Match Report


RBC RoosendaalRBC Roosendaal     Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Romero P. IbanezR. Ibanez68
G
1
G
68Jamie JessJ. Jess
Scott HarrisonS. Harrison71
D
captain2
D
76Mustapha PiquéM. Piqué
Hauke TurekH. Turek67
D
3
D
73Brian WilliamsB. Williams
Pim MaesP. Maes67
D
4captain
D
67Paul BierhoffP. Bierhoff
Francisco CamposF. Campos70
M
5
D
57Roland CruyffR. Cruyff
Maurice Van Der MeydeM. Van Der Meyde69
M
6
M
78Joost TobiassenJ. Tobiassen
Ousmane HeurtebisO. Heurtebis66
M
7
M
72Sander de BoerS. de Boer
Alessandro AmetranoA. Ametrano62
M
8
M
70Arco IkediaA. Ikedia
Leonardo CortesL. Cortes68
A
9
A
71Silvain LanckohrS. Lanckohr
Martin HerreroM. Herrero67
A
10
A
68Jean Pierre DeguervilleJ. Deguerville
Dries VersteegD. Versteeg57
A
11
A
66Craig McGroryC. McGrory
 
Nikos EbbingeN. Ebbinge66
D
12
A
64Ernesto GarciaE. Garcia
Marinus De GraefM. De Graef65
G
13
M
62Rafael HammingR. Hamming
Scott McleodS. Mcleod63
D
14
A
58Sidney ChapuisS. Chapuis

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at MariFlex Stadion where RBC Roosendaal play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 17,983 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RBC Roosendaal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hennie Van Der Vaart.


0.00
RBC Roosendaal kick off and get the first half underway!
3.02
Arco Ikedia flicks a high pass forward. Craig McGrory controls it well on his chest. Craig McGrory shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
10.36
Pim Maes makes a simple pass to Alessandro Ametrano. Alessandro Ametrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Jess who gathers it comfortably.
12.08
Arco Ikedia threads a neat ball through to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance. Romero P. Ibanez gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
14.53
With vision, Arco Ikedia laces a weighted ball forward to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville plays a quick one-two with Craig McGrory and rushes in on goal... Jean Pierre Deguerville muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.08
Joost Tobiassen threads the ball through to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville lofts in a cross ball towards Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
24.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Harrison plays the ball forward to Alessandro Ametrano. Alessandro Ametrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Herrero. Martin Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Jamie Jess. Excellent save.
27.56
Brian Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arco Ikedia. Arco Ikedia makes a probing pass to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.47
Maurice Van Der Meyde knocks the ball forward to Martin Herrero. Martin Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Dries Versteeg. Brian Williams catches Dries Versteeg on the ankles. Dries Versteeg appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
34.19
Paul Bierhoff knocks the ball forward to Arco Ikedia. Arco Ikedia flicks a high pass forward to Jean Pierre Deguerville who brings the ball under control. Jean Pierre Deguerville shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Romero P. Ibanez manages to gather it.
36.15
Joost Tobiassen comes in with a late challenge on Ousmane Heurtebis. The referee brings Joost Tobiassen to one side and gives him a warning! Ousmane Heurtebis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.02
Joost Tobiassen threads a neat ball through to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
42.29
Roland Cruyff slams into Dries Versteeg with his studs up. Roland Cruyff is shown the red card!! Dries Versteeg stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.19
Francisco Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cortes. Leonardo Cortes edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Leonardo Cortes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jamie Jess manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. RBC Roosendaal appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the second half underway!
55.24
Joost Tobiassen barges into Alessandro Ametrano. The referee brings Joost Tobiassen to one side and gives him another warning! Alessandro Ametrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.20
Craig McGrory knocks the ball forward to Arco Ikedia. Arco Ikedia makes a probing pass to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Romero P. Ibanez effortlessly smothers it!
59.35
Arco Ikedia flicks a high pass forward. Jean Pierre Deguerville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Pierre Deguerville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pim Maes.
67.37
Alessandro Ametrano barges into Joost Tobiassen. Alessandro Ametrano is warned by the referee! Joost Tobiassen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.07
Hauke Turek flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Van Der Meyde. Maurice Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Cortes collects the pass. Leonardo Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Jamie Jess had no chance!! Goal for RBC Roosendaal!
75.39
Maurice Van Der Meyde makes a probing pass to Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.32
Ousmane Heurtebis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ousmane Heurtebis whips in a cross ball towards Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.53
With vision, Craig McGrory laces a through ball forward to Sander de Boer. Sander de Boer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
85.36
Hauke Turek kicks a strong pass forward to Maurice Van Der Meyde. Maurice Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward. Martin Herrero controls it well on his chest. Martin Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cortes. Leonardo Cortes makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Jamie Jess has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.50
Maurice Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward. Dries Versteeg controls it well on his chest. Dries Versteeg whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cortes. Leonardo Cortes flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RBC Roosendaal

Sparta Rotterdam
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
24.6%
49.3%
26.1%

Scorers
Dries Versteeg 72
Leonardo Cortes 85
Jean Pierre Deguerville 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Cortes of RBC Roosendaal

Match Ratings