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 FC Dordrecht. A crowd of 8,951 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0FC Dordrecht start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.56
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
3.52
0-1Romano Tobiassen decides to run forward with the ball. Romano Tobiassen lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Alves. Jorge Alves flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.21
0-1Ronnie Splinter passes the ball forward to Jean-Louis Wolsky. Jean-Louis Wolsky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruud Van Gastel. Ruud Van Gastel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.16
0-1Ronnie Splinter makes a probing pass to Daniel Wilnis. Daniel Wilnis threads the ball through to Ruud Van Gastel. Ruud Van Gastel knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Alves. Jorge Alves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.05
0-1Mike de Vos passes the ball forward to Diaw Micillo. Diaw Micillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raffaele Inzaghi. Raffaele Inzaghi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Luca Montella easily smothers it!
26.55
Wouter Groenendijk sees space and advances. Wouter Groenendijk tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.50
Wouter Davids brings the ball forward. Wouter Davids goes all the way! Wouter Davids shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.22
Daniel Wilnis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruud Van Gastel. Ruud Van Gastel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Kofi Lanckohr easily smothers it.
32.58
Wouter Davids brings the ball forward. Wouter Davids whips in a cross ball towards Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers directs the ball goalwards with his head. Luca Montella easily picks it out of the air!
34.52
Harald Zimmerman makes a simple pass to Mario Domizzi. Mario Domizzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Alves. Jorge Alves shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Kofi Lanckohr.
36.04
Wouter Groenendijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diaw Micillo. Diaw Micillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.33
Daniel Wilnis chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Alves. Jorge Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Meziane Haouche.
40.53
Daniel Wilnis knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Alves. Jorge Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Meziane Haouche.
44.56
Meziane Haouche deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike de Vos. Mike de Vos decides to run forward with the ball. Mike de Vos tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Luca Montella manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Sjaak Hilgerink kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Wilnis. Daniel Wilnis flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Van Gastel. Ruud Van Gastel shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the second half underway!
48.46
Meziane Haouche chips the ball to his team mate, Wouter Davids. Wouter Davids flicks the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Inzaghi. Raffaele Inzaghi goes all the way! Raffaele Inzaghi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.17
Jean-Louis Wolsky sees a break and surges forward. Jean-Louis Wolsky sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.35
Daniel Wilnis takes it forward alone. Daniel Wilnis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Kofi Lanckohr easily smothers it.
66.01
Mike de Vos flicks the ball to his team mate, Diaw Micillo. Diaw Micillo goes all the way! Diaw Micillo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
72.39
Wouter Davids controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harald Zimmerman.
73.15
Sjaak Hilgerink chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Wilnis. Daniel Wilnis knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Alves. Jorge Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Pichichi.
79.19
Ronnie Splinter knocks the ball forward to Romano Tobiassen. Romano Tobiassen flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Alves. Jorge Alves goes all the way! Jorge Alves tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.54
0-1Wouter Groenendijk hacks Romano Tobiassen from behind! Wouter Groenendijk is warned by the referee! Romano Tobiassen stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.28
Mario Domizzi threads the ball through to Jorge Alves. Jorge Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.23
Wouter Davids flicks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Luca Montella manages to gather it comfortably.
87.11
Jean-Louis Wolsky passes the ball forward to Jorge Alves. Jorge Alves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
89.29
Daniel Wilnis chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Alves. Jorge Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Meziane Haouche.
90.00
Daniel Wilnis passes the ball forward to Jorge Alves. Jorge Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
32.2%
43.7%
24.1%
Scorers