Match Report

0.00 0-0

Vitória de Guimarães get the match underway!

2.07 0-0

Daniel Costa threads a neat ball through to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!

4.40 0-0

Tiago Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Brady who takes it down. Kevin Brady finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.

6.30 1-0

Carlton Thomson passes the ball forward to Raymond Karnebeek. Raymond Karnebeek plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Hasselbaink and stumbles forward towards the goal... Raymond Karnebeek looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Raymond Karnebeek scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!

12.47 1-0

Mario Valente makes a beautiful solo run. Mario Valente tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!

14.52 1-1

Zerbini Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Emmanuel Oliseh who takes it down. Emmanuel Oliseh flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Van Der Vaart. Ian Van Der Vaart lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That brings them level!

24.11 1-1

Emmanuel Oliseh flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joost Van Ankeren.

28.56 1-1

Daniel Costa makes a probing pass to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady whips in a cross ball towards Ian Van Der Vaart. Ian Van Der Vaart rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Roberto Pardo is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!

30.38 1-1

Tiago Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Ian Van Der Vaart collects the pass. Ian Van Der Vaart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Pardo who gathers it comfortably.

32.23 1-1

Reinder Kreek flicks a high pass forward to Raymond Karnebeek who brings the ball under control. Raymond Karnebeek whips in a cross ball towards Mario Hasselbaink. Mario Hasselbaink outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Simo Schmidt.

39.40 1-1

Reinder Kreek brings the ball forward. Reinder Kreek knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

45.00 1-1

The referee whistles the end of the first half!

45.00 1-1

Sparta Rotterdam kick off!

53.27 1-1

Wayne Marsden makes a probing pass to Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson passes the ball forward to Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito lofts in a cross ball towards Raymond Karnebeek. Raymond Karnebeek gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

54.30 1-1

Martijn Landzaat hacks Joost Van Ankeren from behind! Martijn Landzaat is warned by the referee! Joost Van Ankeren stretches but gets up unharmed.

55.07 1-1

Eddy Melosi chips the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Oliseh. Emmanuel Oliseh runs straight at the opposition's defence. Emmanuel Oliseh makes a probing pass to Ian Van Der Vaart but he's offside!

57.53 1-1

Carlton Thomson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlton Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Mario Hasselbaink. Mario Hasselbaink knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

59.47 1-1

Mohammed Gargo makes a probing pass to Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa makes a simple pass to Ian Van Der Vaart. Ian Van Der Vaart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Pardo who gathers it comfortably.

63.25 1-1

Wayne Marsden passes the ball forward to Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Mario Hasselbaink collects the pass. Mario Hasselbaink shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!

66.55 1-2

With a delightful solo run, Mario Valente stretches the opposition's defence. Mario Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

72.16 1-2

Arthur Woodgate threads a neat ball through to Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Raymond Karnebeek who takes it down. Raymond Karnebeek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!

77.48 1-2

Reinder Kreek hits a low pass to Florian Berg. Florian Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

78.37 1-2

Wayne Marsden makes a probing pass to Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Hasselbaink. Mario Hasselbaink knocks in a cross ball towards Raymond Karnebeek. Raymond Karnebeek connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

79.06 1-2

Mario Valente flicks a high pass forward. Martijn Landzaat controls it well on his chest. Martijn Landzaat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

84.05 1-2

Zerbini Pirri takes it forward alone. Zerbini Pirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martijn Landzaat. Martijn Landzaat knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Van Der Vaart. Ian Van Der Vaart directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Roberto Pardo. Excellent save.

85.04 1-3

Tiago Nunes threads a neat ball through to Martijn Landzaat. Martijn Landzaat whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheers as the Scotsman celebrates his hattrick!

90.00 1-3

The whistle indicates full-time!