Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to RKC Waalwijk. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Zimmerman.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Zimmerman.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and RKC Waalwijk kick off!
2.53
0-1Fabien Abdessadki runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Fabien Abdessadki lofts in a cross ball towards Urvin Fuchs. Urvin Fuchs powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RKC Waalwijk!
8.30
0-1Ruel Barmby sees Iwan Van Gobbel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Iwan Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward. Kurt Splinter collects the pass. Kurt Splinter shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
14.49
Cliff Van Westerop kicks a strong pass forward to Iwan Van Gobbel. Iwan Van Gobbel threads a neat ball through to Urvin Fuchs. Urvin Fuchs lofts in a cross ball towards Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.54
Gary Hutchison launches a long ball forward into the other half. Bernardo Antonioli shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.21
0-1Fabien Abdessadki knocks the ball forward to Urvin Fuchs. Urvin Fuchs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabian de Bruin.
20.28
0-1Joost Opdam makes a probing pass to Markus Gleisenstein. Markus Gleisenstein shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
28.43
Ruel Barmby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Iwan Van Gobbel. Iwan Van Gobbel threads the ball through to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
34.39
Orlando Jeunechamp threads a neat ball through to Nabil Victoria. Nabil Victoria sees Markus Gleisenstein in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Gleisenstein plays a scrappy one-two with Rob Kromkamp and advances towards the goal... Markus Gleisenstein rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
42.08
Nabil Victoria threads a neat ball through to Bernardo Antonioli. Bernardo Antonioli plays a scrappy one-two with Rob Kromkamp and advances towards the goal... Bernardo Antonioli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Aaron Hasselbaink reads it well. Good save!
44.20
Ole Kasmi plays the ball forward to Rob Kromkamp. Without breaking stride, Rob Kromkamp plays the ball forward to Markus Gleisenstein who has made a great run into the box. Markus Gleisenstein shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
45.00
Orlando Jeunechamp passes the ball forward to Joost Opdam. Joost Opdam laces a weighted ball forward to Bernardo Antonioli. Bernardo Antonioli skips past Ruel Barmby! Bernardo Antonioli takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Aaron Hasselbaink comfortably smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Jerome Venema replacing Harry Stone, Anton Streich replacing Ole Kasmi and Said Fuchs replacing Rob Kromkamp. RKC Waalwijk appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
53.53
Cliff Van Westerop passes the ball forward to Ellery Kerkhof. Ellery Kerkhof plays the ball forward to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tjalle Knol who gathers it comfortably.
54.40
Fabian de Bruin kicks a strong pass forward to Nabil Victoria. Nabil Victoria flicks a high ball forward to Said Fuchs who takes it down. Said Fuchs shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
57.13
Gary Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Nabil Victoria. Seeing a gap ahead, Nabil Victoria picks a pass forward to Said Fuchs. Said Fuchs skips past Ruel Barmby! Said Fuchs shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Aaron Hasselbaink.
60.03
Cliff Van Westerop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjšrn Machlas. Bjšrn Machlas hits a low pass to Urvin Fuchs. Urvin Fuchs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
63.46
0-1Iwan Van Gobbel clumsily knocks into Nabil Victoria. The referee calls over Iwan Van Gobbel and warns him to calm down! Nabil Victoria runs off the knock.
65.34
Bjšrn Machlas threads a neat ball through to Kurt Splinter. Kurt Splinter plays a one-two with Jšrg Van Galàsek and advances towards the goal... Kurt Splinter cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Tjalle Knol is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.42
Bjšrn Machlas knocks the ball to his team mate, Urvin Fuchs. Urvin Fuchs tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
72.33
0-2Nabil Victoria sees Markus Gleisenstein in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Gleisenstein knocks the ball forward, putting Bernardo Antonioli through on goal. Bernardo Antonioli strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Ruel Barmby steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
75.17
0-2Joost Opdam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Gleisenstein. Markus Gleisenstein threads a neat, attacking ball through to Bernardo Antonioli. Marvin Dichio barges into Bernardo Antonioli. Bernardo Antonioli appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
78.44
Jerome Venema plays the ball forward to Anton Streich. Anton Streich darts forward. Anton Streich finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Aaron Hasselbaink!
81.26
Fabien Abdessadki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Tjalle Knol manages to gather it.
84.42
Ellery Kerkhof surges forward with the ball. Ellery Kerkhof whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Splinter. Kurt Splinter connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.43
Bjšrn Machlas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek flicks a high pass forward. Kurt Splinter controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kurt Splinter provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Orlando Jeunechamp plays the ball forward to Joost Opdam. Joost Opdam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernardo Antonioli. Bernardo Antonioli knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Gleisenstein. Markus Gleisenstein heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Urvin Fuchs 3 Kurt Splinter 65, 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tjalle Knol (GK)
7
2. Fabian de Bruin (DEF)
6
3. Orlando Jeunechamp (DEF)
6
4. Harry Stone (DEF)
6
5. Gary Hutchison (DEF)
6
6. Joost Opdam (MID)
6
7. Ole Kasmi (MID)
6
8. Nabil Victoria (MID)
7
9. Bernardo Antonioli (ATT)
7
10. Rob Kromkamp (ATT)
6
11. Markus Gleisenstein (ATT)
6
12. Jerome Venema (GK)
6
13. Anton Streich (ATT)
6
14. Said Fuchs (ATT)
6
1. Aaron Hasselbaink (GK)
8
2. Cliff Van Westerop (DEF)
7
3. Ruel Barmby (DEF)
7
4. Marvin Dichio (DEF)
6
5. Bjšrn Machlas (MID)
6
6. Iwan Van Gobbel (MID)
6
7. Ellery Kerkhof (MID)
7
8. Fabien Abdessadki (MID)
7
9. Jšrg Van Galàsek (ATT)
8
10. Urvin Fuchs (ATT)
8
11. Kurt Splinter (ATT)
9
12. Joos Kromkamp (GK)
0
13. Gian Paolo Stroppa (GK)
0
14. Regilio Knopper (MID)
0