Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play Barcelona in this friendly game. A crowd of 15,934 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barcelona get the match underway!
4.45
0-0Mario Hasselbaink flicks the ball to his team mate, Raymond Karnebeek. Raymond Karnebeek shoots from 20 yards but somehow Juan-Carlos Lorenzo manages to keep it out.
6.33
0-0Emiliano Pieri catches Gabriel Helguera on the ankles. Emiliano Pieri is warned by the referee! Gabriel Helguera runs off the knock.
9.17
0-0Miel Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward to Mario Hasselbaink who brings the ball under control. Mario Hasselbaink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Leiwakabessy. Nick Leiwakabessy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.40
Emiliano Pieri comes in with a late challenge on Andres Izquierdo. Emiliano Pieri is warned by the referee again! Andres Izquierdo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.26
Gabriel Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Attilio Cangini controls it well on his chest. Attilio Cangini plays a one-two with Alejandro Vicente and advances towards the goal... Attilio Cangini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Roberto Pardo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.10
Ashley Chadwick kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Izquierdo. Andres Izquierdo knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente shoots from 25 yards but somehow Roberto Pardo manages to keep it out.
18.07
0-0Daniel Alonso threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.37
Kewullay Zanchetta sees space and advances. Kewullay Zanchetta whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente makes a deft header. Solid save from Roberto Pardo.
26.57
Without breaking stride, Kewullay Zanchetta plays the ball forward to Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ulrich Yakubu.
30.18
1-0Mario Hasselbaink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Raymond Karnebeek. Raymond Karnebeek is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.25
Daniel Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Attilio Cangini. Attilio Cangini advances inside the box! Attilio Cangini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Roberto Pardo is on top of it.
34.28
1-0Barcelona are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
40.05
Mario Hasselbaink receives the ball from a throw-in from Emiliano Pieri. Mario Hasselbaink kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Leiwakabessy. Nick Leiwakabessy shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.17
Noboru Yamaguchi flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Alonso who takes it down. Daniel Alonso makes a simple pass to Attilio Cangini. Attilio Cangini shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
45.00
Ulrich Yakubu takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Joost Van Ankeren. Joost Van Ankeren knocks the ball forward to Emiliano Pieri. Emiliano Pieri advances with the ball. Emiliano Pieri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Stefan Lurling replacing Miel Van Eijk, Wayne Marsden replacing Joost Van Ankeren and Florian Berg replacing Oscar Esposito and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off the second half!
47.16
Ashley Chadwick flicks a high ball forward to Andres Izquierdo who takes it down. Andres Izquierdo knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Paul Dickov scores for Barcelona!!
51.01
Wayne Marsden knocks the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Pieri. Emiliano Pieri kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Leiwakabessy. Nick Leiwakabessy shoots from distance but Juan-Carlos Lorenzo is on top of his game. Well saved!
54.11
Noboru Yamaguchi chips the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Zanchetta. Kewullay Zanchetta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
61.41
Andres Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Roberto Pardo is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
63.24
Mario Hasselbaink flicks a high pass forward. Raymond Karnebeek controls it well on his chest. Raymond Karnebeek lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.13
Andres Izquierdo clumsily knocks into Mario Hasselbaink. Andres Izquierdo is warned by the referee! Mario Hasselbaink stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.31
1-1Wayne Marsden comes in with a late challenge on Attilio Cangini. The referee calls over Wayne Marsden and shows him a yellow card! Attilio Cangini stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.13
Noboru Yamaguchi flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Alonso comfortably collects the pass. Daniel Alonso makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
77.31
Noboru Yamaguchi threads the ball through to Daniel Alonso. Daniel Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Vicente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Vicente finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.44
Emiliano Pieri catches Kewullay Zanchetta on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kewullay Zanchetta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.22
Ashley Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Alonso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Alonso advances with the ball. Daniel Alonso shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
81.25
Andres Izquierdo sees space and advances. Andres Izquierdo shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
87.08
Kewullay Zanchetta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente knocks in a cross ball towards Attilio Cangini. Attilio Cangini rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Roberto Pardo reads it well. Good save!
89.05
Emiliano Pieri threads the ball through to Nick Leiwakabessy. Nick Leiwakabessy shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
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 Roberto Pardo of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Roberto Pardo (GK)
9
2. Chris Postma (DEF)
6
3. Miel Van Eijk (DEF)
6
4. Joost Van Ankeren (DEF)
6
5. Ulrich Yakubu (DEF)
6
6. Mario Hasselbaink (MID)
7
7. Emiliano Pieri (MID)
6
8. Raymond Karnebeek (ATT)
8
9. Carlton Thomson (MID)
6
10. Nick Leiwakabessy (ATT)
6
11. Oscar Esposito (ATT)
6
12. Stefan Lurling (DEF)
6
13. Wayne Marsden (DEF)
5
14. Florian Berg (ATT)
6
1. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo (GK)
6
2. Noboru Yamaguchi (DEF)
7
3. Felipe Diez (DEF)
6
4. Ashley Chadwick (DEF)
6
5. Andres Izquierdo (MID)
7
6. Kewullay Zanchetta (MID)
7
7. Daniel Alonso (MID)
8
8. Gabriel Helguera (MID)
6
9. Paul Dickov (ATT)
8
10. Alejandro Vicente (ATT)
7
11. Attilio Cangini (ATT)
7
12. Eduardo Marin (DEF)
0
13. Luiz Fernando Rodrigues (ATT)
0
14. Gregorio Mora (DEF)
0