Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Geoffrey AverdijkG. Averdijk56
G
1
G
63Billy ZijmB. Zijm
Carlos SuarezC. Suarez73
D
2
D
73Leon HeubachL. Heubach
Gerhard EderG. Eder73
D
3
D
65Kemal EhioguK. Ehiogu
Alfred KelbanA. Kelban69
D
4
D
62Vincenzo HollmerV. Hollmer
Theo Van EijkT. Van Eijk75
M
5
D
60Anton BreyerA. Breyer
Ugo BeckhamU. Beckham73
M
6
M
77Silvain HoflandS. Hofland
Patricio RubioP. Rubio72
M
7
M
73Bogdan Van GobbelB. Van Gobbel
Leon BraatL. Braat71
M
8captain
M
68Carlos PastorC. Pastor
Youssef MaasY. Maas73
A
9
A
73Adilson LandzaatA. Landzaat
David KoncheskyD. Konchesky68
A
captain10
A
67Egbert KarnebeekE. Karnebeek
Stefano HammingS. Hamming64
A
11
A
64Silvio MendesS. Mendes
 
Uwe EngelsU. Engels67
D
12
M
68Ivan MasonI. Mason
Matthias RiemannM. Riemann67
M
13
M
67Alex JohnstoneA. Johnstone
Andy BakkerA. Bakker63
A
14
M
65Melchior TimmerM. Timmer

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. 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 Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Quansah.


0.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off the first half!
2.15
Vincenzo Hollmer clumsily knocks into Theo Van Eijk. Vincenzo Hollmer is given a warning by the referee! Theo Van Eijk runs off the knock.
3.10
With great vision, Kemal Ehiogu plays the ball forward to Silvain Hofland. Silvain Hofland makes a simple pass to Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Egbert Karnebeek. Egbert Karnebeek looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
4.35
Kemal Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Bogdan Van Gobbel. Bogdan Van Gobbel rushes past Gerhard Eder! Bogdan Van Gobbel rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
6.17
Bogdan Van Gobbel barges into Youssef Maas. The referee brings Bogdan Van Gobbel to one side and gives him a warning! Youssef Maas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.07
Bogdan Van Gobbel clumsily knocks into Gerhard Eder. The referee warns Bogdan Van Gobbel again to calm down! Gerhard Eder runs off the knock.
10.01
Youssef Maas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Theo Van Eijk. Theo Van Eijk knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming makes a convincing header. Kemal Ehiogu steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
12.30
Patricio Rubio flicks a high pass forward. David Konchesky controls it well on his chest. David Konchesky whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Billy Zijm!
14.31
Kemal Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Carlos Pastor. Carlos Pastor flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Geoffrey Averdijk is on top of it.
18.05
Patricio Rubio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
20.18
Bogdan Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward to Adilson Landzaat who brings the ball under control. Adilson Landzaat tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
22.23
Alfred Kelban barges into Silvain Hofland. Alfred Kelban is warned by the referee! Silvain Hofland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.56
Carlos Pastor plays the ball forward to Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.29
Alfred Kelban makes a simple pass to Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio hits a low pass to David Konchesky. David Konchesky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Beckham but the linesman indicates offside!
34.24
Silvain Hofland flicks a high pass forward. Egbert Karnebeek controls it well on his chest. Egbert Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.08
Ugo Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Hamming controls it well on his chest. Stefano Hamming plays a scrappy one-two with Youssef Maas and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Stefano Hamming provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.06
Kemal Ehiogu barges into Leon Braat. Kemal Ehiogu is shown the yellow card! Leon Braat stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Feyenoord Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off the second half!
47.25
Alfred Kelban kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Beckham. Ugo Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Rubio collects the pass. Patricio Rubio shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.08
Carlos Pastor barges into Ugo Beckham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ugo Beckham runs off the knock.
59.54
Gerhard Eder passes the ball forward to Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio passes the ball forward to David Konchesky. David Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Hamming but he's offside!
60.58
Ugo Beckham flicks a high pass forward to David Konchesky who brings the ball under control. David Konchesky runs straight at the defence! David Konchesky looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Billy Zijm!
65.08
With vision, Leon Braat laces a through ball forward to Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.22
Gerhard Eder threads a neat ball through to Ugo Beckham. Ugo Beckham threads a neat ball through to Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
71.42
Carlos Pastor flicks a high pass forward to Egbert Karnebeek who brings the ball under control. Egbert Karnebeek whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Pastor. Carlos Pastor makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
79.20
Vincenzo Hollmer kicks a strong pass forward to Egbert Karnebeek. Egbert Karnebeek shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
84.43
Stefano Hamming comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Ehiogu. The referee brings Stefano Hamming to one side and gives him a warning! Kemal Ehiogu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.33
Carlos Pastor changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Suarez.
89.35
Ugo Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Bogdan Van Gobbel. Ugo Beckham is warned by the referee! Bogdan Van Gobbel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Carlos Pastor knocks the ball forward to Bogdan Van Gobbel. Bogdan Van Gobbel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Geoffrey Averdijk who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

Feyenoord Rotterdam
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
25%
42.9%
32.1%

Scorers
Carlos Pastor 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Pastor of Feyenoord Rotterdam

Match Ratings
1.Geoffrey Averdijk (GK)
7
2.Carlos Suarez (DEF)
6
3.Gerhard Eder (DEF)
7
4.Alfred Kelban (DEF)
6
5.Theo Van Eijk (MID)
6
6.Ugo Beckham (MID)
7
7.Patricio Rubio (MID)
7
8.Leon Braat (MID)
7
9.Youssef Maas (ATT)
6
10.David Konchesky (ATT)
7
11.Stefano Hamming (ATT)
6
 
12.Uwe Engels (DEF)
0
13.Matthias Riemann (MID)
0
14.Andy Bakker (ATT)
0

1.Billy Zijm (GK)
8
2.Leon Heubach (DEF)
6
3.Kemal Ehiogu (DEF)yellow card
7
4.Vincenzo Hollmer (DEF)
6
5.Anton Breyer (DEF)
6
6.Silvain Hofland (MID)
6
7.Bogdan Van Gobbel (MID)
6
8.Carlos Pastor (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
9.Adilson Landzaat (ATT)
6
10.Egbert Karnebeek (ATT)
8
11.Silvio Mendes (ATT)
6
 
12.Ivan Mason (MID)
0
13.Alex Johnstone (MID)
0
14.Melchior Timmer (MID)
0