Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
2.55
0-0Simon Hamann comes in with a late challenge on Jos Van Beukering. Simon Hamann is given a warning by the referee! Jos Van Beukering runs off the knock.
4.17
0-0Gary James catches Robert Huiberts on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Huiberts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.41
0-0Simon Hamann sees space and advances. Simon Hamann knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ottavio Corrent is offside!
9.06
Aaron Matthijs clumsily knocks into Linus Schnellinger. Aaron Matthijs is shown the yellow card! Linus Schnellinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.08
Simon Hamann catches Jos Van Beukering on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jos Van Beukering stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.01
0-0Aron Van Wonderen kicks a strong pass forward to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
20.52
0-1Menno Van Eijk brings the ball forward. Menno Van Eijk edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Menno Van Eijk provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Menno Van Eijk!
26.20
0-1Johann Lehmann clumsily knocks into Tom Van Der Laan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tom Van Der Laan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.22
Komian Mate threads a neat ball through to Facundo Baca. Facundo Baca knocks the ball to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd knocks the ball forward to Gary James but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.49
Facundo Baca flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Busse collects the pass. Bakary Busse plays a one-two with James Boyd and advances towards the goal... Bakary Busse side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.44
Ledley Grant hacks Ottavio Corrent from behind! Ledley Grant is warned by the referee! Ottavio Corrent hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.02
0-1Ledley Grant flicks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Baca. Facundo Baca threads the ball through to Gary James. Gary James chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Busse. Some good footwork from Bakary Busse provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
39.46
Aron Van Wonderen hits a low pass to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan skips past Komian Mate! Tom Van Der Laan shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Abdelkrim Chippo.
42.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Panagiotis Polites plays the ball forward to Gary James. Gary James knocks in a cross ball towards James Boyd. James Boyd heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Marc Neeskens.
43.44
0-1Corner kick to Sparta Rotterdam. Facundo Baca plays it out to the edge of the box. Hannes Nordwald reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
44.47
Robert Huiberts kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann kicks a strong pass forward to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan advances inside the box! Tom Van Der Laan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
0-1Jos Van Beukering takes a quick throw-in, which Panagiotis Polites takes on the chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Panagiotis Polites plays the ball forward to Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse plays a quick one-two with James Boyd and rushes in on goal... Hannes Nordwald barges into Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
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. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sparta Rotterdam players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off and get the second half underway!
47.46
Ledley Grant decides to run forward with the ball. Ledley Grant hits a low pass to Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse knocks the ball forward to Gary James but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.50
Jos Van Beukering makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Boyd. James Boyd cuts inside the box! James Boyd takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Marc Neeskens effortlessly smothers it!
60.30
0-1Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Jan Vennegoor Lamey replacing Linus Schnellinger and Arno Basler replacing Bakary Busse .
61.34
Jos Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to James Boyd. James Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary James but he's offside!
72.24
Jos Van Beukering passes the ball forward to Gary James. Gary James makes a probing pass between the defence to Arno Basler. Arno Basler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.20
Komian Mate comes in with a late challenge on Tom Van Der Laan. The referee calls over Komian Mate and warns him to calm down! Tom Van Der Laan runs off the knock.
79.01
1-1Showing composure, Facundo Baca plays the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Gary James. Gary James whips the ball goalwards with his head. Robert Huiberts clears it off the line with his head!
81.16
Johann Lehmann threads the ball through to Facundo Baca. Facundo Baca flicks a high pass forward. Arno Basler collects the pass. Arno Basler kicks a strong pass forward to Gary James but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.06
Gary James comes in with a late challenge on Robert Huiberts. The referee warns Gary James to calm down! Robert Huiberts stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.14
1-1Aaron Matthijs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morten Nygaard. Morten Nygaard threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdelkrim Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
85.16
Ledley Grant clumsily knocks into Tom Van Der Laan. The referee brings Ledley Grant to one side and gives him another warning! Tom Van Der Laan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.12
Aron Van Wonderen decides to run forward with the ball. Aron Van Wonderen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
6
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
28%
43.9%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Menno Van Eijk of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Abdelkrim Chippo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Komian Mate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Johann Lehmann (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Ledley Grant (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Panagiotis Polites (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Facundo Baca (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Linus Schnellinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jos Van Beukering (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bakary Busse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | James Boyd (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gary James (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Mihai Dalakis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Vennegoor Lamey (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Arno Basler (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 1. | Marc Neeskens (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Aaron Matthijs (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Hannes Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Huiberts (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Menno Van Eijk (MID) | | 9 |
| 6. | Simon Hamann (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Aron Van Wonderen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Morten Nygaard (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nikolas Schacht (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ottavio Corrent (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tom Van Der Laan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aaron Wilcox (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Proctor (ATT) | 0 | |