Match Report
| Sparta Rotterdam | Sparta Rotterdam |  |  | Helmond Sport | Helmond Sport | ||||||||||||||||
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| Alberto Ramirez | A. Ramirez |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Jonathan Dichio | J. Dichio | |||||||||
| Gerhard Eder | G. Eder |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Wes Keegan | W. Keegan | |||||||||
| Carlos Suarez | C. Suarez | | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Garry Souness | G. Souness | |||||||||
| Alfred Kelban | A. Kelban |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Stephen Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Theo Van Eijk | T. Van Eijk |  | 75 | M | | 5 | | M | 72 | | Paul Of Hesselink | P. Of Hesselink | |||||||||
| Ugo Beckham | U. Beckham | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Ernesto José Mari | E. José Mari | |||||||||
| Leon Braat | L. Braat | | 72 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 68 | | Fernando Morales | F. Morales | ||||||||
| Matthias Riemann | M. Riemann | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 | | Sergio Dreef | S. Dreef | |||||||||
| Youssef Maas | Y. Maas | | 74 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Ivar Bakkati | I. Bakkati | |||||||||
| David Konchesky | D. Konchesky | | 68 | A | | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Nelson Brouwer | N. Brouwer | ||||||||
| Stefano Hamming | S. Hamming | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Eric Hanke | E. Hanke | |||||||||
| Andy Bakker | A. Bakker | | 63 | A | | 12 | | M | 66 |  | Martin Pinzi | M. Pinzi | |||||||||
| Guilherme Teixeira | G. Teixeira |  | 61 | M | | 13 | | A | 65 | | Felipe Navarro | F. Navarro | |||||||||
| Marvin Helder | M. Helder | | 59 | D | | 14 | | A | 61 | | Alistair Jobson | A. Jobson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 18,896 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Helmond Sport are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Joost Moens.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Helmond Sport are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Joost Moens.
0.00
0-0Helmond Sport start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.22
1-0Showing composure, Carlos Suarez plays the ball forward to Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Riemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthias Riemann finds some space and shoots from distance. Matthias Riemann scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
12.16
1-0Wes Keegan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Morales. Without breaking stride, Fernando Morales plays the ball forward to Nelson Brouwer. Nelson Brouwer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Ramirez who gathers it comfortably.
15.15
1-0Gerhard Eder kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Riemann. Matthias Riemann hits a low pass to Leon Braat. Leon Braat sees Youssef Maas just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Youssef Maas shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.55
1-0Alfred Kelban makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Braat. Leon Braat surges forward with the ball. Leon Braat knocks the ball forward to Ugo Beckham but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.22
Leon Braat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Beckham. Ugo Beckham plays a one-two with Leon Braat and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Ugo Beckham provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.55
Garry Souness arcs the ball upfield. Paul Of Hesselink shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
27.14
2-0Ivar Bakkati barges into Alfred Kelban. Ivar Bakkati is given a warning by the referee! Alfred Kelban gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.15
2-0Gerhard Eder plays the ball forward to Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming plays a scrappy one-two with Youssef Maas and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stefano Hamming muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jonathan Dichio!
32.12
Gerhard Eder flicks a high pass forward. Ugo Beckham controls it well on his chest. Ugo Beckham passes the ball forward to Theo Van Eijk. Theo Van Eijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.36
Showing composure, David Konchesky plays the ball forward to Ugo Beckham. Ugo Beckham runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Ugo Beckham provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
38.38
Showing composure, Matthias Riemann plays the ball forward to David Konchesky. David Konchesky skips past Stephen Brady! David Konchesky muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half. The Helmond Sport players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off the second half!
47.41
Garry Souness knocks the ball forward to Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Of Hesselink. Paul Of Hesselink lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Morales. Fernando Morales makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
48.11
Garry Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Morales. Fernando Morales sees Sergio Dreef in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Dreef whips in a cross ball towards Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Alberto Ramirez.
51.36
Ernesto José Mari decides to run forward with the ball. Ernesto José Mari makes a great pass forward. Eric Hanke runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.11
Sergio Dreef flicks a high pass forward to Ivar Bakkati who brings the ball under control. Ivar Bakkati knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Alberto Ramirez is on top of it.
54.58
Ivar Bakkati makes a simple pass to Fernando Morales. Fernando Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Gerhard Eder plays the ball forward to Leon Braat. Leon Braat surges forward with the ball. Leon Braat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.08
Showing composure, Eric Hanke plays the ball forward to Nelson Brouwer. Nelson Brouwer shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.55
Carlos Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthias Riemann. Matthias Riemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
60.35
Alfred Kelban flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Hamming controls it well on his chest. Stefano Hamming shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
61.13
Gerhard Eder knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas flicks a high ball forward to David Konchesky who takes it down. David Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wes Keegan.
65.18
Ernesto José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Eric Hanke collects the pass. Eric Hanke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.29
Stephen Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke makes a probing pass to Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
73.13
Leon Braat takes it forward alone. Leon Braat rushes past Stephen Brady! Leon Braat cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.08
Ugo Beckham threads the ball through to David Konchesky. David Konchesky threads a neat, attacking ball through to Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Youssef Maas!
85.05
Leon Braat darts forward. Leon Braat plays a scrappy one-two with Stefano Hamming and stumbles forward towards the goal... Leon Braat cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.06
4-0Leon Braat comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto José Mari. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernesto José Mari stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.00
4-0Fernando Morales barges into Gerhard Eder. Fernando Morales is warned by the referee! Gerhard Eder stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Matthias Riemann 8 Ugo Beckham 21, 34 Youssef Maas 77 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ugo Beckham of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alberto Ramirez (GK)
7
2. Gerhard Eder (DEF)
6
3. Carlos Suarez (DEF)
6
4. Alfred Kelban (DEF)
6
5. Theo Van Eijk (MID)
6
6. Ugo Beckham (MID)
9
7. Leon Braat (MID)
8
8. Matthias Riemann (MID)
8
9. Youssef Maas (ATT)
7
10. David Konchesky (ATT)
7
11. Stefano Hamming (ATT)
7
12. Andy Bakker (ATT)
0
13. Guilherme Teixeira (MID)
0
14. Marvin Helder (DEF)
0
1. Jonathan Dichio (GK)
6
2. Wes Keegan (DEF)
6
3. Garry Souness (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Brady (DEF)
6
5. Paul Of Hesselink (MID)
6
6. Ernesto José Mari (MID)
6
7. Fernando Morales (MID)
6
8. Sergio Dreef (MID)
6
9. Ivar Bakkati (ATT)
6
10. Nelson Brouwer (ATT)
6
11. Eric Hanke (ATT)
6
12. Martin Pinzi (MID)
0
13. Felipe Navarro (ATT)
0
14. Alistair Jobson (ATT)
0