Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     HBS CraeyenhoutHBS Craeyenhout
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy PothuizenB. Pothuizen62
G
captain1
G
68Jonas DiakiteJ. Diakite
Diego Van Der HeijdenD. Van Der Heijden79
D
2
D
59Eduardo CarvalhoE. Carvalho
Romano KellerR. Keller60
D
3
D
58Thijs IkediaT. Ikedia
Jimmy Van De LooiJ. Van De Looi58
D
4
D
55Jos BobsonJ. Bobson
Damian De PalmasD. De Palmas59
M
5
D
50Thomas Van Der VaartT. Van Der Vaart
David LevintskyD. Levintsky57
M
6
M
55Tim GordonT. Gordon
Ottavio CosciaO. Coscia57
M
7
M
55Armin HankeA. Hanke
Ronald MaximianoR. Maximiano53
M
8
M
53Nicolas PardoN. Pardo
Djimi ModesteD. Modeste60
A
9
M
49Delano HespD. Hesp
Enrique MedinaE. Medina57
A
10captain
A
67Nelson BobsonN. Bobson
Leon JungL. Jung54
A
11
A
59Alex BremnerA. Bremner
 
Nicola C. RussoN. Russo58
D
12
G
55Ernesto VicenteE. Vicente
Nicholas MiddletonN. Middleton54
G
13
G
54Hamed CitonyH. Citony
Corrado ItalianoC. Italiano53
D
14
A
54Willem JansenW. Jansen

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to HBS Craeyenhout. A crowd of 11,629 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while HBS Craeyenhout appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nikos Dirk.


0.00
The whistle blows and HBS Craeyenhout kick off!
2.19
Nicolas Pardo knocks the ball forward to Nelson Bobson. Nelson Bobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Bremner. Damian De Palmas hacks Alex Bremner from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
3.24
Jos Bobson flicks a high pass forward. Armin Hanke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Hanke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Bremner. Alex Bremner shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
6.10
David Levintsky passes the ball forward to Ronald Maximiano. Ronald Maximiano passes the ball forward to Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.12
Jimmy Van De Looi barges into Nelson Bobson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nelson Bobson stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.48
Tim Gordon threads a neat ball through to Alex Bremner. Alex Bremner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.49
Thomas Van Der Vaart kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Hanke. Armin Hanke sees Tim Gordon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Gordon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jimmy Van De Looi.
15.04
Armin Hanke threads the ball through to Alex Bremner. Alex Bremner shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Billy Pothuizen comfortably smothers it!
18.45
Thomas Van Der Vaart threads a neat ball through to Nelson Bobson. Nelson Bobson tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
21.48
David Levintsky flicks a high pass forward. Djimi Modeste holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djimi Modeste tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jonas Diakite smothers it!
26.09
Jos Bobson flicks a high pass forward. Tim Gordon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Gordon threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Pardo. Nicolas Pardo edges inside the box! Nicolas Pardo rockets a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Billy Pothuizen. What a save!
28.53
Nelson Bobson barges into Diego Van Der Heijden. The referee warns Nelson Bobson to calm down! Diego Van Der Heijden runs off the knock.
34.23
Thijs Ikedia flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Pardo who takes it down. Nicolas Pardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Bobson. Nelson Bobson puts a great ball through. Alex Bremner runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.30
David Levintsky surges forward with the ball. David Levintsky sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.26
HBS Craeyenhout are dictating the run of play here today.
39.41
Nelson Bobson makes a simple pass to Alex Bremner. Alex Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.41
Diego Van Der Heijden chips the ball to his team mate, Ronald Maximiano. Ronald Maximiano flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Medina controls it well on his chest. Enrique Medina lofts in a cross ball towards Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. HBS Craeyenhout 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
The second half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
47.29
Nicolas Pardo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicolas Pardo shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.14
David Levintsky flicks a high pass forward. Djimi Modeste holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djimi Modeste skips past Jos Bobson! Djimi Modeste takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.58
Romano Keller flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Van De Looi collects the pass. Jimmy Van De Looi knocks the ball forward to Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina whips in a cross ball towards Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.39
Nicolas Pardo threads a neat ball through to Tim Gordon. Tim Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Bobson. Jimmy Van De Looi comes in with a late challenge on Nelson Bobson. Penalty not given!!
63.39
Damian De Palmas sees Ronald Maximiano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronald Maximiano flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Medina controls it well on his chest. Enrique Medina shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
67.56
Djimi Modeste barges into Thijs Ikedia. Djimi Modeste is warned by the referee! Thijs Ikedia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.29
Delano Hesp knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Bremner. Alex Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Van Der Heijden.
78.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Leon Jung plays the ball forward to Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.30
Nicolas Pardo hits a low pass to Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp hits a low pass to Alex Bremner. Alex Bremner shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Billy Pothuizen.
80.10
Thomas Van Der Vaart takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Eduardo Carvalho shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.50
David Levintsky flicks a high pass forward. Djimi Modeste controls it well on his chest. Djimi Modeste finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sparta Rotterdam are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
85.19
Romano Keller pushes up the pitch. Romano Keller makes a probing pass to Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Jung. Leon Jung whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Leon Jung kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

HBS Craeyenhout
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
29.7%
46.2%
24.2%

Scorers
Djimi Modeste 40
Enrique Medina 90
Alex Bremner 9

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Medina of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings