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 Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 20,130 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by GŽrard Evers.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by GŽrard Evers.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off and get the match underway!
3.06
0-0With some swift thinking, Joost Tobiassen plays the ball forward to Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.03
0-0Arco Ikedia barges into Christian Caluwé. Arco Ikedia is shown the yellow card! Christian Caluwé runs off the knock.
9.19
0-0Craig McGrory hacks Daniel Lindenbergh from behind! Craig McGrory is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Lindenbergh hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.48
0-0Brian Cope makes an attacking run forward. Brian Cope knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.42
Alje Heerkens hits a low pass to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Jess who gathers it comfortably.
14.01
Daniel Lindenbergh hits a low pass to Alje Heerkens. Alje Heerkens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.20
Francisco Ferrer breaks forward. Francisco Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Paul Matteo controls it well on his chest. Paul Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.34
Brian Cope makes a beautiful solo run. Brian Cope knocks in a cross ball towards Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.18
Alje Heerkens catches Arco Ikedia on the ankles. Alje Heerkens is given a warning by the referee! Arco Ikedia stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.07
Andy Allman flicks a high ball forward to Brian Cope who takes it down. Brian Cope sees space and advances. Brian Cope knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.38
Silvain Lanckohr clumsily knocks into Francisco Ferrer. Silvain Lanckohr is given a warning by the referee! Francisco Ferrer stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.34
0-0Paul Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Sander de Boer. Without breaking stride, Sander de Boer plays the ball forward to Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia threads the ball through to Craig McGrory but he's offside!
38.11
0-1Alun King takes a long throw-in. Alje Heerkens flicks the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn plays a quick one-two with Paul Matteo and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Humphrey Moulijn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.44
Brian Cope plays the ball forward to Paul Matteo. Without breaking stride, Paul Matteo plays the ball forward to Humphrey Moulijn who has made a great run into the box. Humphrey Moulijn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
0-2Brian Williams threads a neat ball through to Joost Tobiassen. Joost Tobiassen flicks a high pass forward. Craig McGrory controls it well on his chest. Craig McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Clarence Van Der Ree.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Victor Kanu replacing Silvain Lanckohr. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the second half underway!
47.33
Alun King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Upson. Adam Upson makes a great pass forward. Humphrey Moulijn runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
51.37
Joost Tobiassen passes the ball forward to Victor Kanu. Victor Kanu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Clarence Van Der Ree. Excellent save.
55.17
Sander de Boer plays the ball forward to Victor Kanu. Victor Kanu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.46
1-2Sparta Rotterdam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.18
Brian Cope makes a probing pass to Adam Upson. Adam Upson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.03
Alje Heerkens advances with the ball. Alje Heerkens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.22
Joost Tobiassen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Kanu. Victor Kanu 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 Sparta Rotterdam!
73.36
Christian Caluwé comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Garcia. The referee calls over Christian Caluwé and shows him a yellow card! Ernesto Garcia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.07
Andy Allman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun King. Alun King makes a probing pass to Adam Upson. Adam Upson cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Adam Upson provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Jamie Jess manages to keep it out.
77.29
Sander de Boer threads the ball through to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.16
Joost Tobiassen threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Clarence Van Der Ree keeps it out!
85.11
Sander de Boer flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Garcia collects the pass. Ernesto Garcia shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.10
Brian Cope flicks a high pass forward to Adam Upson who brings the ball under control. Adam Upson shoots from distance but somehow Jamie Jess manages to keep it out.
90.00
Paul Bierhoff kicks a strong pass forward to Joost Tobiassen. Joost Tobiassen passes the ball forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks the ball forward to Victor Kanu but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
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
| Victor Kanu 55, 67 | Humphrey Moulijn 38, 42 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Victor Kanu of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jamie Jess (GK)
6
2. Mustapha Piqué (DEF)
6
3. Brian Williams (DEF)
6
4. Paul Bierhoff (DEF)
6
5. Roland Cruyff (DEF)
6
6. Joost Tobiassen (MID)
7
7. Sander de Boer (MID)
7
8. Arco Ikedia (MID)
5
9. Silvain Lanckohr (ATT)
5
10. Craig McGrory (ATT)
6
11. Ernesto Garcia (ATT)
6
12. Rafael Hamming (MID)
0
13. Sidney Chapuis (ATT)
0
14. Victor Kanu (MID)
9
1. Clarence Van Der Ree (GK)
7
2. Christian Caluwé (DEF)
5
3. Daniel Lindenbergh (DEF)
6
4. Francisco Ferrer (DEF)
6
5. Andy Allman (DEF)
6
6. Alje Heerkens (MID)
6
7. Alun King (MID)
6
8. Brian Cope (MID)
7
9. Paul Matteo (ATT)
7
10. Adam Upson (ATT)
6
11. Humphrey Moulijn (ATT)
9
12. Rody Franken (GK)
0
13. Wilfred Van Putten (ATT)
0
14. Rodolfo Fattori (ATT)
0