Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Ajax Amsterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Bergdolmo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Bergdolmo.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off the first half!
4.07
0-0Arthur Woodgate flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Klompe collects the pass. Stefan Klompe sees space and advances. Stefan Klompe whips in a cross ball towards Florian Berg. Yassine Hadji hacks Florian Berg from behind! Penalty not given!!
6.34
1-0Stefan Klompe knocks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo passes the ball forward to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.52
1-0Showing great composure, Eben Amoah picks a pass forward to Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.15
1-0Silvio Meride flicks a high pass forward. Regi Graaven collects the pass. Regi Graaven finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ismael Bulent.
11.43
1-0It's a corner kick. Pedro Thuram loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Anton Lindemann shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.17
1-0Arthur Woodgate catches David Castro on the ankles. The referee warns Arthur Woodgate to calm down! David Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.44
1-0Silvio Meride decides to run forward with the ball. Silvio Meride makes a probing pass to David Castro but he's offside!
18.03
1-0Silvio Meride threads a neat ball through to David Castro. David Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
20.48
Eben Amoah knocks the ball forward to Florian Berg. Florian Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin connects with a diving header. Andre Ten Hag didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.04
1-0Sherif Soloy knocks the ball forward to Eben Amoah. With vision, Eben Amoah plays the ball forward to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin whips in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Yassine Hadji barges into Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
22.07
Stefan Klompe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Berg. Florian Berg whips in a cross ball towards Nico Kistner. With a superhuman jump, Nico Kistner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
26.01
Eben Amoah chips the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.46
Arthur Woodgate flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Klompe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Klompe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
32.35
Arthur Woodgate hits a low pass to Stefan Klompe. Stefan Klompe flicks the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
38.57
Silvio Meride sees Regi Graaven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Regi Graaven whips in a cross ball towards David Castro. David Castro powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ismael Bulent!
42.09
Silvio Meride catches Eben Amoah on the ankles. The referee brings Silvio Meride to one side and gives him a warning! Eben Amoah runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
48.18
Giovanni Mancini flicks a high pass forward. Marcel van der Wal controls it well on his chest. Marcel van der Wal threads a neat ball through to Regi Graaven. Regi Graaven shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Ismael Bulent.
49.13
It's a corner kick. Regi Graaven kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Yassine Hadji shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
51.19
Anton Lindemann threads a neat ball through to Marcel van der Wal. Marcel van der Wal knocks the ball forward to Pedro Thuram. Pedro Thuram lofts in a cross ball towards Regi Graaven. Regi Graaven heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Ismael Bulent.
54.09
Marcel van der Wal plays the ball forward to Regi Graaven. Regi Graaven chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Thuram. Pedro Thuram makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.37
Yurtcan Sükür flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Meride controls it well on his chest. Silvio Meride deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Regi Graaven. Regi Graaven flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Thuram controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Pedro Thuram side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.35
Farid Verschuere flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Thuram holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Thuram runs straight at the defence! Pedro Thuram shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ismael Bulent with no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
69.21
Farid Verschuere controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Thuram. Pedro Thuram shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
71.04
Cor Hendriks flicks the ball to his team mate, Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah passes the ball forward to Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
75.23
Arthur Woodgate lofts the ball long. Florian Berg shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.21
Cor Hendriks flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Klompe collects the pass. Stefan Klompe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
79.31
Giovanni Mancini hits a low pass to Farid Verschuere. Farid Verschuere flicks the ball to his team mate, Regi Graaven. Regi Graaven plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Thuram and advances towards the goal... Regi Graaven tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.03
Nicola Martusciello hits a low pass to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah makes a simple pass to Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner directs the ball goalwards with his head. Andre Ten Hag punches it away to safety.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ismael Bulent (GK)
7
2. Sherif Soloy (DEF)
6
3. Cor Hendriks (DEF)
6
4. Arthur Woodgate (DEF)
6
5. Nicola Martusciello (DEF)
6
6. Eben Amoah (MID)
7
7. Stefan Klompe (MID)
7
8. Lorenzo Giampaolo (ATT)
7
9. Florian Berg (ATT)
6
10. Nico Kistner (ATT)
6
11. Dmitri Karpin (ATT)
8
12. Damien Lécluse (MID)
0
13. Youri Karpin (MID)
0
14. Oscar Esposito (ATT)
0
1. Andre Ten Hag (GK)
7
2. Anton Lindemann (DEF)
6
3. Yassine Hadji (DEF)
6
4. Yurtcan Sükür (DEF)
6
5. Giovanni Mancini (DEF)
7
6. Farid Verschuere (MID)
8
7. Silvio Meride (MID)
7
8. Marcel van der Wal (MID)
6
9. David Castro (ATT)
6
10. Regi Graaven (ATT)
9
11. Pedro Thuram (ATT)
9
12. Nabil Houttuin (ATT)
0
13. Mauricio Molowny (GK)
0
14. Leonardo Vega (ATT)
0