Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 18,613 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by GŽrard Evers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by GŽrard Evers.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.31
0-0Daniel Reuser barges into Regilio Van Der Gouw. Daniel Reuser is warned by the referee! Regilio Van Der Gouw stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.38
0-1With great vision, Paul Bierhoff plays the ball forward to Rafael Hamming. Rafael Hamming decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Hamming tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
10.50
0-1Marc Janes kicks a strong pass forward to Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
12.14
Mark Matzuzzi flicks a high pass forward to Jean Pierre Deguerville who brings the ball under control. Jean Pierre Deguerville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.56
0-1Marc Janes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Melchior Bomers. Melchior Bomers knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lavecchia. Brian Williams clumsily knocks into Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
18.51
0-1Victor Heesakkers chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Pienaar. Marcel Pienaar shoots from long range but is denied by Ben Montague. Excellent save.
21.55
0-1Marc Janes flicks a high pass forward. Matt James controls it well on his chest. Matt James rushes past Paul Bierhoff! David Thomson clumsily knocks into Matt James. Matt James appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
22.35
0-1Marc Janes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Melchior Bomers. Melchior Bomers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.36
Victor Heesakkers flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Reuser who takes it down. Daniel Reuser knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Regilio Van Der Gouw.
26.25
Rafael Hamming flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Pienaar who brings the ball under control. Marcel Pienaar whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Reuser. Daniel Reuser gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Ben Montague had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
30.14
Rafael Hamming makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Hamming sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.48
Marc Janes threads a neat ball through to Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.21
0-2Victor Heesakkers catches Marc Janes on the ankles. Victor Heesakkers is given a warning by the referee! Marc Janes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.26
With great vision, Victor Heesakkers plays the ball forward to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Urvin Marbus plays the ball forward to Marc Janes. Marc Janes knocks the ball forward to Melchior Bomers. Melchior Bomers whips in a cross ball towards Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Willem II Tilburg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off and get the second half underway!
47.40
Luis Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Williams.
48.46
Paul Bierhoff makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Bierhoff plays the ball forward to Marcel Pienaar. Marcel Pienaar whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Reuser. Daniel Reuser heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Ben Montague.
51.13
David Thomson sees Rafael Hamming in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Hamming makes a simple pass to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Reuser. Daniel Reuser gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
59.19
1-2Luis Carvalho clumsily knocks into Rafael Hamming. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Hamming stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Marc Janes plays the ball forward to Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.11
1-2Rafael Hamming flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Reuser. Daniel Reuser plays a scrappy one-two with Jean Pierre Deguerville and advances towards the goal... Urvin Marbus comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Reuser. Penalty for Sparta Rotterdam!!
63.11
The referee points to the spot..
64.23
Jean Pierre Deguerville calmly steps up but connects badly skews it wide!
65.24
Luis Carvalho darts forward. Luis Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Melchior Bomers. Melchior Bomers jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
72.10
Rafael Hamming comes in with a late challenge on Marc Janes. The referee warns Rafael Hamming to calm down! Marc Janes runs off the knock.
73.47
Paul Bierhoff flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Heesakkers. Victor Heesakkers brings the ball forward. Victor Heesakkers plays a one-two with Daniel Reuser and advances towards the goal... Victor Heesakkers takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
77.09
Mustapha Piqué clumsily knocks into Christopher Alberda. Mustapha Piqué is warned by the referee! Christopher Alberda stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.09
Free kick to Willem II Tilburg just outside the area...
78.39
Gianmarco Lavecchia takes a short run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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 Rafael Hamming of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ben Montague (GK)
6
2. Nuno Jesus (DEF)
6
3. Regilio Van Der Gouw (DEF)
6
4. Jorge Carvalho (DEF)
6
5. Urvin Marbus (DEF)
6
6. Luis Carvalho (MID)
6
7. Marc Janes (MID)
7
8. Christopher Alberda (ATT)
7
9. Gianmarco Lavecchia (ATT)
6
10. Melchior Bomers (ATT)
7
11. Matt James (ATT)
6
12. Gianmatteo Albino (MID)
0
13. Callum Hansen (MID)
0
14. Shota Verlinden (DEF)
0
1. Jamie Jess (GK)
6
2. Mustapha Piqué (DEF)
5
3. Brian Williams (DEF)
6
4. Paul Bierhoff (DEF)
8
5. David Thomson (DEF)
6
6. Mark Matzuzzi (MID)
6
7. Victor Heesakkers (MID)
7
8. Rafael Hamming (MID)
9
9. Marcel Pienaar (ATT)
7
10. Jean Pierre Deguerville (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Reuser (ATT)
8
12. Craig McGrory (ATT)
0
13. Youssef Monteiro (GK)
0
14. Victor Kanu (MID)
0