Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Veendam. A crowd of 9,541 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off the first half!
2.20
0-0Raymond Sluiter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Menno Hamers. Menno Hamers plays a perfect one-two with Rene van Gastel and rushes in on goal... Menno Hamers shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
4.05
0-0Roberto Westerveld brings the ball forward. Roberto Westerveld makes a simple pass to Menno Hamers. Menno Hamers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raymond Van Den Berg.
8.06
Eric Timmer chips the ball to his team mate, Rene van Gastel. Rene van Gastel shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.02
0-1Roberto Westerveld surges forward with the ball. Roberto Westerveld chips the ball to his team mate, Rene van Gastel. Rene van Gastel goes all the way! Rene van Gastel takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.57
0-1Wouter Davids decides to run forward with the ball. Wouter Davids deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pius Van Veen. Pius Van Veen takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Pascal Wisgerhof manages to gather it comfortably.
26.06
Eric Timmer kicks a strong pass forward to Rene van Gastel. Rene van Gastel knocks in a cross ball towards Menno Hamers. Menno Hamers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Youssef Of Hesselink is on top of it.
28.48
Wouter Davids decides to run forward with the ball. Wouter Davids knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Iwan Boschker.
33.06
Wouter Davids makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pius Van Veen. Pius Van Veen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.19
Dennis de Groot chips the ball to his team mate, Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers whips in a cross ball towards Raffaele Inzaghi. Raffaele Inzaghi powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
38.04
Mike de Vos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Inzaghi. Raffaele Inzaghi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Quaresma.
42.58
Eric Timmer threads the ball through to Menno Hamers. Menno Hamers shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
44.56
Ignacio Valle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rene van Gastel. Rene van Gastel shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Veendam kicking off!
47.39
Marco Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike de Vos. Mike de Vos surges forward with the ball. Mike de Vos kicks a strong pass forward to Raffaele Inzaghi. Raffaele Inzaghi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Pascal Wisgerhof!
51.47
Wouter Davids makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raffaele Inzaghi. Raffaele Inzaghi goes all the way! Raffaele Inzaghi takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.41
Sergio Ooijer surges forward with the ball. Sergio Ooijer knocks in a cross ball towards Rene van Gastel. Rene van Gastel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.47
0-1Wouter Davids comes in with a late challenge on Raymond Sluiter. The referee calls over Wouter Davids and warns him to calm down! Raymond Sluiter runs off the knock.
55.42
0-1Dennis de Groot catches Sergio Ooijer on the ankles. The referee calls over Dennis de Groot and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Ooijer stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.21
Dennis de Groot kicks a strong pass forward to Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers plays a perfect one-two with Raffaele Inzaghi and rushes in on goal... Nabil Olfers shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.14
Eric Timmer knocks the ball forward to Menno Hamers. Menno Hamers tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.36
Dennis de Groot hacks Sergio Ooijer from behind! The referee calls over Dennis de Groot and warns him to calm down! Sergio Ooijer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.33
Marco Kanu passes the ball forward to Wouter Davids. Wouter Davids takes it forward alone. Wouter Davids shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.37
Alexandre Quaresma clumsily knocks into Nabil Olfers. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nabil Olfers stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.27
Marco Kanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis de Groot. Dennis de Groot makes a simple pass to Pius Van Veen. Pius Van Veen knocks the ball forward to Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.33
Rene van Gastel barges into Meziane Haouche. The referee calls over Rene van Gastel and shows him a yellow card! Meziane Haouche hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.27
Thomas Knol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis de Groot. Dennis de Groot flicks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Pascal Wisgerhof.
90.00
Mike de Vos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers whips in a cross ball towards Raffaele Inzaghi. Raffaele Inzaghi heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
26.2%
51.2%
22.6%
Scorers