Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Copain Van WanrooyC. Van Wanrooy66
G
captain1
G
66Gaspar BarbosaG. Barbosa
Marc VandenbroeckM. Vandenbroeck76
D
2
D
72Stephan GruberS. Gruber
Glynn EhioguG. Ehiogu75
D
3
D
69Marcel EmmerlichM. Emmerlich
Jesper OpschoorJ. Opschoor61
D
4
D
64John McallisterJ. Mcallister
Victor VisserV. Visser70
M
5
D
63Omer ClaphamO. Clapham
Niels JanssenN. Janssen60
M
6
M
67Ruel PeckhamR. Peckham
Jason MoncurJ. Moncur60
M
7
M
67Tiago MartinsT. Martins
Steve HupkesS. Hupkes59
M
8
M
64Mauricio AriasM. Arias
Steven OpschoorS. Opschoor66
A
9captain
A
73Daniel LightfootD. Lightfoot
Don LiddellD. Liddell55
A
10
A
72Wilco KromkampW. Kromkamp
Ole WeversO. Wevers55
A
11
A
67Jeremie WarmuzJ. Warmuz
 
Ole SchilderO. Schilder60
G
12
D
63Steve ClaphamS. Clapham
Sergio HeeringS. Heering60
D
13
A
63Daniel WindassD. Windass
Sander WijnenS. Wijnen59
M
14
G
53Chris JohnsonC. Johnson

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Vitesse Arnhem. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ramon Yakubu.


0.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem get the match underway!
2.19
Mauricio Arias passes the ball forward to Stephan Gruber. Stephan Gruber makes a simple pass to Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot shoots from long range but Copain Van Wanrooy is on top of it.
4.09
With vision, John Mcallister laces a weighted ball forward to Tiago Martins. Tiago Martins plays a quick one-two with Ruel Peckham and rushes in on goal... Tiago Martins strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Copain Van Wanrooy manages to keep it out.
8.41
Jason Moncur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Liddell. Don Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Victor Visser. Victor Visser jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.11
Omer Clapham clumsily knocks into Ole Wevers. The referee calls over Omer Clapham and shows him a yellow card! Ole Wevers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.15
Glynn Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Visser. Victor Visser threads a neat ball through to Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
15.40
Tiago Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Arias. Mauricio Arias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Tiago Martins plays the ball forward to Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.29
Niels Janssen passes the ball forward to Steve Hupkes. Steve Hupkes chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Moncur. Jason Moncur knocks in a cross ball towards Don Liddell. Don Liddell powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gaspar Barbosa with no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
26.27
Ruel Peckham threads a neat ball through to Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
34.02
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.50
Niels Janssen flicks a high ball forward to Ole Wevers who takes it down. Ole Wevers knocks in a cross ball towards Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Gaspar Barbosa is on top of it.
40.14
Jason Moncur chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Omer Clapham.
42.30
With vision, Marc Vandenbroeck picks a pass forward to Victor Visser. Victor Visser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.41
Ruel Peckham clumsily knocks into Jesper Opschoor. The referee calls over Ruel Peckham and shows him a yellow card! Jesper Opschoor stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
48.30
Ole Wevers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Omer Clapham.
49.32
Ruel Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Wilco Kromkamp. Wilco Kromkamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Warmuz. Some silky footwork from Jeremie Warmuz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.18
Ruel Peckham changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ruel Peckham plays a perfect one-two with Mauricio Arias and rushes in on goal... Ruel Peckham strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.53
With some swift thinking, Victor Visser plays the ball forward to Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
55.06
With great vision, Steven Opschoor plays the ball forward to Niels Janssen. Niels Janssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Omer Clapham.
57.26
Steve Hupkes knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.17
Jason Moncur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcel Emmerlich.
60.55
Vitesse Arnhem have made 2 substitutions with Steve Clapham replacing Mauricio Arias and Chris Johnson replacing Jeremie Warmuz .
63.54
John Mcallister breaks forward. John Mcallister threads the ball through to Steve Clapham. Steve Clapham whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Lightfoot. Daniel Lightfoot 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 Vitesse Arnhem!
66.49
Omer Clapham sees space and advances. Omer Clapham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.54
Jason Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Jesper Opschoor comfortably collects the pass. Jesper Opschoor knocks the ball forward to Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephan Gruber.
78.00
Niels Janssen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcel Emmerlich.
79.39
Marc Vandenbroeck knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Visser. Without breaking stride, Victor Visser plays the ball forward to Steve Hupkes. Steve Hupkes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.15
Victor Visser kicks a strong pass forward to Don Liddell. Don Liddell shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.38
Victor Visser flicks a high ball forward to Steven Opschoor who gracefully takes it down. Steven Opschoor lofts in a cross ball towards Don Liddell. Don Liddell flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Gaspar Barbosa had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

Vitesse Arnhem
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
27.1%
45.9%
27.1%

Scorers
Victor Visser 8
Don Liddell 20, 89
Ruel Peckham 51
Daniel Lightfoot 64

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Liddell of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings
1.Copain Van Wanrooy (GK)
6
2.Marc Vandenbroeck (DEF)
6
3.Glynn Ehiogu (DEF)
6
4.Jesper Opschoor (DEF)
6
5.Victor Visser (MID)goal scored
8
6.Niels Janssen (MID)
6
7.Jason Moncur (MID)
7
8.Steve Hupkes (MID)
6
9.Steven Opschoor (ATT)
6
10.Don Liddell (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Ole Wevers (ATT)
6
 
12.Ole Schilder (GK)
0
13.Sergio Heering (DEF)
0
14.Sander Wijnen (MID)
0

1.Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
6
2.Stephan Gruber (DEF)
6
3.Marcel Emmerlich (DEF)
6
4.John Mcallister (DEF)
6
5.Omer Clapham (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Ruel Peckham (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
7.Tiago Martins (MID)
6
8.Mauricio Arias (MID)
6
9.Daniel Lightfoot (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Wilco Kromkamp (ATT)
6
11.Jeremie Warmuz (ATT)
6
 
12.Steve Clapham (DEF)
6
13.Daniel Windass (ATT)
0
14.Chris Johnson (GK)
6