Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off the first half!
2.42
0-0Arnold Visser flicks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.59
0-0Jaime Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Arco Elshot. Arco Elshot knocks in a cross ball towards Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Tjalle Van Der Leegte.
10.44
Kew Sedouki chips the ball to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Heubach. Bryan Heubach powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.14
Jaime Moreira passes the ball forward to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Tjalle Van Der Leegte!
18.20
1-0Gaspar Pinto threads the ball through to Andy Wilnis. Andy Wilnis knocks the ball to his team mate, Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta whips in a cross ball towards Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.02
Jordy Mans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Yakubu. Milan Berck Yakubu makes a probing pass to Bryan Heubach. Bryan Heubach makes a simple pass to Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.23
Patrick Van Gessel chips the ball to his team mate, Ebi Dudek. Ebi Dudek kicks a strong pass forward to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Kool. Bryan Kool powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.58
2-1Gaspar Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Wilnis. Andy Wilnis makes a probing pass to Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.33
2-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.09
2-1Bryan Kool catches Gaspar Pinto on the ankles. Bryan Kool is warned by the referee! Gaspar Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Milan Berck Yakubu passes the ball forward to Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oluwashegun West.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Roda JC Kerkrade kick off!
49.30
2-1Kew Sedouki hacks Jaime Moreira from behind! Kew Sedouki is shown the yellow card! Jaime Moreira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.23
Oluwashegun West controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emmanuel Garba. Emmanuel Garba chips the ball to his team mate, Arco Elshot. Arco Elshot tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
53.45
Jordy Mans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Wilnis. Andy Wilnis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Diego Mozart manages to gather it comfortably.
59.02
Jaime Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin knocks in a cross ball towards Arco Elshot. Arco Elshot is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tjalle Van Der Leegte easily smothers it.
63.08
Emmanuel Garba kicks a strong pass forward to Bryan Kool. Bryan Kool knocks in a cross ball towards Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
65.37
Ebi Dudek knocks the ball forward to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.23
Arnold Visser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Heubach. Bryan Heubach powers a header at goal. Bryan Heubach scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
79.48
Jaime Moreira decides to run forward with the ball. Jaime Moreira goes all the way! Jaime Moreira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.30
Jordy Mans knocks the ball forward to Arnold Visser. Arnold Visser makes a simple pass to Bryan Heubach. Bryan Heubach shoots from long range. Diego Mozart easily smothers it.
84.01
Gaspar Pinto makes a simple pass to Andy Wilnis. Andy Wilnis makes a simple pass to Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Van Gessel.
87.29
Arnold Visser sees a break and surges forward. Arnold Visser shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.16
Ebi Dudek passes the ball forward to Bryan Kool. Bryan Kool whips in a cross ball towards Arco Elshot. Arco Elshot heads the ball goalwards. Tjalle Van Der Leegte easily smothers it.
90.00
Jaime Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Kool. Bryan Kool finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
33.9%
43.5%
22.6%
Scorers