Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 12,536 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Youssef Van Beukering.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Youssef Van Beukering.
0.00
0-0Veendam kick off and get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Nelson Sedouki flicks a high pass forward. Nikos Doomernik controls it well on his chest. Nikos Doomernik surges forward with the ball. Nikos Doomernik whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Ouindi. Oliver Ouindi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
8.13
Jimmy Babangida breaks forward. Jimmy Babangida makes a probing pass to Don Liddell. Don Liddell rushes past Kevin Hilgerink! Some good footwork from Don Liddell provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.01
0-0David Levintsky threads the ball through to Jimmy Babangida. Jimmy Babangida plays a one-two with Don Liddell and advances towards the goal... Jimmy Babangida comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
14.49
0-0Tomˆs Frijters flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Valente who brings the ball under control. Pedro Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jurgen Van Dinteren.
15.03
David Levintsky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Benali. Brian Benali knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nikos Doomernik.
16.58
Guerino Delli Carri makes a probing pass to Pedro Valente. Pedro Valente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Copain Van Wanrooy gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
18.27
Mario Reuser takes it forward alone. Mario Reuser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.36
Guerino Delli Carri threads the ball through to Pedro Valente. Pedro Valente shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.51
0-1Patrick Mowbray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Benali. Brian Benali plays a scrappy one-two with Ole Wevers and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Brian Benali provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Daniel Houwing with no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
30.53
David Levintsky kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Benali. Brian Benali whips in a cross ball towards Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Daniel Houwing picks it out of the air!
33.21
Glynn Ehiogu makes a simple pass to Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.41
Iwan Boussatta sees a break and surges forward. Iwan Boussatta lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Benali. Brian Benali heads the ball goalwards. Daniel Houwing picks it out of the air!
40.31
Mario Reuser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Ouindi. Oliver Ouindi whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Valente. Pedro Valente gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.34
1-1Glynn Ehiogu comes in with a late challenge on Pierpaolo Pellissier. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pierpaolo Pellissier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam 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!
51.07
Jimmy Babangida plays the ball forward to Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Daniel Houwing manages to gather it effortlessly.
57.42
Mario Reuser chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Valente. Pedro Valente whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Ouindi. Oliver Ouindi beats his man to it with a header. Copain Van Wanrooy punches it away to safety.
59.21
Jimmy Babangida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Benali. Brian Benali shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
61.16
1-1Patrick Mowbray clumsily knocks into Pedro Valente. Patrick Mowbray is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Valente carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.41
Pierpaolo Pellissier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomˆs Frijters. Tomˆs Frijters makes a simple pass to Pedro Valente. Pedro Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.41
1-1Patrick Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Ole Wevers collects the pass. Ole Wevers threads a neat, attacking ball through to Don Liddell. Don Liddell tries a spectacular strike but Kevin Hilgerink is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
75.34
Pierpaolo Pellissier knocks the ball forward to Guerino Delli Carri. Guerino Delli Carri knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Ouindi. Oliver Ouindi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jurgen Van Dinteren.
78.42
Alec Sullivan boots it upfield. Oliver Ouindi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jurgen Van Dinteren.
83.09
Nelson Sedouki hits a low pass to Mario Reuser. Mario Reuser flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Ouindi who takes it down. Oliver Ouindi finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
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 Brian Benali of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Daniel Houwing (GK)
8
2. Alec Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Nelson Sedouki (DEF)
6
4. Pierpaolo Pellissier (DEF)
7
5. Kevin Hilgerink (DEF)
7
6. Tomˆs Frijters (MID)
6
7. Mario Reuser (MID)
7
8. Guerino Delli Carri (MID)
6
9. Nikos Doomernik (MID)
6
10. Oliver Ouindi (ATT)
7
11. Pedro Valente (ATT)
9
12. Wout van der Linden (GK)
0
13. Danny Van Dijk (GK)
0
14. Rody Hoogendorp (ATT)
0
1. Copain Van Wanrooy (GK)
7
2. Marc Vandenbroeck (DEF)
6
3. Glynn Ehiogu (DEF)
6
4. Jurgen Van Dinteren (DEF)
6
5. Iwan Boussatta (MID)
6
6. Jimmy Babangida (MID)
8
7. David Levintsky (MID)
6
8. Patrick Mowbray (MID)
6
9. Don Liddell (ATT)
6
10. Ole Wevers (ATT)
7
11. Brian Benali (ATT)
9
12. Marc-Vivien Gourvennec (DEF)
0
13. Rui Hertog (DEF)
0
14. Jimmy Van De Looi (DEF)
0