Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo
Olly MartinOlly Martin Computer Player Computer Player
Abdelkrim ChippoA. Chippo80
G
1
G
68Marc NeeskensM. Neeskens
Johann LehmannJ. Lehmann78
D
2
D
77Aaron MatthijsA. Matthijs
Adil AbdellaouiA. Abdellaoui77
D
3
D
69Hannes NordwaldH. Nordwald
Mihai DalakisM. Dalakis82
D
4
D
67Jan GelbJ. Gelb
Panagiotis PolitesP. Polites77
M
5
M
82Morten NygaardM. Nygaard
Facundo BacaF. Baca76
M
6
M
73Menno Van EijkM. Van Eijk
Linus SchnellingerL. Schnellinger76
M
7
M
72Simon HamannS. Hamann
Jos Van BeukeringJ. Van Beukering78
M
8
M
71Aron Van WonderenA. Van Wonderen
Bakary BusseB. Busse71
A
9
A
75Ottavio CorrentO. Corrent
Sophiane RecorbetS. Recorbet80
A
10captain
A
71Nikolas SchachtN. Schacht
Gary JamesG. James84
A
captain11
A
69Simon ProctorS. Proctor
 
Komian MateK. Mate76
D
12
A
68Philipp BierhoffP. Bierhoff
Jan Vennegoor LameyJ. Lamey83
M
13
M
66Aaron WilcoxA. Wilcox
Andy BoothA. Booth33
A
14
D
66Paul EiltsP. Eilts

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Iwan Galàsek.


0.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the match underway!
2.23
Panagiotis Polites hits a low pass to Gary James. Gary James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hannes Nordwald.
4.46
Simon Hamann passes the ball forward to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht deftly passes the ball to Ottavio Corrent, releasing him through on goal. Ottavio Corrent cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ottavio Corrent!
9.14
Aron Van Wonderen flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
12.25
Facundo Baca hits a low pass to Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Gelb.
15.21
Menno Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward. Simon Proctor controls it well on his chest. Simon Proctor shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
18.46
Facundo Baca threads a neat ball through to Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse threads a neat ball through to Gary James. Gary James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
20.58
Jos Van Beukering controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
21.01
Facundo Baca flicks a high ball forward to Gary James who takes it down. Gary James shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Marc Neeskens.
22.34
It's a corner kick. Facundo Baca kicks a low ball out wide. Johann Lehmann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Hannes Nordwald is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
30.20
Simon Hamann knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johann Lehmann.
32.56
Panagiotis Polites laces a weighted ball forward to Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse lofts in a cross ball towards Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
36.20
Aaron Matthijs brings the ball forward. Aaron Matthijs passes the ball forward to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Abdelkrim Chippo!
38.35
Simon Hamann threads a neat ball through to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mihai Dalakis.
40.46
Simon Hamann receives the ball from a throw-in from Menno Van Eijk. Simon Hamann threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Heracles Almelo start the second half!
47.55
Without breaking stride, Hannes Nordwald plays the ball forward to Menno Van Eijk. Menno Van Eijk threads a neat ball through to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.53
Menno Van Eijk threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
54.20
Johann Lehmann chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Schnellinger. Linus Schnellinger plays the ball forward to Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
60.06
Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Jan Vennegoor Lamey replacing Jos Van Beukering .Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with Paul Eilts replacing Simon Proctor .
66.16
Aaron Matthijs takes it forward alone. Aaron Matthijs threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Abdelkrim Chippo!
67.24
Panagiotis Polites brings the ball forward. Panagiotis Polites plays a quick one-two with Bakary Busse and rushes in on goal... Panagiotis Polites muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Jan Gelb's outstretched leg.
69.36
Johann Lehmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Facundo Baca. Facundo Baca flicks a high pass forward to Gary James who brings the ball under control. Gary James shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Marc Neeskens.
72.46
Mihai Dalakis advances with the ball. Mihai Dalakis kicks a strong pass forward to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet rushes past Hannes Nordwald! Sophiane Recorbet muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Marc Neeskens!
73.19
Linus Schnellinger flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sophiane Recorbet plays a one-two with Gary James and rushes in on goal... Sophiane Recorbet muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reactions from Aaron Matthijs blocks the shot!
75.12
Linus Schnellinger makes a probing pass to Gary James. Gary James skips past Hannes Nordwald! Gary James muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
77.43
Nikolas Schacht barges into Johann Lehmann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Johann Lehmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.48
Hannes Nordwald passes the ball forward to Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen sees Paul Eilts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Eilts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdelkrim Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
79.30
Mihai Dalakis chips the ball to his team mate, Facundo Baca. Facundo Baca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
85.17
Simon Hamann makes a probing pass to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
89.17
Jan Vennegoor Lamey chips the ball to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Busse but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

Heracles Almelo
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
26.5%
44.6%
28.9%

Scorers
Sophiane Recorbet 33
Ottavio Corrent 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sophiane Recorbet of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings
1.Abdelkrim Chippo (GK)
8
2.Johann Lehmann (DEF)
7
3.Adil Abdellaoui (DEF)
6
4.Mihai Dalakis (DEF)
7
5.Panagiotis Polites (MID)
7
6.Facundo Baca (MID)
7
7.Linus Schnellinger (MID)
6
8.Jos Van Beukering (MID)
7
9.Bakary Busse (ATT)
7
10.Sophiane Recorbet (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gary James (ATT)
8
 
12.Komian Mate (DEF)
0
13.Jan Vennegoor Lamey (MID)
6
14.Andy Booth (ATT)
0

1.Marc Neeskens (GK)
8
2.Aaron Matthijs (DEF)
8
3.Hannes Nordwald (DEF)
7
4.Jan Gelb (DEF)
6
5.Morten Nygaard (MID)
6
6.Menno Van Eijk (MID)
7
7.Simon Hamann (MID)
7
8.Aron Van Wonderen (MID)
6
9.Ottavio Corrent (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Nikolas Schacht (ATT)yellow card
7
11.Simon Proctor (ATT)
6
 
12.Philipp Bierhoff (ATT)
0
13.Aaron Wilcox (MID)
0
14.Paul Eilts (DEF)
6