Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar
Lee CooperLee Cooper Keith Howard Keith Howard
Joachim IulianoJ. Iuliano75
G
1captain
G
74Tino MorganT. Morgan
Carlos SuarezC. Suarez73
D
2
D
73Rodrigue WolskyR. Wolsky
Gerhard EderG. Eder72
D
3
D
74Bryan VredeB. Vrede
Daniele HallD. Hall69
D
4
D
78Alex McStayA. McStay
Lennart BackesL. Backes74
M
5
D
77Youssouf SagboY. Sagbo
Jason LjungbergJ. Ljungberg76
M
6
M
74Avril MarreroA. Marrero
Ernest CornelisseE. Cornelisse73
M
7
M
81Alejandro GaladamesA. Galadames
Ugo BeckhamU. Beckham72
M
8
M
74Tim BakkerT. Bakker
Eric BräutigamE. Bräutigam69
A
captain9
A
78Sieb BabangidaS. Babangida
Alec YoungA. Young72
A
10
A
76Ivo LangerakI. Langerak
Moktar TalfournierM. Talfournier69
A
11
A
75Rob de BoerR. de Boer
 
Kaba MichelK. Michel65
A
12
M
69Dries ZuidamD. Zuidam
Matthias RiemannM. Riemann67
M
13
M
74Eugenio MartinezE. Martinez
Alfred KelbanA. Kelban68
D
14
D
73Kouki YamamotoK. Yamamoto

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. 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 AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabian Meerdink.


0.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar start the match!
12.36
Carlos Suarez catches Sieb Babangida on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sieb Babangida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.37
Alex McStay sees space and advances. Alex McStay flicks a high ball forward to Sieb Babangida who takes it down. Sieb Babangida shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.46
Daniele Hall passes the ball forward to Eric Bräutigam. Eric Bräutigam shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
16.48
Rodrigue Wolsky flicks a high pass forward. Tim Bakker controls it well on his chest. Tim Bakker passes the ball forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer passes the ball forward but Avril Marrero is offside!
18.56
Carlos Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Beckham. Ugo Beckham picks a pass forward to Lennart Backes. Lennart Backes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigue Wolsky.
21.28
Daniele Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Young. Alec Young kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Bräutigam. Eric Bräutigam tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
22.26
Ugo Beckham makes a probing pass to Alec Young. Alec Young knocks the ball forward, putting Jason Ljungberg through on goal. Some silky footwork from Jason Ljungberg provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Tino Morgan reads it well. He makes it look easy!
27.33
Ernest Cornelisse runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ernest Cornelisse sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.18
Alex McStay clumsily knocks into Jason Ljungberg. The referee calls over Alex McStay and shows him a yellow card! Jason Ljungberg carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.08
Alejandro Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Langerak controls it well on his chest. Ivo Langerak shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Joachim Iuliano with no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Matthias Riemann replacing Ugo Beckham. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the second half!
48.36
Ernest Cornelisse runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ernest Cornelisse shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
51.23
Jason Ljungberg makes a simple pass to Lennart Backes. Lennart Backes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Tino Morgan smothers it!
53.54
Matthias Riemann takes it forward alone. Matthias Riemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.00
Jason Ljungberg runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jason Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tino Morgan who gathers it comfortably.
57.45
Rodrigue Wolsky threads a neat ball through to Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker passes the ball forward to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.34
Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Kelban replacing Daniele Hall and Kaba Michel replacing Moktar Talfournier .
61.35
Alex McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joachim Iuliano who gathers it comfortably.
75.17
Alejandro Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
77.03
Eric Bräutigam changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eric Bräutigam shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.17
Jason Ljungberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kaba Michel. Kaba Michel puts a great ball through. Eric Bräutigam runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.19
Avril Marrero flicks a high ball forward to Rob de Boer who takes it down. Rob de Boer shoots from outside the area but is denied by Joachim Iuliano. Excellent save.
87.05
Alfred Kelban flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Riemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthias Riemann shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

AZ 67 Alkmaar
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
21.2%
41.2%
37.5%

Scorers
Ivo Langerak 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ivo Langerak of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings
1.Joachim Iuliano (GK)
7
2.Carlos Suarez (DEF)yellow card
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)
8
8.Ugo Beckham (MID)
6
9.Eric Bräutigam (ATT)
7
10.Alec Young (ATT)
7
11.Moktar Talfournier (ATT)
7
 
12.Kaba Michel (ATT)
6
13.Matthias Riemann (MID)
7
14.Alfred Kelban (DEF)
6

1.Tino Morgan (GK)
8
2.Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF)
7
3.Bryan Vrede (DEF)
6
4.Alex McStay (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Youssouf Sagbo (DEF)
6
6.Avril Marrero (MID)
6
7.Alejandro Galadames (MID)
8
8.Tim Bakker (MID)
7
9.Sieb Babangida (ATT)
6
10.Ivo Langerak (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Rob de Boer (ATT)
6
 
12.Dries Zuidam (MID)
0
13.Eugenio Martinez (MID)
0
14.Kouki Yamamoto (DEF)
0