Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 17,694 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n Soto.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n Soto.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
4.05
0-1Youssef de Jong runs straight at the opposition's defence. Youssef de Jong knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Jamie Jess is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.33
0-1Paul Bierhoff hacks Youssef de Jong from behind! Paul Bierhoff is warned by the referee! Youssef de Jong stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.08
0-1Arco Ikedia darts forward. Arco Ikedia makes a pass forward but Silvain Lanckohr makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
16.44
Brian Williams flicks a high ball forward to Joost Tobiassen who takes it down. Joost Tobiassen makes a beautiful solo run. Joost Tobiassen whips in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. With a superhuman jump, Craig McGrory connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Henk Rudge had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
22.18
1-1Julian Redknapp knocks the ball forward to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jamie Jess smothers it!
24.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Redknapp plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras shoots from outside the area but is denied by Jamie Jess. Excellent save.
26.15
Julian Redknapp catches Paul Bierhoff on the ankles. The referee brings Julian Redknapp to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Bierhoff runs off the knock.
30.05
1-1Joost Tobiassen knocks the ball forward to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
33.52
Jan Vennegoor Dassen surges forward with the ball. Jan Vennegoor Dassen shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.20
With a delightful solo run, Sander de Boer stretches the opposition's defence. Sander de Boer shoots from outside the area. Henk Rudge gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.48
Julian Redknapp passes the ball forward to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting knocks in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
45.00
Paul Bierhoff hits a low pass to Joost Tobiassen. Joost Tobiassen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half. The AZ 67 Alkmaar players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
47.32
Youssef de Jong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting puts a great ball through. Robin Schultz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
48.25
Showing composure, Arco Ikedia plays the ball forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.16
Sander de Boer flicks a high pass forward to Jean Pierre Deguerville who brings the ball under control. Jean Pierre Deguerville tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
59.33
1-1Paul Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Sander de Boer. Sander de Boer knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.18
Youssef de Jong flicks a high pass forward. Robin Schultz controls it well on his chest. Robin Schultz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roland Cruyff.
67.48
Mustapha Piqué hits a low pass to Joost Tobiassen. Joost Tobiassen passes the ball forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Henk Rudge.
69.32
1-1Gonzalo Uras clumsily knocks into Brian Williams. Gonzalo Uras is shown the yellow card! Brian Williams stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.55
Sander de Boer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.12
Sander de Boer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville shoots from distance but Henk Rudge is on top of it.
83.02
Robin Schultz catches Mustapha Piqué on the ankles. The referee brings Robin Schultz to one side and gives him a warning! Mustapha Piqué runs off the knock.
84.54
Sander de Boer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
85.35
Sander de Boer threads a neat ball through to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville plays a quick one-two with Silvain Lanckohr and rushes in on goal... Jean Pierre Deguerville strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Henk Rudge. Excellent save.
87.56
Brian Williams makes a probing pass to Sander de Boer. Sander de Boer flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Lanckohr controls it well on his chest. Silvain Lanckohr knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville makes a deft header but it flies wide!
89.34
1-1Jan Vennegoor Dassen barges into Joost Tobiassen. The referee warns Jan Vennegoor Dassen to calm down! Joost Tobiassen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
24.4%
44.9%
30.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sander de Boer of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jamie Jess (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Piqué (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Williams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Bierhoff (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Roland Cruyff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joost Tobiassen (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Sander de Boer (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Arco Ikedia (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvain Lanckohr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean Pierre Deguerville (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Craig McGrory (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Ernesto Garcia (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Hamming (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sidney Chapuis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Henk Rudge (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mark Matteassi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wouter de Groot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jordy Zonneveld (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Youssef de Jong (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Julian Redknapp (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jan Vennegoor Dassen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dennis Ketting (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Robin Schultz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gonzalo Uras (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Rodney Arveladze (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tom Goossen (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Allach (ATT) | 0 | |