Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam
Olly MartinOlly Martin Computer Player Computer Player
Abdelkrim ChippoA. Chippo80
G
1
G
70Olaf FränkelO. Fränkel
Komian MateK. Mate75
D
2
D
70Jesper IkediaJ. Ikedia
Johann LehmannJ. Lehmann78
D
3
D
67Iwan LandzaatI. Landzaat
Mihai DalakisM. Dalakis82
D
4
D
67Johnny PeppinckJ. Peppinck
Panagiotis PolitesP. Polites77
M
5
M
70Clarence MachlasC. Machlas
Facundo BacaF. Baca75
M
6
M
63John RaeJ. Rae
Jan Vennegoor LameyJ. Lamey81
M
7
M
60Tijani LurlingT. Lurling
Jos Van BeukeringJ. Van Beukering77
M
8captain
M
58Marcel BoussattaM. Boussatta
Bakary BusseB. Busse71
A
9
A
72Sergio HoutmanS. Houtman
Sophiane RecorbetS. Recorbet80
A
10
A
71Silvain LambersS. Lambers
Gary JamesG. James81
A
captain11
A
67Steven JuffingS. Juffing
 
Panagiotis PappasP. Pappas73
D
12
G
68Alberto PinheiroA. Pinheiro
Linus SchnellingerL. Schnellinger74
M
13
A
67Brian PowerB. Power
James BoydJ. Boyd85
A
14
D
66John SullivanJ. Sullivan

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. A crowd of 20,729 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Feyenoord Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Egbert Zegers.


0.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.31
Jan Vennegoor Lamey chips the ball to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
6.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Marcel Boussatta plays the ball forward to Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
8.24
Johann Lehmann sees a break and surges forward. Johann Lehmann knocks the ball forward to Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse lofts in a cross ball towards Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
16.41
Jan Vennegoor Lamey threads the ball through to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.12
Johann Lehmann runs forward with the ball. Johann Lehmann threads a neat ball through to Gary James. Gary James whips in a cross ball towards Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Olaf Fränkel.
21.10
Jan Vennegoor Lamey takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Silvain Lambers reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
26.57
Johann Lehmann catches Steven Juffing on the ankles. The referee calls over Johann Lehmann and shows him a yellow card! Steven Juffing runs off the knock.
28.40
John Rae knocks the ball forward to Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdelkrim Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
30.44
Facundo Baca chips the ball to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.56
Tijani Lurling threads a neat ball through to Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.43
Jan Vennegoor Lamey flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Olaf Fränkel manages to keep it out.
36.49
Marcel Boussatta threads a neat ball through to Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Tijani Lurling picks a pass forward to Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Abdelkrim Chippo manages to keep it out.
40.32
With intelligent vision, Johann Lehmann plays the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Lamey. Jan Vennegoor Lamey threads a neat ball through to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet threads a neat ball through to Gary James. Gary James side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Olaf Fränkel comfortably gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Feyenoord Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Feyenoord Rotterdam get the second half underway!
47.46
Mihai Dalakis knocks the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Lamey. Jan Vennegoor Lamey knocks the ball forward to Gary James. Gary James plays a one-two with Sophiane Recorbet and rushes in on goal... Gary James takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Olaf Fränkel manages to gather it.
48.24
Jan Vennegoor Lamey barges into Jesper Ikedia. The referee warns Jan Vennegoor Lamey to calm down! Jesper Ikedia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.21
Jan Vennegoor Lamey threads the ball through to Gary James. Gary James knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
55.56
Iwan Landzaat flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Boussatta collects the pass. Marcel Boussatta threads the ball through to Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.51
Jesper Ikedia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tijani Lurling. Tijani Lurling passes the ball forward to Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Abdelkrim Chippo manages to gather it.
59.37
Komian Mate flicks a high pass forward to Jos Van Beukering who brings the ball under control. Jos Van Beukering kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse knocks the ball forward to Gary James but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.41
Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Panagiotis Pappas replacing Mihai Dalakis and Linus Schnellinger replacing Panagiotis Polites .
63.08
Linus Schnellinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet rushes past Johnny Peppinck! Some silky footwork from Sophiane Recorbet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.27
Seeing a gap ahead, John Rae plays the ball forward to Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Abdelkrim Chippo!
66.25
Jesper Ikedia passes the ball forward to John Rae. John Rae hits a low pass to Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdelkrim Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
67.42
Johnny Peppinck advances with the ball. Johnny Peppinck threads a neat ball through to Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Panagiotis Pappas.
69.42
John Rae barges into Jos Van Beukering. The referee warns John Rae to calm down! Jos Van Beukering hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.06
Jesper Ikedia sees John Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Rae makes a beautiful solo run. John Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Abdelkrim Chippo had no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
78.07
Panagiotis Pappas threads the ball through to Facundo Baca. Facundo Baca flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sophiane Recorbet shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.56
Johann Lehmann flicks a high pass forward. Jan Vennegoor Lamey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Vennegoor Lamey hits a low pass to Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse hits a low pass to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sophiane Recorbet!
87.11
Iwan Landzaat threads a neat ball through to John Rae. John Rae takes it forward alone. John Rae edges inside the box! John Rae cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Linus Schnellinger kicks a strong pass forward to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet rushes past Johnny Peppinck! Sophiane Recorbet looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but Jesper Ikedia is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

Feyenoord Rotterdam
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
26.7%
40.7%
32.6%

Scorers
Sophiane Recorbet 8, 84
Bakary Busse 16
Silvain Lambers 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sophiane Recorbet of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings