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 MVV. A crowd of 15,832 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MVV appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ger Abidallah.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MVV appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ger Abidallah.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
2.45
0-0With great vision, Gerhard Eder plays the ball forward to Leon Braat. Leon Braat makes a probing pass to Theo Van Eijk. Theo Van Eijk passes the ball forward but Youssef Maas is offside!
6.36
1-0Leon Braat decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Braat plays a scrappy one-two with David Konchesky and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Leon Braat provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.31
1-0Bas Pothuizen surges forward with the ball. Bas Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder heads the ball goalwards but Alberto Ramirez is on top of it.
14.26
1-0Theo Van Eijk comes in with a late challenge on Jesper Bertjens. Theo Van Eijk is given a warning by the referee! Jesper Bertjens runs off the knock.
24.58
1-0Ugo Beckham makes a probing pass to Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bas Pothuizen.
26.01
Gerhard Eder flicks a high ball forward to Leon Braat who takes it down. Leon Braat runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leon Braat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.20
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Gerhard Eder plays the ball forward to Ugo Beckham. Ugo Beckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Flintlock.
30.06
Alfred Kelban deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Theo Van Eijk. Theo Van Eijk makes a beautiful solo run. Theo Van Eijk shoots from long range but Pierre-Alain Yapi reads it well. Excellent keeping!
36.32
Matthias Riemann hacks Roger Helder from behind! The referee brings Matthias Riemann to one side and gives him a warning! Roger Helder hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.43
Bas Pothuizen sees Roger Helder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roger Helder flicks a high pass forward. Tony Schilder collects the pass. Tony Schilder deftly passes the ball to Donny Jongen, releasing him through on goal. Donny Jongen cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Ramirez easily smothers it!
44.23
1-0Darl Van Rijswijk flicks a high ball forward to Jesper Bertjens who takes it down. Jesper Bertjens shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. MVV also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
MVV kick off the second half!
49.49
Jesper Bertjens chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Ramirez who gathers it comfortably.
51.23
Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darl Van Rijswijk. Darl Van Rijswijk sees a break and surges forward. Without breaking stride, Darl Van Rijswijk plays the ball forward to Donny Jongen who has made a great run into the box. Donny Jongen cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
59.28
Showing composure, Jesper Bertjens plays the ball forward to Roger Helder. With a delightful solo run, Roger Helder stretches the opposition's defence. Roger Helder knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Alberto Ramirez!
60.17
1-0MVV have made 2 substitutions with Stefan Moulijn replacing Craig Flintlock and Tim Davis replacing Roger Helder .
61.26
Ugo Beckham passes the ball forward to Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Pierre-Alain Yapi manages to gather it.
66.55
1-0Jan-Willem van Gastel comes in with a late challenge on Matthias Riemann. Jan-Willem van Gastel is shown the yellow card! Matthias Riemann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.14
Matthias Riemann decides to run forward with the ball. Matthias Riemann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Pierre-Alain Yapi.
70.28
1-0It's a corner kick. Matthias Riemann kicks a low ball out wide. Theo Van Eijk shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
73.01
1-0Ugo Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Leon Braat collects the pass. Leon Braat cuts inside the box! Bas Pothuizen hacks Leon Braat from behind! Penalty not given!!
83.52
Theo Van Eijk darts forward. Theo Van Eijk lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.01
Tim Davis flicks the ball to his team mate, Darl Van Rijswijk. Darl Van Rijswijk flicks a high pass forward. Donny Jongen easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Donny Jongen whips in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
20.8%
47.2%
31.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Braat of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alberto Ramirez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gerhard Eder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alfred Kelban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joost Langerak (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Theo Van Eijk (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Ugo Beckham (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leon Braat (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Matthias Riemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Youssef Maas (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | David Konchesky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefano Hamming (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Bakker (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pierre Petit (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guilherme Teixeira (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pierre-Alain Yapi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jan-Willem van Gastel (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bas Pothuizen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Craig Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roger Helder (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Darl Van Rijswijk (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jesper Bertjens (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Davidson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Tony Schilder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Donny Jongen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Stefan Moulijn (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tim Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jason Maddison (GK) | 0 | |