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.30
Jarmo Enckelman passes the ball forward to Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards David Ball. David Ball is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Carsten Timm manages to keep it out.
18.53
Youri Petrov surges forward with the ball. Youri Petrov knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
26.23
0-0Gavril Enescu passes the ball forward to Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane De Patre who gathers it comfortably.
28.45
Nordin Chippo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Ball. David Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
33.48
Arturo Herrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youri Petrov. Youri Petrov threads the ball through to Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.53
Adil Chippo makes a simple pass to Houssin El-Khalej. Houssin El-Khalej knocks the ball forward to Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carsten Timm who gathers it comfortably.
36.28
Jarmo Enckelman takes it forward alone. Jarmo Enckelman whips in a cross ball towards Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.54
Nordin Chippo threads the ball through to Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Yevhen Ryabushko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jarmo Enckelman. Jarmo Enckelman makes a probing pass to Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Herrera.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the second half!
51.56
Gavril Enescu passes the ball forward to Cristi Baicu. Cristi Baicu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adil Chippo.
54.25
Adil Chippo threads the ball through to Houssin El-Khalej. Houssin El-Khalej knocks the ball forward to Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.43
0-0Jan Vennegoor Boschker clumsily knocks into Yevhen Ryabushko. The referee calls over Jan Vennegoor Boschker and warns him to calm down! Yevhen Ryabushko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.12
Arturo Herrera sees space and advances. Arturo Herrera advances with the ball. Arturo Herrera shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.21
Modeste Wome sees space and advances. Modeste Wome makes a probing pass to Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carsten Timm who gathers it comfortably.
65.05
Nordin Chippo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz goes all the way! Kubilay Ayaz tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.55
Niels Wijnen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker whips in a cross ball towards Cristi Baicu. Cristi Baicu powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.21
Gavril Enescu flicks the ball to his team mate, Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager whips in a cross ball towards Cristi Baicu. Cristi Baicu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stephane De Patre manages to gather it comfortably.
71.06
Modeste Wome knocks the ball forward to Jarmo Enckelman. Jarmo Enckelman flicks the ball to his team mate, David Ball. David Ball goes all the way! David Ball makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Carsten Timm!
73.15
Modeste Wome chips the ball to his team mate, Nordin Chippo. Nordin Chippo brings the ball forward. Nordin Chippo lofts in a cross ball towards Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.44
Simo Brander knocks the ball forward to Nordin Chippo. Nordin Chippo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luís Adailton. Luís Adailton knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz heads the ball goalwards but somehow Carsten Timm manages to keep it out.
79.05
Simo Brander flicks the ball to his team mate, Jarmo Enckelman. Jarmo Enckelman knocks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Santiago Aviles.
83.40
0-1Yevhen Ryabushko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Houssin El-Khalej. Houssin El-Khalej threads the ball through to Kubilay Ayaz. Kubilay Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards David Ball. David Ball powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Carsten Timm had no chance!! Goal for ADO Den Haag!
89.04
Gavril Enescu chips the ball to his team mate, Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Stephane De Patre.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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| David Ball 83 |