Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to FC Groningen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.01
0-0Andres Barkero sees space and advances. Andres Barkero threads the ball through to Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa directs the ball goalwards with his head. Carsten Timm easily picks it out of the air!
8.07
0-0Hryhoriy Udovenko makes a probing pass to Da Silva Navarrete. Da Silva Navarrete knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.45
0-0Andres Barkero catches Jan Vennegoor Boschker on the ankles. The referee calls over Andres Barkero and warns him to calm down! Jan Vennegoor Boschker runs off the knock.
10.00
0-0Youri Petrov passes the ball forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.20
Hryhoriy Udovenko knocks the ball forward to Da Silva Navarrete. Da Silva Navarrete kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Herrera.
22.10
Da Silva Navarrete passes the ball forward to Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Hamann. Samir Hamann flicks the ball with his head but somehow Carsten Timm manages to keep it out.
28.42
Luis Haeldermans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Da Silva Navarrete. Da Silva Navarrete knocks the ball forward to Samir Hamann. Samir Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.24
Dionisio Marin knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Hamann. Samir Hamann whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Carsten Timm!
32.56
Andres Barkero chips the ball to his team mate, Dionisio Marin. Dionisio Marin knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Collins.
33.11
Rodrigo Alvarado flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Herrera.
34.34
Aboubacar Fellahi chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
36.34
Gavril Enescu makes a simple pass to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker heads the ball goalwards but somehow Nabil Haouche manages to keep it out.
39.38
Da Silva Navarrete chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Carsten Timm manages to keep it out.
40.50
Dionisio Marin passes the ball forward to Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Herrera.
42.35
Luis Haeldermans threads the ball through to Dionisio Marin. Dionisio Marin takes it forward alone. Dionisio Marin passes the ball forward to Samir Hamann. Samir Hamann rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
1-0Youri Petrov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker goes all the way! Jan Vennegoor Boschker takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Nabil Haouche has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen get the second half underway!
48.40
Rodrigo Alvarado advances with the ball. Rodrigo Alvarado knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.06
Luis Haeldermans hits it upfield. Duarte Costa passes the ball forward to Samir Hamann. Samir Hamann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Carsten Timm manages to gather it comfortably.
61.48
Luis Haeldermans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Da Silva Navarrete. Da Silva Navarrete makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carsten Timm who gathers it comfortably.
63.50
Hryhoriy Udovenko passes the ball forward to Dionisio Marin. Dionisio Marin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
67.45
Gavril Enescu hacks Da Silva Navarrete from behind! Gavril Enescu is given a warning by the referee! Da Silva Navarrete stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.25
Da Silva Navarrete makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa shoots from long range. Carsten Timm is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.20
Ulrich Dekker makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Alvarado. Rodrigo Alvarado knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa flicks the ball with his head but somehow Carsten Timm manages to keep it out.
73.06
1-2Hryhoriy Udovenko catches Peter Mcleod on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Mcleod stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.24
Gavril Enescu makes a simple pass to Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Haeldermans.
81.23
Da Silva Navarrete threads the ball through to Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Hamann. Samir Hamann flicks the ball with his head but Carsten Timm is on top of it.
83.35
1-2Rodrigo Alvarado slams into Aboubacar Fellahi with his studs up. Rodrigo Alvarado is shown the red card!! Aboubacar Fellahi stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.13
Youri Petrov knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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