Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play Roda JC Kerkrade in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Johan Schenning.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Johan Schenning.
0.00
0-0Roda JC Kerkrade start the match!
3.45
0-0Facundo Baca flicks a high pass forward. Houssin Abdellaoui controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Houssin Abdellaoui plays the ball forward to Bakary Busse who has made a great run into the box. Bakary Busse looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Msaddeck Hervé.
9.04
0-0Linus Schnellinger passes the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd plays a one-two with Bakary Busse and rushes in on goal... James Boyd makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Marino Ricci is on top of it.
15.34
0-0Massimo Robbiati flicks a high pass forward. Edward Griffin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edward Griffin whips in a cross ball towards Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
16.24
Harris Hermans kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen whips in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.26
Massimo Robbiati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.14
0-0Msaddeck Hervé catches James Boyd on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! James Boyd gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.55
0-1Daniel Guiblesi flicks a high ball forward to Jeremie Foé who takes it down. Jeremie Foé whips in a cross ball towards Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.33
Mihai Dalakis flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Baca controls it well on his chest. Facundo Baca passes the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd lofts in a cross ball towards Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
28.31
Linus Schnellinger makes a simple pass to Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse whips in a cross ball towards James Boyd. James Boyd powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Marino Ricci!
36.01
0-1Linus Schnellinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.19
Remco Van Der Schaaf hits a low pass to Harris Hermans. Harris Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Marvin van Leeuwen controls it well on his chest. Marvin van Leeuwen plays a one-two with Edward Griffin and rushes in on goal... Marvin van Leeuwen strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
40.55
Panagiotis Pappas sees a break and surges forward. Panagiotis Pappas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.15
0-1Linus Schnellinger plays the ball forward to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui puts a great ball through. James Boyd runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
Massimo Robbiati sees Edward Griffin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Griffin runs straight at the defence! Edward Griffin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Abdelkrim Chippo reads it well. Nice save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sparta Rotterdam players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the second half!
48.39
Facundo Baca flicks the ball to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd chips the ball to his team mate, Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Houssin Abdellaoui!
51.09
Facundo Baca flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.18
Massimo Robbiati threads a neat ball through to Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdelkrim Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
54.54
Martin Frieser knocks the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marino Ricci.
56.48
1-1Facundo Baca takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Komian Mate shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.32
Panagiotis Pappas clumsily knocks into Jeremie Foé. The referee calls over Panagiotis Pappas and warns him to calm down! Jeremie Foé carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.43
Komian Mate flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Schnellinger. Linus Schnellinger flicks a high pass forward. Houssin Abdellaoui collects the pass. Houssin Abdellaoui advances inside the box! Houssin Abdellaoui strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.17
1-1Mihai Dalakis comes in with a late challenge on Edward Griffin. Mihai Dalakis is shown the yellow card! Edward Griffin stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.35
Facundo Baca laces a weighted ball forward to Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse skips past Msaddeck Hervé! Bakary Busse makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Marino Ricci as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
68.38
Facundo Baca takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Marino Ricci drops low and scoops up the ball.
71.11
Mihai Dalakis sees a break and surges forward. Mihai Dalakis hits a low pass to Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse threads a neat, attacking ball through to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Houssin Abdellaoui!
75.43
Panagiotis Pappas clumsily knocks into Edward Griffin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edward Griffin stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.33
Facundo Baca brings the ball forward. Facundo Baca plays a one-two with James Boyd and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Facundo Baca provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Marino Ricci manages to keep it out.
78.14
2-1Komian Mate knocks the ball to his team mate, Panagiotis Polites. Panagiotis Polites deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse whips in a cross ball towards Houssin Abdellaoui. Msaddeck Hervé comes in with a late challenge on Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
79.13
Don Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Sousa. With a delightful solo run, Nuno Sousa stretches the opposition's defence. Nuno Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Abdelkrim Chippo. Excellent save.
89.03
Linus Schnellinger makes a probing pass to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui cuts inside the box! Houssin Abdellaoui shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Nuno Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Jeremie Foé controls it well on his chest. Jeremie Foé shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Houssin Abdellaoui 48, 71 | Marvin van Leeuwen 23 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Houssin Abdellaoui of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Abdelkrim Chippo (GK)
7
2. Komian Mate (DEF)
6
3. Panagiotis Pappas (DEF)
5
4. Mihai Dalakis (DEF)
6
5. Martin Frieser (MID)
6
6. Facundo Baca (MID)
7
7. Linus Schnellinger (MID)
7
8. Panagiotis Polites (MID)
6
9. Bakary Busse (ATT)
7
10. Houssin Abdellaoui (ATT)
9
11. James Boyd (ATT)
7
12. Johann Lehmann (DEF)
0
13. Jan Vennegoor Lamey (MID)
0
14. Sophiane Recorbet (ATT)
0
1. Marino Ricci (GK)
8
2. Don Dickov (DEF)
6
3. Remco Van Der Schaaf (DEF)
6
4. Msaddeck Hervé (DEF)
6
5. Nuno Sousa (MID)
6
6. Daniel Guiblesi (MID)
6
7. Massimo Robbiati (MID)
6
8. Harris Hermans (MID)
6
9. Marvin van Leeuwen (ATT)
8
10. Edward Griffin (ATT)
6
11. Jeremie Foé (ATT)
6
12. Nuno Ribeiro (GK)
0
13. Eric Lambers (GK)
0
14. Jean Chr. Antunes (ATT)
0