Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at De Geusselt where MVV play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 12,717 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MVV are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Harvey Timmer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MVV are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Harvey Timmer.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the first half underway!
3.38
0-0Philipp Schnoor makes a strong solo run forward. Philipp Schnoor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jurgen Arts. Jurgen Arts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Vandenbroeck.
6.18
0-1Ole Wevers chips the ball to his team mate, Kwame Zijm. Kwame Zijm rushes past Philipp Schnoor! Kwame Zijm muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
10.55
Philipp Schnoor kicks a strong pass forward to Jordi Schut. Jordi Schut flicks a high ball forward to Jurgen Arts who takes it down. Jurgen Arts whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Zwaanswijk. Mohammed Zwaanswijk rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for MVV!
18.55
1-1Glynn Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Brian Benali. Brian Benali chips the ball to his team mate, Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Benali. Brian Benali heads the ball goalwards. Giulliano de Ruiter easily picks it out of the air!
30.28
Patrick Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philipp Schnoor.
32.24
1-1Jurgen Arts chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Zwaanswijk. Mohammed Zwaanswijk shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
36.06
Omer Marsden sees space and advances. Omer Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Zwaanswijk. Mohammed Zwaanswijk outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Copain Van Wanrooy didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.04
Jimmy Babangida makes an attacking run forward. Jimmy Babangida cuts inside the box! Jimmy Babangida comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Giulliano de Ruiter gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
42.05
Jurgen Van Dinteren knocks the ball to his team mate, David Levintsky. David Levintsky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. MVV appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sparta Rotterdam players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with MVV kicking off!
47.58
1-1Jurgen Arts barges into Marc Vandenbroeck. The referee brings Jurgen Arts to one side and gives him a warning! Marc Vandenbroeck gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.14
Patrick Mowbray flicks a high pass forward to Kwame Zijm who brings the ball under control. Kwame Zijm shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
60.01
Marc Vandenbroeck flicks a high ball forward to Ole Wevers who takes it down. Ole Wevers shoots from 20 yards but somehow Giulliano de Ruiter manages to keep it out.
61.55
Roel Stroeve pushes mid-way up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Roel Stroeve stretches the opposition's defence. Roel Stroeve whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Zwaanswijk. Mohammed Zwaanswijk outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Copain Van Wanrooy reads it well. Great keeping!
69.25
David Levintsky knocks the ball forward to Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers whips in a cross ball towards Kwame Zijm. Kwame Zijm is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Giulliano de Ruiter manages to gather it.
71.02
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
73.49
1-1Jimmy Babangida flicks a high pass forward. Ole Wevers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ole Wevers passes the ball forward but Patrick Mowbray is offside!
75.33
1-1Leon Van Der Laan flicks the ball to his team mate, Arco Bosvelt. Arco Bosvelt makes a simple pass to Mohammed Zwaanswijk. Mohammed Zwaanswijk whips in a cross ball towards Jurgen Arts. Jimmy Babangida catches Jurgen Arts on the ankles. Jurgen Arts appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
78.41
Jordi Schut sees Mohammed Zwaanswijk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mohammed Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Copain Van Wanrooy who gathers it comfortably.
83.34
David Levintsky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kwame Zijm. Kwame Zijm knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Benali. Leon Van Der Laan barges into Brian Benali. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
David Levintsky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kwame Zijm. Kwame Zijm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Benali. Brian Benali whips in a cross ball towards Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
30%
45.7%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kwame Zijm of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Giulliano de Ruiter (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Leon Van Der Laan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roel Stroeve (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Philipp Schnoor (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ulrich Gronkjaer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kurt Heesakkers (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jordi Schut (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Omer Marsden (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arco Bosvelt (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jurgen Arts (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mohammed Zwaanswijk (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Ernest Wilnis (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Reinier Boschker (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eric Seibert (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Copain Van Wanrooy (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marc Vandenbroeck (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Glynn Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jurgen Van Dinteren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Iwan Boussatta (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy Babangida (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Levintsky (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Patrick Mowbray (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kwame Zijm (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ole Wevers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Brian Benali (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marc-Vivien Gourvennec (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rui Hertog (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jimmy Van De Looi (DEF) | 0 | |