Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 19,317 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roda JC Kerkrade and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gerard Boateng.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roda JC Kerkrade and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gerard Boateng.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.01
0-0Moktar Talfournier makes a simple pass to Kaba Michel. Kaba Michel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Konchesky but he's offside!
9.29
0-0With vision, Hassan Abdellaoui plays the ball forward to Fernando Alonso. Seeing a gap ahead, Fernando Alonso plays the ball forward to Jose Ibanez. Jose Ibanez runs straight at the defence! Jose Ibanez tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Joachim Iuliano. What a great pair of hands!
14.44
0-0Daniele Hall hacks Craig Burley from behind! The referee calls over Daniele Hall and warns him to calm down! Craig Burley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.41
Daniele Hall knocks the ball forward to Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio threads a neat ball through to David Konchesky. David Konchesky knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kaba Michel is offside!
20.01
0-0Jose Ibanez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh skips past Daniele Hall! Kasper Conteh cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
26.13
1-0Hassan Abdellaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Kasper Conteh. With some swift thinking, Kasper Conteh plays the ball forward to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo plays a one-two with Craig Rowett and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Romero P. Redondo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Romero P. Redondo scores for Roda JC Kerkrade!!
36.25
Carlos Suarez makes a probing pass to Jason Ljungberg. Jason Ljungberg makes a probing pass to Kaba Michel. Kaba Michel advances inside the box! Kaba Michel rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.20
Carlos Suarez sees space and advances. Carlos Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Kaba Michel. Kaba Michel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
Robert Cooke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Burley. Craig Burley flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Alonso collects the pass. Fernando Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kasper Conteh but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Ernest Cornelisse replacing Lennart Backes and Gerhard Eder replacing Daniele Hall. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off the second half!
48.23
Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Rubio who brings the ball under control. Patricio Rubio shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.34
Patricio Rubio kicks a strong pass forward to Kaba Michel. Kaba Michel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
53.33
Fernando Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Lopez. Roberto Lopez sees Fernando Alonso just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Alonso strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
55.48
Robert Cooke pushes mid-way up the pitch. Robert Cooke threads the ball through to Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett plays a one-two with Fernando Alonso and advances towards the goal... Craig Rowett side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.55
2-2Roda JC Kerkrade have made 3 substitutions with Noel Pearce replacing Robert Cooke, Ruud Klein replacing Jose Ibanez and Ignacio Dreef replacing Titus McManaman .
65.19
Jason Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Kaba Michel who takes it down. Kaba Michel lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Ljungberg. Jason Ljungberg powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
66.42
2-2Craig Burley clumsily knocks into David Konchesky. The referee calls over Craig Burley and shows him a yellow card! David Konchesky stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.13
Patricio Rubio changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Patricio Rubio runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Patricio Rubio provides some space. He shoots at goal. Good keeping from Vitaliy Skachenko as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
73.25
Corner kick to Sparta Rotterdam. Jason Ljungberg plays it to the near post. Some awkward footwork from Patricio Rubio provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Vitaliy Skachenko is on top of it.
75.07
2-2Craig Burley runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.33
Gerhard Eder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio hits a low pass to David Konchesky. David Konchesky skips past Noel Pearce! David Konchesky side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
81.33
Noel Pearce advances with the ball. Noel Pearce runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Noel Pearce provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Joachim Iuliano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.52
3-2Jason Ljungberg takes a long throw-in. Matthias Riemann makes a probing pass to Moktar Talfournier. Moktar Talfournier flicks a high pass forward. Jason Ljungberg controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some world-class footwork from Jason Ljungberg provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Noel Pearce is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
Matthias Riemann comes in with a late challenge on Kasper Conteh. Matthias Riemann is shown the yellow card! Kasper Conteh carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.1%
64.9%
Play Area
31.2%
44.2%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Rubio of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vitaliy Skachenko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Craig Burley (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Robert Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kasper Conteh (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fernando Alonso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roberto Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Titus McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Rowett (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Romero P. Redondo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Noel Pearce (DEF) | | 8 |
| 13. | Ruud Klein (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ignacio Dreef (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Joachim Iuliano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Suarez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alfred Kelban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniele Hall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lennart Backes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patricio Rubio (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Jason Ljungberg (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matthias Riemann (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | David Konchesky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Moktar Talfournier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kaba Michel (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alec Young (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerhard Eder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ernest Cornelisse (MID) | 6 | |