Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 16,789 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both SC Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Alves.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both SC Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Alves.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with SC Heerenveen kicking off!
2.47
0-0Pim Shew A Tjon plays the ball forward to Brian Benali. Brian Benali finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
6.04
1-0Frederico Pastor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolphe Malagouen. Rodolphe Malagouen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.47
Harvey Grim flicks a high ball forward to Mustapha Baret who takes it down. Mustapha Baret shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.49
Rodolphe Malagouen makes a simple pass to Mustapha Baret. Mustapha Baret shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
14.38
1-0Jurgen Van Dinteren advances with the ball. Jurgen Van Dinteren threads the ball through to Brian Benali. Brian Benali knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harvey Grim.
15.10
With great vision, Pim Shew A Tjon plays the ball forward to Kwame Zijm. Kwame Zijm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hennie Vreman.
18.06
1-0Pim Shew A Tjon sees space and advances. Pim Shew A Tjon whips in a cross ball towards Kwame Zijm. Kwame Zijm makes a looping header on goal. David Nijkamp effortlessly punches it away to safety.
21.24
Jimmy Babangida changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jimmy Babangida finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.35
Pim Shew A Tjon advances with the ball. Pim Shew A Tjon shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.43
Paulo Nunes passes the ball forward to Mustapha Baret. Mustapha Baret lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Corstanje. Diego Corstanje heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.15
Rodolphe Malagouen flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha Baret collects the pass. Mustapha Baret knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.39
2-0Jimmy Babangida comes in with a late challenge on Rodolphe Malagouen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodolphe Malagouen stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.35
Paulo Nunes advances with the ball. Paulo Nunes shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.32
2-0David Levintsky catches Frederico Pastor on the ankles. David Levintsky is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Pastor stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Heerenveen appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sparta Rotterdam players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
47.27
Marc Vandenbroeck threads the ball through to David Levintsky. David Levintsky hits a low pass to Brian Benali. Brian Benali sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
48.22
2-0David Levintsky hits a long diagonal ball forward. Brian Benali whips in a cross ball towards Kwame Zijm. Paulo Nunes catches Kwame Zijm on the ankles. Penalty for Sparta Rotterdam!!
48.22
2-0The referee points to the spot..
49.01
Kwame Zijm takes a slow run up. The keeper dives to the left but Kwame Zijm cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
54.56
David Levintsky sees a break and surges forward. David Levintsky kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Benali. Brian Benali sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow David Nijkamp manages to keep it out.
59.51
Pim Shew A Tjon threads a neat ball through to Brian Benali. Brian Benali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.32
Glynn Ehiogu makes a simple pass to Pim Shew A Tjon. Pim Shew A Tjon threads the ball through to Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.48
Diego Corstanje sees Paulo Nunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Nunes finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
65.06
Nicholas Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth shoots from distance but Copain Van Wanrooy is on top of it.
66.32
2-1Nicholas Hurst takes it forward alone. Nicholas Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Haoulid Tomczyk. Haoulid Tomczyk knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Pastor. David Levintsky comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Pastor. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
69.15
Pim Shew A Tjon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pim Shew A Tjon lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Benali. Brian Benali knocks the ball goalwards with his head. David Nijkamp manages to gather it.
73.07
Hennie Vreman arcs the ball upfield. Paulo Nunes shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
75.57
David Levintsky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Benali. Brian Benali lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from David Nijkamp. What a great pair of hands!
77.38
Marc Vandenbroeck makes a simple pass to Jimmy Babangida. Jimmy Babangida flicks a high ball forward to Kwame Zijm who takes it down. Kwame Zijm knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.00
2-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
85.45
Rodolphe Malagouen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.23
Haoulid Tomczyk flicks a high pass forward. Rodolphe Malagouen collects the pass. Rodolphe Malagouen finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rodolphe Malagouen 6 Diego Corstanje 27 | Kwame Zijm 49 (p) Enrique Medina 77 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodolphe Malagouen of SC Heerenveen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Nijkamp (GK)
8
2. Hennie Vreman (DEF)
6
3. Nicholas Hurst (DEF)
7
4. Harvey Grim (DEF)
6
5. Diego Corstanje (MID)
8
6. Haoulid Tomczyk (MID)
6
7. Rodolphe Malagouen (MID)
9
8. Paulo Nunes (MID)
6
9. Mustapha Baret (ATT)
7
10. Frederico Pastor (ATT)
7
11. Marvin Hackworth (ATT)
6
12. ƒtienne Kooistra (ATT)
0
13. Roger Cairo (ATT)
0
14. Jean-Louis Rascle (DEF)
0
1. Copain Van Wanrooy (GK)
6
2. Marc Vandenbroeck (DEF)
6
3. Glynn Ehiogu (DEF)
6
4. Jurgen Van Dinteren (DEF)
6
5. Ivar Van Dalen (MID)
6
6. Jimmy Babangida (MID)
6
7. David Levintsky (MID)
7
8. Pim Shew A Tjon (MID)
9
9. Kwame Zijm (ATT)
7
10. Enrique Medina (ATT)
8
11. Brian Benali (ATT)
7
12. Marc-Vivien Gourvennec (DEF)
0
13. Rui Hertog (DEF)
0
14. Jimmy Van De Looi (DEF)
0