Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Den Haag Stadion where ADO Den Haag play Sparta Rotterdam in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
ADO Den Haag are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
ADO Den Haag are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
2.04
0-0Rodrigo Quezada makes a simple pass to Gerard Riga. Gerard Riga makes a simple pass to Jan Berg. Jan Berg finds some space and shoots from distance. Carsten Timm easily smothers it.
4.28
0-0Luiz Fernando Bernhardt makes a simple pass to Gilles Seaman. Gilles Seaman lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Berg. Jan Berg is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.41
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
15.35
Luiz Fernando Bernhardt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Berg. Jan Berg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Seaman. Gilles Seaman shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
18.40
0-0Illya Myshchenko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristi Baicu. Cristi Baicu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.43
Arek Wilimowski knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristi Baicu. Cristi Baicu tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
24.46
Luiz Fernando Bernhardt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Seaman. Gilles Seaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
30.10
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
33.52
1-0Gerard Riga kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Seaman. Gilles Seaman shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gilles Seaman!
40.55
Illya Myshchenko advances with the ball. Illya Myshchenko whips in a cross ball towards Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.22
Arturo Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Gavril Enescu. Gavril Enescu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager shoots from distance but somehow Stephane De Patre manages to keep it out.
44.42
1-0Gavril Enescu clumsily knocks into Luiz Fernando Bernhardt. Gavril Enescu is given a warning by the referee! Luiz Fernando Bernhardt runs off the knock.
45.00
Henning Bakke kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Seaman. Gilles Seaman finds some space and shoots from distance. Carsten Timm easily smothers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and ADO Den Haag kick off!
49.51
Youri Petrov catches Gerard Riga on the ankles. Youri Petrov is given a warning by the referee! Gerard Riga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.51
ADO Den Haag are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sparta Rotterdam's defence.
53.34
Arturo Herrera decides to run forward with the ball. Arturo Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Quezada.
54.18
Santiago Aviles passes the ball forward to Youri Petrov. Youri Petrov kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker shoots from long range but somehow Stephane De Patre manages to keep it out.
59.29
Ole Kuiper makes a simple pass to Arek Wilimowski. Arek Wilimowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Stephane De Patre!
67.27
Youri Petrov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristi Baicu. Cristi Baicu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Allan Sørensen.
71.57
Craig Konchesky flicks the ball to his team mate, Luiz Fernando Bernhardt. Luiz Fernando Bernhardt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Seaman. Gilles Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carsten Timm who gathers it comfortably.
72.30
Santiago Aviles threads the ball through to Youri Petrov. Youri Petrov knocks the ball to his team mate, Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Arredondo.
83.07
Arek Wilimowski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane De Patre who gathers it comfortably.
84.11
Gavril Enescu flicks the ball to his team mate, Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager whips in a cross ball towards Cristi Baicu. Cristi Baicu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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