Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 16,947 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and VVV Venlo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and VVV Venlo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VVV Venlo get the match underway!
3.13
0-0Jose Javier Iglesias makes a simple pass to Cristiano Pinto. Cristiano Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Gerritsen. Humphrey Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.22
0-0Dries Ten Hag takes it forward alone. Dries Ten Hag chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Rego. Pedro Rego shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.12
0-0Remco Melchiot kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Niven. Neil Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Humphrey Bosschaart easily smothers it.
16.44
Remco Melchiot knocks the ball to his team mate, Tieme Robbemond. Tieme Robbemond sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.51
Jeffrey Van Der Meyde makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega whips in a cross ball towards Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
22.38
Dries Ten Hag passes the ball forward to Lucien Rambo. Lucien Rambo kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Niven. Neil Niven shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.44
Nabil Wapenaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tim Willems who gathers it comfortably.
33.10
1-0Cristiano Pinto passes the ball forward to Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli tries a spectacular long range effort. Marco Dainelli scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
42.11
Dries Ten Hag makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Remco Melchiot. Remco Melchiot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tieme Robbemond. Tieme Robbemond knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Humphrey Bosschaart who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Jochem Opschoor knocks the ball to his team mate, Remco Melchiot. Remco Melchiot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Rego. Pedro Rego tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
48.28
1-0Remco Melchiot clumsily knocks into Nabil Wapenaar. Remco Melchiot is given a warning by the referee! Nabil Wapenaar runs off the knock.
51.11
Pedro Rego barges into Jose Javier Iglesias. Pedro Rego is given a warning by the referee! Jose Javier Iglesias stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.42
Jeffrey Van Der Meyde flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.11
Micka‘l Gillet sees a break and surges forward. Micka‘l Gillet decides to run forward with the ball. Micka‘l Gillet lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Rego. Pedro Rego is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
59.02
1-0Marco Dainelli barges into Jochem Opschoor. Marco Dainelli is shown the yellow card! Jochem Opschoor grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.49
Fernando Vega catches Dries Ten Hag on the ankles. Fernando Vega is given a warning by the referee! Dries Ten Hag stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.20
1-0Dries Ten Hag barges into Marco Dainelli. The referee calls over Dries Ten Hag and shows him a yellow card! Marco Dainelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.06
Jose Javier Iglesias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeffrey Van Der Meyde. Jeffrey Van Der Meyde controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tim Willems who gathers it comfortably.
71.20
Brutil Koevermans decides to run forward with the ball. Brutil Koevermans threads the ball through to Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Tim Willems easily picks it out of the air!
72.19
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
73.08
Jose Javier Iglesias makes a simple pass to Jeffrey Van Der Meyde. Jeffrey Van Der Meyde chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tim Willems who gathers it comfortably.
75.10
Maurizio Pinardi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Pinto. Cristiano Pinto passes the ball forward to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.56
Steve Robben catches Cristiano Pinto on the ankles. The referee calls over Steve Robben and warns him to calm down! Cristiano Pinto gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.16
Cristiano Pinto surges forward with the ball. Cristiano Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Humphrey Gerritsen. Humphrey Gerritsen heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
85.29
Remco Melchiot passes the ball forward to Neil Niven. Neil Niven plays a perfect one-two with Tieme Robbemond and rushes in on goal... Neil Niven shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Humphrey Bosschaart.
89.12
Jeffrey Van Der Meyde knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Jochem Opschoor takes it forward alone. Jochem Opschoor flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Niven. Neil Niven makes a probing pass to Tieme Robbemond. Tieme Robbemond shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.2%
46.7%
26.1%
Scorers