Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at De Grolsch Veste where FC Twente 65 play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 16,392 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Twente 65 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bert Westerveld.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Twente 65 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bert Westerveld.
0.00
0-0FC Twente 65 get the match underway!
4.05
0-0Alberto Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Warren Philips. Warren Philips changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Warren Philips shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.56
Karim Kreek hits a low pass to Aaron Bastin. Aaron Bastin shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.47
0-1Alfred Kelban makes a probing pass to Leon Braat. Leon Braat kicks a strong pass forward to David Konchesky. David Konchesky shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.57
0-1Alfred Kelban catches Evans Bianchi on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfred Kelban and warns him to calm down! Evans Bianchi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.25
Ugo Beckham threads a neat ball through to Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.06
0-1Carlos Suarez catches Evans Bianchi on the ankles. The referee calls over Carlos Suarez and shows him a yellow card! Evans Bianchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.17
Gerhard Eder knocks the ball forward to Theo Van Eijk. Theo Van Eijk runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Theo Van Eijk provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.00
0-1Warren Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Evans Bianchi. Evans Bianchi finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Geoffrey Averdijk.
30.43
Patricio Rubio knocks the ball forward to David Konchesky. David Konchesky skips past Nenad Vellas! Some silky footwork from David Konchesky provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Gaspar Fernandes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.15
Liam Pegolo flicks a high pass forward. Evans Bianchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Evans Bianchi tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.50
0-2Ugo Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Ferdi Van Nistelrooy. Ugo Beckham is shown the yellow card! Ferdi Van Nistelrooy carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Ugo Beckham changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ugo Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Twente 65 appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Twente 65 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
51.56
Alberto Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Arts. With some swift thinking, Jimmy Arts plays the ball forward to Aaron Bastin. Aaron Bastin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
54.58
Without breaking stride, Patricio Rubio plays the ball forward to Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Gaspar Fernandes!
57.57
Leon Braat makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Braat plays a quick one-two with Youssef Maas and rushes in on goal... Leon Braat tries a spectacular strike but somehow Gaspar Fernandes manages to keep it out.
60.26
Ugo Beckham clumsily knocks into Karim Kreek. The referee brings Ugo Beckham to one side and gives him a warning! Karim Kreek stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.05
Carlos Suarez hits a low pass to Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio threads a neat ball through to David Konchesky. David Konchesky advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from David Konchesky provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gaspar Fernandes easily smothers it!
84.10
Youssef Maas flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Gaspar Fernandes as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
85.50
It's a corner kick which Leon Braat takes quickly, playing the ball short to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Gaspar Fernandes manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27%
47.3%
25.7%
Scorers
| David Konchesky 9, 30 Youssef Maas 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Konchesky of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gaspar Fernandes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Liam Pegolo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paolo Geerinckx (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nenad Vellas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy Arts (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ferdi Van Nistelrooy (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Karim Kreek (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Warren Philips (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Evans Bianchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aaron Bastin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robin Drent (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ferdinando Ferro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garcia Duque Sereni (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Geoffrey Averdijk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Suarez (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Gerhard Eder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfred Kelban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Theo Van Eijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ugo Beckham (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Patricio Rubio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leon Braat (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Youssef Maas (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | David Konchesky (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Stefano Hamming (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Uwe Engels (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthias Riemann (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Bakker (ATT) | 0 | |