Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to Sparta Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RKC Waalwijk and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Fuchs.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RKC Waalwijk and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Fuchs.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with RKC Waalwijk kicking off!
2.34
0-0Jan Vennegoor Lamey flicks a high pass forward to James Boyd who brings the ball under control. James Boyd makes a probing pass to Gary James but he's offside!
4.32
0-0Jan Vennegoor Lamey makes a simple pass to Arno Basler. Arno Basler finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by George Willems. Excellent save.
6.41
0-0Nenad Boudarène threads the ball through to Clive Kasper. Clive Kasper takes it forward alone. Clive Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.00
0-0Panagiotis Polites takes it forward alone. Panagiotis Polites whips in a cross ball towards Arno Basler. Arno Basler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Enrique Marcelino. Excellent block.
10.49
Frode Bakke makes a simple pass to Arjen Janssen. Arjen Janssen flicks a high ball forward to James Boyd who takes it down. James Boyd shoots from distance. Solid save from George Willems.
15.25
Jan Vennegoor Lamey flicks a high pass forward. Arno Basler collects the pass. Arno Basler shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
20.21
Panagiotis Polites threads the ball through to Gary James. Gary James shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.53
Frode Bakke sees Arjen Janssen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arjen Janssen makes a simple pass to James Boyd. James Boyd shoots from outside the area but George Willems is on top of it.
26.57
0-1Arjen Janssen flicks a high ball forward to James Boyd who takes it down. James Boyd sees Gary James just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gary James side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gary James scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
32.26
Nenad Boudarène surges forward with the ball. Nenad Boudarène threads a neat ball through to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh shoots from 25 yards. Abdelkrim Chippo gets down and covers it.
34.04
0-1Enrique Marcelino clumsily knocks into Gary James. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary James runs off the knock.
36.30
Arjen Ikedia knocks the ball to his team mate, Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh skips past Mihai Dalakis! Stan Walsh rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
38.49
Jan Vennegoor Lamey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary James. Gary James rushes past Enrique Marcelino! Gary James tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Enrique Marcelino.
39.16
0-1Jan Vennegoor Lamey takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some good footwork from Arjen Janssen provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
40.30
Youssef Ricci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh skips past Mihai Dalakis! Stan Walsh rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.29
Youssef Ricci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh makes a probing pass to Dries Seedorf but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RKC Waalwijk appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
48.30
Ledley Grant sees Panagiotis Polites in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Panagiotis Polites decides to run forward with the ball. Panagiotis Polites edges inside the box! Panagiotis Polites takes a shot at goal. George Willems is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.24
0-2Enrique Marcelino hacks Arno Basler from behind! The referee calls over Enrique Marcelino and warns him to calm down! Arno Basler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.24
0-2Free kick to Sparta Rotterdam just outside the area...
52.32
James Boyd takes a short run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
53.54
0-2Mihai Dalakis surges forward with the ball. Mihai Dalakis plays the ball forward to Arno Basler. Arno Basler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.12
With vision, Clive Kasper plays the ball forward to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh shoots from 25 yards but Abdelkrim Chippo is on top of it.
60.47
0-2RKC Waalwijk have made 3 substitutions with Chris Babangida replacing Nenad Boudarène, Patricio Rubio replacing Paolo Hurst and Miel Landzaat replacing Marcel Gentile .Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Linus Schnellinger replacing Jan Vennegoor Lamey .
61.50
Arjen Janssen flicks a high pass forward to Arno Basler who brings the ball neatly under control. Arno Basler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sparta Rotterdam are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
63.09
Ledley Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Arjen Janssen. Arjen Janssen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary James. Gary James lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Basler. Arno Basler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.49
Arjen Janssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Basler. Arno Basler edges inside the box! Arno Basler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
69.12
Patricio Rubio brings the ball forward. Patricio Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Abdelkrim Chippo. What a great pair of hands!
77.09
Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Panagiotis Pappas replacing Frode Bakke .
89.51
Arjen Ikedia plays the ball forward to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.4%
61.6%
Play Area
31.5%
46.6%
21.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Panagiotis Polites of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | George Willems (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Enrique Marcelino (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Scott Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nenad Boudarène (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paolo Hurst (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Youssef Ricci (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Clive Kasper (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arjen Ikedia (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dries Seedorf (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stan Walsh (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Marcel Gentile (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Chris Babangida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Patricio Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Miel Landzaat (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Abdelkrim Chippo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Frode Bakke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ledley Grant (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mihai Dalakis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Panagiotis Polites (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Arjen Janssen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jan Vennegoor Lamey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jos Van Beukering (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary James (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | James Boyd (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Arno Basler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Panagiotis Pappas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Linus Schnellinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sophiane Recorbet (ATT) | 0 | |