Match Report


Telstar VelsenTelstar Velsen     Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Olly Martin Olly Martin
Erik RijkaardE. Rijkaard69
G
1
G
80Abdelkrim ChippoA. Chippo
Jšrg Van DarwinkelJ. Darwinkel79
D
2
D
75Komian MateK. Mate
Ignacio JaliensI. Jaliens62
D
3
D
73Panagiotis PappasP. Pappas
Brenny Van VlietB. Van Vliet59
D
4
D
82Mihai DalakisM. Dalakis
Mustapha DitewigM. Ditewig74
M
5
M
77Panagiotis PolitesP. Polites
Gareth WilcoxG. Wilcox69
M
6
M
83Jan Vennegoor LameyJ. Lamey
Andy KosterA. Koster63
M
captain7
M
76Linus SchnellingerL. Schnellinger
Marvin VerlindenM. Verlinden62
M
8
M
76Facundo BacaF. Baca
Carlos FaberC. Faber79
A
9
A
84Gary JamesG. James
Jesper FränkelJ. Fränkel67
A
10
A
80Sophiane RecorbetS. Recorbet
Rene HeijeR. Heije61
A
11captain
A
85James BoydJ. Boyd
 
Jeffrey BoutaharJ. Boutahar66
G
12
D
78Johann LehmannJ. Lehmann
Mamar BilaudelleM. Bilaudelle59
A
13
M
72Martin FrieserM. Frieser
Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher58
M
14
A
71Bakary BusseB. Busse

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at TATA Steel Stadion where Telstar Velsen play host to Sparta Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Telstar Velsen and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ger Beelenkamp.


0.00
The whistle blows and Telstar Velsen kick off!
3.50
Panagiotis Pappas flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Lamey. Jan Vennegoor Lamey sees Gary James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary James knocks in a cross ball towards Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.07
Without breaking stride, Panagiotis Pappas plays the ball forward to Linus Schnellinger. Linus Schnellinger flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sophiane Recorbet whips in a cross ball towards James Boyd. With a superhuman jump, James Boyd connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. James Boyd scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
9.11
Komian Mate comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Faber. The referee warns Komian Mate to calm down! Carlos Faber runs off the knock.
10.35
Andy Koster deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rene Heije. Rene Heije controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Abdelkrim Chippo manages to keep it out.
12.09
Linus Schnellinger hits a low pass to James Boyd. James Boyd lofts in a cross ball towards Gary James. Gary James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Erik Rijkaard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.34
Brenny Van Vliet flicks a high ball forward to Gareth Wilcox who takes it down. Gareth Wilcox flicks a high pass forward to Rene Heije who brings the ball under control. Rene Heije knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.48
Mihai Dalakis makes a strong solo run forward. Mihai Dalakis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet makes a probing pass to James Boyd but he's offside!
24.10
Komian Mate makes a probing pass to Panagiotis Polites. Panagiotis Polites makes a simple pass to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet whips in a cross ball towards Gary James. Gary James directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
32.40
Mihai Dalakis makes a run forward as Panagiotis Pappas takes the throw-in. Mihai Dalakis skillfully chests the ball down. Mihai Dalakis kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Schnellinger. Linus Schnellinger kicks a strong pass forward to James Boyd. James Boyd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for James Boyd!
36.02
Panagiotis Pappas flicks a high pass forward. Jan Vennegoor Lamey collects the pass. Jan Vennegoor Lamey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Erik Rijkaard who gathers it comfortably.
38.18
With vision, Jšrg Van Darwinkel plays the ball forward to Mustapha Ditewig. Mustapha Ditewig runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mustapha Ditewig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Abdelkrim Chippo gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
40.15
Panagiotis Polites makes a probing pass to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Facundo Baca hits a low pass to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Erik Rijkaard manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Telstar Velsen appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Telstar Velsen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off the second half!
51.55
Mihai Dalakis threads the ball through to Facundo Baca. Facundo Baca kicks a strong pass forward to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet knocks the ball forward to James Boyd but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.18
Linus Schnellinger chips the ball to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James knocks the ball forward, putting James Boyd through on goal. James Boyd strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. James Boyd scores for Sparta Rotterdam!! That's his third!
59.11
Andy Koster sees Rene Heije in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rene Heije knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdelkrim Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
60.13
Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Martin Frieser replacing Jan Vennegoor Lamey and Bakary Busse replacing Sophiane Recorbet .
61.17
Panagiotis Polites threads a neat ball through to Gary James. Gary James tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
63.43
Jšrg Van Darwinkel threads a neat ball through to Andy Koster. Andy Koster flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Faber who takes it down. Carlos Faber shoots from distance. Abdelkrim Chippo easily gets down and covers it.
66.54
Mihai Dalakis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Schnellinger. Linus Schnellinger flicks a high pass forward. Gary James collects the pass. Gary James shoots from distance but Erik Rijkaard is on top of it.
69.39
Brenny Van Vliet clumsily knocks into Gary James. The referee calls over Brenny Van Vliet and warns him to calm down! Gary James stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.50
Facundo Baca clumsily knocks into Mustapha Ditewig. Facundo Baca is given a warning by the referee! Mustapha Ditewig stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.58
Gareth Wilcox flicks a high pass forward to Rene Heije who brings the ball under control. Rene Heije sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
73.48
Martin Frieser makes a probing pass to Gary James. Gary James rushes past Jšrg Van Darwinkel! Gary James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Erik Rijkaard is on top of it.
75.30
Facundo Baca sees Gary James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary James plays a quick one-two with James Boyd and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gary James provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.45
Linus Schnellinger makes a probing pass to Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gary James. Gary James rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
79.38
Gareth Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.35
Jšrg Van Darwinkel threads the ball through to Gareth Wilcox. Gareth Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Rene Heije collects the pass. Rene Heije shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
84.19
Showing composure, Andy Koster laces a through ball forward to Rene Heije. Rene Heije knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.56
Komian Mate makes a simple pass to Martin Frieser. With some swift thinking, Martin Frieser plays the ball forward to Gary James. Gary James makes a pass forward but James Boyd is yards offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Telstar Velsen

Sparta Rotterdam
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
31.8%
42%
26.1%

Scorers
Rene Heije 81
Carlos Faber 84
James Boyd 6, 32, 55
Gary James 12, 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to James Boyd of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings