Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     SBV ExcelsiorSBV Excelsior
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Roy MentinkR. Mentink74
G
1
G
62Daniel CruyffD. Cruyff
David WaterreusD. Waterreus57
D
2
D
73Jeremy BoussattaJ. Boussatta
Egbert WiekensE. Wiekens54
D
3
D
65Gerard Van NistelrooyG. Van Nistelrooy
Tjalle JongenT. Jongen53
D
4
D
59Jose CamposJ. Campos
Regilio DekkerR. Dekker52
D
captain5captain
D
54Billy DrentB. Drent
Kaba DumasK. Dumas66
M
6
M
60Nigel WhiteN. White
Markus DittrichM. Dittrich64
M
7
M
57Glenn De RomijnG. De Romijn
Billy LarosB. Laros57
M
8
M
54Aron RobbenA. Robben
Joos MendesJ. Mendes47
M
9
A
82Pascal SchomakerP. Schomaker
Cedric PolakC. Polak68
A
10
A
67Luis SuarezL. Suarez
Ivo MarbusI. Marbus61
A
11
A
59Quim JardimQ. Jardim
 
Ulrich TychonU. Tychon72
G
12
G
60Ron VersteegR. Versteeg
Piet Van Den HerikP. Van Den Herik58
G
13
A
55Ramon BeelenkampR. Beelenkamp
Kai PalumboK. Palumbo55
A
14
A
54Emanuele CupiE. Cupi

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to SBV Excelsior in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wout Van Haaren.


0.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the match!
2.05
Jeremy Boussatta plays the ball forward to Pascal Schomaker. Pascal Schomaker whips in a cross ball towards Quim Jardim. Quim Jardim makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
4.37
Aron Robben plays the ball forward to Quim Jardim. Quim Jardim shoots from 20 yards but Roy Mentink is on top of it.
6.04
Joos Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Polak collects the pass. Cedric Polak lofts in a cross ball towards Ivo Marbus. Ivo Marbus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.55
Cedric Polak comes in with a late challenge on Gerard Van Nistelrooy. Cedric Polak is shown the yellow card! Gerard Van Nistelrooy carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.03
Jeremy Boussatta flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel White. Showing composure, Nigel White laces a through ball forward to Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.01
Billy Laros comes in with a late challenge on Gerard Van Nistelrooy. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gerard Van Nistelrooy is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
24.48
Tjalle Jongen threads a neat ball through to Regilio Dekker. Regilio Dekker sees space and advances. Regilio Dekker whips in a cross ball towards Billy Laros. Billy Laros is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.36
Nigel White kicks a strong pass forward to Aron Robben. Aron Robben knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.38
Glenn De Romijn decides to run forward with the ball. Glenn De Romijn shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.17
Jeremy Boussatta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel White. Seeing a gap ahead, Nigel White plays the ball forward to Quim Jardim. Quim Jardim finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.54
Joos Mendes hits a low pass to Billy Laros. Billy Laros plays a one-two with Ivo Marbus and rushes in on goal... Gerard Van Nistelrooy barges into Billy Laros. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
32.18
Aron Robben comes in with a high challenge, catching Egbert Wiekens with his studs. The referee motions to Aron Robben to come over. It's a red card!! Egbert Wiekens stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.25
Nigel White catches Joos Mendes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joos Mendes stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.22
Egbert Wiekens pushes mid-way up the pitch. Egbert Wiekens flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Polak who brings the ball under control. Cedric Polak knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.18
Egbert Wiekens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Dittrich. Markus Dittrich changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Markus Dittrich shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off!
55.12
Quim Jardim hacks Kaba Dumas from behind! Quim Jardim is shown the yellow card! Kaba Dumas stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.53
Kaba Dumas knocks the ball forward to Ivo Marbus. Ivo Marbus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Cruyff who gathers it comfortably.
60.11
Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Piet Van Den Herik replacing Kaba Dumas .
61.19
Luis Suarez barges into Tjalle Jongen. The referee calls over Luis Suarez and warns him to calm down! Tjalle Jongen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.09
Jeremy Boussatta comes in with a late challenge on Billy Laros. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Laros runs off the knock.
69.40
Egbert Wiekens hits a low pass to Ivo Marbus. Ivo Marbus flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Polak. Cedric Polak hits a low pass to Joos Mendes. Joos Mendes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
77.46
Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Kai Palumbo replacing Cedric Polak .
81.45
Gerard Van Nistelrooy flicks the ball to his team mate, Glenn De Romijn. Glenn De Romijn makes a probing pass to Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez shoots from long range. Roy Mentink comfortably gets down and covers it.
83.09
Seeing Gerard Van Nistelrooy's attacking run, Billy Drent quickly throws the ball into his path. Gerard Van Nistelrooy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Drent. Billy Drent makes a probing pass to Nigel White. Nigel White plays a quick one-two with Luis Suarez and rushes in on goal... Nigel White rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Roy Mentink.
87.46
Glenn De Romijn sees space and advances. Glenn De Romijn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Roy Mentink keeps it out!
90.00
Kai Palumbo hacks Jose Campos from behind! Kai Palumbo is shown the yellow card! Jose Campos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

SBV Excelsior
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
3
3
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
26.8%
46.3%
26.8%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roy Mentink of Sparta Rotterdam

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

1.Daniel Cruyff (GK)
6
2.Jeremy Boussatta (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Gerard Van Nistelrooy (DEF)
6
4.Jose Campos (DEF)
6
5.Billy Drent (DEF)
6
6.Nigel White (MID)yellow card
6
7.Glenn De Romijn (MID)
7
8.Aron Robben (MID)red card
3
9.Pascal Schomaker (ATT)
6
10.Luis Suarez (ATT)
6
11.Quim Jardim (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Ron Versteeg (GK)
0
13.Ramon Beelenkamp (ATT)
0
14.Emanuele Cupi (ATT)
0