Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Vitesse Arnhem. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anselmo Pancaro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anselmo Pancaro.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
3.37
0-0Ledley Grant hacks Simon Jentsch from behind! The referee warns Ledley Grant to calm down! Simon Jentsch carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.38
0-0Albert Robben changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Albert Robben lofts in a cross ball towards Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
6.47
Nelson van der Meer sees Sander Van Wanrooy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sander Van Wanrooy tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
8.46
0-0Dennis Molendijk flicks a high ball forward to Albert Robben who takes it down. Albert Robben flicks a high pass forward. Simon Jentsch collects the pass. Simon Jentsch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.21
Jan Vennegoor Lamey flicks a high pass forward. James Boyd controls it well on his chest. James Boyd shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.22
Arjen Janssen flicks a high pass forward. Gary James collects the pass. Gary James shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
18.50
0-0Arjen Janssen flicks a high pass forward. James Boyd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Boyd shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Robert Heije!
20.23
Arjen Janssen passes the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.03
0-0Nelson van der Meer comes in with a late challenge on Jan Vennegoor Lamey. The referee warns Nelson van der Meer to calm down! Jan Vennegoor Lamey stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.47
Max Forbes hacks Gary James from behind! Max Forbes is shown the yellow card! Gary James grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.02
1-0Jan Vennegoor Lamey knocks the ball to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from James Boyd provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Robert Heije with no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
32.32
Jan Vennegoor Lamey hacks Nelson van der Meer from behind! The referee calls over Jan Vennegoor Lamey and warns him to calm down! Nelson van der Meer stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.14
Johann Lehmann flicks a high pass forward. Jan Vennegoor Lamey collects the pass. Jan Vennegoor Lamey hits a low pass to Gary James. Gary James whips in a cross ball towards Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Robert Heije has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.12
Fatik Mensah flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson van der Meer. Nelson van der Meer knocks the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Komian Mate.
38.16
2-0Johann Lehmann takes a quick throw-in, which Ledley Grant takes on the chest. Ledley Grant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arjen Janssen. Arjen Janssen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet lofts in a cross ball towards Gary James. Gary James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Dennis Molendijk!
39.24
Jamal Smit knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
40.28
Jan Vennegoor Lamey flicks a high pass forward. James Boyd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Boyd skips past Dennis Molendijk! Some good footwork from James Boyd provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Robert Heije!
44.44
Albert Robben surges forward with the ball. Albert Robben shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vitesse Arnhem players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Vitesse Arnhem kick off!
49.03
Dennis Molendijk clumsily knocks into Sophiane Recorbet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sophiane Recorbet carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.32
Ledley Grant knocks the ball forward to Arjen Janssen. Arjen Janssen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arjen Janssen shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.15
2-1Albert Robben plays the ball forward to Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy whips in a cross ball towards Simon Jentsch. Ledley Grant clumsily knocks into Simon Jentsch. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
55.45
Simon Jentsch comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Grant. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Grant carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.38
Johann Lehmann sees space and advances. Johann Lehmann threads a neat ball through to James Boyd. James Boyd tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.29
2-1Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Oliver Palumbo replacing Panagiotis Polites and Andy Booth replacing Gary James .Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Roel Van Rijswijk replacing Nelson van der Meer .
61.34
Albert Robben advances with the ball. Albert Robben shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.45
Jan Vennegoor Lamey clumsily knocks into Albert Robben. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Robben gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.22
Linus Schnellinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fatik Mensah.
67.08
Jan Vennegoor Lamey flicks a high pass forward to Sophiane Recorbet who brings the ball under control. Sophiane Recorbet runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Sophiane Recorbet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.11
Johann Lehmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Lamey. Jan Vennegoor Lamey picks a pass forward to James Boyd. James Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Heije who gathers it comfortably.
73.45
Max Forbes flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamal Smit. Jamal Smit flicks a high pass forward to Simon Jentsch who brings the ball under control. Simon Jentsch shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
81.04
Roel Van Rijswijk flicks a high pass forward. Simon Jentsch controls it well on his chest. Simon Jentsch knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Grant.
84.01
2-2Sparta Rotterdam are in full control of this game.
87.12
Albert Robben flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Breyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Abdelkrim Chippo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Jan Vennegoor Lamey threads a neat ball through to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Robert Heije smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
23%
44.8%
32.2%
Scorers
| James Boyd 28 Sophiane Recorbet 33 | Albert Robben 44, 61 Sander Van Wanrooy 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albert Robben of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Abdelkrim Chippo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Komian Mate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Johann Lehmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ledley Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Panagiotis Polites (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arjen Janssen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jan Vennegoor Lamey (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Linus Schnellinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sophiane Recorbet (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | James Boyd (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Panagiotis Pappas (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Palumbo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Andy Booth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Robert Heije (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ger Elzinga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Max Forbes (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Dennis Molendijk (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Fatik Mensah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albert Robben (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Nelson van der Meer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jamal Smit (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexander Breyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Jentsch (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Sander Van Wanrooy (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Jimmy Ben Haddou (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adrian Pancaro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roel Van Rijswijk (DEF) | 6 | |