Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 19,750 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchell Fränkel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchell Fränkel.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
2.48
0-0Joe Opdam makes a probing pass to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Oscar Marcos.
6.12
0-0Christian Turpijn laces a weighted ball forward to Arjan Heubach. Arjan Heubach passes the ball forward to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
9.42
1-0Joost Opdam receives the ball from a throw-in from Tiago Pinto. Joost Opdam hits a low pass to Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers whips in a cross ball towards Christian Kuyt. Christian Kuyt directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.27
1-0Erik De Gier takes it forward alone. Erik De Gier threads a neat ball through to Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers knocks in a cross ball towards Urvin Houttuin. Urvin Houttuin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Carl Monk gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
26.51
1-0Joost Opdam threads the ball through to Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.57
Tiago Pinto passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers edges inside the box! Jeroen Luijpers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Carl Monk. Excellent save.
30.25
Boudewijn Van Ankeren knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Overmars. Showing composure, Erwin Overmars plays the ball forward to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Paul Hansen!
32.13
Joe Opdam chips the ball to his team mate, Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.51
Tiago Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Urvin Houttuin. Urvin Houttuin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Turpijn.
34.37
Mitchell Knopper flicks a high pass forward. Barry Redeker controls it well on his chest. Barry Redeker whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.29
Tiago Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Urvin Houttuin. Urvin Houttuin shoots from 25 yards but Carl Monk reads it well. Nice keeping!
40.05
Gianni Olivares pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gianni Olivares knocks the ball to his team mate, Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.11
Tiago Pinto makes a probing pass to Urvin Houttuin. Urvin Houttuin lofts in a cross ball towards Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jeroen Luijpers scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Bram Van Dieren replacing Gregoor Hersi, Winston Van Der Luer replacing Joost Opdam and Jšrg Van Bosschaart replacing Urvin Houttuin. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off!
47.49
Bram Van Dieren makes a probing pass to Ole Kasmi. Ole Kasmi sees Jeroen Luijpers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeroen Luijpers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.14
Gianni Olivares sees Joe Opdam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Opdam advances with the ball. Joe Opdam shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
59.35
2-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
61.43
Joe Opdam sees Henk Mathijssen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henk Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.53
Orlando Jeunechamp threads the ball through to Tiago Pinto. Tiago Pinto knocks the ball to his team mate, Jšrg Van Bosschaart. Jšrg Van Bosschaart knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Kuyt. Christian Kuyt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Carl Monk. Excellent save.
67.28
Christian Turpijn receives the ball from a throw-in from Gianni Olivares. Showing composure, Christian Turpijn plays the ball forward to Erwin Overmars. Erwin Overmars runs straight at the opposition's defence. Erwin Overmars finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.43
Erwin Overmars threads a neat ball through to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
72.18
Erik De Gier gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Christian Kuyt edges inside the box! Christian Kuyt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.33
Joe Opdam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Erik De Gier.
85.41
2-1Winston Van Der Luer catches Joe Opdam on the ankles. Winston Van Der Luer is given a warning by the referee! Joe Opdam carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.23
Joe Opdam makes a simple pass to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Joe Opdam makes a probing pass to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
32.9%
43%
24.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jeroen Luijpers of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Erik De Gier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Marcos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gregoor Hersi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Orlando Jeunechamp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tiago Pinto (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joost Opdam (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ole Kasmi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Christian Kuyt (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Urvin Houttuin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jeroen Luijpers (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Bram Van Dieren (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Winston Van Der Luer (DEF) | 5 | |
| 14. | Jšrg Van Bosschaart (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Carl Monk (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Christian Turpijn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Boudewijn Van Ankeren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gianni Olivares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arjan Heubach (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Erwin Overmars (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joe Opdam (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mitchell Knopper (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tommy Neville (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Henk Mathijssen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Barry Redeker (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Duncan Johnstone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jimmy Kerkhof (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Abel Moutinho (DEF) | 0 | |