Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 20,893 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NAC Breda 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 Giampaolo Polonia.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NAC Breda 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 Giampaolo Polonia.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the first half underway!
6.31
0-0Carlos Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Theo Van Eijk. Theo Van Eijk sees a break and surges forward. Theo Van Eijk plays a one-two with Patricio Rubio and advances towards the goal... Theo Van Eijk rockets a shot on goal but Roberto Valente is on top of it.
8.54
1-0Robert Valéry makes a probing pass to Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Geoffrey Averdijk had no chance!! Goal for NAC Breda!
12.23
1-0Greg Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Jochem Arveladze. Jochem Arveladze flicks a high ball forward to Abdelmalek Barthez who gracefully takes it down. Abdelmalek Barthez shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
14.55
1-0Carlos Suarez gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Patricio Rubio edges inside the box! Hugo Marques barges into Patricio Rubio. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
16.47
Martial Besson hits a low pass to Jochem Arveladze. Jochem Arveladze makes a simple pass to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez whips in a cross ball towards Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.25
Oleksiy Kryvenko knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez powers a header at goal. Geoffrey Averdijk is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.57
3-0Jochem Arveladze comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Rubio. The referee warns Jochem Arveladze to calm down! Patricio Rubio stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.50
Carlos Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Braat. Leon Braat flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Rubio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Rubio skips past Hugo Marques! Some awkward footwork from Patricio Rubio provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Roberto Valente is on top of it.
42.03
3-0With vision, Gerhard Eder plays the ball forward to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Ugo Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ugo Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martial Besson.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and NAC Breda get the second half underway!
48.41
Ugo Beckham runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ugo Beckham sees David Konchesky just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from David Konchesky provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Valente smothers it!
54.56
Alfred Kelban receives the ball from a throw-in from Carlos Suarez. Alfred Kelban flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Hamming holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Hamming flicks a high pass forward. David Konchesky controls it well on his chest. David Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.13
3-0Theo Van Eijk hacks Greg Beckham from behind! The referee calls over Theo Van Eijk and shows him a yellow card! Greg Beckham carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.49
Jochem Arveladze threads a neat ball through to Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
60.37
3-0NAC Breda have made a substitution with Tommy Priestley replacing Robert Valéry .
61.42
Antonio Moreno advances with the ball. Antonio Moreno skips past Alfred Kelban! Antonio Moreno strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.09
Hugo Marques threads the ball through to Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez skips past Gerhard Eder! Abdelmalek Barthez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Geoffrey Averdijk has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.49
With great vision, Patricio Rubio plays the ball forward to Ugo Beckham. Ugo Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Roberto Valente picks it out of the air!
78.51
With vision, Hugo Marques picks a pass forward to Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That's his third!
81.29
6-0Antonio Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez plays a scrappy one-two with Frederico Santos and advances towards the goal... Abdelmalek Barthez tries a spectacular strike. The ball strikes Gerhard Eder's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
82.58
Corner kick to NAC Breda. Greg Beckham plays it to the far post. Tommy Priestley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.42
Martial Besson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jochem Arveladze. Jochem Arveladze makes a simple pass to Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Geoffrey Averdijk comfortably picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
7
0
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
24.6%
44.9%
30.4%
Scorers
| Robert Valéry 9, 16 Abdelmalek Barthez 32, 65, 79 Antonio Moreno 61 Tommy Priestley 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Abdelmalek Barthez of NAC Breda |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Roberto Valente (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hugo Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martial Besson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oleksiy Kryvenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andres Vila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jochem Arveladze (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Antonio Moreno (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Greg Beckham (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Robert Valéry (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Abdelmalek Barthez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Frederico Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oliver Lindemann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Antunes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tommy Priestley (ATT) | | 7 |
| 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) | 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 | |