Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at De Grolsch Veste where FC Twente 65 play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 18,331 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Twente 65 are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Inia.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Twente 65 are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Inia.
0.00
0-0FC Twente 65 kick off and get the match underway!
2.15
0-0Arjen Janssen flicks a high ball forward to Sophiane Recorbet who takes it down. Sophiane Recorbet skips past Nick Denneboom! Sophiane Recorbet muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
3.48
0-0Craig Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Atam Heering. Atam Heering tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
4.49
0-0Rui van Dijk barges into Johann Lehmann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Johann Lehmann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.52
0-0Ernest Beekink flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Maes. Tony Maes chips the ball to his team mate, Rui van Dijk. Rui van Dijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Atam Heering but he's offside!
8.01
0-0Ledley Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Panagiotis Polites. Panagiotis Polites chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Basler. Arno Basler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Denneboom.
12.33
Mihai Dalakis knocks the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Lamey. With a delightful solo run, Jan Vennegoor Lamey stretches the opposition's defence. Jan Vennegoor Lamey rushes past Jeffrey Lurling! Some silky footwork from Jan Vennegoor Lamey provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Tony Maas manages to gather it.
14.15
Mihai Dalakis sees a break and surges forward. Mihai Dalakis flicks a high pass forward. James Boyd collects the pass. James Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Arno Basler. With a superhuman jump, Arno Basler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Tony Maas gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
18.28
0-1Jos Van Beukering flicks a high ball forward to James Boyd who takes it down. James Boyd knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Basler. Arno Basler beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Tony Maas had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
21.29
0-1Arjen Janssen flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet collects the pass. Sophiane Recorbet passes the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Jeffrey Lurling's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
22.16
0-1Jan Vennegoor Lamey takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Craig Lawrence gets to the ball and clears it up field.
24.20
Arjen Janssen threads a neat ball through to Arno Basler. Arno Basler threads the ball through to James Boyd but he's offside!
26.53
Tony Maes darts forward. Tony Maes knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Wisgerhof. Shota Wisgerhof directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.35
Johann Lehmann threads the ball through to Panagiotis Polites. Panagiotis Polites makes a simple pass to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet knocks in a cross ball towards James Boyd. James Boyd rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Tony Maas had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
39.05
Showing composure, Jan Vennegoor Lamey plays the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd threads the ball through to Sophiane Recorbet but he's offside!
40.43
Ernest Beekink hits a long diagonal ball forward. Shota Wisgerhof shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
44.09
Jos Van Beukering hits a low pass to James Boyd. James Boyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Meeuwis.
45.00
Ernest Beekink flicks a high ball forward to Craig Lawrence who takes it down. Craig Lawrence flicks a high ball forward to Shota Wisgerhof who takes it down. Shota Wisgerhof shoots from long range but is denied by Abdelkrim Chippo. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Twente 65 appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Twente 65 players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
47.38
Mihai Dalakis knocks the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Lamey. Jan Vennegoor Lamey flicks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet puts a great ball through but James Boyd is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
49.01
Nick Denneboom knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Maes. Tony Maes sees Atam Heering in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Atam Heering knocks in a cross ball towards Rui van Dijk. Rui van Dijk shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.23
Ledley Grant flicks a high pass forward. Jos Van Beukering holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jos Van Beukering surges forward with the ball. Jos Van Beukering lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Basler. Arno Basler makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Tony Maas.
59.40
Jan Vennegoor Lamey threads a neat ball through to Arno Basler. Arno Basler shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
60.54
2-2Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Linus Schnellinger replacing Jos Van Beukering and Gary James replacing Sophiane Recorbet .
63.36
Craig Lawrence makes a probing pass to Shota Wisgerhof. Shota Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Turek. Marc Turek beats his man to it with a header. Wonderful reactions from Abdelkrim Chippo keeps it out!
65.03
Jan Vennegoor Lamey threads the ball through to James Boyd. James Boyd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
67.34
Johann Lehmann sees Arjen Janssen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arjen Janssen knocks the ball to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.32
Mihai Dalakis flicks a high ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Lamey who takes it down. Jan Vennegoor Lamey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Basler. Arno Basler rushes past Jeffrey Lurling! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Arno Basler provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Tony Maas had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
75.24
Jan Vennegoor Lamey plays the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.47
Arjen Janssen passes the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tony Maas who gathers it comfortably.
79.44
Craig Lawrence hits a low pass to Shota Wisgerhof. Shota Wisgerhof tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.06
Jan Vennegoor Lamey flicks a high ball forward to James Boyd who takes it down. James Boyd knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gary James is offside!
85.01
Panagiotis Polites threads a neat ball through to Gary James. Gary James rushes past Ernest Beekink! Gary James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.49
Mihai Dalakis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arjen Janssen. Arjen Janssen passes the ball forward to Gary James. Gary James finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
4
11
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
26%
74%
Play Area
36.4%
39%
24.7%
Scorers
| Shota Wisgerhof 27 Rui van Dijk 49 | Arno Basler 18, 71 James Boyd 33, 75 Gary James 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to James Boyd of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tony Maas (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paolo Meeuwis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nick Denneboom (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ernest Beekink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jeffrey Lurling (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tony Maes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Lawrence (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Shota Wisgerhof (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Atam Heering (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Turek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rui van Dijk (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Gerard de Jong (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Raymond de Groot (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Bobson (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Abdelkrim Chippo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Johann Lehmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ledley Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mihai Dalakis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Panagiotis Polites (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arjen Janssen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jan Vennegoor Lamey (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jos Van Beukering (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | James Boyd (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Sophiane Recorbet (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Arno Basler (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Panagiotis Pappas (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Linus Schnellinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary James (ATT) | | 7 |