Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Blood Arena |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at De Vijverberg where De Graafschap Doetinchem play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 9,575 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both De Graafschap Doetinchem and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Wiekens.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both De Graafschap Doetinchem and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Wiekens.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
10.18
0-0Gijs Bosschaart flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Caballero who takes it down. Pablo Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Faria. Pedro Faria directs the ball goalwards with his head. Markus Dittrich steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
15.04
0-0Gijs Bosschaart sees a break and surges forward. Gijs Bosschaart chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Cataldo Lodi. Cataldo Lodi flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
16.46
0-0Cataldo Lodi knocks the ball forward to Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pedro Faria is offside!
20.42
0-0With vision, Arjen Penders laces a through ball forward to Billy Laros. Billy Laros flicks a high pass forward to Kai Palumbo who brings the ball under control. Kai Palumbo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Klos.
21.56
0-0Ed Bakkati catches Arjen Penders on the ankles. The referee calls over Ed Bakkati and shows him a yellow card! Arjen Penders hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.05
Cedric Inia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cataldo Lodi. Cataldo Lodi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Faria but the linesman indicates offside!
26.22
David Waterreus flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivo Marbus. Ivo Marbus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.14
Gijs Bosschaart threads a neat ball through to Ed Bakkati. Ed Bakkati plays a quick one-two with Pedro Faria and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ed Bakkati provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.52
0-1Joos Mendes knocks the ball forward to Ivo Marbus. Ivo Marbus lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Palumbo. Kai Palumbo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. De Graafschap Doetinchem appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The De Graafschap Doetinchem players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
De Graafschap Doetinchem start the second half!
48.57
0-1Billy Laros kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Palumbo. Kai Palumbo runs straight at the defence! Andre Klos hacks Kai Palumbo from behind! Kai Palumbo appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
54.02
0-1Gijs Bosschaart makes a probing pass to Pedro Faria. Pedro Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Roy Mentink is on top of it.
55.35
David Waterreus brings the ball forward. David Waterreus makes a probing pass to Dominique Van Gessel. Dominique Van Gessel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
60.49
Joos Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Marbus collects the pass. Ivo Marbus passes the ball forward to Kai Palumbo. Some world-class footwork from Kai Palumbo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
66.54
Delano Wijnen sees a break and surges forward. Delano Wijnen sees Pablo Caballero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Gijs Bosschaart. Gijs Bosschaart looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Roy Mentink.
68.59
Cataldo Lodi takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Roy Mentink scoops up the ball.
69.25
0-1Delano Wijnen catches Markus Dittrich on the ankles. Delano Wijnen is warned by the referee! Markus Dittrich hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.49
Gijs Bosschaart flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Waterreus.
81.01
Billy Laros barges into Dries Winter. Billy Laros is warned by the referee! Dries Winter runs off the knock.
83.37
Cedric Inia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gijs Bosschaart. Gijs Bosschaart flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.52
Delano Wijnen knocks the ball to his team mate, Dries Winter. Dries Winter kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Faria. Pedro Faria knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pablo Caballero is offside!
90.00
Andre Klos darts forward. Andre Klos makes an attacking run forward. Andre Klos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominique Van Gessel.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
25.9%
48.1%
25.9%
Scorers
| Kai Palumbo 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kai Palumbo of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Christopher van der Meer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michael De Vet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Klos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Cedric Inia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Delano Wijnen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ed Bakkati (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Cataldo Lodi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gijs Bosschaart (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Dries Winter (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pablo Caballero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adilson Ikedia (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bram Lamey (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcel Morlock (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Roy Mentink (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Enrique Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Waterreus (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Egbert Wiekens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arjen Penders (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Markus Dittrich (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Laros (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joos Mendes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominique Van Gessel (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ivo Marbus (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Kai Palumbo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Ulrich Tychon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cataldo Morante (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Piet Van Den Herik (GK) | 0 | |