Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 8,432 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
NAC Breda are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
3.33
Stefan Marbus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Klein. Max Klein shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.23
Joe Moens threads the ball through to Arco Schulpen. Arco Schulpen knocks the ball forward to Max Klein. Max Klein plays a perfect one-two with Sjaak Zonneveld and rushes in on goal... Max Klein shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
14.04
Stefan Marbus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sjaak Zonneveld. Sjaak Zonneveld knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.35
Alexander Schöll comes in with a late challenge on Bram Olfers. Alexander Schöll is given a warning by the referee! Bram Olfers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.41
Riccardo Castellazzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Edwin Boussatta. Edwin Boussatta kicks a strong pass forward to Bram Olfers. Bram Olfers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Jan Vennegoor Kortland had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
38.27
Stefan Marbus makes a probing pass to Sjaak Zonneveld. Sjaak Zonneveld knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roger Heesakkers who gathers it comfortably.
40.02
Arco Schulpen knocks the ball forward to Sjaak Zonneveld. Sjaak Zonneveld goes all the way! Sjaak Zonneveld shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and NAC Breda kick off!
47.40
Alexander Schöll deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Marbus. Stefan Marbus sees space and advances. Stefan Marbus shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Roger Heesakkers easily smothers it!
54.12
Riccardo Castellazzi clumsily knocks into Stefan Marbus. Riccardo Castellazzi is given a warning by the referee! Stefan Marbus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.26
Fernando Farinos makes a probing pass to Max Klein. Max Klein kicks a strong pass forward to Sjaak Zonneveld but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.45
Gijs Seedorf makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edwin Boussatta. Edwin Boussatta knocks in a cross ball towards Don Burley. Don Burley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
65.43
Marino Van Der Vegt barges into Arco Schulpen. The referee calls over Marino Van Der Vegt and warns him to calm down! Arco Schulpen runs off the knock.
66.41
Pius Van Rijswijk decides to run forward with the ball. Pius Van Rijswijk makes a probing pass to Don Burley. Don Burley goes all the way! Don Burley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.13
Sylvain Oakes brings the ball forward. Sylvain Oakes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edwin Boussatta. Edwin Boussatta plays a perfect one-two with Don Burley and rushes in on goal... Edwin Boussatta shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Jan Vennegoor Kortland manages to keep it out.
75.34
Sylvain Oakes knocks the ball to his team mate, Gijs Seedorf. Gijs Seedorf sees a break and surges forward. Gijs Seedorf shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
79.23
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
89.32
Arco Schulpen decides to run forward with the ball. Arco Schulpen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Marbus of NAC Breda
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
23.9%
49.3%
26.8%

Scorers