Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     SBV ExcelsiorSBV Excelsior
Lee CooperLee Cooper Computer Player Computer Player
Joachim IulianoJ. Iuliano75
G
1
G
67Jonathan MeiteJ. Meite
Carlos SuarezC. Suarez73
D
2
D
68Guillermo Van EdeG. Van Ede
Gerhard EderG. Eder72
D
3
D
67Juan MorenoJ. Moreno
Daniele HallD. Hall69
D
4
D
65Martin RodriguezM. Rodriguez
Lennart BackesL. Backes74
M
5
D
61Dennis CarterD. Carter
Jason LjungbergJ. Ljungberg76
M
6
M
69Olaf van den BroekO. van den Broek
Ernest CornelisseE. Cornelisse73
M
7
M
66Roberto NevesR. Neves
Ugo BeckhamU. Beckham72
M
8
A
73Iwan SchomakerI. Schomaker
David KoncheskyD. Konchesky67
A
9
A
58Martin HuistraM. Huistra
Eric BräutigamE. Bräutigam69
A
captain10
A
58Pius BroerseP. Broerse
Moktar TalfournierM. Talfournier69
A
11captain
A
53Paulo MarquesP. Marques
 
Kaba MichelK. Michel65
A
12
M
60Craig JamesC. James
Patricio RubioP. Rubio72
M
13
M
58Clarence SchenningC. Schenning
Alfred KelbanA. Kelban68
D
14
D
58Luis CamposL. Campos

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to SBV Excelsior in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Joost Moens.


0.00
SBV Excelsior kick off the first half!
2.37
Ugo Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Bräutigam. Eric Bräutigam knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Backes. Lennart Backes rockets a shot on goal. Jonathan Meite comfortably gets down and covers it.
9.56
Jason Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to David Konchesky who takes it down. David Konchesky whips in a cross ball towards Ernest Cornelisse. Ernest Cornelisse rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.23
Paulo Marques flicks a high pass forward. Iwan Schomaker controls it well on his chest. Iwan Schomaker chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Marques. Paulo Marques rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
16.13
Roberto Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Marques. Paulo Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Iwan Schomaker. Iwan Schomaker fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.32
With vision, Gerhard Eder laces a weighted ball forward to Lennart Backes. Seeing a gap ahead, Lennart Backes plays the ball forward to Moktar Talfournier. Moktar Talfournier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.55
Ugo Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Konchesky. David Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Bräutigam but he's offside!
24.11
Daniele Hall threads a neat ball through to Jason Ljungberg. With a delightful solo run, Jason Ljungberg stretches the opposition's defence. Jason Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernest Cornelisse. Ernest Cornelisse comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.00
Roberto Neves comes in with a late challenge on Gerhard Eder. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gerhard Eder carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.41
Juan Moreno knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Huistra. Martin Huistra knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.19
Jason Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Moktar Talfournier collects the pass. Moktar Talfournier plays a quick one-two with Lennart Backes and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Moktar Talfournier provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
34.27
Roberto Neves flicks a high pass forward. Martin Huistra controls it well on his chest. Martin Huistra whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Joachim Iuliano!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Patricio Rubio replacing Ernest Cornelisse. SBV Excelsior appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
49.38
Olaf van den Broek barges into Lennart Backes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lennart Backes runs off the knock.
53.09
Carlos Suarez launches a long ball forward into the other half. David Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Van Ede.
55.25
Dennis Carter knocks the ball forward to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Neves shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
60.50
Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Kelban replacing Gerhard Eder and Kaba Michel replacing Moktar Talfournier .
65.53
Jason Ljungberg makes a simple pass to David Konchesky. David Konchesky rushes past Guillermo Van Ede! David Konchesky cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
72.01
Carlos Suarez sees Patricio Rubio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Rubio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Konchesky. David Konchesky lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Backes. Lennart Backes makes a deft header but is denied by Jonathan Meite. Excellent save.
75.05
Roberto Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Huistra. Martin Huistra knocks in a cross ball towards Iwan Schomaker. Iwan Schomaker connects with a diving header. It's there!! Joachim Iuliano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.37
Martin Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Olaf van den Broek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Olaf van den Broek knocks the ball to his team mate, Iwan Schomaker. Iwan Schomaker tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Joachim Iuliano manages to keep it out.
85.46
Dennis Carter runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dennis Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
89.27
Roberto Neves flicks a high pass forward. Martin Huistra controls it well on his chest. Martin Huistra lofts in a cross ball towards Olaf van den Broek. Olaf van den Broek outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Joachim Iuliano!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

SBV Excelsior
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
29.2%
41.5%
29.2%

Scorers
Ernest Cornelisse 10
David Konchesky 66
Iwan Schomaker 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Konchesky of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings
1.Joachim Iuliano (GK)
7
2.Carlos Suarez (DEF)
6
3.Gerhard Eder (DEF)
6
4.Daniele Hall (DEF)
7
5.Lennart Backes (MID)
6
6.Jason Ljungberg (MID)
8
7.Ernest Cornelisse (MID)goal scored
8
8.Ugo Beckham (MID)
6
9.David Konchesky (ATT)goal scored
10
10.Eric Bräutigam (ATT)
6
11.Moktar Talfournier (ATT)
6
 
12.Kaba Michel (ATT)
6
13.Patricio Rubio (MID)
6
14.Alfred Kelban (DEF)
6

1.Jonathan Meite (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Van Ede (DEF)
6
3.Juan Moreno (DEF)
6
4.Martin Rodriguez (DEF)
6
5.Dennis Carter (DEF)
7
6.Olaf van den Broek (MID)yellow card
5
7.Roberto Neves (MID)yellow card
7
8.Iwan Schomaker (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Martin Huistra (ATT)
7
10.Pius Broerse (ATT)
6
11.Paulo Marques (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig James (MID)
0
13.Clarence Schenning (MID)
0
14.Luis Campos (DEF)
0