Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Achilles 29. A crowd of 19,859 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Achilles 29 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Achilles 29 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Achilles 29 kick off the first half!
3.58
0-0Darl Ikedia makes a simple pass to Piet Gentenaar. Piet Gentenaar knocks the ball to his team mate, Miel Van Dinteren. Miel Van Dinteren tries a spectacular long range effort but Brutil Hermans is on top of it.
4.55
Tony Beckham threads the ball through to Louis Roux. Louis Roux lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin van der Linden. Kevin van der Linden is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Emanuele Porchia is on top of it.
8.33
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
10.27
0-0Rodney Wijker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Louis Roux. Louis Roux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.20
Tom Houwing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adilson Van Der Sar. Adilson Van Der Sar shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Brutil Hermans manages to gather it comfortably.
16.42
Danny van der Meer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin van der Linden. Kevin van der Linden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darl Ikedia.
18.23
Danny van der Meer makes a simple pass to Louis Roux. Louis Roux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.29
Darl Ikedia passes the ball forward to Winston Krijgsman. Winston Krijgsman knocks the ball forward to Adilson Van Der Sar. Adilson Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frits Huizingh.
26.30
Rodney Wijker sees a break and surges forward. Rodney Wijker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Emanuele Porchia!
30.46
Arnold Hoogendorp knocks the ball to his team mate, Winston Krijgsman. Winston Krijgsman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miel Van Dinteren. Miel Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Egbert Berendsen.
39.47
Danny van der Meer knocks the ball forward to Louis Roux. Louis Roux knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emanuele Porchia who gathers it comfortably.
42.49
Darl Ikedia passes the ball forward to Winston Krijgsman. Winston Krijgsman knocks the ball forward to Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh goes all the way! Sieme Huizingh takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Brutil Hermans.
45.00
0-0Sieme Huizingh clumsily knocks into Frits Kuiper. The referee calls over Sieme Huizingh and warns him to calm down! Frits Kuiper grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
47.39
Winston Krijgsman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miel Van Dinteren. Miel Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.48
0-0Arnold Hoogendorp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Winston Krijgsman. Winston Krijgsman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miel Van Dinteren. Miel Van Dinteren tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.43
Rodney Wijker sees a break and surges forward. Rodney Wijker whips in a cross ball towards Kevin van der Linden. Kevin van der Linden is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.34
Piet Gentenaar brings the ball forward. Piet Gentenaar tries a spectacular long range effort. Brutil Hermans easily smothers it.
54.20
Darl Ikedia chips the ball to his team mate, Piet Gentenaar. Piet Gentenaar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miel Van Dinteren. Miel Van Dinteren whips in a cross ball towards Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.18
Arnold Hoogendorp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Piet Gentenaar. Piet Gentenaar chips the ball to his team mate, Adilson Van Der Sar. Adilson Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.37
Frits Huizingh flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Burgess. Les Burgess makes a probing pass to Kevin van der Linden. Kevin van der Linden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arnold Hoogendorp.
77.33
Tony Beckham takes it forward alone. Tony Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Kevin van der Linden. Kevin van der Linden is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
79.19
Winston Krijgsman kicks a strong pass forward to Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lennart Beckmann.
84.54
Piet Gentenaar knocks the ball forward to Adilson Van Der Sar. Adilson Van Der Sar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.42
Winston Krijgsman knocks the ball forward to Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh lofts in a cross ball towards Miel Van Dinteren. Miel Van Dinteren is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Brutil Hermans easily smothers it.
87.31
Achilles 29 are easily keeping Sparta Rotterdam at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
Darl Ikedia sees a break and surges forward. Darl Ikedia surges forward with the ball. Darl Ikedia makes a simple pass to Miel Van Dinteren. Miel Van Dinteren shoots from just inside the box but somehow Brutil Hermans manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
26.1%
44.6%
29.3%