Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Cambuur. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Cambuur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Cambuur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the first half underway!
2.59
0-0Roberto Darwinkel makes a simple pass to Evans Paradiso. Evans Paradiso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Knol.
8.26
0-0Meziane Haouche flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis de Groot. Dennis de Groot makes a simple pass to Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers threads the ball through to Pius Van Veen. Pius Van Veen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
10.33
0-0Geoffrey Timmer passes the ball forward to Roberto Darwinkel. Roberto Darwinkel kicks a strong pass forward to James Southgate. James Southgate lofts in a cross ball towards Ahmed Visser. Ahmed Visser connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
12.14
Daan Vreman makes a simple pass to James Southgate. James Southgate shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.35
Iwan Van Beukering controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ahmed Visser. Ahmed Visser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
16.23
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
21.39
0-0Raymond Van Den Berg hacks James Southgate from behind! Raymond Van Den Berg is given a warning by the referee! James Southgate runs off the knock.
28.34
Thomas Knol chips the ball to his team mate, Mike de Vos. Mike de Vos kicks a strong pass forward to Pius Van Veen. Pius Van Veen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.39
Geoffrey Timmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daan Vreman. Daan Vreman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Evans Paradiso. Evans Paradiso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Kanu.
32.32
Roberto Darwinkel threads the ball through to Ahmed Visser. Ahmed Visser shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
33.59
0-1Geoffrey Timmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daan Vreman. Daan Vreman makes a probing pass to Evans Paradiso. Evans Paradiso knocks in a cross ball towards James Southgate. James Southgate powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.27
Geoffrey Timmer passes the ball forward to Iwan Van Beukering. Iwan Van Beukering chips the ball to his team mate, Evans Paradiso. Evans Paradiso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Youssef Of Hesselink who gathers it comfortably.
38.13
0-1Mike de Vos catches Roberto Darwinkel on the ankles. Mike de Vos is shown the yellow card! Roberto Darwinkel stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Cambuur get the second half underway!
48.09
Iwan Van Beukering chips the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Visser. Ahmed Visser tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.04
Mike de Vos takes it forward alone. Mike de Vos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.22
Mike de Vos knocks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers knocks the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Inzaghi. Raffaele Inzaghi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.23
Iwan Van Beukering flicks the ball to his team mate, James Southgate. James Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Evans Paradiso. Evans Paradiso takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.57
Wouter Davids sees space and advances. Wouter Davids whips in a cross ball towards Raffaele Inzaghi. Raffaele Inzaghi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.46
Iwan Van Beukering threads the ball through to Ahmed Visser. Ahmed Visser shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Youssef Of Hesselink easily smothers it!
66.10
Mike de Vos flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Van Veen. Pius Van Veen goes all the way! Pius Van Veen shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
67.26
Cambuur are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
71.21
Thomas Knol makes a probing pass to Dennis de Groot. Dennis de Groot makes a probing pass to Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.50
Wouter Davids controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers knocks in a cross ball towards Raffaele Inzaghi. Raffaele Inzaghi powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.34
Roberto Darwinkel knocks the ball to his team mate, James Southgate. James Southgate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Evans Paradiso. Evans Paradiso cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Evans Paradiso!
83.56
Mike de Vos makes a probing pass to 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!
85.52
Daan Vreman chips the ball to his team mate, James Southgate. James Southgate shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.5%
63.5%
Play Area
29.4%
42.4%
28.2%
Scorers