Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to HBS Craeyenhout. A crowd of 11,177 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and HBS Craeyenhout are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Reinier Vos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and HBS Craeyenhout are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Reinier Vos.
0.00
0-0HBS Craeyenhout get the match underway!
20.21
0-0Jean-Pierre Ginola flicks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Mokoena. Ulrich Mokoena flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Niven who takes it down. Stuart Niven tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.06
Jean-Pierre Ginola flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Niven comfortably collects the pass. Stuart Niven advances with the ball. Stuart Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Glenn Meijndershagen. Glenn Meijndershagen flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.22
0-0Shota Van Den Herik makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Freund. Thomas Freund knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.59
Ulrich Mokoena hits a low pass to Henk Lindenbergh. Henk Lindenbergh plays a one-two with Stuart Niven and rushes in on goal... Henk Lindenbergh tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
36.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Bram Sluiter plays the ball forward to Henk Lindenbergh. Henk Lindenbergh sees space and advances. Henk Lindenbergh flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
40.34
Regi Kans makes a simple pass to Shota Van Den Herik. Shota Van Den Herik knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rob Dibi who gathers it comfortably.
42.10
0-0Bram Sluiter takes it forward alone. Bram Sluiter knocks the ball forward to Glenn Meijndershagen. Glenn Meijndershagen advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Glenn Meijndershagen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Rui Turpijn advances with the ball. Rui Turpijn whips in a cross ball towards Regi Kans. Regi Kans beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. HBS Craeyenhout also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the second half underway!
49.28
Pedro Vidal advances with the ball. Pedro Vidal surges forward with the ball. Pedro Vidal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Eder.
51.53
Ulrich Mokoena knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luuk Varkevisser who gathers it comfortably.
53.17
0-0Ulrich Mokoena comes in with a late challenge on Jeremy Koevermans. The referee warns Ulrich Mokoena to calm down! Jeremy Koevermans grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.25
1-0Jean-Pierre Ginola kicks a strong pass forward to Henk Lindenbergh. Henk Lindenbergh flicks a high pass forward. Glenn Meijndershagen controls it well on his chest. Glenn Meijndershagen knocks in a cross ball towards Ulrich Mokoena. Ulrich Mokoena beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.26
Jean-Pierre Ginola takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Christian Mans. Christian Mans flicks the ball to his team mate, Glenn Meijndershagen. Glenn Meijndershagen whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.54
Bram Sluiter pushes up the pitch. Bram Sluiter knocks the ball forward to Glenn Meijndershagen. Glenn Meijndershagen shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Luuk Varkevisser smothers it!
73.47
Pedro Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Glenn Meijndershagen. Glenn Meijndershagen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arjen Mulder.
77.58
Showing composure, Pedro Vidal laces a through ball forward to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.49
Arjen Mulder kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Freund. Thomas Freund controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
25.6%
47.4%
26.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Glenn Meijndershagen of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rob Dibi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jannes Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Pierre Ginola (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Bram Sluiter (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Richard Zafarin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christian Mans (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Vidal (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Henk Lindenbergh (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ulrich Mokoena (MID) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Stuart Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Glenn Meijndershagen (ATT) | 9 | |
| 12. | Matt Mcallister (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Penders (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thomas Van Den Brom (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Luuk Varkevisser (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tieme Van Der Gun (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arjen Mulder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Danny Lee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jan Eder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daan Van De Hor (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jeremy Koevermans (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Regi Kans (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Shota Van Den Herik (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Thomas Freund (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rui Turpijn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Geoffrey Hendriks (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roel Wisgerhof (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michel Houttuin (ATT) | 0 | |