Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play Celtic in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Sparta Rotterdam lead by 3-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by .
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by .
0.00
0-0Celtic get the match underway!
8.08
0-0Jan Vennegoor Lamey kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Basler. Arno Basler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Dickov who gathers it comfortably.
10.56
0-0Facundo Baca passes the ball forward to Arno Basler. Arno Basler shoots from long range. Solid save from Gary Dickov.
12.54
Anton Sammer makes a probing pass to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill sees Andy Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni beats his man to it with a header. Abdelkrim Chippo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.27
0-0Sophiane Recorbet catches Anton Sammer on the ankles. The referee warns Sophiane Recorbet to calm down! Anton Sammer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.55
Lennart Lange flicks a high pass forward. Camel Echouafni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Camel Echouafni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Komian Mate.
24.34
0-0Celtic are dictating the run of play here today.
28.58
0-1Maurice Fabrie flicks a high pass forward to Andy Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Andy Ferguson shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
34.40
0-1Scott McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.02
Gianmatteo Del Vecchio chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson shoots from 25 yards but Abdelkrim Chippo reads it well. He makes it look easy!
40.17
Johann Lehmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Baca. Facundo Baca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet plays a quick one-two with Arno Basler and rushes in on goal... Sophiane Recorbet takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
44.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Maurice Fabrie plays the ball forward to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Without breaking stride, Panagiotis Polites plays the ball forward to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic 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
Sparta Rotterdam start the second half!
47.02
0-1Lennart Lange knocks the ball to his team mate, Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Johann Lehmann!
49.39
0-1Lennart Lange barges into Jan Vennegoor Lamey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan Vennegoor Lamey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.34
Lennart Lange makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
55.13
Maurice Fabrie plays the ball forward to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Abdelkrim Chippo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.05
Stephen Bremner barges into Gary James. Stephen Bremner is warned by the referee! Gary James stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.42
Maurice Fabrie sees space and advances. Maurice Fabrie lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.18
0-1Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Jos Van Beukering replacing Panagiotis Polites and James Boyd replacing Sophiane Recorbet .
63.39
0-1Johann Lehmann knocks the ball forward to Facundo Baca. Facundo Baca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but James Boyd is offside!
65.25
Mihai Dalakis flicks a high pass forward to Jan Vennegoor Lamey who brings the ball under control. Jan Vennegoor Lamey darts forward. Jan Vennegoor Lamey knocks in a cross ball towards James Boyd. James Boyd beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
66.37
Mihai Dalakis flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Baca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Facundo Baca flicks a high pass forward. James Boyd collects the pass. James Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Bremner.
67.04
Scott McNeill knocks the ball forward to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni whips in a cross ball towards Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
71.05
Facundo Baca knocks the ball to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Dickov who gathers it comfortably.
77.32
Jos Van Beukering darts forward. Jos Van Beukering cuts inside the box! Jos Van Beukering shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Gary Dickov manages to keep it out.
79.17
Mihai Dalakis brings the ball forward. Mihai Dalakis passes the ball forward to Gary James. Gary James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.58
Johann Lehmann knocks the ball forward to Facundo Baca. Facundo Baca kicks a strong pass forward to James Boyd. James Boyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Basler but the linesman indicates offside!
83.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Facundo Baca plays the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Arno Basler. Arno Basler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gary Dickov with no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
87.47
Paul C. Buscan makes a probing pass to Lennart Lange. Lennart Lange flicks a high pass forward. Andy Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Komian Mate blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
89.28
Johann Lehmann flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Baca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Facundo Baca threads a neat ball through to Arno Basler. Arno Basler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Gary Dickov manages to keep it out.
90.00
Jan Vennegoor Lamey takes it forward alone. Jan Vennegoor Lamey knocks the ball forward to Arno Basler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
9
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
26.3%
46.1%
27.6%
Scorers
| Arno Basler 83 | Andy Ferguson 29, 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Ferguson of Celtic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Abdelkrim Chippo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Komian Mate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Johann Lehmann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mihai Dalakis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Panagiotis Polites (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Facundo Baca (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jan Vennegoor Lamey (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Linus Schnellinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sophiane Recorbet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arno Basler (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Panagiotis Pappas (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jos Van Beukering (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | James Boyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gary Dickov (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Markus Schröder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul C. Buscan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anton Sammer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lennart Lange (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Maurice Fabrie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gianmatteo Del Vecchio (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andy Ferguson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Camel Echouafni (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marinus Huistra (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matias Padilla (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mark Jones (ATT) | 0 | |