Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 19,415 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
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 Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Anselmo Pancaro.
0.00
Helmond Sport kick off!
2.21
Johnny Koevermans makes a probing pass to Regilio Van Ede. Regilio Van Ede rushes past Johann Lehmann! Johann Lehmann clumsily knocks into Regilio Van Ede. Regilio Van Ede appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
6.52
Showing composure, Ledley Grant picks a pass forward to Arjen Janssen. Arjen Janssen flicks a high ball forward to James Boyd who takes it down. James Boyd shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
8.52
Linus Schnellinger threads the ball through to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
9.37
Linus Schnellinger makes a probing pass to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet runs straight at the defence! Sophiane Recorbet muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.11
Jos Van Beukering knocks the ball forward to Gary James. Gary James plays a one-two with Sophiane Recorbet and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Gary James provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
15.52
Jos Van Beukering controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd lofts in a cross ball towards Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.54
Arjen Janssen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arjen Janssen makes a great pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.05
Ledley Grant knocks the ball to his team mate, Panagiotis Polites. Panagiotis Polites flicks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet lofts in a cross ball towards James Boyd. James Boyd gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Oliver Breitner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.14
Anthony Sikora comes in with a late challenge on Linus Schnellinger. The referee warns Anthony Sikora to calm down! Linus Schnellinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.20
Johnny Koevermans makes a simple pass to Regilio Van Ede. Regilio Van Ede knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Grant.
34.15
Linus Schnellinger threads the ball through to Gary James. Gary James hits a low pass to James Boyd. James Boyd takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Oliver Breitner smothers it!
36.44
Arjen Janssen threads the ball through to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet knocks in a cross ball towards Gary James. Gary James makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.16
Johann Lehmann makes a simple pass to Arjen Janssen. Arjen Janssen flicks a high ball forward to Gary James who takes it down. Gary James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Oliver Breitner.
45.00
Panagiotis Polites makes a probing pass to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet rushes past Max Hamers! Sophiane Recorbet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sophiane Recorbet!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the second half underway!
47.31
Panagiotis Polites kicks a strong pass forward to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mohammed Grim.
48.50
Ledley Grant threads a neat ball through to Linus Schnellinger. Linus Schnellinger decides to run forward with the ball. Linus Schnellinger shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
49.31
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
53.47
Panagiotis Polites knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James makes a probing pass to Sophiane Recorbet but he's offside!
54.43
Linus Schnellinger chips the ball to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Oliver Breitner!
60.26
Sparta Rotterdam have made 3 substitutions with Komian Mate replacing Johann Lehmann, Oliver Palumbo replacing Arjen Janssen and Arno Basler replacing James Boyd .
63.56
Linus Schnellinger makes a simple pass to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
69.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Jos Van Beukering laces a through ball forward to Gary James. Gary James threads the ball through into the box. Arno Basler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Arno Basler scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
72.20
Mohammed Grim brings the ball forward. Mohammed Grim flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bogarde holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Bogarde runs straight at the defence! Kevin Bogarde takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Abdelkrim Chippo.
73.04
Corner kick to Helmond Sport. Bas Nieuwenburg chips it out wide. Oliver Palumbo reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
79.42
Johnny Koevermans sees Kevin Bogarde in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Bogarde skips past Komian Mate! Some silky footwork from Kevin Bogarde provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Abdelkrim Chippo is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
81.03
Johnny Koevermans chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bogarde. Kevin Bogarde knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Komian Mate.
85.15
Gerard Boateng threads a neat ball through to Johnny Koevermans. Johnny Koevermans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Bogarde. Kevin Bogarde knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.18
Anthony Sikora flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bogarde holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Bogarde shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
89.28
Linus Schnellinger flicks a high pass forward. Gary James controls it well on his chest. Gary James flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Sophiane Recorbet rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam! The crowd cheers as the Frenchman celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.5%
27.5%
Play Area
17.5%
50%
32.5%
Scorers
Sophiane Recorbet 16, 45, 89 James Boyd 28 Gary James 36 Arno Basler 70 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sophiane Recorbet of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
1. | Abdelkrim Chippo (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Johann Lehmann (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ledley Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Mihai Dalakis (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Panagiotis Polites (MID) | 7 | |
6. | Arjen Janssen (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Linus Schnellinger (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Jos Van Beukering (MID) | 6 | |
9. | James Boyd (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Sophiane Recorbet (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | Gary James (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Komian Mate (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Oliver Palumbo (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Arno Basler (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
1. | Oliver Breitner (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Mohammed Grim (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Max Hamers (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Gerard Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Olaf Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Willy Bossis (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Anthony Sikora (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Johnny Koevermans (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Bas Nieuwenburg (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Regilio Van Ede (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Kevin Bogarde (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Marc Roorda (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Jšrg Van Roy (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Andy Caluwé (MID) | 0 |