Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 17,314 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
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 AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rob Pasanen.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
3.58
0-0Romano Monteiro clumsily knocks into Said Fuchs. The referee brings Romano Monteiro to one side and gives him a warning! Said Fuchs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.03
0-0Joost Opdam knocks the ball forward to Rob Kromkamp. Rob Kromkamp shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
12.36
0-0Orlando Jeunechamp kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Kasmi. Ole Kasmi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Said Fuchs. Said Fuchs knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jeroen Luijpers is offside!
14.23
0-0Ole Kasmi threads the ball through to Rob Kromkamp. Rob Kromkamp deftly passes the ball to Said Fuchs, releasing him through on goal. Said Fuchs muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.04
0-0Marcos Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.09
1-0Joost Opdam threads a neat ball through to Rob Kromkamp. Rob Kromkamp whips in a cross ball towards Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jeroen Luijpers!
40.35
Romano Monteiro makes a probing pass to Ed Witschge. Ed Witschge flicks a high ball forward to Arnold Juffing who takes it down. Arnold Juffing lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
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. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. The AZ 67 Alkmaar players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
48.42
Emile Philips surges forward with the ball. Emile Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tjalle Knol.
55.15
Romano Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Thielemann. Vincenzo Thielemann brings the ball forward. Vincenzo Thielemann lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
60.34
Giampiero Ongarato sees space and advances. Giampiero Ongarato makes a defence splitting pass to Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
61.44
With a delightful solo run, Ed Witschge stretches the opposition's defence. Ed Witschge knocks in a cross ball towards Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
66.41
Winston Van Der Luer sees Jeroen Luijpers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeroen Luijpers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romano Monteiro.
67.45
Erik De Gier hits a low pass to Joost Opdam. Joost Opdam makes a simple pass to Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers makes a great pass forward. Jšrg Van Bosschaart runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.56
With some swift thinking, Ed Witschge plays the ball forward to Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
72.41
Giampiero Ongarato changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Giampiero Ongarato knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jeroen Luijpers is offside!
77.14
Ed Witschge flicks a high pass forward to Andy Waterreus who brings the ball under control. Andy Waterreus whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
79.12
With great vision, Romano Monteiro plays the ball forward to Ger de Vries. Ger de Vries threads a neat ball through to Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
89.32
Romano Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Thielemann. Vincenzo Thielemann chips the ball to his team mate, Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jeroen Luijpers of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paul Hansen (GK)
9
2. Erik De Gier (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Marcos (DEF)
6
4. Gregoor Hersi (DEF)
6
5. Orlando Jeunechamp (DEF)
7
6. Joost Opdam (MID)
7
7. Ole Kasmi (MID)
6
8. Giampiero Ongarato (MID)
8
9. Rob Kromkamp (ATT)
8
10. Said Fuchs (ATT)
6
11. Jeroen Luijpers (ATT)
9
12. Tjalle Knol (GK)
6
13. Winston Van Der Luer (DEF)
6
14. Jšrg Van Bosschaart (GK)
6
1. Wouter Rudge (GK)
6
2. Gregoor Van Der Ree (DEF)
6
3. Romano Monteiro (DEF)
7
4. Emile Philips (DEF)
7
5. Jaime Gomes (DEF)
6
6. Vincenzo Thielemann (MID)
7
7. Marcos Sanchez (MID)
6
8. Ger de Vries (MID)
6
9. Ed Witschge (MID)
8
10. Arnold Juffing (ATT)
7
11. Andy Waterreus (ATT)
6
12. Shota Beukenkamp (GK)
0
13. Nico Busse (GK)
0
14. Ulrich van Leeuwen (GK)
0