Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to PEC Zwolle. A crowd of 20,826 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and PEC Zwolle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and PEC Zwolle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam start the match!
4.20
0-0Jimmy De Vogt knocks the ball forward to Arnold Visser. Arnold Visser sees space and advances. Arnold Visser knocks in a cross ball towards Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Elias Auer!
6.45
0-0Jimmy De Vogt makes a simple pass to Kew Sedouki. Kew Sedouki controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.13
0-0Klas Allback comes in with a late challenge on Kew Sedouki. The referee calls over Klas Allback and warns him to calm down! Kew Sedouki runs off the knock.
12.35
0-0Kew Sedouki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Santos Didi.
14.15
Klas Allback threads the ball through to Pontus Hamrin. Pontus Hamrin knocks in a cross ball towards Tonci Stanic. Tonci Stanic directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
15.28
1-0Andy Wilnis flicks the ball to his team mate, Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong whips in a cross ball towards Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.32
Jimmy De Vogt catches Tyler Walker on the ankles. Jimmy De Vogt is given a warning by the referee! Tyler Walker runs off the knock.
27.01
Jurek Swierczewski sees space and advances. Jurek Swierczewski lofts in a cross ball towards Pontus Hamrin. Pontus Hamrin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
28.57
Klas Allback takes it forward alone. Klas Allback lofts in a cross ball towards Tonci Stanic. Tonci Stanic powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Tjalle Van Der Leegte.
33.25
Krunoslaw Vugrinec threads the ball through to Tonci Stanic. Tonci Stanic lofts in a cross ball towards Pontus Hamrin. Pontus Hamrin heads the ball goalwards. Tjalle Van Der Leegte is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.29
Javier Vera threads the ball through to Pontus Hamrin. Pontus Hamrin goes all the way! Pontus Hamrin rockets a shot on goal but somehow Tjalle Van Der Leegte manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
PEC Zwolle kick off the second half!
47.56
1-1Anders Laudrup kicks a strong pass forward to Klas Allback. Klas Allback makes a simple pass to Pontus Hamrin. Pontus Hamrin threads the ball through to Tyler Walker but he's offside!
48.34
Arnold Visser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta whips in a cross ball towards Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Erwin Witschge!
51.11
Rody Boussatta hacks Ruben Juarez from behind! The referee calls over Rody Boussatta and warns him to calm down! Ruben Juarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.42
Andy Wilnis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
55.10
Santos Didi barges into Milan Berck Yakubu. Santos Didi is warned by the referee! Milan Berck Yakubu stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.01
Ruben Juarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Javier Vera. Javier Vera knocks the ball forward to Tyler Walker. Tyler Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tjalle Van Der Leegte who gathers it comfortably.
61.39
Anders Laudrup knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski knocks the ball to his team mate, Pontus Hamrin. Pontus Hamrin goes all the way! Pontus Hamrin shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.35
Anders Laudrup comes in with a late challenge on Kew Sedouki. The referee calls over Anders Laudrup and warns him to calm down! Kew Sedouki stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.44
Kew Sedouki advances with the ball. Kew Sedouki goes all the way! Kew Sedouki shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
73.56
Krunoslaw Vugrinec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonci Stanic. Tonci Stanic knocks the ball forward to Tyler Walker but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.39
Jimmy De Vogt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kew Sedouki. Kew Sedouki chips the ball to his team mate, Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Santos Didi.
79.32
Kew Sedouki chips the ball to his team mate, Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.34
Javier Vera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonci Stanic. Tonci Stanic shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
84.58
Jordy Mans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Wilnis. Andy Wilnis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge whips in a cross ball towards Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Giulliano De Jong scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
90.00
Javier Vera flicks the ball to his team mate, Tonci Stanic. Tonci Stanic threads the ball through to Tyler Walker but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
29.5%
43.6%
26.9%
Scorers