Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to NAC Breda. A crowd of 20,673 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
8.45
0-0Milan Berck Yakubu knocks the ball forward to Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta knocks in a cross ball towards Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge directs the ball goalwards with his head. Maurice Van Wonderen manages to gather it comfortably.
9.02
0-0Arnold Visser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong threads the ball through to Rody Boussatta but he's offside!
10.00
0-0Jimmy De Vogt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kew Sedouki. Kew Sedouki passes the ball forward to Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge lofts in a cross ball towards Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.36
0-0Alje Jaliens chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Barros. Tomas Barros makes a probing pass to Jan Vennegoor Claes. Jan Vennegoor Claes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.01
Jimmy De Vogt makes a simple pass to Kew Sedouki. Kew Sedouki makes a simple pass to Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rody Boussatta but the linesman indicates offside!
21.45
Milan Berck Yakubu sees a break and surges forward. Milan Berck Yakubu shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
24.26
Kew Sedouki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong plays a perfect one-two with Erwin Witschge and rushes in on goal... Giulliano De Jong makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.47
0-0Roy Zuidam catches Rody Boussatta on the ankles. Roy Zuidam is warned by the referee! Rody Boussatta stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.56
Tomas Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Vennegoor Claes. Jan Vennegoor Claes lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy de Jong. Jimmy de Jong powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.07
Jimmy De Vogt passes the ball forward to Kew Sedouki. Kew Sedouki makes a probing pass to Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Maurice Van Wonderen who gathers it comfortably.
32.51
1-0Gaspar Pinto knocks the ball forward to Arnold Visser. Arnold Visser takes it forward alone. Arnold Visser lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.16
Jordy Mans knocks the ball forward to Arnold Visser. Arnold Visser makes a probing pass to Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge knocks in a cross ball towards Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
40.28
Andy Wilnis chips the ball to his team mate, Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong knocks in a cross ball towards Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta flicks the ball with his head. Maurice Van Wonderen easily smothers it.
42.36
Milan Berck Yakubu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Gijs Besselink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Barros. Tomas Barros passes the ball forward to Jimmy de Jong. Jimmy de Jong knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jimmy De Vogt.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and NAC Breda get the second half underway!
48.00
Jordy Mans knocks the ball to his team mate, Kew Sedouki. Kew Sedouki decides to run forward with the ball. Kew Sedouki knocks in a cross ball towards Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
49.46
Gaspar Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Wilnis. Andy Wilnis flicks the ball to his team mate, Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
51.57
Jordy Mans sees a break and surges forward. Jordy Mans makes a simple pass to Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta knocks in a cross ball towards Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.30
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
55.39
Andy Wilnis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.34
Andy Wilnis clumsily knocks into Tomas Barros. Andy Wilnis is warned by the referee! Tomas Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.26
Aron Van Beukering makes a beautiful solo run. Aron Van Beukering makes a probing pass to Jimmy de Jong. Jimmy de Jong cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Tjalle Van Der Leegte is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.30
Kew Sedouki kicks a strong pass forward to Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta kicks a strong pass forward to Erwin Witschge but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.34
1-1Andy Wilnis barges into Tomas Barros. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomas Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.48
Fabian Jongsma chips the ball to his team mate, Jos Hellemons. Jos Hellemons knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jordy Mans.
81.23
Kew Sedouki deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge whips in a cross ball towards Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
85.09
Milan Berck Yakubu knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.24
Aron Van Beukering deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jos Hellemons. Jos Hellemons knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy de Jong. Jimmy de Jong is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.3%
31.7%
Play Area
19.5%
46.3%
34.1%
Scorers