Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Heesen Yachts Stadion where FC Oss play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 17,991 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Oss 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 Ger Abidallah.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Oss 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 Ger Abidallah.
0.00
0-0FC Oss kick off!
4.21
0-0Alfred Kelban threads a neat ball through to Ugo Beckham. With a delightful solo run, Ugo Beckham stretches the opposition's defence. Ugo Beckham threads the ball through to Youssef Maas but he's offside!
6.21
0-0Leon Braat passes the ball forward to Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aladino Gallo.
8.30
1-0Aladino Gallo makes a beautiful solo run. Aladino Gallo cuts inside the box! Aladino Gallo cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.51
1-0Nicolas Marcelino knocks the ball forward to Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel plays a scrappy one-two with Petri Karelse and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nico Vogel provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
20.16
1-0Ferdi Shew A Tjon flicks a high pass forward to Aladino Gallo who brings the ball under control. Aladino Gallo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ger Witschge. Ger Witschge threads the ball through into the box. Petri Karelse looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
21.08
Patricio Rubio sees David Konchesky in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Konchesky makes a pass forward but Stefano Hamming is yards offside!
27.23
Garry Morrison passes the ball forward to Petri Karelse. Petri Karelse shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.27
1-0Ugo Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming skips past Robbie Fortune! Stefano Hamming shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but is blocked by Elena Cruz.
34.34
1-0Nicolas Marcelino clumsily knocks into Ugo Beckham. The referee warns Nicolas Marcelino to calm down! Ugo Beckham runs off the knock.
45.00
Ugo Beckham brings the ball forward. Ugo Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Oss appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
48.09
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.31
Alfred Kelban flicks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Beckham. Ugo Beckham knocks the ball forward to Theo Van Eijk. Theo Van Eijk rushes past ƒtienne Gronkjaer! Theo Van Eijk takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Diego Mendes had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
57.44
Alfred Kelban plays the ball forward to Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming whips in a cross ball towards David Konchesky. With a superhuman jump, David Konchesky connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.27
David Konchesky barges into Robbie Fortune. David Konchesky is warned by the referee! Robbie Fortune runs off the knock.
69.05
Patricio Rubio darts forward. Patricio Rubio edges inside the box! Patricio Rubio rockets a shot on goal but Diego Mendes is on top of it.
77.20
1-1FC Oss have made 2 substitutions with Gary Niven replacing ƒtienne Gronkjaer and Daniele Byrne replacing Aladino Gallo .
79.11
Carlos Suarez makes a probing pass to Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas knocks the ball to his team mate, Theo Van Eijk. Theo Van Eijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Diego Mendes is on top of it.
83.42
Gerhard Eder makes a simple pass to Leon Braat. Leon Braat makes a probing pass to David Konchesky. David Konchesky flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Hamming. Some silky footwork from Stefano Hamming provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.31
Carlos Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Konchesky. David Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
28.9%
48.7%
22.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Hamming of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diego Mendes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | ƒtienne Gronkjaer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robbie Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Elena Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ferdi Shew A Tjon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Marcelino (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Aladino Gallo (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Petri Karelse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ger Witschge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nico Vogel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Daniele Byrne (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Christian Beckmann (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Geoffrey Averdijk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Suarez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gerhard Eder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfred Kelban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Theo Van Eijk (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Ugo Beckham (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Patricio Rubio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leon Braat (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Youssef Maas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Konchesky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefano Hamming (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Uwe Engels (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthias Riemann (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Bakker (ATT) | 0 | |