Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to FC Twente 65. A crowd of 16,673 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Twente 65 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Giulliano Van Halst.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Twente 65 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Giulliano Van Halst.
0.00
0-0FC Twente 65 start the match!
2.49
0-0Jimmy Arts flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Bastin who takes it down. Aaron Bastin finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.31
0-0Alfred Kelban threads a neat ball through to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Hamming but he's offside!
10.15
0-0Ugo Beckham knocks the ball forward to Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Gaspar Fernandes is on top of it.
12.20
Theo Van Eijk chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Gaspar Fernandes. Excellent save.
20.35
0-1With a delightful solo run, Karim Kreek stretches the opposition's defence. Karim Kreek whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Bastin. Aaron Bastin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.23
Theo Van Eijk plays the ball forward to Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas puts a great ball through. Ugo Beckham runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.38
Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Rubio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Rubio passes the ball forward to Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Gaspar Fernandes had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
38.19
Jimmy Arts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Bastin. Aaron Bastin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
40.10
Gerhard Eder knocks the ball forward to Ugo Beckham. Ugo Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Gaspar Fernandes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Gerhard Eder kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio flicks a high pass forward to Ugo Beckham who brings the ball under control. Ugo Beckham shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. FC Twente 65 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Twente 65 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
47.26
Paolo Geerinckx kicks a strong pass forward to Evans Bianchi. Evans Bianchi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.13
Jimmy Arts decides to run forward with the ball. Jimmy Arts shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
49.11
Carlos Suarez runs forward with the ball. Carlos Suarez hits a low pass to Leon Braat. Leon Braat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
51.47
Nenad Vellas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Arts. Jimmy Arts threads the ball through to Aaron Bastin. Aaron Bastin shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
55.37
Carlos Suarez makes a probing pass to Ugo Beckham. Ugo Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Braat. Leon Braat controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.12
Gerhard Eder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Konchesky. David Konchesky shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.01
Gerhard Eder passes the ball forward to Leon Braat. Leon Braat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas lofts in a cross ball towards David Konchesky. David Konchesky connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gaspar Fernandes manages to gather it effortlessly.
63.19
2-1Ferdinando Ferro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ferdinando Ferro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Ramirez who gathers it comfortably.
65.52
Alberto Ribeiro advances with the ball. Alberto Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Aaron Bastin but he's offside!
66.56
Alfred Kelban hits a low pass to David Konchesky. David Konchesky knocks the ball forward to Theo Van Eijk but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
69.00
Patricio Rubio threads a neat ball through to Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.08
Aaron Bastin hits a low pass to Evans Bianchi. Evans Bianchi shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
77.07
Ferdi Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Bastin controls it well on his chest. Aaron Bastin shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
81.15
Jimmy Arts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferdi Van Nistelrooy. Ferdi Van Nistelrooy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.54
2-1Leon Braat barges into Alberto Ribeiro. Leon Braat is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Ribeiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.19
Karim Kreek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Van Nistelrooy. Ferdi Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball forward into space. Karim Kreek bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
87.33
Patricio Rubio knocks the ball forward to David Konchesky. David Konchesky shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
25.6%
47.7%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Youssef Maas of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alberto Ramirez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlos Suarez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gerhard Eder (DEF) | 8 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 9. | Youssef Maas (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | David Konchesky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefano Hamming (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Uwe Engels (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthias Riemann (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Bakker (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gaspar Fernandes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Liam Pegolo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Ribeiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Paolo Geerinckx (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nenad Vellas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy Arts (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Karim Kreek (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ferdi Van Nistelrooy (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ferdinando Ferro (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Evans Bianchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aaron Bastin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Robin Drent (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Warren Philips (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garcia Duque Sereni (ATT) | 0 | |