Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar
Computer Player Computer Player Keith Howard Keith Howard
Geoffrey AverdijkG. Averdijk56
G
1captain
G
78Adrian VelaA. Vela
Carlos SuarezC. Suarez73
D
2
D
73Rodrigue WolskyR. Wolsky
Gerhard EderG. Eder73
D
3
D
79Alex McStayA. McStay
Alfred KelbanA. Kelban69
D
4
D
84Fabrice MercierF. Mercier
Theo Van EijkT. Van Eijk75
M
5
D
77Youssouf SagboY. Sagbo
Ugo BeckhamU. Beckham73
M
6
M
82Alejandro GaladamesA. Galadames
Patricio RubioP. Rubio72
M
7
M
82Leonardo RamirezL. Ramirez
Leon BraatL. Braat71
M
8
M
75Tim BakkerT. Bakker
Youssef MaasY. Maas74
A
9
A
80Sieb BabangidaS. Babangida
David KoncheskyD. Konchesky68
A
captain10
A
76Ivo LangerakI. Langerak
Stefano HammingS. Hamming65
A
11
A
75Rob de BoerR. de Boer
 
Uwe EngelsU. Engels67
D
12
A
72Clarence ArtsC. Arts
Matthias RiemannM. Riemann67
M
13
A
71Alassan DecroixA. Decroix
Andy BakkerA. Bakker63
A
14
D
68Maurits de HaanM. de Haan

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. 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 AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerard Boateng.


0.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off the first half!
2.17
Tim Bakker flicks a high ball forward to Rob de Boer who takes it down. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Geoffrey Averdijk who gathers it comfortably.
3.40
Theo Van Eijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas passes the ball forward to David Konchesky. David Konchesky makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Adrian Vela manages to gather it.
15.55
Fabrice Mercier flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Galadames who takes it down. Alejandro Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent block by Alfred Kelban!
18.10
Leonardo Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida passes the ball forward but Rob de Boer is offside!
24.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Alex McStay plays the ball forward to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Kelban.
28.12
Ugo Beckham flicks a high ball forward to Stefano Hamming who takes it down. Stefano Hamming flicks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Maas. Some good footwork from Youssef Maas provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.52
Alejandro Galadames clumsily knocks into David Konchesky. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Konchesky stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.36
Fabrice Mercier makes a probing pass to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer rushes past Alfred Kelban! Rob de Boer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.02
Rodrigue Wolsky sees Ivo Langerak in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivo Langerak flicks the ball to his team mate, Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak beats his man to it with a header. Carlos Suarez steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.16
Alejandro Galadames barges into Patricio Rubio. The referee calls over Alejandro Galadames and warns him to calm down! Patricio Rubio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.57
Rob de Boer sees Ivo Langerak in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivo Langerak knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Geoffrey Averdijk who gathers it comfortably.
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. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off the second half!
47.27
Leon Braat advances with the ball. Leon Braat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex McStay.
48.07
Tim Bakker makes a simple pass to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
51.51
From the throw-in, Youssouf Sagbo picks out Fabrice Mercier. Fabrice Mercier launches a long ball forward into the other half. Tim Bakker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Geoffrey Averdijk who gathers it comfortably.
57.46
Ugo Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
60.34
Ugo Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, David Konchesky. David Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Adrian Vela has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.38
Alex McStay threads a neat ball through to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Geoffrey Averdijk is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.22
Patricio Rubio threads the ball through to Theo Van Eijk. Theo Van Eijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
73.04
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
75.20
Rob de Boer chips the ball to his team mate, Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida whips in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
78.16
Alfred Kelban flicks a high pass forward to Theo Van Eijk who brings the ball under control. Theo Van Eijk makes a probing pass to Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
81.26
Leonardo Ramirez hits a low pass to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak lofts in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.48
Alfred Kelban threads the ball through to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Suarez shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
89.46
Alex McStay receives the ball from a throw-in from Fabrice Mercier. Alex McStay flicks a high pass forward. Tim Bakker controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Tim Bakker plays the ball forward to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Geoffrey Averdijk.
90.00
Leonardo Ramirez takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Rob de Boer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Gerhard Eder.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

AZ 67 Alkmaar
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
25%
44.4%
30.6%

Scorers
Stefano Hamming 60, 78
Ivo Langerak 66
Rob de Boer 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Hamming of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings
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)
7
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)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Uwe Engels (DEF)
0
13.Matthias Riemann (MID)
0
14.Andy Bakker (ATT)
0

1.Adrian Vela (GK)
6
2.Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF)
6
3.Alex McStay (DEF)
6
4.Fabrice Mercier (DEF)
6
5.Youssouf Sagbo (DEF)
6
6.Alejandro Galadames (MID)yellow card
5
7.Leonardo Ramirez (MID)
6
8.Tim Bakker (MID)
6
9.Sieb Babangida (ATT)
6
10.Ivo Langerak (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rob de Boer (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Clarence Arts (ATT)
0
13.Alassan Decroix (ATT)
0
14.Maurits de Haan (DEF)
0