Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to FC Oss. A crowd of 20,617 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Orlando Hamers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Orlando Hamers.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
2.36
0-0Gianni Rivalta flicks a high pass forward. Tim Hamming holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Hamming shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.42
Paul Bierhoff threads the ball through to Victor Heesakkers. Victor Heesakkers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.36
Danny Van Der Vaart decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Van Der Vaart whips in a cross ball towards Hans Van Halst. Hans Van Halst heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
10.14
Rafael Hamming makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.45
0-0Gianni Rivalta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jamie Jess gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.58
1-0Rafael Hamming flicks a high pass forward. Jean Pierre Deguerville controls it well on his chest. Jean Pierre Deguerville lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Reuser. Daniel Reuser makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.08
Mark Matzuzzi makes a probing pass to Daniel Reuser. Daniel Reuser tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
21.09
From the throw-in, Gianni Rivalta picks out Dominique Heubach. Dominique Heubach makes an attacking run forward. Dominique Heubach controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.55
Paul Bierhoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Hamming. Rafael Hamming flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.53
Danny Van Der Vaart laces a weighted ball forward to Hans Van Halst. Hans Van Halst shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
32.38
Victor Heesakkers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.28
Rafael Hamming makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Jakob Klimek. Excellent save.
36.30
Gianni Rivalta threads the ball through to Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.06
Victor Heesakkers makes a simple pass to Daniel Reuser. Daniel Reuser finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.32
Jose Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Tim Hamming collects the pass. Tim Hamming shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
3-1Dave De Visser hacks Mark Matzuzzi from behind! Dave De Visser is shown the yellow card! Mark Matzuzzi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. FC Oss have changed their lineup with Urvin van der Linden replacing Dominique Heubach and Robert Tatarian replacing Jose Veloso and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Oss get the second half underway!
49.03
Dave De Visser threads a neat ball through to Danny Van Der Vaart. With great vision, Danny Van Der Vaart plays the ball forward to Tim Hamming. Tim Hamming shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.40
Danny Van Der Vaart flicks a high pass forward. Tim Hamming controls it well on his chest. Tim Hamming edges inside the box! Tim Hamming takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Jamie Jess as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
60.41
3-1It's a corner kick. Danny Van Der Vaart loops the ball over to the far post. Victor Heesakkers reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.41
3-1FC Oss have made a substitution with Duncan Strachan replacing Danny Van Der Vaart .
63.32
Mark Matzuzzi takes it forward alone. Mark Matzuzzi tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.04
Paul Bierhoff flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Heesakkers. Victor Heesakkers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville threads the ball through into the box. Silvain Lanckohr looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
69.16
Gianni Rivalta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hans Van Halst. Hans Van Halst runs straight at the defence! Hans Van Halst muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jamie Jess manages to gather it effortlessly.
72.56
Gianni Rivalta threads a neat ball through to Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.39
Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Craig McGrory replacing Jamie Jess .
79.43
3-1Duncan Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Robert Tatarian who takes it down. Robert Tatarian knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.44
Rafael Hamming hits a low pass to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.46
3-1Daniel Reuser barges into Urvin van der Linden. The referee brings Daniel Reuser to one side and gives him a warning! Urvin van der Linden stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.46
3-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
84.57
Jean Pierre Deguerville catches Urvin van der Linden on the ankles. The referee warns Jean Pierre Deguerville to calm down! Urvin van der Linden stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Mark Matzuzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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
| Daniel Reuser 17, 38 Silvain Lanckohr 27 | Dominique Heubach 21 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Reuser 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)
7
7. Victor Heesakkers (MID)
7
8. Rafael Hamming (MID)
7
9. Silvain Lanckohr (ATT)
8
10. Jean Pierre Deguerville (ATT)
7
11. Daniel Reuser (ATT)
9
12. Craig McGrory (ATT)
6
13. Youssef Monteiro (GK)
0
14. Victor Kanu (MID)
0
1. Jakob Klimek (GK)
6
2. Craig Campbell (DEF)
6
3. Armin Spengler (DEF)
6
4. Dave De Visser (DEF)
5
5. Dominique Heubach (MID)
8
6. Gianni Rivalta (MID)
7
7. Danny Van Der Vaart (MID)
7
8. Jose Veloso (MID)
6
9. Stephen Mcinnes (ATT)
6
10. Hans Van Halst (ATT)
6
11. Tim Hamming (ATT)
6
12. Urvin van der Linden (DEF)
6
13. Duncan Strachan (DEF)
6
14. Robert Tatarian (DEF)
6