Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade 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 Roda JC Kerkrade and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ferry Opdam.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Roda JC Kerkrade and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ferry Opdam.
0.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the match underway!
2.16
Massimo Robbiati makes a simple pass to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mihai Dalakis.
4.42
Jos Van Beukering chips the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet shoots from distance but somehow Hauke Berg manages to keep it out.
6.17
Jeremie Foé barges into Mihai Dalakis. The referee calls over Jeremie Foé and shows him a yellow card! Mihai Dalakis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.50
Daniel Guiblesi clumsily knocks into Linus Schnellinger. Daniel Guiblesi is given a warning by the referee! Linus Schnellinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.36
Johann Lehmann flicks a high pass forward. Arjen Janssen controls it well on his chest. Arjen Janssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Basler. Arno Basler shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
15.15
Don Dickov clumsily knocks into Linus Schnellinger. The referee warns Don Dickov to calm down! Linus Schnellinger runs off the knock.
16.11
Panagiotis Pappas chips the ball to his team mate, Arjen Janssen. Arjen Janssen threads a neat ball through to Gary James. Gary James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.10
Arjen Janssen flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sophiane Recorbet finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.48
Jurgen Knol kicks a strong pass forward to Massimo Robbiati. Massimo Robbiati flicks a high pass forward. Marvin van Leeuwen collects the pass. Marvin van Leeuwen shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
30.35
Johann Lehmann flicks a high pass forward. Jos Van Beukering holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jos Van Beukering makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet plays a scrappy one-two with Arno Basler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sophiane Recorbet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.28
Arno Basler comes in with a late challenge on Remco Van Der Schaaf. The referee brings Arno Basler to one side and gives him a warning! Remco Van Der Schaaf grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.54
Sparta Rotterdam are dictating the run of play here today.
39.24
Nuno Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
40.26
Arjen Janssen kicks a strong pass forward to Gary James. Gary James plays a one-two with Sophiane Recorbet and advances towards the goal... Gary James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.05
Edward Griffin clumsily knocks into Panagiotis Pappas. Edward Griffin is shown the yellow card! Panagiotis Pappas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Nuno Sousa threads a neat ball through to Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdelkrim Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
48.34
Nuno Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdelkrim Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
49.42
Daniel Guiblesi sees space and advances. Daniel Guiblesi lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
54.20
Don Dickov threads a neat ball through to Daniel Guiblesi. Daniel Guiblesi knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.30
Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Ledley Grant replacing Panagiotis Pappas and Jan Vennegoor Lamey replacing Linus Schnellinger .
61.31
Ledley Grant threads the ball through to Arjen Janssen. Seeing a gap ahead, Arjen Janssen laces a weighted ball forward to Gary James. Gary James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Basler but the linesman indicates offside!
65.42
Mihai Dalakis flicks a high pass forward. Jan Vennegoor Lamey comfortably collects the pass. Jan Vennegoor Lamey flicks a high pass forward. Arno Basler controls it well on his chest. Arno Basler shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.13
Remco Van Der Schaaf makes a strong solo run forward. Remco Van Der Schaaf threads a neat ball through to Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé whips in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin makes a convincing header but Abdelkrim Chippo is on top of it.
73.49
Johann Lehmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Lamey. Seeing a gap ahead, Jan Vennegoor Lamey plays the ball forward to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
77.22
Nuno Sousa threads a neat ball through to Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdelkrim Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
81.54
Jan Vennegoor Lamey passes the ball forward to Arno Basler. Arno Basler threads the ball through to Gary James but he's offside!
84.48
Jurgen Knol chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa hits a low pass to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Abdelkrim Chippo easily gets down and covers it.
87.05
Massimo Robbiati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Edward Griffin provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.07
Panagiotis Polites deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Basler. Arno Basler plays a one-two with Sophiane Recorbet and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Arno Basler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
29.5%
41%
29.5%
Scorers
Edward Griffin 49, 54 | Gary James 40 Sophiane Recorbet 73 Arno Basler 89 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sophiane Recorbet of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
1. | Hauke Berg (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Don Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Remco Van Der Schaaf (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Jurgen Knol (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Winston Zijm (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Nuno Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Daniel Guiblesi (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Massimo Robbiati (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Marvin van Leeuwen (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Jeremie Foé (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
11. | Edward Griffin (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Marino Ricci (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Msaddeck Hervé (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Harris Hermans (MID) | 0 |
1. | Abdelkrim Chippo (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Panagiotis Pappas (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Johann Lehmann (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Mihai Dalakis (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Panagiotis Polites (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Arjen Janssen (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Linus Schnellinger (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Jos Van Beukering (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Gary James (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Sophiane Recorbet (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Arno Basler (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Ledley Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Jan Vennegoor Lamey (MID) | 7 | |
14. | Andy Booth (ATT) | 0 |