Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     Telstar VelsenTelstar Velsen
Olly MartinOlly Martin Computer Player Computer Player
Abdelkrim ChippoA. Chippo80
G
1
G
69Erik RijkaardE. Rijkaard
Johann LehmannJ. Lehmann78
D
2
D
78Jšrg Van DarwinkelJ. Darwinkel
Ledley GrantL. Grant77
D
3
D
59Brenny Van VlietB. Van Vliet
Mihai DalakisM. Dalakis82
D
4
D
56Hans SchutH. Schut
Panagiotis PolitesP. Polites77
M
5
M
74Mustapha DitewigM. Ditewig
Arjen JanssenA. Janssen77
M
6
M
69Frits KettingF. Ketting
Jan Vennegoor LameyJ. Lamey81
M
7captain
M
69Gareth WilcoxG. Wilcox
Jos Van BeukeringJ. Van Beukering77
M
8
M
67John PolakJ. Polak
James BoydJ. Boyd85
A
9
A
78Carlos FaberC. Faber
Sophiane RecorbetS. Recorbet80
A
10
A
67Jesper FränkelJ. Fränkel
Arno BaslerA. Basler84
A
captain11
A
61Rene HeijeR. Heije
 
Panagiotis PappasP. Pappas73
D
12
M
66Anthony RiverolaA. Riverola
Linus SchnellingerL. Schnellinger74
M
13
G
65Jeffrey BoutaharJ. Boutahar
Gary JamesG. James81
A
14
M
62Marvin VerlindenM. Verlinden

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Telstar Velsen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Telstar Velsen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Harvey Goulooze.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
3.09
Arjen Janssen plays the ball forward to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet makes a simple pass, allowing James Boyd to run into the box. Brenny Van Vliet clumsily knocks into James Boyd. Penalty not given!!
4.04
Brenny Van Vliet clumsily knocks into Arjen Janssen. The referee calls over Brenny Van Vliet and warns him to calm down! Arjen Janssen runs off the knock.
10.37
With some swift thinking, Arjen Janssen plays the ball forward to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Erik Rijkaard. Excellent save.
12.26
Hans Schut pushes up the pitch. Hans Schut threads a neat ball through to Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
14.34
Brenny Van Vliet threads a neat ball through to Gareth Wilcox. Gareth Wilcox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rene Heije. Rene Heije makes a probing pass to Jesper Fränkel but he's offside!
16.29
Frits Ketting clumsily knocks into Jan Vennegoor Lamey. Frits Ketting is given a warning by the referee! Jan Vennegoor Lamey runs off the knock.
22.02
Frits Ketting makes a probing pass to Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.18
Jan Vennegoor Lamey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Erik Rijkaard.
28.09
Corner kick to Sparta Rotterdam. Arjen Janssen plays it to the near post. Some good footwork from Jan Vennegoor Lamey provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
32.34
Mihai Dalakis decides to run forward with the ball. Mihai Dalakis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Basler. Arno Basler plays a scrappy one-two with James Boyd and advances towards the goal... Arno Basler shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Erik Rijkaard manages to gather it easily.
34.30
Hans Schut kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Wilcox. Gareth Wilcox threads a neat ball through to Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johann Lehmann.
40.49
Jan Vennegoor Lamey knocks the ball to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Sophiane Recorbet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Erik Rijkaard manages to keep it out.
45.00
Panagiotis Polites knocks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet lofts in a cross ball towards James Boyd. James Boyd makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Telstar Velsen also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Telstar Velsen kick off!
48.35
Panagiotis Polites flicks a high pass forward. Arno Basler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Basler threads a neat, attacking ball through to James Boyd. James Boyd side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Erik Rijkaard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.09
Ledley Grant flicks a high pass forward to Arjen Janssen who brings the ball under control. Arjen Janssen chips the ball to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd shoots from 25 yards but Erik Rijkaard is on top of it.
53.59
Jan Vennegoor Lamey flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet collects the pass. Sophiane Recorbet runs straight at the defence! Sophiane Recorbet shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
54.30
John Polak flicks a high pass forward. Jesper Fränkel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jesper Fränkel cuts inside the box! Jesper Fränkel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.38
Jšrg Van Darwinkel breaks forward. Jšrg Van Darwinkel makes a simple pass to Rene Heije. Rene Heije puts a great ball through but Carlos Faber is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
60.29
Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Linus Schnellinger replacing Jan Vennegoor Lamey and Gary James replacing Arno Basler .
61.32
Gareth Wilcox knocks the ball to his team mate, Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.55
Arjen Janssen flicks a high ball forward to Sophiane Recorbet who takes it down. Sophiane Recorbet tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
69.23
Ledley Grant flicks a high pass forward. Linus Schnellinger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Schnellinger threads the ball through to James Boyd. James Boyd knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Sophiane Recorbet is offside!
72.12
Jšrg Van Darwinkel comes in with a late challenge on James Boyd. The referee calls over Jšrg Van Darwinkel and warns him to calm down! James Boyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.49
Panagiotis Polites threads a neat ball through to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet plays a one-two with James Boyd and advances towards the goal... Sophiane Recorbet shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.18
Ledley Grant makes a simple pass to Linus Schnellinger. Linus Schnellinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary James. Gary James skips past Hans Schut! Gary James cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Erik Rijkaard.
76.44
It's a corner kick. Arjen Janssen loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Gary James rockets a shot on goal. The ball strikes Hans Schut's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
77.15
Arjen Janssen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Linus Schnellinger looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
78.43
Jos Van Beukering barges into Frits Ketting. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frits Ketting hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.52
Mihai Dalakis threads the ball through to Arjen Janssen. Arjen Janssen makes a probing pass to James Boyd. James Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Gary James. Gary James makes a looping header on goal but somehow Erik Rijkaard manages to keep it out.
84.01
Johann Lehmann flicks a high pass forward. Linus Schnellinger controls it well on his chest. Linus Schnellinger threads a neat ball through to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet plays a quick one-two with Gary James and rushes in on goal... Sophiane Recorbet side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
85.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Johann Lehmann plays the ball forward to Arjen Janssen. Arjen Janssen sees Sophiane Recorbet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sophiane Recorbet shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
87.26
Jos Van Beukering catches Mustapha Ditewig on the ankles. The referee brings Jos Van Beukering to one side and gives him a warning! Mustapha Ditewig stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.02
Mustapha Ditewig knocks the ball forward to Rene Heije. Rene Heije tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

Telstar Velsen
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
13
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
21.3%
46.1%
32.6%

Scorers
James Boyd 45, 48
Carlos Faber 22
Jesper Fränkel 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to James Boyd of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings