Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Vitesse Arnhem. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off!
2.38
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
4.24
0-0Leonardo Marquez makes a probing pass to Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Hermann but he's offside!
6.33
0-0Jose Javier Iglesias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nabil Wapenaar. Nabil Wapenaar takes it forward alone. Nabil Wapenaar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierre Ndo.
8.02
0-0Sieme Marbus takes it forward alone. Sieme Marbus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, José Delacruz. José Delacruz goes all the way! José Delacruz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
9.18
0-0Cristiano Pinto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Humphrey Gerritsen. Humphrey Gerritsen lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.07
0-0Klas Allback clumsily knocks into Cristiano Pinto. Klas Allback is given a warning by the referee! Cristiano Pinto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.09
0-1Gerson Kempin kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann passes the ball forward to Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Humphrey Bosschaart is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.50
Nabil Wapenaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.11
0-1Jeffrey Van Der Meyde clumsily knocks into Gerson Kempin. Jeffrey Van Der Meyde is warned by the referee! Gerson Kempin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.12
Cristiano Pinto makes a probing pass to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dinu Petrescu.
32.26
Dinu Petrescu makes a simple pass to Leonardo Marquez. Leonardo Marquez kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann knocks in a cross ball towards José Delacruz. José Delacruz directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Humphrey Bosschaart manages to keep it out.
36.46
Gerson Kempin makes a probing pass to Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.53
Igor Beschastnykh kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.00
Ellery Heerkens sees space and advances. Ellery Heerkens kicks a strong pass forward to Humphrey Gerritsen. Humphrey Gerritsen shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
47.05
Ellery Heerkens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Pinto. Cristiano Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Humphrey Gerritsen. Humphrey Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.32
Gerson Kempin makes a simple pass to Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida knocks the ball forward to Malte Hermann but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.45
Fernando Vega hacks Sieme Marbus from behind! Fernando Vega is given a warning by the referee! Sieme Marbus grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.49
Sieme Marbus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerson Kempin. Gerson Kempin kicks a strong pass forward to José Delacruz. José Delacruz plays a perfect one-two with Malte Hermann and rushes in on goal... José Delacruz shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
66.41
Jeffrey Van Der Meyde decides to run forward with the ball. Jeffrey Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Dainelli. Marco Dainelli heads the ball goalwards. Maarten Aelbrecht manages to gather it comfortably.
69.43
Gerson Kempin knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Hermann. Malte Hermann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
72.53
Dries Hupkes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Van Der Meyde. Jeffrey Van Der Meyde chips the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Gerritsen. Humphrey Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.05
Klas Allback passes the ball forward to Marc Babangida. Marc Babangida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dries Hupkes.
78.01
Dries Hupkes clumsily knocks into Leonardo Marquez. Dries Hupkes is warned by the referee! Leonardo Marquez runs off the knock.
85.28
Nabil Wapenaar clumsily knocks into Gerson Kempin. Nabil Wapenaar is warned by the referee! Gerson Kempin runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.9%
62.1%
Play Area
28.8%
48.5%
22.7%
Scorers
| Humphrey Gerritsen 42 Fernando Vega 47 | Marc Babangida 12, 36 |