Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to FC Utrecht. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
2.38
0-0Patrick Frey comes in with a late challenge on Winston Krijgsman. The referee calls over Patrick Frey and warns him to calm down! Winston Krijgsman carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.17
0-0Miel Van Dinteren comes in with a late challenge on Luukas Eneberg. The referee calls over Miel Van Dinteren and warns him to calm down! Luukas Eneberg stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.32
0-0Sparta Rotterdam are easily keeping FC Utrecht at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
12.16
Adilson Van Der Sar barges into Luukas Eneberg. Adilson Van Der Sar is given a warning by the referee! Luukas Eneberg stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.50
Luukas Eneberg comes in with a late challenge on Sieme Huizingh. Luukas Eneberg is warned by the referee! Sieme Huizingh runs off the knock.
18.02
Darl Ikedia hacks Walter Corradi from behind! Darl Ikedia is shown the yellow card! Walter Corradi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.45
FC Utrecht are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.18
0-0Piet Gentenaar makes a probing pass to Adilson Van Der Sar. Adilson Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.58
0-0Winston Krijgsman brings the ball forward. Winston Krijgsman plays a perfect one-two with Sieme Huizingh and rushes in on goal... Winston Krijgsman takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.11
0-0Luukas Eneberg threads the ball through to Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Corradi. Walter Corradi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Emanuele Porchia easily smothers it!
30.08
Walter Corradi barges into Arnold Hoogendorp. The referee calls over Walter Corradi and warns him to calm down! Arnold Hoogendorp runs off the knock.
34.50
0-1Kasper Laudrup threads the ball through to Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Masur. Nico Masur shoots from long range. Emanuele Porchia is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.15
Artur Castro catches Patrick Frey on the ankles. Artur Castro is given a warning by the referee! Patrick Frey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.55
Piet Gentenaar takes it forward alone. Piet Gentenaar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Andreas Curtolo easily smothers it!
40.16
Thibault Laigle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh goes all the way! Sieme Huizingh tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.53
0-1Patrick Frey sees space and advances. Patrick Frey passes the ball forward but Nico Masur is offside!
45.00
Arnold Hoogendorp flicks the ball to his team mate, Winston Krijgsman. Winston Krijgsman makes a simple pass to Adilson Van Der Sar. Adilson Van Der Sar plays a perfect one-two with Sieme Huizingh and rushes in on goal... Adilson Van Der Sar cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Andreas Curtolo is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Utrecht get the second half underway!
47.41
Pascal de Preux passes the ball forward to Walter Corradi. Walter Corradi tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
49.48
Dragan Budan passes the ball forward to Nico Masur. Nico Masur knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.47
Dragan Budan passes the ball forward to Nico Masur. Nico Masur whips in a cross ball towards Walter Corradi. Walter Corradi powers a header at goal. Emanuele Porchia manages to gather it comfortably.
57.24
Sparta Rotterdam are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
60.41
0-1Walter Corradi comes in with a late challenge on Sieb Zoetebier. The referee calls over Walter Corradi and shows him a yellow card! Sieb Zoetebier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.37
Kasper Laudrup makes a simple pass to Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej brings the ball forward. Moustapha El-Khalej whips in a cross ball towards Dmytro Bogdanov. Dmytro Bogdanov heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
65.23
Piet Gentenaar chips the ball to his team mate, Adilson Van Der Sar. Adilson Van Der Sar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.26
Piet Gentenaar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adilson Van Der Sar. Adilson Van Der Sar goes all the way! Adilson Van Der Sar shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.49
Winston Krijgsman chips the ball to his team mate, Adilson Van Der Sar. Adilson Van Der Sar whips in a cross ball towards Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Andreas Curtolo had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
72.15
Kasper Laudrup decides to run forward with the ball. Kasper Laudrup makes a probing pass to Dmytro Bogdanov. Dmytro Bogdanov shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.41
Artur Castro hacks Dmytro Bogdanov from behind! The referee calls over Artur Castro again and warns him to calm down! Dmytro Bogdanov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.23
Arnold Hoogendorp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Winston Krijgsman. Winston Krijgsman passes the ball forward to Miel Van Dinteren. Miel Van Dinteren finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
83.09
Thibault Laigle flicks the ball to his team mate, Miel Van Dinteren. Miel Van Dinteren whips in a cross ball towards Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
Luukas Eneberg kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Frey. Patrick Frey sees space and advances. Patrick Frey shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
26.5%
43.4%
30.1%
Scorers