Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Roy MentinkR. Mentink74
G
1
G
65Antoine PichotA. Pichot
David WaterreusD. Waterreus57
D
2
D
67Eric Van HaarenE. Van Haaren
Egbert WiekensE. Wiekens54
D
3
D
66Marc Van LoenhoutM. Van Loenhout
Tjalle JongenT. Jongen53
D
4captain
D
63Sandro GobbiS. Gobbi
Regilio DekkerR. Dekker52
D
captain5
D
63Billy HertogB. Hertog
Kaba DumasK. Dumas66
M
6
M
60Gilles BrownG. Brown
Markus DittrichM. Dittrich64
M
7
M
57Oscar BoutaharO. Boutahar
Billy LarosB. Laros57
M
8
M
53Hans CasH. Cas
Joos MendesJ. Mendes47
M
9
A
68Dries JansenD. Jansen
Cedric PolakC. Polak68
A
10
A
51Ronnie HeeringR. Heering
Ivo MarbusI. Marbus61
A
11
A
51Steven ReuserS. Reuser
 
Ulrich TychonU. Tychon72
G
12
G
58Marinus van VeenM. van Veen
Piet Van Den HerikP. Van Den Herik58
G
13
M
52Patrick MonteiroP. Monteiro
Kai PalumboK. Palumbo55
A
14
D
51Roberto van den BroekR. van den Broek

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 9,031 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Olaf Koning.


0.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem get the match underway!
8.53
Oscar Boutahar threads a neat ball through to Gilles Brown. Gilles Brown threads a neat ball through to Oscar Boutahar. Oscar Boutahar knocks the ball forward, putting Dries Jansen through on goal. Egbert Wiekens barges into Dries Jansen. Dries Jansen appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
10.36
Egbert Wiekens knocks the ball forward to Markus Dittrich. Markus Dittrich plays a one-two with Cedric Polak and advances towards the goal... Markus Dittrich cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
12.19
Eric Van Haaren makes a strong solo run forward. Eric Van Haaren darts forward. Eric Van Haaren makes a defence splitting pass to Ronnie Heering. Ronnie Heering shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
36.59
Kaba Dumas sees a break and surges forward. Kaba Dumas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antoine Pichot who gathers it comfortably.
40.49
Egbert Wiekens makes a probing pass to Ivo Marbus. Ivo Marbus shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
42.54
Kaba Dumas flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Marbus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivo Marbus shoots from distance but is denied by Antoine Pichot. Excellent save.
45.00
Showing composure, Sandro Gobbi plays the ball forward to Gilles Brown. Gilles Brown flicks a high pass forward to Steven Reuser who brings the ball under control. Steven Reuser finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Patrick Monteiro replacing Steven Reuser.

45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
47.32
With a delightful solo run, David Waterreus stretches the opposition's defence. David Waterreus shoots from outside the area but somehow Antoine Pichot manages to keep it out.
48.48
Oscar Boutahar knocks the ball forward to Dries Jansen. Dries Jansen edges inside the box! Dries Jansen comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.41
David Waterreus barges into Hans Cas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hans Cas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.53
Tjalle Jongen breaks forward. Tjalle Jongen brings the ball forward. Tjalle Jongen deftly passes the ball to Ivo Marbus, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Ivo Marbus provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Oscar Boutahar.
53.04
Corner kick to Sparta Rotterdam. Billy Laros plays it to the far post. Antoine Pichot drops low and scoops up the ball.
60.27
Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Piet Van Den Herik replacing Kaba Dumas .Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Roberto van den Broek replacing Hans Cas .
65.21
Roberto van den Broek hits a low pass to Ronnie Heering. Ronnie Heering rushes past Tjalle Jongen! Ronnie Heering shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Roy Mentink with no chance!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
75.54
Ronnie Heering barges into Markus Dittrich. Ronnie Heering is shown the yellow card! Markus Dittrich hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.22
Vitesse Arnhem appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
79.20
Tjalle Jongen flicks a high pass forward. Markus Dittrich collects the pass. Markus Dittrich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cedric Polak. Cedric Polak controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
85.41
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.00
Billy Laros flicks a high pass forward. Markus Dittrich controls it well on his chest. With imagination, Markus Dittrich plays the ball forward to Ivo Marbus. Ivo Marbus shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

Vitesse Arnhem
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
23.2%
51.8%
25%

Scorers
Cedric Polak 79
Ronnie Heering 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cedric Polak of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings
1.Roy Mentink (GK)
6
2.David Waterreus (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Egbert Wiekens (DEF)
6
4.Tjalle Jongen (DEF)
8
5.Regilio Dekker (DEF)
6
6.Kaba Dumas (MID)
7
7.Markus Dittrich (MID)
8
8.Billy Laros (MID)
6
9.Joos Mendes (MID)
6
10.Cedric Polak (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Ivo Marbus (ATT)
6
 
12.Ulrich Tychon (GK)
0
13.Piet Van Den Herik (GK)
6
14.Kai Palumbo (ATT)
0

1.Antoine Pichot (GK)
7
2.Eric Van Haaren (DEF)
7
3.Marc Van Loenhout (DEF)
6
4.Sandro Gobbi (DEF)
6
5.Billy Hertog (DEF)
6
6.Gilles Brown (MID)
7
7.Oscar Boutahar (MID)
7
8.Hans Cas (MID)
6
9.Dries Jansen (ATT)
6
10.Ronnie Heering (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Steven Reuser (ATT)
6
 
12.Marinus van Veen (GK)
0
13.Patrick Monteiro (MID)
6
14.Roberto van den Broek (DEF)
7