Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 18,044 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both HFC Haarlem and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Bosschaart.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both HFC Haarlem and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Bosschaart.
0.00
0-0HFC Haarlem kick off!
2.00
0-0Francis Merson flicks a high pass forward to Antoine Pacios who brings the ball under control. Antoine Pacios shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jšrg Van Bosschaart smothers it!
3.43
0-0Edgar Bergkamp flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Cheyrou collects the pass. Thierry Cheyrou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.56
0-0Francis Merson flicks a high pass forward. Florian Diakite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Diakite plays a scrappy one-two with Antoine Pacios and advances towards the goal... Florian Diakite cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
21.30
Rodolfo Pichichi advances with the ball. Rodolfo Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.56
Glenn Meeuwis flicks a high pass forward to Florian Diakite who brings the ball under control. Florian Diakite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.59
Edgar Bergkamp threads a neat ball through to Antoine Abidallah. Antoine Abidallah lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Kuyt. Christian Kuyt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Luis Ribeiro.
32.11
0-0Corner kick to Sparta Rotterdam. Edgar Bergkamp plays it to the far post. Some good footwork from Gregoor Hersi provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.53
Cliff Lanckohr kicks a strong pass forward to Glenn Meeuwis. Glenn Meeuwis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.58
Jan Beukenkamp passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Glenn Meeuwis. Glenn Meeuwis threads a neat ball through to Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Diakite. Florian Diakite connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.56
Bram Van Dieren knocks the ball forward to Antoine Abidallah. Antoine Abidallah knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Kuyt. Christian Kuyt powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sparta Rotterdam are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
Rodolfo Pichichi plays the ball forward to Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregoor Hersi.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. HFC Haarlem appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Scott Davidson replacing Orlando Jeunechamp, Antonio Gomes replacing Bram Van Dieren and Francisco Valente replacing Christian Kuyt.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the second half!
47.01
1-0Cliff Lanckohr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glenn Meeuwis. Glenn Meeuwis surges forward with the ball. Glenn Meeuwis shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Jšrg Van Bosschaart had no chance!! Goal for HFC Haarlem!
54.50
Brian Flintlock surges forward with the ball. Brian Flintlock flicks a high pass forward. Antoine Pacios holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antoine Pacios rushes past Scott Davidson! Antoine Pacios comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but Jšrg Van Bosschaart is on top of it.
60.22
Gregoor Hersi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Bergkamp. Edgar Bergkamp knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Valente. Francisco Valente shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
61.58
Edgar Bergkamp makes a simple pass to Antoine Abidallah. Antoine Abidallah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
66.47
With imagination, Francis Merson laces a through ball forward to Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Diakite. Florian Diakite directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jšrg Van Bosschaart had no chance!! Goal for HFC Haarlem!
69.27
Jan Beukenkamp passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Glenn Meeuwis. Glenn Meeuwis kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios whips the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.52
2-0Antonio Gomes catches Rodolfo Pichichi on the ankles. Antonio Gomes is shown the yellow card! Rodolfo Pichichi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.40
Winston Van Der Luer threads a neat ball through to Edgar Bergkamp. Edgar Bergkamp passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Thierry Cheyrou. Thierry Cheyrou shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Luis Ribeiro!
83.18
Cliff Lanckohr flicks a high pass forward. Glenn Meeuwis controls it well on his chest. Glenn Meeuwis flicks a high pass forward. Alan Woodgate comfortably collects the pass. Alan Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.03
Rodolfo Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Florian Diakite collects the pass. Florian Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.37
2-0Francis Merson comes in with a late challenge on Ole Kasmi. Francis Merson is given a warning by the referee! Ole Kasmi runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luis Ribeiro (GK)
7
2. Arjen de Koning (DEF)
6
3. Jan Beukenkamp (DEF)
6
4. Cliff Lanckohr (DEF)
7
5. Brian Flintlock (DEF)
6
6. Glenn Meeuwis (MID)
9
7. Rodolfo Pichichi (MID)
7
8. Francis Merson (MID)
6
9. Florian Diakite (ATT)
8
10. Alan Woodgate (ATT)
6
11. Antoine Pacios (ATT)
7
12. Kevin Buskermolen (DEF)
0
13. Nelson Van De Ouweland (GK)
0
14. Jaap Pater (ATT)
0
1. Jšrg Van Bosschaart (GK)
6
2. Oscar Marcos (DEF)
6
3. Gregoor Hersi (DEF)
6
4. Orlando Jeunechamp (DEF)
6
5. Winston Van Der Luer (DEF)
6
6. Ole Kasmi (MID)
6
7. Bram Van Dieren (MID)
6
8. Edgar Bergkamp (MID)
7
9. Antoine Abidallah (ATT)
6
10. Christian Kuyt (ATT)
6
11. Thierry Cheyrou (ATT)
6
12. Scott Davidson (ATT)
6
13. Antonio Gomes (GK)
5
14. Francisco Valente (MID)
6