Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to FC Dordrecht. A crowd of 13,035 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by ƒtienne Overbeek-Bloem.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by ƒtienne Overbeek-Bloem.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Dordrecht kick off!
4.17
1-0Victor Visser threads the ball through to Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.21
1-0Marc Vandenbroeck advances with the ball. Marc Vandenbroeck kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers plays a scrappy one-two with Steven Opschoor and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Ole Wevers provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.11
Niels Boutahar sweeps the ball long. Salvatore Gattuso whips in a cross ball towards Rob Hendriks. With a superhuman jump, Rob Hendriks connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.35
Glynn Ehiogu threads the ball through to Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.20
1-1Niels Janssen catches Paolo Robinson on the ankles. Niels Janssen is warned by the referee! Paolo Robinson stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.38
1-1Jesper Opschoor runs forward with the ball. Jesper Opschoor chips the ball to his team mate, Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers skips past Roel Hill! Roel Hill catches Ole Wevers on the ankles. Ole Wevers appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
27.04
Rob Hendriks receives the ball from a throw-in from Erwin Van Der Woerdt. Rob Hendriks flicks a high pass forward. Salvatore Gattuso controls it well on his chest. Salvatore Gattuso shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
30.48
With imagination, Niels Janssen picks a pass forward to Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
33.05
Niels Janssen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Niels Janssen knocks in a cross ball towards Don Liddell. Don Liddell makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.58
Glynn Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Niels Janssen. Niels Janssen knocks the ball forward to Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers whips in a cross ball towards Niels Janssen. Niels Janssen makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.30
2-1Niels Janssen flicks a high pass forward. Don Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Shota Riga as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
41.05
2-1Jason Moncur takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some awkward footwork from Niels Janssen provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
42.55
2-1Jason Moncur plays the ball forward to Niels Janssen. Niels Janssen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niels Boutahar.
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. FC Dordrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the second half!
47.18
Erwin Van Der Woerdt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Cala Campana. Tiziano Cala Campana finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
48.57
Erwin Van Der Woerdt flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Cala Campana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiziano Cala Campana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.22
2-1Victor Visser comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Robinson. Victor Visser is shown the yellow card! Paolo Robinson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.08
Paolo Robinson sees Tiziano Cala Campana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tiziano Cala Campana finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
59.48
Erwin Van Der Woerdt knocks the ball forward to Rob Hendriks. Rob Hendriks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.53
2-1FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Rui Lopes replacing Tiziano Cala Campana .
61.59
Jesper Opschoor chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Hupkes. Steve Hupkes chips the ball to his team mate, Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers whips in a cross ball towards Don Liddell. Don Liddell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
63.29
2-1Jason Moncur clumsily knocks into Salvatore Gattuso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvatore Gattuso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.29
2-1Free kick to FC Dordrecht just outside the area...
64.44
Salvatore Gattuso calmly steps up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
69.11
Jason Moncur makes a probing pass to Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Cruz.
71.15
Tim Redan makes a probing pass to Roel Hill. Seeing a gap ahead, Roel Hill laces a through ball forward to Rodney Inia. Rodney Inia knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
75.44
Jason Moncur flicks a high pass forward to Don Liddell who brings the ball under control. Don Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.41
FC Dordrecht have made 2 substitutions with Eric Van Den Bergh replacing Tim Redan and Barry Van Der Gaag replacing Erwin Van Der Woerdt .
87.30
Marc Vandenbroeck flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Visser. Victor Visser flicks a high pass forward. Steven Opschoor collects the pass. Steven Opschoor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.06
Marc Vandenbroeck flicks a high ball forward to Ole Wevers who takes it down. Ole Wevers finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
9
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
26.4%
45.8%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niels Janssen of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Copain Van Wanrooy (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marc Vandenbroeck (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Glynn Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jesper Opschoor (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Victor Visser (MID) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Niels Janssen (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jason Moncur (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Steve Hupkes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steven Opschoor (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Don Liddell (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ole Wevers (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Ole Schilder (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sergio Heering (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sander Wijnen (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Shota Riga (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tim Redan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Niels Boutahar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roel Hill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steven Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Erwin Van Der Woerdt (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rodney Inia (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paolo Robinson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Salvatore Gattuso (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tiziano Cala Campana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rob Hendriks (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Eric Van Den Bergh (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Barry Van Der Gaag (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rui Lopes (GK) | 6 | |