Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to FC Volendam. A crowd of 18,665 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and FC Volendam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fred Lambers.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and FC Volendam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fred Lambers.
0.00
0-0FC Volendam kick off and get the first half underway!
2.58
0-1Ellery Valk brings the ball forward. Ellery Valk rushes past Roland Cruyff! Ellery Valk shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jamie Jess is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.22
0-1Paul Bierhoff comes in with a late challenge on Cedric Cruyff. The referee brings Paul Bierhoff to one side and gives him a warning! Cedric Cruyff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.11
Oliver Kurth knocks the ball forward to Cedric Cruyff. Cedric Cruyff whips in a cross ball towards Reinder Kooistra. Reinder Kooistra directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.38
0-2Brian Williams chips the ball to his team mate, Arco Ikedia. Arco Ikedia knocks the ball forward to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
18.46
0-2Paul Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Arco Ikedia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arco Ikedia makes a probing pass to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville finds some space and shoots from distance. Joos De Cler gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
20.08
0-2Roland Cruyff pushes up the pitch. Roland Cruyff chips the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Gonzales.
21.40
0-2Oliver Kurth hacks Arco Ikedia from behind! The referee warns Oliver Kurth to calm down! Arco Ikedia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.29
Sander de Boer flicks a high pass forward. Jean Pierre Deguerville collects the pass. Jean Pierre Deguerville shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Joos De Cler comfortably smothers it!
30.09
Oliver Kurth chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Cruyff. Cedric Cruyff shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
33.26
Joost Tobiassen flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Lanckohr collects the pass. Silvain Lanckohr deftly passes the ball to Craig McGrory, releasing him through on goal. Craig McGrory tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
34.41
Ellery Valk threads a neat ball through to Darl de Graaf. Darl de Graaf shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
38.29
Mustapha Piqué makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joost Tobiassen. Joost Tobiassen flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.37
Oliver Kurth flicks a high pass forward. Darl de Graaf collects the pass. Darl de Graaf knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Cruyff. Cedric Cruyff connects with a diving header but somehow Jamie Jess manages to keep it out.
40.21
0-2Sander de Boer flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Lanckohr. Thijs Gentile comes in with a late challenge on Silvain Lanckohr. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
44.24
Joost Tobiassen flicks a high pass forward. Jean Pierre Deguerville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Pierre Deguerville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Sidney Chapuis replacing Silvain Lanckohr. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the second half underway!
48.52
Paul Bierhoff chips the ball to his team mate, Joost Tobiassen. Joost Tobiassen flicks a high pass forward. Craig McGrory controls it well on his chest. Craig McGrory threads the ball through into the box. Sidney Chapuis shoots from just inside the box but Joos De Cler is on top of it.
49.59
Roy Vermeulen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Kurth. Oliver Kurth flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Cruyff who brings the ball under control. Cedric Cruyff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.15
Roy Vermeulen plays a long ball forward. Reinder Kooistra whips in a cross ball towards Darl de Graaf. Darl de Graaf connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jamie Jess effortlessly punches it away to safety.
55.08
Joost Tobiassen chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville advances inside the box! Roy Vermeulen comes in with a late challenge on Jean Pierre Deguerville. Penalty not given!!
57.52
Thijs Gentile catches Jean Pierre Deguerville on the ankles. The referee calls over Thijs Gentile and warns him to calm down! Jean Pierre Deguerville runs off the knock.
59.44
1-2Bruno Gonzales hacks Sidney Chapuis from behind! Bruno Gonzales is shown the yellow card! Sidney Chapuis runs off the knock.
60.46
1-2Sparta Rotterdam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.34
Oliver Kurth chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Cruyff. Cedric Cruyff knocks in a cross ball towards Reinder Kooistra. Reinder Kooistra powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.20
Paul Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Joost Tobiassen controls it well on his chest. Joost Tobiassen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sidney Chapuis. Sidney Chapuis shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.25
Sander de Boer darts forward. Sander de Boer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.27
Arco Ikedia makes a simple pass to Sidney Chapuis. Sidney Chapuis shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Joos De Cler. What a great pair of hands!
77.06
1-2Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Rafael Hamming replacing Joost Tobiassen .
79.39
Rafael Hamming makes a simple pass to Sidney Chapuis. Sidney Chapuis plays a sublime one-two with Craig McGrory and races in on goal... Sidney Chapuis shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sidney Chapuis!
85.19
Brian Williams barges into Reinder Kooistra. The referee warns Brian Williams to calm down! Reinder Kooistra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.35
Roy Vermeulen sees Ellery Valk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ellery Valk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reinder Kooistra. Reinder Kooistra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
25.6%
44.2%
30.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ellery Valk of FC Volendam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jamie Jess (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Piqué (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Williams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Bierhoff (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Roland Cruyff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joost Tobiassen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sander de Boer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arco Ikedia (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Silvain Lanckohr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean Pierre Deguerville (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Craig McGrory (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ernesto Garcia (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Hamming (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sidney Chapuis (ATT) | | 8 |
| 1. | Joos De Cler (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bruno Gonzales (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Erwin Bergkamp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roy Vermeulen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thijs Gentile (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Oliver Kurth (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ellery Valk (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Bogdan Van Den Bergh (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cedric Cruyff (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Reinder Kooistra (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Darl de Graaf (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Henry Hilgerink (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marinus Broers (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Nascimento (MID) | 0 | |