Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Vitesse Arnhem. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ramon Yakubu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ramon Yakubu.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.04
0-0David Levintsky clumsily knocks into Oscar Mentink. David Levintsky is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Mentink runs off the knock.
4.40
1-0Pim Shew A Tjon launches a long ball forward into the other half. Enrique Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Jung. Leon Jung fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.28
1-0ƒtienne Moeliker passes the ball forward to Ronald Maximiano. Ronald Maximiano sees Leon Jung in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Jung whips in a cross ball towards Djimi Modeste. With a superhuman jump, Djimi Modeste connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.20
1-0Ronald Maximiano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.11
Roger Chivu comes in with a late challenge on David Levintsky. Roger Chivu is warned by the referee! David Levintsky stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.27
Samuel Auriol sees Roberto Van Der Gun in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Van Der Gun kicks a strong pass forward to Milan Berck Dibi. Milan Berck Dibi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Pothuizen who gathers it comfortably.
33.32
Samuel Auriol threads a neat ball through to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
34.55
ƒtienne Moeliker passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Romano Keller. Romano Keller flicks a high pass forward to David Levintsky who brings the ball neatly under control. David Levintsky shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
40.36
1-0Romano Keller flicks a high pass forward. Damian De Palmas controls it well on his chest. Damian De Palmas knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Jung. Leon Jung lofts in a cross ball towards Djimi Modeste. Alex Meiklejohn barges into Djimi Modeste. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
49.34
Pim Shew A Tjon flicks a high pass forward. Djimi Modeste collects the pass. Djimi Modeste makes a simple pass to Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina whips in a cross ball towards Leon Jung. Leon Jung heads the ball goalwards. Chris George is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.21
Romano Keller catches Kevin Dalglish on the ankles. The referee brings Romano Keller to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Dalglish runs off the knock.
57.15
David Levintsky flicks a high pass forward. Leon Jung holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Jung knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.32
Romano Keller sees David Levintsky in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Levintsky knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Jung. Leon Jung lofts in a cross ball towards Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.19
2-0Enrique Medina comes in with a late challenge on Ole Van Nistelrooy. The referee calls over Enrique Medina and shows him a yellow card! Ole Van Nistelrooy carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.48
2-0David Levintsky changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Levintsky lofts in a cross ball towards Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Chris George didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.56
2-0Samuel Auriol passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish threads the ball through to Milan Berck Dibi but he's offside!
79.56
2-0Oscar Mentink comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Medina. Oscar Mentink is shown the yellow card! Enrique Medina stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.41
David Levintsky knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Chris George didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
87.43
Roberto Van Der Gun sees space and advances. Roberto Van Der Gun knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Leon Jung 4, 49 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Billy Pothuizen (GK)
6
2. Diego Van Der Heijden (DEF)
6
3. Romano Keller (DEF)
6
4. ƒtienne Moeliker (DEF)
6
5. Damian De Palmas (MID)
6
6. David Levintsky (MID)
7
7. Ronald Maximiano (MID)
6
8. Pim Shew A Tjon (MID)
6
9. Djimi Modeste (ATT)
7
10. Enrique Medina (ATT)
7
11. Leon Jung (ATT)
9
12. Nicola C. Russo (DEF)
0
13. Jimmy Van De Looi (DEF)
0
14. Nicholas Middleton (GK)
0
1. Chris George (GK)
6
2. Alex Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3. Roger Chivu (DEF)
6
4. Dirk van Veen (DEF)
6
5. Oscar Mentink (DEF)
5
6. Ole Van Nistelrooy (MID)
6
7. Roberto Van Der Gun (MID)
6
8. Samuel Auriol (MID)
6
9. Samir Dehm (MID)
6
10. Kevin Dalglish (ATT)
6
11. Milan Berck Dibi (ATT)
6
12. Ellery Mensah (GK)
0
13. Said Kans (ATT)
0
14. Mohammed Seedorf (MID)
0