Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 17,686 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hennie Hamers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hennie Hamers.
0.00
0-0Helmond Sport kick off and get the first half underway!
6.54
0-0Aaron Van Der Woerdt makes a probing pass to Moktar Pacios. Moktar Pacios shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
16.37
Darl Van Nistelrooy takes it forward alone. Darl Van Nistelrooy skips past David Waterreus! Darl Van Nistelrooy looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.21
Mario Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Boussatta collects the pass. Alfred Boussatta knocks the ball forward, putting Giordano Agliardi through on goal. Giordano Agliardi rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.02
Mario Mendes threads a neat ball through to Alfred Boussatta. Alfred Boussatta shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.37
Andre Bento hits a low pass to Mario Mendes. Mario Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Boussatta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfred Boussatta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.17
0-0Moktar Pacios hacks Richard Robbemond from behind! The referee warns Moktar Pacios to calm down! Richard Robbemond hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.12
0-0Richard Robbemond hacks Markus Dittrich from behind! Richard Robbemond is shown the yellow card! Markus Dittrich stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
0-0Showing composure, Mario Mendes laces a weighted ball forward to Richard Robbemond. Richard Robbemond kicks a strong pass forward to Rody Den Turk but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
47.46
1-0Billy Laros knocks the ball to his team mate, Kaba Dumas. Kaba Dumas shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kaba Dumas!
53.45
Pim Bosvelt passes the ball forward to Rody Den Turk. Rody Den Turk knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Boussatta. Alfred Boussatta knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
55.57
Alfred Boussatta kicks a strong pass forward to Rody Den Turk. Rody Den Turk runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Rody Den Turk provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
65.39
Without breaking stride, Billy Laros plays the ball forward to Kevin Law. Kevin Law shoots from long range. 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.
66.51
Richard Robbemond comes in with a late challenge on Markus Dittrich. Richard Robbemond is warned by the referee! Markus Dittrich stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.44
Joos Mendes catches Pim Bosvelt on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pim Bosvelt stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.23
Markus Dittrich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Laros. Billy Laros shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.54
Joos Mendes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joos Mendes skips past Darl Van Nistelrooy! Joos Mendes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.15
1-0Aaron Van Der Woerdt breaks forward. Aaron Van Der Woerdt threads a neat ball through to Billy Laros. Billy Laros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Kaba Dumas 47 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Roy Mentink (GK)
6
2. Enrique Mendez (DEF)
7
3. Aaron Van Der Woerdt (DEF)
7
4. David Waterreus (DEF)
6
5. Egbert Wiekens (DEF)
6
6. Kaba Dumas (MID)
9
7. Markus Dittrich (MID)
6
8. Billy Laros (MID)
8
9. Joos Mendes (MID)
6
10. Kevin Law (ATT)
6
11. Moktar Pacios (ATT)
6
12. Ulrich Tychon (GK)
0
13. Cataldo Morante (GK)
0
14. Piet Van Den Herik (GK)
0
1. Miguel Ramos (GK)
6
2. Tim van Leeuwen (DEF)
6
3. Darl Van Nistelrooy (DEF)
7
4. Andre Bento (DEF)
6
5. Delano Bakboord (DEF)
6
6. Pim Bosvelt (MID)
6
7. Richard Robbemond (MID)
4
8. Mario Mendes (MID)
8
9. Rody Den Turk (ATT)
6
10. Giordano Agliardi (ATT)
6
11. Alfred Boussatta (ATT)
6
12. Petri Beelenkamp (MID)
0
13. Sander Roy (GK)
0
14. Dries Brouwer (DEF)
0