Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to HFC Haarlem. A crowd of 17,626 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and HFC Haarlem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by George Wilnis.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and HFC Haarlem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by George Wilnis.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
3.08
0-0Jack van Dam kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Diakite. Florian Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregoor Hersi.
4.22
0-0Oscar Marcos flicks the ball to his team mate, Joost Opdam. Joost Opdam knocks the ball to his team mate, Rob Kromkamp. Rob Kromkamp tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
6.15
0-0Geoffrey Houtman threads a neat ball through to Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
10.13
Jeffrey Dudilica chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Diakite. Florian Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.48
Geoffrey Houtman knocks the ball forward to Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.08
0-0Jack van Dam threads the ball through to Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Florian Diakite is offside!
16.01
Ole Kasmi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rob Kromkamp. Rob Kromkamp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.41
Kevin Buskermolen threads a neat ball through to Geoffrey Houtman. Geoffrey Houtman flicks a high pass forward. Florian Diakite controls it well on his chest. Florian Diakite shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
21.17
Jeffrey Dudilica brings the ball forward. Jeffrey Dudilica knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Diakite. With a superhuman jump, Florian Diakite connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.27
0-0Orlando Jeunechamp hacks Antoine Pacios from behind! Orlando Jeunechamp is shown the yellow card! Antoine Pacios runs off the knock.
27.01
Chris Koning flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Luijpers controls it well on his chest. Jeroen Luijpers plays a scrappy one-two with Said Fuchs and advances towards the goal... Jeroen Luijpers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.07
Chris Koning flicks a high ball forward to Rob Kromkamp who takes it down. Rob Kromkamp plays a quick one-two with Jeroen Luijpers and rushes in on goal... Rob Kromkamp takes a shot at goal but Nelson Van De Ouweland is on top of it.
33.56
0-1Jeffrey Dudilica flicks a high pass forward to Florian Diakite who brings the ball under control. Florian Diakite cuts inside the box! Florian Diakite shoots from just inside the box. Florian Diakite scores for HFC Haarlem!!
38.39
Jan Beukenkamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Houtman. Geoffrey Houtman takes it forward alone. Geoffrey Houtman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Joost Opdam advances with the ball. Joost Opdam makes a probing pass to Said Fuchs but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Tjalle Knol replacing Gregoor Hersi, Winston Van Der Luer replacing Ole Kasmi and Jšrg Van Bosschaart replacing Said Fuchs. HFC Haarlem appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with HFC Haarlem kicking off!
54.18
Jan Beukenkamp flicks a high pass forward to Jack van Dam who brings the ball under control. Jack van Dam chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Hansen punches it away to safety.
61.51
With some swift thinking, Geoffrey Houtman plays the ball forward to Florian Diakite. Florian Diakite sees Antoine Pacios just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Antoine Pacios shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.52
Winston Van Der Luer clumsily knocks into Geoffrey Houtman. The referee calls over Winston Van Der Luer and shows him a yellow card! Geoffrey Houtman stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.33
With wonderful vision, Kevin Buskermolen picks a pass forward to Jack van Dam. Jack van Dam flicks a high pass forward to Florian Diakite who brings the ball under control. Florian Diakite knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate whips the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Hansen manages to gather it easily.
75.02
Joost Opdam flicks a high pass forward. Jšrg Van Bosschaart holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jšrg Van Bosschaart tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Geoffrey Houtman plays the ball forward to Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
79.13
Jeffrey Dudilica flicks a high pass forward. Antoine Pacios holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antoine Pacios lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Diakite. Florian Diakite finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.47
Jack van Dam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Diakite. Florian Diakite kicks a strong pass forward to Antoine Pacios but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Jeffrey Dudilica kicks a strong pass forward to Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
29.7%
48.6%
21.6%
Scorers
| Florian Diakite 34, 79 Antoine Pacios 62 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Florian Diakite of HFC Haarlem |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Hansen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Erik De Gier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Marcos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gregoor Hersi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Orlando Jeunechamp (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Joost Opdam (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ole Kasmi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Chris Koning (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rob Kromkamp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Said Fuchs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jeroen Luijpers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tjalle Knol (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Winston Van Der Luer (DEF) | | 5 |
| 14. | Jšrg Van Bosschaart (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nelson Van De Ouweland (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arjen de Koning (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jan Beukenkamp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Buskermolen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Phil Lampard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jack van Dam (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Geoffrey Houtman (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jeffrey Dudilica (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Florian Diakite (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Alan Woodgate (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Antoine Pacios (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Glenn Meeuwis (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jonathan Martusciello (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giovanni Van Der Weerden (DEF) | 0 | |