Match Report


Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam     Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Lee Cooper Lee Cooper
Billy ZijmB. Zijm63
G
1
G
75Joachim IulianoJ. Iuliano
Leon HeubachL. Heubach72
D
2
D
73Carlos SuarezC. Suarez
Danny SouthgateD. Southgate67
D
3
D
72Gerhard EderG. Eder
Clarence GeerinckxC. Geerinckx65
D
4
D
69Daniele HallD. Hall
Kemal EhioguK. Ehiogu64
D
5
M
74Lennart BackesL. Backes
Bogdan Van GobbelB. Van Gobbel72
M
6
M
76Jason LjungbergJ. Ljungberg
Carlos PastorC. Pastor67
M
7
M
73Ernest CornelisseE. Cornelisse
Alex JohnstoneA. Johnstone65
M
captain8
M
72Ugo BeckhamU. Beckham
Adilson LandzaatA. Landzaat73
A
9captain
A
69Eric BräutigamE. Bräutigam
Egbert KarnebeekE. Karnebeek67
A
10
A
72Alec YoungA. Young
Barry HeeringB. Heering64
A
11
A
69Moktar TalfournierM. Talfournier
 
Silvio MendesS. Mendes63
A
12
A
67David KoncheskyD. Konchesky
Vincenzo HollmerV. Hollmer62
D
13
M
72Patricio RubioP. Rubio
Anton BreyerA. Breyer60
D
14
D
68Alfred KelbanA. Kelban

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 20,466 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Melchior Van Thiel.


0.00
The first half starts with Feyenoord Rotterdam kicking off!
3.13
Egbert Karnebeek decides to run forward with the ball. Egbert Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.01
Daniele Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Beckham. Ugo Beckham brings the ball forward. Ugo Beckham advances inside the box! Ugo Beckham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Ugo Beckham scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
9.52
Leon Heubach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat lofts in a cross ball towards Barry Heering. Barry Heering jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
10.10
Kemal Ehiogu decides to run forward with the ball. Kemal Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Egbert Karnebeek. Egbert Karnebeek lofts in a cross ball towards Barry Heering. Barry Heering heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Joachim Iuliano.
14.29
Alex Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Egbert Karnebeek. Egbert Karnebeek knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
15.16
Bogdan Van Gobbel threads a neat ball through to Barry Heering. Barry Heering plays a scrappy one-two with Bogdan Van Gobbel and stumbles forward towards the goal... Barry Heering shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
20.23
Carlos Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Ljungberg. Jason Ljungberg hits a low pass to Ernest Cornelisse. Ernest Cornelisse plays a one-two with Moktar Talfournier and rushes in on goal... Ernest Cornelisse shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.31
Lennart Backes flicks a high ball forward to Ernest Cornelisse who takes it down. Ernest Cornelisse lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Bräutigam. Eric Bräutigam finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Billy Zijm.
22.35
Jason Ljungberg takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Daniele Hall side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
24.42
Daniele Hall flicks a high pass forward. Jason Ljungberg collects the pass. Jason Ljungberg makes a simple pass, allowing Alec Young to run into the box. Alec Young strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
32.12
Bogdan Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward. Adilson Landzaat collects the pass. Adilson Landzaat knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Heering. Barry Heering makes a deft header but Joachim Iuliano reads it well. Well saved!
39.39
Clarence Geerinckx flicks a high pass forward to Bogdan Van Gobbel who brings the ball under control. Bogdan Van Gobbel threads a neat ball through to Egbert Karnebeek. Egbert Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Heering. With a superhuman jump, Barry Heering connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Patricio Rubio replacing Lennart Backes.

45.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the second half!
47.38
Ernest Cornelisse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Bräutigam. Eric Bräutigam hits a low pass to Alec Young. Alec Young cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Billy Zijm gets down and covers it.
49.59
Leon Heubach knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Pastor. Carlos Pastor flicks a high ball forward to Bogdan Van Gobbel who takes it down. Bogdan Van Gobbel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.24
Bogdan Van Gobbel makes an attacking run forward. Bogdan Van Gobbel whips in a cross ball towards Barry Heering. Barry Heering flicks the ball with his head. Joachim Iuliano punches it away to safety.
53.11
Jason Ljungberg threads the ball through to Moktar Talfournier. Moktar Talfournier cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Moktar Talfournier provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Billy Zijm had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
59.06
Kemal Ehiogu darts forward. Kemal Ehiogu sees Adilson Landzaat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adilson Landzaat lofts in a cross ball towards Bogdan Van Gobbel. Bogdan Van Gobbel makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.08
Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Kelban replacing Carlos Suarez and David Konchesky replacing Alec Young .
65.42
Kemal Ehiogu makes a strong solo run forward. Kemal Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Bogdan Van Gobbel. Bogdan Van Gobbel plays a one-two with Egbert Karnebeek and advances towards the goal... Alfred Kelban clumsily knocks into Bogdan Van Gobbel. Penalty not given!!
66.09
Alex Johnstone hits a low pass to Carlos Pastor. Carlos Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gerhard Eder.
69.39
Ernest Cornelisse sees Eric Bräutigam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Bräutigam deftly passes the ball to Ernest Cornelisse, releasing him through on goal. Ernest Cornelisse shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
73.06
Barry Heering flicks a high pass forward. Bogdan Van Gobbel controls it well on his chest. Bogdan Van Gobbel shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.51
Daniele Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernest Cornelisse. Ernest Cornelisse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Konchesky. David Konchesky tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.01
Bogdan Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward to Barry Heering who brings the ball under control. Barry Heering edges inside the box! Barry Heering tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Joachim Iuliano smothers it!
79.53
Alex Johnstone catches Patricio Rubio on the ankles. The referee brings Alex Johnstone to one side and gives him a warning! Patricio Rubio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.41
Daniele Hall flicks a high ball forward to Ugo Beckham who takes it down. Ugo Beckham threads a neat ball through to Eric Bräutigam. Eric Bräutigam makes a probing pass to Jason Ljungberg but he's offside!
84.30
Ernest Cornelisse flicks the ball to his team mate, David Konchesky. David Konchesky shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.31
Ernest Cornelisse flicks a high pass forward to Ugo Beckham who brings the ball under control. Ugo Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Ernest Cornelisse. Ernest Cornelisse is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.02
Without breaking stride, Clarence Geerinckx plays the ball forward to Carlos Pastor. Carlos Pastor flicks a high pass forward to Egbert Karnebeek who brings the ball under control. Egbert Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Feyenoord Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
28.4%
44.3%
27.3%

Scorers
Alex Johnstone 89
Ugo Beckham 6
Moktar Talfournier 53
Ernest Cornelisse 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ernest Cornelisse of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings
1.Billy Zijm (GK)
7
2.Leon Heubach (DEF)
6
3.Danny Southgate (DEF)
6
4.Clarence Geerinckx (DEF)
6
5.Kemal Ehiogu (DEF)
7
6.Bogdan Van Gobbel (MID)
7
7.Carlos Pastor (MID)
6
8.Alex Johnstone (MID)goal scored
8
9.Adilson Landzaat (ATT)
6
10.Egbert Karnebeek (ATT)
7
11.Barry Heering (ATT)
7
 
12.Silvio Mendes (ATT)
0
13.Vincenzo Hollmer (DEF)
0
14.Anton Breyer (DEF)
0

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