Match Report


SBV EindhovenSBV Eindhoven     Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Scott BarmbyS. Barmby61
G
1captain
G
66Copain Van WanrooyC. Van Wanrooy
Cedric VersteegC. Versteeg68
D
captain2
D
76Marc VandenbroeckM. Vandenbroeck
David AugsteinD. Augstein58
D
3
D
75Glynn EhioguG. Ehiogu
Carlos RodriguezC. Rodriguez57
D
4
D
61Jesper OpschoorJ. Opschoor
Gerard PienaarG. Pienaar49
D
5
M
70Victor VisserV. Visser
Thomas RinaldiniT. Rinaldini61
M
6
M
60Niels JanssenN. Janssen
Ian MeijerI. Meijer60
M
7
M
59Sander WijnenS. Wijnen
Gerard PetersG. Peters57
M
8
M
59Steve HupkesS. Hupkes
Tijani ZwaanswijkT. Zwaanswijk57
M
9
A
66Steven OpschoorS. Opschoor
Milan Berck KoolM. Kool68
A
10
A
55Don LiddellD. Liddell
Mitchel HasselbainkM. Hasselbaink63
A
11
A
55Ole WeversO. Wevers
 
Nicolas IglesiasN. Iglesias61
A
12
G
60Ole SchilderO. Schilder
Alfred MeijndershagenA. Meijndershagen58
G
13
D
60Sergio HeeringS. Heering
Delano de WitD. de Wit58
A
14
M
57Pierre G. GrassadoniaP. Grassadonia

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Jan Louwers Stadion where SBV Eindhoven play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 12,373 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Eindhoven 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 Jeremy Kanu.


0.00
SBV Eindhoven start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.16
Carlos Rodriguez hacks Victor Visser from behind! The referee warns Carlos Rodriguez to calm down! Victor Visser stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.38
Gerard Peters threads a neat ball through to Mitchel Hasselbaink. Mitchel Hasselbaink kicks a strong pass forward to Milan Berck Kool but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.10
Thomas Rinaldini makes a probing pass to Mitchel Hasselbaink. Mitchel Hasselbaink shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.11
Mitchel Hasselbaink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Rinaldini. Thomas Rinaldini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Thomas Rinaldini scores for SBV Eindhoven!!
20.02
Cedric Versteeg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Meijer. Ian Meijer advances with the ball. Ian Meijer shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
21.28
Jesper Opschoor kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.50
Tijani Zwaanswijk makes a probing pass to Milan Berck Kool. Milan Berck Kool lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Hasselbaink. Mitchel Hasselbaink knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.04
Niels Janssen flicks a high pass forward. Steven Opschoor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Opschoor shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steven Opschoor!
30.06
Ole Wevers knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Scott Barmby!
42.55
Niels Janssen decides to run forward with the ball. Niels Janssen chips the ball to his team mate, Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers edges inside the box! Ole Wevers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SBV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off the second half!
47.30
Glynn Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Victor Visser controls it well on his chest. Victor Visser sees Don Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Augstein.
48.31
Niels Janssen brings the ball forward. Niels Janssen lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Scott Barmby.
49.29
Sander Wijnen takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Carlos Rodriguez gets to the ball and clears it up field.
54.11
Jesper Opschoor flicks a high pass forward. Steven Opschoor controls it well on his chest. Steven Opschoor lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Scott Barmby is on top of it.
57.48
Gerard Pienaar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Meijer. Ian Meijer lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Hasselbaink. Mitchel Hasselbaink connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.02
Gerard Peters flicks a high pass forward. Ian Meijer controls it well on his chest. Ian Meijer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Copain Van Wanrooy who gathers it comfortably.
61.29
Showing composure, Jesper Opschoor laces a through ball forward to Glynn Ehiogu. Glynn Ehiogu darts forward. Glynn Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Wevers. With a superhuman jump, Ole Wevers connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Scott Barmby with no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
69.01
Ian Meijer flicks a high pass forward. Milan Berck Kool controls it well on his chest. Milan Berck Kool whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel Hasselbaink. Mitchel Hasselbaink powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
71.10
Gerard Pienaar knocks the ball forward to Gerard Peters. Gerard Peters shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Copain Van Wanrooy smothers it!
73.32
Niels Janssen darts forward. Niels Janssen whips in a cross ball towards Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Scott Barmby with no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
79.27
Ole Wevers comes in with a late challenge on Gerard Peters. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gerard Peters grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.21
Don Liddell catches David Augstein on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Augstein hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.05
Victor Visser threads a neat ball through to Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Barmby who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

SBV Eindhoven

Sparta Rotterdam
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
23.3%
49.3%
27.4%

Scorers
Thomas Rinaldini 16
Mitchel Hasselbaink 57
Steven Opschoor 26
Ole Wevers 43, 61, 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ole Wevers of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings