Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play Fiorentina in this friendly game. A crowd of 17,141 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
2.31
0-0Oscar Victoria sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Victoria plays a quick one-two with Oscar Esposito and rushes in on goal... Oscar Victoria cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
3.12
0-0Oscar Victoria flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Esposito who brings the ball under control. Oscar Esposito shoots from distance but somehow Gabriele Lucchini manages to keep it out.
4.41
0-1Franco Gallardo makes a strong solo run forward. Franco Gallardo threads the ball through to Emile Waters. Emile Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Marcello Scarponi. Marcello Scarponi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Roberto Pardo had no chance!! Goal for Fiorentina!
9.39
0-1Ulrich Yakubu chips the ball to his team mate, Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Leiwakabessy. Nick Leiwakabessy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniele Copping.
10.24
Reinder Kreek flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Esposito collects the pass. Oscar Esposito whips in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gabriele Lucchini. Excellent save.
15.17
Guillermo Sanchez sees a break and surges forward. Guillermo Sanchez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.03
0-1Matthew Lawton comes in with a late challenge on Eben Amoah. The referee warns Matthew Lawton to calm down! Eben Amoah runs off the knock.
21.30
Guillermo Sanchez advances with the ball. Guillermo Sanchez whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Greening. Mervin Greening flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
22.58
Wayne Marsden flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Victoria who takes it down. Oscar Victoria flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Esposito controls it well on his chest. Oscar Esposito whips in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. With a superhuman jump, Lorenzo Giampaolo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
24.06
Wayne Marsden flicks a high ball forward to Eben Amoah who takes it down. Eben Amoah knocks the ball forward to Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito whips in a cross ball towards Nick Leiwakabessy. Nick Leiwakabessy outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Nick Leiwakabessy scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
28.26
Aaron Grimandi sees Guillermo Sanchez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Waters. Emile Waters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.51
With some swift thinking, Reinder Kreek plays the ball forward to Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Leiwakabessy. Nick Leiwakabessy jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Gabriele Lucchini is on top of his game. Great keeping!
33.26
Franco Gallardo pushes up the pitch. Franco Gallardo makes a simple pass to Mervin Greening. Mervin Greening shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
39.18
Reinder Kreek flicks a high ball forward to Nick Leiwakabessy who takes it down. Nick Leiwakabessy shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.05
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.01
Ignacio Helder flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Lawton controls it well on his chest. Matthew Lawton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Waters. Emile Waters finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fiorentina kick off!
48.47
Sidney Fanchone flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Victoria controls it well on his chest. Oscar Victoria takes it forward alone. Oscar Victoria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
60.09
1-1Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Nico Kistner replacing Oscar Victoria .
61.12
Reinder Kreek chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Leiwakabessy. Nick Leiwakabessy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.44
Guillermo Sanchez knocks the ball forward to Marcello Scarponi. Marcello Scarponi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.46
With some swift thinking, Matthew Lawton plays the ball forward to Marcello Scarponi. Marcello Scarponi shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Roberto Pardo.
73.15
Matthew Lawton takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Marcello Scarponi. Marcello Scarponi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fiorentina!
77.07
Eben Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Leiwakabessy. Nick Leiwakabessy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Franco Gallardo.
79.45
Reinder Kreek makes a simple pass to Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito whips in a cross ball towards Nick Leiwakabessy. Nick Leiwakabessy knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sparta Rotterdam are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
89.30
Wayne Marsden pushes mid-way up the pitch. Wayne Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Leiwakabessy. Nick Leiwakabessy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nick Leiwakabessy 24 | Marcello Scarponi 4, 73 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcello Scarponi of Fiorentina |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Roberto Pardo (GK)
6
2. Sherif Soloy (DEF)
6
3. Sidney Fanchone (DEF)
6
4. Wayne Marsden (DEF)
7
5. Ulrich Yakubu (DEF)
6
6. Reinder Kreek (MID)
7
7. Eben Amoah (MID)
6
8. Oscar Victoria (DEF)
7
9. Lorenzo Giampaolo (ATT)
6
10. Oscar Esposito (ATT)
7
11. Nick Leiwakabessy (ATT)
8
12. Damien Lécluse (MID)
0
13. Youri Karpin (MID)
0
14. Nico Kistner (ATT)
6
1. Gabriele Lucchini (GK)
7
2. Daniele Copping (MID)
6
3. Ignacio Helder (DEF)
6
4. Aaron Grimandi (MID)
6
5. Franco Gallardo (DEF)
7
6. Bogdan Hoekstra (DEF)
6
7. Guillermo Sanchez (MID)
8
8. Matthew Lawton (MID)
6
9. Marcello Scarponi (ATT)
9
10. Mervin Greening (ATT)
6
11. Emile Waters (ATT)
6
12. Generoso Chianese (DEF)
0
13. Bruno Pegolo (DEF)
0
14. Raul Giampaolo (ATT)
0