Match Report


Sparta Rotterdam     FC Den Bosch
Computer Player Barry Skinner
P. HansenG1GO. Ax
E. De GierD2DM. Averdijk
O. MarcosD3DM. Overath
G. HersiD4DD. Mcgreal
O. JeunechampD5MN. Salako
T. PintoM6captainME. Sharpe
J. OpdamM7MS. Castro
O. KasmiM8MN. Valente
C. KuytA9AD. Luijpers
U. HouttuinA10AG. Cerioni
J. LuijpersAcaptain11AM. Melchiot
 
B. Van DierenM12GI. Bosman
W. Van Der LuerD13MR. Van Basten
J. BosschaartG14MS. Fortes

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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to FC Den Bosch. A crowd of 17,651 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Den Bosch appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Evers.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
2.09
Martin Averdijk plays the ball forward to Emile Sharpe. Emile Sharpe makes a probing pass to Giordano Cerioni. Giordano Cerioni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregoor Hersi.
3.38
Erik De Gier flicks a high pass forward. Ole Kasmi collects the pass. Ole Kasmi kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Kuyt. Christian Kuyt lofts in a cross ball towards Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.01
Oscar Marcos takes the throw-in. Erik De Gier makes a probing pass to Joost Opdam. Joost Opdam sees Jeroen Luijpers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeroen Luijpers skips past David Mcgreal! Jeroen Luijpers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.12
Ole Kasmi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ole Kasmi shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
14.08
Marc Overath flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Sharpe. Emile Sharpe takes it forward alone. Emile Sharpe edges inside the box! Emile Sharpe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Erik De Gier sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
16.19
Tiago Pinto sees Jeroen Luijpers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeroen Luijpers knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Christian Kuyt is offside!
24.56
Orlando Jeunechamp passes the ball forward to Joost Opdam. Joost Opdam flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Luijpers collects the pass. Jeroen Luijpers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Urvin Houttuin but he's offside!
27.10
Ole Kasmi catches Emile Sharpe on the ankles. The referee warns Ole Kasmi to calm down! Emile Sharpe stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.43
Oscar Marcos comes in with a late challenge on Dirk Luijpers. The referee calls over Oscar Marcos and shows him a yellow card! Dirk Luijpers grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.08
Joost Opdam plays the ball forward to Urvin Houttuin. Urvin Houttuin shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.39
Giordano Cerioni hacks Gregoor Hersi from behind! Giordano Cerioni is shown the yellow card! Gregoor Hersi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.24
Marc Overath flicks a high pass forward. Emile Sharpe collects the pass. Emile Sharpe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dirk Luijpers. Dirk Luijpers knocks in a cross ball towards Giordano Cerioni. Giordano Cerioni beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
40.47
Nuno Valente knocks the ball forward to Dirk Luijpers. Dirk Luijpers shoots from 20 yards but Paul Hansen reads it well. Good save!
42.03
Samuel Castro threads the ball through to Melchior Melchiot. Melchior Melchiot makes a pass forward but Giordano Cerioni makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
44.11
Erik De Gier catches Dirk Luijpers on the ankles. The referee calls over Erik De Gier and shows him a yellow card! Dirk Luijpers is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Bram Van Dieren replacing Gregoor Hersi, Winston Van Der Luer replacing Joost Opdam and Jšrg Van Bosschaart replacing Urvin Houttuin. FC Den Bosch appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Den Bosch players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Den Bosch kick off!
49.24
With some swift thinking, Martin Averdijk plays the ball forward to Samuel Castro. Samuel Castro threads a neat ball through to Giordano Cerioni. Giordano Cerioni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Erik De Gier.
51.26
Oscar Marcos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ole Kasmi. Ole Kasmi flicks a high pass forward. Jšrg Van Bosschaart controls it well on his chest. Jšrg Van Bosschaart knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Kuyt. With a superhuman jump, Christian Kuyt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Orlando Ax easily picks it out of the air!
53.49
Ole Kasmi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ole Kasmi shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
59.08
Tiago Pinto sees a break and surges forward. Tiago Pinto puts a great ball through. Jšrg Van Bosschaart runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.24
Samuel Castro threads the ball through to Giordano Cerioni. Giordano Cerioni shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
77.27
Martin Averdijk chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Castro. Samuel Castro surges forward with the ball. Samuel Castro knocks the ball forward to Giordano Cerioni but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.09
Winston Van Der Luer flicks a high pass forward. Jšrg Van Bosschaart controls it well on his chest. Jšrg Van Bosschaart controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Orlando Ax had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
87.09
Oscar Marcos comes in with a late challenge on Melchior Melchiot. The referee warns Oscar Marcos to calm down! Melchior Melchiot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

FC Den Bosch
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.25 vs 53.75
Play Area
Home team third: 30.00%, Midfield: 42.50%, Away team third: 27.50%

Scorers
Jeroen Luijpers 8
Urvin Houttuin 34
Jšrg Van Bosschaart 84

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jšrg Van Bosschaart of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Paul Hansen (GK)
7
2. Erik De Gier (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Marcos (DEF)
5
4. Gregoor Hersi (DEF)
6
5. Orlando Jeunechamp (DEF)
6
6. Tiago Pinto (MID)
6
7. Joost Opdam (MID)
8
8. Ole Kasmi (MID)
7
9. Christian Kuyt (ATT)
6
10. Urvin Houttuin (ATT)
8
11. Jeroen Luijpers (ATT)
8

12. Bram Van Dieren (MID)
6
13. Winston Van Der Luer (DEF)
7
14. Jšrg Van Bosschaart (GK)
9

1. Orlando Ax (GK)
6
2. Martin Averdijk (DEF)
7
3. Marc Overath (DEF)
6
4. David Mcgreal (DEF)
6
5. Nicky Salako (MID)
6
6. Emile Sharpe (MID)
7
7. Samuel Castro (MID)
7
8. Nuno Valente (MID)
6
9. Dirk Luijpers (ATT)
6
10. Giordano Cerioni (ATT)
5
11. Melchior Melchiot (ATT)
6

12. Iwan Bosman (GK)
0
13. Regi Van Basten (MID)
0
14. Steven Fortes (MID)
0