Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 12,025 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jeremy Kanu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jeremy Kanu.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen get the match underway!
3.20
0-1Copain Senden threads a neat ball through to Brian Beagrie. Brian Beagrie makes a simple pass to Andy Gallacher. Andy Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.02
0-1Petri Reuser kicks a strong pass forward to Harald Timmer. Harald Timmer kicks a strong pass forward to Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans whips in a cross ball towards Andy Gallacher. Andy Gallacher directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.11
Roberto Martinez pushes up the pitch. Roberto Martinez knocks the ball forward to Brian Beagrie. Brian Beagrie whips in a cross ball towards Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.18
Damian De Palmas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Levintsky. David Levintsky threads a neat ball through to Leon Jung. Leon Jung knocks in a cross ball towards Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
16.34
0-1Ottavio Coscia flicks a high pass forward. David Levintsky controls it well on his chest. David Levintsky makes a probing pass to Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Copain Senden.
20.30
Harald Timmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Beagrie. Brian Beagrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Gallacher. Andy Gallacher shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.10
0-1Ottavio Coscia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Jung. Leon Jung shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
22.14
Roland Hermans threads a neat ball through to Andy Gallacher. Andy Gallacher shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Billy Pothuizen with no chance!! Goal for NEC Nijmegen!
28.21
Ronald Maximiano flicks a high ball forward to Damian De Palmas who takes it down. Damian De Palmas sees space and advances. Damian De Palmas lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Jung. Leon Jung powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
30.37
Jimmy Van De Looi makes a probing pass to Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard Mans who gathers it comfortably.
44.40
Harald Timmer brings the ball forward. Harald Timmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Pothuizen who gathers it comfortably.
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. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sparta Rotterdam players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
48.41
Brian Beagrie knocks the ball to his team mate, Harald Timmer. Harald Timmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.17
Jimmy Van De Looi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Jung. Leon Jung knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Gerard Mans reads it well. Good save!
54.51
Petri Reuser surges forward with the ball. Petri Reuser knocks the ball forward to Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.33
Ronald Maximiano threads a neat ball through to Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
61.01
0-2Ulrich Fabrie clumsily knocks into Diego Van Der Heijden. Ulrich Fabrie is given a warning by the referee! Diego Van Der Heijden runs off the knock.
65.32
Jimmy Van De Looi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Coscia. Ottavio Coscia changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ottavio Coscia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gerard Mans!
66.42
Romano Keller flicks a high pass forward. David Levintsky holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Levintsky threads the ball through to Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thijs De Nooijer.
67.18
Brian Beagrie flicks a high pass forward to Roland Hermans who brings the ball under control. Roland Hermans finds some space and shoots from distance but Billy Pothuizen is on top of it.
69.35
Petri Reuser threads a neat ball through to Brian Beagrie. Brian Beagrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Gallacher. Andy Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Billy Pothuizen keeps it out!
73.55
0-2With vision, David Levintsky picks a pass forward to Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Jung but the linesman indicates offside!
79.17
David Levintsky flicks a high ball forward to Ottavio Coscia who takes it down. Ottavio Coscia shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Gerard Mans had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
84.17
David Levintsky makes an attacking run forward. David Levintsky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.50
Romano Keller chips the ball to his team mate, David Levintsky. David Levintsky makes an attacking run forward. David Levintsky lofts in a cross ball towards Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Gerard Mans.
89.04
1-2Ottavio Coscia takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Brian Beagrie reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
31.2%
40.9%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roland Hermans of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Pothuizen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Diego Van Der Heijden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Romano Keller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jimmy Van De Looi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Damian De Palmas (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Levintsky (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Ottavio Coscia (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Ronald Maximiano (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Djimi Modeste (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Enrique Medina (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leon Jung (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicola C. Russo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicholas Middleton (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Corrado Italiano (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gerard Mans (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Petri Reuser (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Copain Senden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thijs De Nooijer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roberto Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Toifilou Jezierski (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brian Beagrie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Harald Timmer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ulrich Fabrie (MID) | 5 | |
| 10. | Roland Hermans (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Andy Gallacher (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Aaron Vierklau (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | ƒtienne Dibi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Ricci (ATT) | 0 | |