Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     Roda JC KerkradeRoda JC Kerkrade
Computer Player Computer Player Ralf Tillie Ralf Tillie
Geoffrey AverdijkG. Averdijk56
G
1captain
G
71Vitaliy SkachenkoV. Skachenko
Carlos SuarezC. Suarez73
D
2
D
73Robert CookeR. Cooke
Gerhard EderG. Eder73
D
3
D
73Hassan AbdellaouiH. Abdellaoui
Alfred KelbanA. Kelban69
D
4
D
70Craig BurleyC. Burley
Theo Van EijkT. Van Eijk75
M
5
M
73Kasper ContehK. Conteh
Ugo BeckhamU. Beckham73
M
6
M
70Jose IbanezJ. Ibanez
Patricio RubioP. Rubio72
M
7
M
70Fernando AlonsoF. Alonso
Leon BraatL. Braat71
M
8
M
71Norman GreeningN. Greening
Youssef MaasY. Maas74
A
9
A
73Ignacio DreefI. Dreef
David KoncheskyD. Konchesky68
A
captain10
A
67Titus McManamanT. McManaman
Stefano HammingS. Hamming65
A
11
A
70Romero P. RedondoR. Redondo
 
Uwe EngelsU. Engels67
D
12
D
69Noel PearceN. Pearce
Matthias RiemannM. Riemann67
M
13
M
65Jason DublinJ. Dublin
Andy BakkerA. Bakker63
A
14
A
68Peter DrydenP. Dryden

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Melchior Van Thiel.


0.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.27
Hassan Abdellaoui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke hits a low pass to Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
12.46
Fernando Alonso flicks a high pass forward to Titus McManaman who brings the ball under control. Titus McManaman finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
14.23
Patricio Rubio threads a neat ball through to Ugo Beckham. Ugo Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.55
Patricio Rubio threads a neat ball through to David Konchesky. David Konchesky threads the ball through to Youssef Maas but he's offside!
16.20
Patricio Rubio knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Beckham. Ugo Beckham edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ugo Beckham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
20.07
Robert Cooke flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Alonso who takes it down. Fernando Alonso makes a pass forward but Romero P. Redondo is yards offside!
21.55
Jose Ibanez kicks a strong pass forward to Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman shoots from distance. Good keeping from Geoffrey Averdijk as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
23.29
Corner kick to Roda JC Kerkrade. Norman Greening plays it to the near post. Stefano Hamming reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
27.28
Jose Ibanez hits a low pass to Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman deftly passes the ball to Romero P. Redondo, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Romero P. Redondo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Geoffrey Averdijk effortlessly smothers it!
28.44
Theo Van Eijk chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming kicks a strong pass forward to David Konchesky but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.50
Jose Ibanez receives the ball from a throw-in from Kasper Conteh. Jose Ibanez makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Ibanez edges inside the box! Jose Ibanez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Jose Ibanez scores for Roda JC Kerkrade!!
34.16
Jose Ibanez chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Greening. Norman Greening plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Alonso and advances towards the goal... Norman Greening makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.59
From the throw-in, Titus McManaman picks out Craig Burley. Craig Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Roda JC Kerkrade!
45.00
Stefano Hamming darts forward. Stefano Hamming advances inside the box! Craig Burley barges into Stefano Hamming. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the second half underway!
48.34
Jose Ibanez kicks a strong pass forward to Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman plays a one-two with Jose Ibanez and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Titus McManaman provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
53.48
Norman Greening chips the ball to his team mate, Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Greening. Norman Greening powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Norman Greening!
59.22
Leon Braat sees space and advances. Leon Braat shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.18
Roda JC Kerkrade have made 3 substitutions with Noel Pearce replacing Craig Burley, Jason Dublin replacing Fernando Alonso and Peter Dryden replacing Romero P. Redondo .
61.20
Jose Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden rushes past Gerhard Eder! Peter Dryden comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
63.50
Robert Cooke lofts the ball long. Titus McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.43
Jason Dublin knocks the ball forward to Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
67.13
Gerhard Eder clumsily knocks into Jason Dublin. Gerhard Eder is warned by the referee! Jason Dublin stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.39
Titus McManaman barges into Carlos Suarez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Suarez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.47
Noel Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Ibanez. Jose Ibanez sees a break and surges forward. Jose Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden makes a deft header. Peter Dryden scores for Roda JC Kerkrade!!
75.48
Jason Dublin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Ibanez. Jose Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Geoffrey Averdijk has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.17
Ugo Beckham knocks the ball forward to David Konchesky. David Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.01
Jose Ibanez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Ibanez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Titus McManaman through on goal. Titus McManaman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Geoffrey Averdijk easily gets down and covers it.
89.22
Jason Dublin hits a low pass to Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh knocks in a cross ball towards Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
Theo Van Eijk makes an attacking run forward. Theo Van Eijk skips past Robert Cooke! Theo Van Eijk cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Vitaliy Skachenko!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

Roda JC Kerkrade
Goals
0
7
Shots on Target
2
12
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30.6%
69.4%
Play Area
33.9%
45.2%
21%

Scorers
Jose Ibanez 31
Norman Greening 34, 53
Titus McManaman 39, 75
Peter Dryden 64, 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Ibanez of Roda JC Kerkrade

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

1.Vitaliy Skachenko (GK)
6
2.Robert Cooke (DEF)
6
3.Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF)
6
4.Craig Burley (DEF)
6
5.Kasper Conteh (MID)
6
6.Jose Ibanez (MID)goal scored
9
7.Fernando Alonso (MID)
6
8.Norman Greening (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
8
9.Ignacio Dreef (ATT)
6
10.Titus McManaman (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
11.Romero P. Redondo (ATT)
6
 
12.Noel Pearce (DEF)
6
13.Jason Dublin (MID)
6
14.Peter Dryden (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8