Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 12,937 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nikos Dirk.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nikos Dirk.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
2.04
0-0Steven Opschoor threads a neat ball through to Jean-Paul Bomers. Jean-Paul Bomers shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
4.41
0-0Marc Vandenbroeck chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Visser. Victor Visser threads a neat ball through to Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
8.08
0-0Marc Vandenbroeck threads a neat ball through to Niels Janssen. Niels Janssen makes a probing pass to Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Philips.
10.08
Jason Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
18.42
Niels Janssen advances with the ball. Niels Janssen threads a neat ball through to Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.03
0-0Victor Visser runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Victor Visser lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Bomers. Jean-Paul Bomers makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but David Kluivert is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
23.36
0-0Corner kick to Sparta Rotterdam. Jason Moncur plays it to the far post. Ahmed Vreman reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
27.52
1-0Jesper Opschoor makes a simple pass to Jason Moncur. Jason Moncur sees space and advances. Jason Moncur knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Bomers. Jean-Paul Bomers makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Winston Versteeg had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
38.05
1-0Showing composure, Victor Visser picks a pass forward to Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Wevers. Eddie Philips barges into Ole Wevers. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
38.05
1-0The referee points to the spot..
39.18
Steven Opschoor takes a cautious run up. Winston Versteeg is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Jason Moncur sees space and advances. Jason Moncur threads the ball through into the box. Ole Wevers takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but David Kluivert blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
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. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RKC Waalwijk start the second half!
48.18
Marc Vandenbroeck flicks a high ball forward to Steve Hupkes who takes it down. Steve Hupkes threads a neat ball through to Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
53.19
2-0Fernando Rey clumsily knocks into Jason Moncur. The referee brings Fernando Rey to one side and gives him a warning! Jason Moncur stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.47
2-0Jason Moncur clumsily knocks into Ricardo Segarra. The referee calls over Jason Moncur and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Segarra carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.32
Marc Vandenbroeck takes a quick throw-in, which Jesper Opschoor takes on the chest. Jesper Opschoor hits a low pass to Jason Moncur. Jason Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Ole Wevers collects the pass. Ole Wevers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.10
Jason Moncur threads a neat ball through to Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Bomers. Jean-Paul Bomers fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sparta Rotterdam are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.00
2-0Jesper Opschoor sees Jean-Paul Bomers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Paul Bomers whips in a cross ball towards Steven Opschoor. Aron Van Dieren comes in with a late challenge on Steven Opschoor. Penalty not given!!
87.12
Niels Janssen flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
85.7%
14.3%
Play Area
22.2%
47.6%
30.2%
Scorers
| Jean-Paul Bomers 28 Steven Opschoor 39 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jason Moncur 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) | 6 | |
| 5. | Victor Visser (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Niels Janssen (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jason Moncur (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Steve Hupkes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steven Opschoor (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Ole Wevers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jean-Paul Bomers (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ole Schilder (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sergio Heering (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sander Wijnen (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Winston Versteeg (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mark Roorda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Kluivert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Harald Van Der Gouw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ahmed Vreman (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Segarra (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stefano Doomernik (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Aron Van Dieren (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Rey (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Ivan Valtolina (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Frits Bot (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Seifert (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Donny Averdijk (MID) | 0 | |