Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 20,527 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Volendam and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Volendam and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Volendam kicking off!
4.42
0-0Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Jason Ljungberg who brings the ball under control. Jason Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Beckham. Ugo Beckham knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Yuri Mendes. Excellent block.
6.22
0-0Ernest Cornelisse flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Bräutigam. Eric Bräutigam shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
8.22
1-0Vitor Fonseca sees space and advances. Vitor Fonseca plays a scrappy one-two with Zoumana Fiorese and stumbles forward towards the goal... Vitor Fonseca strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.44
Ernest Cornelisse passes the ball forward to Alec Young. Alec Young passes the ball forward to Moktar Talfournier. Moktar Talfournier muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.39
1-1Daniele Hall makes a beautiful solo run. Daniele Hall plays the ball forward to Alec Young. Alec Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vito Schwoch.
22.25
Alex Gough brings the ball forward. Alex Gough whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Carlos Suarez.
23.18
1-1Corner kick to FC Volendam. Alex Gough plays it out to the edge of the box. Daniele Hall steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
26.53
Carlos Suarez makes a probing pass to Daniele Hall. Daniele Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Moktar Talfournier. Moktar Talfournier makes a probing pass between the defence to Eric Bräutigam. Eric Bräutigam cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.10
Gerhard Eder knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Bräutigam. Eric Bräutigam plays a scrappy one-two with Moktar Talfournier and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eric Bräutigam shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.45
1-2Ernest Cornelisse barges into Carl Barton. Ernest Cornelisse is given a warning by the referee! Carl Barton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.04
Callum Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Martin Perez who brings the ball under control. Martin Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca makes a defence splitting pass to Ron Heering. Ron Heering makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.57
Alex Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Ron Heering. Ron Heering shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
42.11
1-2Yuri Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Gough. Alex Gough threads a neat ball through to Vito Schwoch. Vito Schwoch knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Perez. Martin Perez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Joachim Iuliano gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
44.51
Carlos Suarez threads a neat ball through to Jason Ljungberg. Jason Ljungberg advances with the ball. Jason Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Bräutigam. Eric Bräutigam connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Alfred Kelban replacing Gerhard Eder. The FC Volendam players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
47.31
1-2Yuri Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Martin Perez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Perez flicks a high pass forward. Ron Heering collects the pass. Ron Heering passes the ball forward but Zoumana Fiorese is offside!
49.16
Carl Barton knocks the ball forward to Zoumana Fiorese. Zoumana Fiorese plays a quick one-two with Alex Gough and rushes in on goal... Zoumana Fiorese tries a spectacular strike but somehow Carlos Suarez happens to be in the right place to block it.
53.00
Alec Young flicks a high pass forward. Ernest Cornelisse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernest Cornelisse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.30
Daniele Hall threads a neat ball through to Lennart Backes. Lennart Backes passes the ball forward to Alec Young. Alec Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Beckham but he's offside!
55.20
Carlos Suarez hits a low pass to Ernest Cornelisse. Ernest Cornelisse hits a low pass to Moktar Talfournier. Moktar Talfournier kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Young but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.08
Jason Ljungberg hacks Yuri Mendes from behind! The referee brings Jason Ljungberg to one side and gives him a warning! Yuri Mendes stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.04
Alex Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.52
1-2Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Patricio Rubio replacing Ugo Beckham and Kaba Michel replacing Moktar Talfournier .
61.55
Yuri Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Gough. Alex Gough hits a low pass to Ron Heering. Ron Heering advances inside the box! Ron Heering side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Joachim Iuliano.
63.19
1-2Corner kick to FC Volendam. Alex Gough chips it out wide. Ron Heering side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
67.18
Ernest Cornelisse passes the ball forward to Jason Ljungberg. Jason Ljungberg lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Bräutigam. Eric Bräutigam gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
69.02
Carlos Suarez runs forward with the ball. Carlos Suarez knocks the ball forward to Kaba Michel. Kaba Michel makes a defence splitting pass to Lennart Backes. Lennart Backes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
77.26
Ernest Cornelisse knocks the ball forward to Eric Bräutigam. Eric Bräutigam shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
78.07
1-2Carlos Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Zoumana Fiorese. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Zoumana Fiorese hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.19
Daniele Hall flicks a high pass forward to Jason Ljungberg who brings the ball under control. Jason Ljungberg decides to run forward with the ball. Jason Ljungberg shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.29
Alfred Kelban flicks a high ball forward to Ernest Cornelisse who takes it down. Ernest Cornelisse makes a simple pass to Lennart Backes. Lennart Backes whips in a cross ball towards Ernest Cornelisse. Ernest Cornelisse directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Ramon Ketting, sees it late!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
87.28
Carl Barton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Perez. Martin Perez edges inside the box! Martin Perez tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Alfred Kelban!
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Eric Bräutigam stretches the opposition's defence. Eric Bräutigam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
33.3%
41%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ernest Cornelisse of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ramon Ketting (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francisco Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Yuri Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Gough (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Martin Perez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carl Barton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Vito Schwoch (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vitor Fonseca (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Zoumana Fiorese (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ron Heering (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oscar Leon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Smits (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Booth (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Joachim Iuliano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniele Hall (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gerhard Eder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Suarez (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 5. | Lennart Backes (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ernest Cornelisse (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Jason Ljungberg (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ugo Beckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eric Bräutigam (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Alec Young (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Moktar Talfournier (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Kaba Michel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Patricio Rubio (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alfred Kelban (DEF) | 6 | |