Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 19,088 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Volendam and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fred Lambers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Volendam and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fred Lambers.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Volendam kicking off!
2.16
0-0Sander de Boer makes a beautiful solo run. Sander de Boer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Craig McGrory is offside!
6.38
0-0Without breaking stride, Arco Ikedia plays the ball forward to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
8.01
Brian Williams sees a break and surges forward. Brian Williams flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
14.22
0-0Bruno Gonzales makes a simple pass to Oliver Kurth. With a delightful solo run, Oliver Kurth stretches the opposition's defence. Oliver Kurth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roland Cruyff.
21.25
0-1Brian Williams threads a neat ball through to Arco Ikedia. Arco Ikedia flicks a high pass forward. Craig McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.18
Mustapha Piqué laces a through ball forward to Sander de Boer. Sander de Boer plays the ball forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
27.24
0-1Brian Williams barges into Cedric Cruyff. Brian Williams is given a warning by the referee! Cedric Cruyff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.14
Sander de Boer makes a simple pass to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sparta Rotterdam are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
30.21
0-1Darl de Graaf comes in with a late challenge on Paul Bierhoff. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Bierhoff gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.53
Sander de Boer sees a break and surges forward. Sander de Boer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.16
0-2Joost Tobiassen advances with the ball. Joost Tobiassen knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Deguerville. Roy Vermeulen clumsily knocks into Jean Pierre Deguerville. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
45.00
0-2Erwin Bergkamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Kurth. Oliver Kurth changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oliver Kurth plays a quick one-two with Cedric Cruyff and rushes in on goal... Oliver Kurth rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jamie Jess manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Volendam players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
51.00
Joost Tobiassen flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.51
0-2With a delightful solo run, Arco Ikedia stretches the opposition's defence. Arco Ikedia lofts in a cross ball towards Silvain Lanckohr. Bruno Gonzales barges into Silvain Lanckohr. Penalty for Sparta Rotterdam!!
53.51
0-2The referee points to the spot..
55.45
Jean Pierre Deguerville takes a short run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.21
Ellery Valk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darl de Graaf. Darl de Graaf shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Volendam!
61.21
1-3FC Volendam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
63.20
Ellery Valk flicks a high pass forward. Darl de Graaf controls it well on his chest. Darl de Graaf deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reinder Kooistra but the linesman indicates offside!
65.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Joost Tobiassen plays the ball forward to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville plays a one-two with Silvain Lanckohr and advances towards the goal... Jean Pierre Deguerville shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Joos De Cler is on top of it.
66.19
Sander de Boer passes the ball forward to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.30
Arco Ikedia chips the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
71.55
Cedric Cruyff takes it forward alone. Cedric Cruyff finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.40
Oliver Kurth flicks a high pass forward to Darl de Graaf who brings the ball under control. Darl de Graaf tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.01
Joost Tobiassen chips the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory shoots from 25 yards but somehow Joos De Cler manages to keep it out.
75.05
Showing composure, Arco Ikedia plays the ball forward to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Joos De Cler is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
77.43
1-3Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Ernesto Garcia replacing Jamie Jess .
79.33
Ellery Valk catches Arco Ikedia on the ankles. The referee brings Ellery Valk to one side and gives him a warning! Arco Ikedia stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.24
Paul Bierhoff takes it forward alone. Paul Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Joos De Cler!
83.16
1-3Bogdan Van Den Bergh comes in with a late challenge on Sander de Boer. The referee calls over Bogdan Van Den Bergh and shows him a yellow card! Sander de Boer stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.39
1-3Sparta Rotterdam are dictating the run of play here today.
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
| Darl de Graaf 59 | Silvain Lanckohr 21 Jean Pierre Deguerville 35, 55 (p) |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean Pierre Deguerville of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Joos De Cler (GK)
7
2. Bruno Gonzales (DEF)
6
3. Erwin Bergkamp (DEF)
6
4. Roy Vermeulen (DEF)
6
5. Thijs Gentile (DEF)
6
6. Oliver Kurth (MID)
7
7. Ellery Valk (MID)
7
8. Bogdan Van Den Bergh (MID)
5
9. Cedric Cruyff (ATT)
6
10. Reinder Kooistra (ATT)
6
11. Darl de Graaf (ATT)
7
12. Henry Hilgerink (GK)
0
13. Marinus Broers (GK)
0
14. David Nascimento (MID)
0
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)
8
8. Arco Ikedia (MID)
7
9. Silvain Lanckohr (ATT)
8
10. Jean Pierre Deguerville (ATT)
9
11. Craig McGrory (ATT)
7
12. Ernesto Garcia (ATT)
6
13. Rafael Hamming (MID)
0
14. Sidney Chapuis (ATT)
0