Match Report


FC DordrechtFC Dordrecht     Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Olly Martin Olly Martin
Fernando DiezF. Diez77
G
1
G
80Abdelkrim ChippoA. Chippo
Mohammed MarianaM. Mariana73
D
captain2
D
75Komian MateK. Mate
Wes LjungbergW. Ljungberg69
D
3
D
78Johann LehmannJ. Lehmann
Brian OakleyB. Oakley67
D
4
D
82Mihai DalakisM. Dalakis
Thijs BerendsenT. Berendsen76
M
5
M
77Panagiotis PolitesP. Polites
Tjalle HeesakkersT. Heesakkers76
M
6
M
75Facundo BacaF. Baca
Sebastian GruberS. Gruber72
M
7
M
81Jan Vennegoor LameyJ. Lamey
Dominic NivenD. Niven70
M
8
M
74Linus SchnellingerL. Schnellinger
Max KlompeM. Klompe71
A
9
A
81Gary JamesG. James
Roger TaylorR. Taylor68
A
10
A
80Sophiane RecorbetS. Recorbet
Ferdi ZwaanswijkF. Zwaanswijk64
A
11captain
A
84Arno BaslerA. Basler
 
Nick MansN. Mans68
M
12
D
73Panagiotis PappasP. Pappas
Stefano Dos SantosS. Dos Santos61
D
13
M
77Jos Van BeukeringJ. Van Beukering
Theo Van Der PennenT. Van Der Pennen59
D
14
A
85James BoydJ. Boyd

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at GN Bouw-Stadion where FC Dordrecht play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 20,045 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Dordrecht and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ferry Opdam.


0.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the match!
3.53
Jan Vennegoor Lamey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Basler. Arno Basler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fernando Diez effortlessly punches it away to safety.
4.02
With vision, Jan Vennegoor Lamey plays the ball forward to Arno Basler. Arno Basler knocks in a cross ball towards Gary James. Gary James jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.08
Komian Mate arcs the ball upfield. Arno Basler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
10.28
Facundo Baca passes the ball forward to Gary James. Gary James lofts in a cross ball towards Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Fernando Diez reads it well. Well saved!
14.33
Sebastian Gruber plays the ball forward to Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.36
Facundo Baca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Basler. Arno Basler deftly passes the ball to Sophiane Recorbet, releasing him through on goal. Sophiane Recorbet comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Magnificent save by Fernando Diez!
22.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Brian Oakley plays the ball forward to Tjalle Heesakkers. Tjalle Heesakkers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Abdelkrim Chippo.
23.48
It's a corner kick. Sebastian Gruber loops the ball in to towards the near post. Ferdi Zwaanswijk shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
27.44
Komian Mate makes a strong solo run forward. With a delightful solo run, Komian Mate stretches the opposition's defence. Komian Mate knocks the ball forward to Gary James but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.12
Tjalle Heesakkers threads a neat ball through to Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk threads a neat, attacking ball through to Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It curls slightly but Abdelkrim Chippo manages to gather it.
33.02
Panagiotis Polites decides to run forward with the ball. Panagiotis Polites shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Fernando Diez.
34.50
It's a corner kick. Facundo Baca loops the ball over to the far post. Arno Basler strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
36.20
Sebastian Gruber chips the ball to his team mate, Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
39.40
Tjalle Heesakkers comes in with a late challenge on Jan Vennegoor Lamey. The referee brings Tjalle Heesakkers to one side and gives him a warning! Jan Vennegoor Lamey runs off the knock.
40.35
Wes Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tjalle Heesakkers. Tjalle Heesakkers sees Max Klompe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Klompe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mihai Dalakis.
45.00
Facundo Baca threads a neat ball through to Gary James. Gary James shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sparta Rotterdam players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Dordrecht kick off!
47.40
Wes Ljungberg clumsily knocks into Arno Basler. Wes Ljungberg is given a warning by the referee! Arno Basler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.32
Mihai Dalakis makes a simple pass to Jan Vennegoor Lamey. Jan Vennegoor Lamey threads the ball through to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Diez who gathers it comfortably.
51.13
Jan Vennegoor Lamey knocks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Oakley.
53.47
Jan Vennegoor Lamey surges forward with the ball. Jan Vennegoor Lamey whips in a cross ball towards Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Fernando Diez.
55.12
Panagiotis Polites makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Basler. Arno Basler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Oakley.
59.40
Wes Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Tjalle Heesakkers. Tjalle Heesakkers knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.46
Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Jos Van Beukering replacing Panagiotis Polites and James Boyd replacing Sophiane Recorbet .
65.26
Komian Mate pushes mid-way up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Komian Mate plays the ball forward to Arno Basler. Arno Basler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Fernando Diez!
69.28
Facundo Baca flicks a high ball forward to Arno Basler who takes it down. Arno Basler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
72.29
Jan Vennegoor Lamey passes the ball forward to Gary James. Gary James shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
83.14
Johann Lehmann sees a break and surges forward. Johann Lehmann threads a neat ball through to Arno Basler. Arno Basler runs straight at the defence! Arno Basler shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Fernando Diez.
84.01
Facundo Baca takes a quick corner, playing it short to James Boyd. James Boyd looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Mohammed Mariana.
85.13
Jos Van Beukering decides to run forward with the ball. Jos Van Beukering edges inside the box! Jos Van Beukering takes a shot at goal but Fernando Diez is on top of it.
87.54
Sebastian Gruber knocks the ball to his team mate, Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.55
Jan Vennegoor Lamey kicks a strong pass forward to James Boyd. James Boyd finds some space and shoots from distance. Fernando Diez gets down and covers it.
90.00
Brian Oakley threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Gruber. Sebastian Gruber passes the ball forward to Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Max Klompe. Max Klompe connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Dordrecht

Sparta Rotterdam
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
13
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.9%
63.1%
Play Area
33.3%
45.2%
21.4%

Scorers
Max Klompe 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Diez of FC Dordrecht

Match Ratings