Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 15,529 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
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 Rob Pasanen.
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 Rob Pasanen.
0.00
0-0RKC Waalwijk start the match!
3.42
0-0Jerome Zafarin sees Jšrg Van Galàsek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jšrg Van Galàsek tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.32
Ole Kasmi makes a simple pass to Rob Kromkamp. Rob Kromkamp lofts in a cross ball towards Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.54
Fernando Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Beekink collects the pass. Nelson Beekink shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.22
Bjšrn Machlas chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink lofts in a cross ball towards Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.14
Ole Kasmi flicks a high pass forward. Said Fuchs collects the pass. Said Fuchs whips in a cross ball towards Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
14.00
0-0Cliff Van Westerop barges into Jeroen Luijpers. The referee brings Cliff Van Westerop to one side and gives him a warning! Jeroen Luijpers runs off the knock.
15.32
John Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.19
0-0Orlando Jeunechamp passes the ball forward to Ole Kasmi. Ole Kasmi knocks the ball forward to Rob Kromkamp. Rob Kromkamp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Luijpers but the linesman indicates offside!
21.58
Cliff Van Westerop hacks Said Fuchs from behind! Cliff Van Westerop is warned by the referee again! Said Fuchs stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.14
Jerome Zafarin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Green. Sol Green shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.41
Bjšrn Machlas flicks a high pass forward. Jšrg Van Galàsek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jšrg Van Galàsek shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.04
0-0John Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Green. Sol Green knocks in a cross ball towards Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Paul Hansen gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
28.20
Joost Opdam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Said Fuchs. Said Fuchs advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Said Fuchs provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
30.03
Chris Koning catches Fernando Kiko on the ankles. Chris Koning is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Kiko stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.52
Joost Opdam threads a neat ball through to Said Fuchs. Said Fuchs controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jeroen Luijpers through on goal. Some good footwork from Jeroen Luijpers provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
36.52
Cliff Van Westerop controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Evans. John Evans makes a probing pass to Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink sees Jšrg Van Galàsek just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jšrg Van Galàsek cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Paul Hansen gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
40.12
Joost Opdam flicks a high ball forward to Rob Kromkamp who takes it down. Rob Kromkamp shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Aaron Hasselbaink manages to gather it.
44.40
0-0With a delightful solo run, Bjšrn Machlas stretches the opposition's defence. Bjšrn Machlas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Tjalle Knol replacing Gregoor Hersi, Winston Van Der Luer replacing Ole Kasmi and Jšrg Van Bosschaart replacing Said Fuchs. RKC Waalwijk appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the second half!
48.49
1-0Oscar Marcos runs forward with the ball. Oscar Marcos threads a neat ball through to Jšrg Van Bosschaart. Jšrg Van Bosschaart shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Aaron Hasselbaink had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
53.16
Bjšrn Machlas threads a neat ball through to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Orlando Jeunechamp.
54.02
John Evans makes a simple pass to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek edges inside the box! Jšrg Van Galàsek takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.08
Bjšrn Machlas knocks the ball forward to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.26
Chris Koning changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Chris Koning shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Aaron Hasselbaink smothers it!
69.48
Fernando Kiko makes a simple pass to Sol Green. Sol Green shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Paul Hansen smothers it!
73.35
Fernando Kiko threads a neat ball through to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Paul Hansen effortlessly picks it out of the air!
75.21
Cliff Van Westerop flicks the ball to his team mate, Jerome Zafarin. Jerome Zafarin threads a neat ball through to Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
77.28
1-0RKC Waalwijk have made a substitution with Fabien Abdessadki replacing Nelson Beekink and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
87.52
Marvin Dichio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Machlas. Bjšrn Machlas darts forward. Bjšrn Machlas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
89.30
Jerome Zafarin threads a neat ball through to Sol Green. Sol Green lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Abdessadki. Fabien Abdessadki makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paul Hansen (GK)
8
2. Erik De Gier (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Marcos (DEF)
8
4. Gregoor Hersi (DEF)
6
5. Orlando Jeunechamp (DEF)
6
6. Joost Opdam (MID)
7
7. Ole Kasmi (MID)
7
8. Chris Koning (MID)
6
9. Rob Kromkamp (ATT)
6
10. Said Fuchs (ATT)
7
11. Jeroen Luijpers (ATT)
6
12. Tjalle Knol (GK)
6
13. Winston Van Der Luer (DEF)
6
14. Jšrg Van Bosschaart (GK)
9
1. Aaron Hasselbaink (GK)
7
2. Cliff Van Westerop (DEF)
6
3. Marvin Dichio (DEF)
6
4. Aaron Riza (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Kiko (MID)
7
6. John Evans (MID)
7
7. Jerome Zafarin (MID)
7
8. Bjšrn Machlas (MID)
9
9. Nelson Beekink (ATT)
6
10. Jšrg Van Galàsek (ATT)
7
11. Sol Green (ATT)
7
12. Joos Kromkamp (GK)
0
13. Fabien Abdessadki (MID)
6
14. Gian Paolo Stroppa (GK)
0