Match Report


FC DordrechtFC Dordrecht     Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam
Alex HutchingsAlex Hutchings Olly Martin Olly Martin
Fernando DiezF. Diez76
G
1
G
80Abdelkrim ChippoA. Chippo
Mohammed MarianaM. Mariana73
D
captain2
D
78Johann LehmannJ. Lehmann
Wes LjungbergW. Ljungberg69
D
3
D
77Ledley GrantL. Grant
Frederic HamedF. Hamed68
D
4
D
82Mihai DalakisM. Dalakis
Thijs BerendsenT. Berendsen76
M
5
M
77Panagiotis PolitesP. Polites
Tjalle HeesakkersT. Heesakkers76
M
6
M
77Arjen JanssenA. Janssen
Sebastian GruberS. Gruber72
M
7
M
80Jan Vennegoor LameyJ. Lamey
Dominic NivenD. Niven70
M
8
M
77Jos Van BeukeringJ. Van Beukering
Francois KlosF. Klos72
A
9
A
84James BoydJ. Boyd
Max KlompeM. Klompe71
A
10
A
79Sophiane RecorbetS. Recorbet
Roger TaylorR. Taylor67
A
11captain
A
83Arno BaslerA. Basler
 
Nick MansN. Mans68
M
12
D
72Panagiotis PappasP. Pappas
Ferdi ZwaanswijkF. Zwaanswijk64
A
13
M
73Linus SchnellingerL. Schnellinger
Stefano Dos SantosS. Dos Santos61
D
14
A
81Gary JamesG. James

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at GN Bouw-Stadion where FC Dordrecht 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 FC Dordrecht and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.


0.00
FC Dordrecht get the match underway!
2.47
Dominic Niven brings the ball forward. Dominic Niven whips in a cross ball towards Francois Klos. Francois Klos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Johann Lehmann is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
4.34
Ledley Grant flicks a high pass forward to Jan Vennegoor Lamey who brings the ball under control. Jan Vennegoor Lamey runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jan Vennegoor Lamey edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jan Vennegoor Lamey provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.18
Sebastian Gruber makes a probing pass to Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
12.26
Wes Ljungberg gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Francois Klos knocks in a cross ball towards Max Klompe. Max Klompe gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
15.06
Mohammed Mariana kicks a strong pass forward to Tjalle Heesakkers. Tjalle Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward. Francois Klos controls it well on his chest. Francois Klos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.58
Johann Lehmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Panagiotis Polites. Panagiotis Polites darts forward. Panagiotis Polites plays a one-two with James Boyd and rushes in on goal... Panagiotis Polites shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
22.50
Ledley Grant comes in with a late challenge on Max Klompe. Ledley Grant is given a warning by the referee! Max Klompe stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.31
Tjalle Heesakkers hacks Mihai Dalakis from behind! The referee warns Tjalle Heesakkers to calm down! Mihai Dalakis runs off the knock.
28.25
Panagiotis Polites flicks a high ball forward to James Boyd who takes it down. James Boyd shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
30.53
With some swift thinking, Sebastian Gruber plays the ball forward to Max Klompe. Max Klompe shoots from long range but it flies wide!
32.49
Jan Vennegoor Lamey hits a low pass to James Boyd. James Boyd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Fernando Diez. Excellent save.
40.18
Wes Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward to Tjalle Heesakkers who brings the ball neatly under control. Tjalle Heesakkers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Klompe. Max Klompe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdelkrim Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
44.38
Ledley Grant passes the ball forward to Panagiotis Polites. Panagiotis Polites hits a low pass to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet lofts in a cross ball towards James Boyd. James Boyd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fernando Diez effortlessly picks it out of the air!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sparta Rotterdam players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the second half underway!
47.07
Arjen Janssen flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet controls it well on his chest. Sophiane Recorbet plays a quick one-two with James Boyd and rushes in on goal... Sophiane Recorbet rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Fernando Diez effortlessly smothers it!
51.46
Jos Van Beukering makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Boyd. James Boyd tries a spectacular long range effort. Fernando Diez gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
53.42
Arjen Janssen flicks a high pass forward. James Boyd controls it well on his chest. James Boyd plays a scrappy one-two with Arno Basler and advances towards the goal... James Boyd cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Fernando Diez is on top of it.
54.27
With a delightful solo run, Jos Van Beukering stretches the opposition's defence. Jos Van Beukering lofts in a cross ball towards Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fernando Diez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.31
Tjalle Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward. Roger Taylor controls it well on his chest. Roger Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Francois Klos. Francois Klos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
59.57
Sebastian Gruber runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sebastian Gruber lofts in a cross ball towards Max Klompe. Max Klompe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Abdelkrim Chippo gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
60.43
FC Dordrecht have made 2 substitutions with Ferdi Zwaanswijk replacing Sebastian Gruber and Stefano Dos Santos replacing Francois Klos .Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Linus Schnellinger replacing Jos Van Beukering and Gary James replacing James Boyd .
69.29
Jan Vennegoor Lamey clumsily knocks into Tjalle Heesakkers. Jan Vennegoor Lamey is shown the yellow card! Tjalle Heesakkers grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.36
Jan Vennegoor Lamey threads a neat ball through to Arno Basler. Arno Basler shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Fernando Diez!
73.44
Gary James hacks Mohammed Mariana from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mohammed Mariana runs off the knock.
75.56
Arjen Janssen flicks a high ball forward to Gary James who takes it down. Gary James lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Basler. Arno Basler powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Fernando Diez.
77.48
It's a corner kick. Jan Vennegoor Lamey loops the ball in to towards the near post. Dominic Niven chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
78.55
Thijs Berendsen hits a low pass to Stefano Dos Santos. Stefano Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.06
Jan Vennegoor Lamey flicks a high pass forward. Gary James controls it well on his chest. Gary James whips in a cross ball towards Arno Basler. Arno Basler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Frederic Hamed is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
83.42
Ferdi Zwaanswijk threads a neat ball through to Max Klompe. Max Klompe chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Dos Santos. Some superb footwork from Stefano Dos Santos provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It curls slightly but Abdelkrim Chippo manages to gather it easily.
85.25
Frederic Hamed kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven hits a low pass to Max Klompe. Max Klompe lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Dos Santos. Stefano Dos Santos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Abdelkrim Chippo keeps it out!
87.19
Mohammed Mariana flicks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Berendsen. Thijs Berendsen advances with the ball. Thijs Berendsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdelkrim Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Dordrecht

Sparta Rotterdam
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
10
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
33.3%
41.4%
25.3%

Scorers
Francois Klos 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Diez of FC Dordrecht

Match Ratings