Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to VVV Venlo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VVV Venlo get the match underway!
4.17
0-0Arnold Visser threads the ball through to Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta threads the ball through to Erwin Witschge but he's offside!
6.49
0-1Cedric Dijkhuizen surges forward with the ball. Cedric Dijkhuizen whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.38
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
14.03
0-1Andy Wilnis makes a simple pass to Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta whips in a cross ball towards Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.22
Cedric Dijkhuizen makes a simple pass to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
24.19
0-1Ernest Simons threads the ball through to Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.03
0-1Kew Sedouki controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Ciro Guerra manages to keep it out.
27.04
Andy Wilnis chips the ball to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.14
Kew Sedouki passes the ball forward 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. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.37
Cedric Dijkhuizen makes a simple pass to Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Tjalle Van Der Leegte!
40.28
Arnold Visser flicks the ball to his team mate, Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the second half underway!
49.01
Jimmy De Vogt flicks the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Yakubu. Milan Berck Yakubu sees space and advances. Milan Berck Yakubu whips in a cross ball towards Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong heads the ball goalwards. Ciro Guerra easily picks it out of the air!
53.44
Cedric Dijkhuizen makes a probing pass to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.41
Milan Berck Yakubu makes a probing pass to Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta kicks a strong pass forward to Erwin Witschge but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.11
Milan Berck Yakubu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.39
Cedric Dijkhuizen flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Tjalle Van Der Leegte manages to gather it comfortably.
63.58
Sparta Rotterdam are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate VVV Venlo's defence.
66.49
Jordy Mans makes a simple pass to Arnold Visser. Arnold Visser makes a beautiful solo run. Arnold Visser knocks in a cross ball towards Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Ciro Guerra has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.39
Ernest Simons sees a break and surges forward. Ernest Simons kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Postiga but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.48
Andy Wilnis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.54
2-1Ferry Nelisse hacks Rody Boussatta from behind! Ferry Nelisse is warned by the referee! Rody Boussatta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.52
Andy Wilnis knocks the ball to his team mate, Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Ciro Guerra easily smothers it!
75.58
Kew Sedouki threads the ball through to 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 but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.57
Jimmy De Vogt takes it forward alone. Jimmy De Vogt chips the ball to his team mate, Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Smit.
78.11
Cedric Dijkhuizen makes a simple pass to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.37
Arnold Visser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge knocks in a cross ball towards Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta flicks the ball with his head but somehow Ciro Guerra manages to keep it out.
85.04
Milan Berck Yakubu makes a simple 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 edges inside the post - goal!!
89.08
Jordy Mans kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Wilnis. Andy Wilnis flicks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge plays a perfect one-two with Rody Boussatta and rushes in on goal... Erwin Witschge tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
26.6%
48.1%
25.3%
Scorers
| Giulliano De Jong 30, 85 Rody Boussatta 66 Erwin Witschge 89 | Carlos Postiga 6 |