Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to SBV Excelsior in this derby match. 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 4-3-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽ Cornelisse.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽ Cornelisse.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SBV Excelsior get the match underway!
4.01
0-0Silvio Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima advances inside the box! Roberto Lima muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jamie Jess.
5.42
0-0Silvio Valente takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Anthony Beagrie. Anthony Beagrie rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
6.03
0-0Mark Matzuzzi takes a long throw-in. Victor Heesakkers plays the ball forward to Daniel Reuser. Daniel Reuser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominique Schulp.
8.37
0-0Silvio Valente makes a simple pass to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
14.27
Titus Harley threads a neat ball through to Dennis Joseph. Dennis Joseph flicks a high pass forward to Giovanni ten Brink who brings the ball under control. Giovanni ten Brink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
15.44
0-0Giovanni ten Brink barges into Mustapha Piqué. Giovanni ten Brink is shown the yellow card! Mustapha Piqué stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.13
0-0Giovanni ten Brink barges into Paul Bierhoff. The referee calls over Giovanni ten Brink and warns him to calm down! Paul Bierhoff runs off the knock.
20.47
Dennis Joseph makes an attacking run forward. Dennis Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.57
With vision, Silvio Valente laces a through ball forward to Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.41
Dennis Joseph flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima runs straight at the defence! Roberto Lima shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jamie Jess gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
27.36
Anthony Beagrie chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.34
0-0With a delightful solo run, Victor Heesakkers stretches the opposition's defence. Victor Heesakkers threads the ball through to Daniel Reuser but he's offside!
30.35
1-0Victor Heesakkers flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr cuts inside the box! Silvain Lanckohr looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Alberto Lee is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.54
Rafael Hamming knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Alberto Lee.
35.36
Corner kick to Sparta Rotterdam. Rafael Hamming plays it out to the edge of the box. Silvain Lanckohr muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
38.57
Rafael Hamming knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Reuser. Daniel Reuser shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
42.26
Victor Heesakkers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Reuser. Daniel Reuser finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half. The SBV Excelsior players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the second half underway!
48.05
Victor Heesakkers knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville knocks in a cross ball towards Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Alberto Lee!
51.33
Victor Heesakkers laces a weighted ball forward to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.10
Brian Williams breaks forward. Brian Williams flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Reuser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Reuser plays a scrappy one-two with Silvain Lanckohr and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Daniel Reuser provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
54.55
Victor Heesakkers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
55.45
With vision, Mustapha Piqué plays the ball forward to Mark Matzuzzi. Mark Matzuzzi flicks a high pass forward. Jean Pierre Deguerville controls it well on his chest. Jean Pierre Deguerville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.37
Mustapha Piqué flicks a high pass forward. Victor Heesakkers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. 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 Guillermo Smits.
60.02
1-0SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Jamal Franken replacing Adrian Terry .
65.17
1-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.56
Paul Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Victor Heesakkers collects the pass. Victor Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward. Jean Pierre Deguerville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Pierre Deguerville shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Alberto Lee. Excellent save.
77.45
SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Leon Ebbinge replacing Dennis Joseph .
78.48
Mark Matzuzzi flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Lanckohr collects the pass. Silvain Lanckohr tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Alberto Lee as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
79.15
1-0Corner kick to Sparta Rotterdam. Mark Matzuzzi plays it to the near post. Alberto Lee drops low and scoops up the ball.
85.51
Guillermo Smits hacks Jean Pierre Deguerville from behind! Guillermo Smits is given a warning by the referee! Jean Pierre Deguerville runs off the knock.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Silvain Lanckohr of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jamie Jess (GK)
7
2. Mustapha Piqué (DEF)
6
3. Brian Williams (DEF)
6
4. Paul Bierhoff (DEF)
6
5. David Thomson (DEF)
6
6. Mark Matzuzzi (MID)
6
7. Victor Heesakkers (MID)
9
8. Rafael Hamming (MID)
6
9. Silvain Lanckohr (ATT)
9
10. Jean Pierre Deguerville (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Reuser (ATT)
6
12. Craig McGrory (ATT)
0
13. Youssef Monteiro (GK)
0
14. Victor Kanu (MID)
0
1. Alberto Lee (GK)
8
2. Guillermo Smits (DEF)
5
3. Titus Harley (DEF)
6
4. Dominique Schulp (DEF)
6
5. Anthony Beagrie (MID)
6
6. Dennis Joseph (MID)
6
7. Silvio Valente (MID)
6
8. Andres Moreno (MID)
6
9. Roberto Lima (ATT)
7
10. Giovanni ten Brink (ATT)
5
11. Adrian Terry (ATT)
6
12. Ronnie Cas (DEF)
0
13. Leon Ebbinge (DEF)
6
14. Jamal Franken (DEF)
6