Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to HFC Haarlem. A crowd of 19,919 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while HFC Haarlem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while HFC Haarlem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
2.44
0-0Menno Van Der Sar knocks the ball to his team mate, Bram Franken. Bram Franken knocks in a cross ball towards Frits de Haan. Frits de Haan heads the ball goalwards but somehow Jos Nieuwenburg manages to keep it out.
3.06
Sergio Hansma threads the ball through to Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Luca Vignaroli.
4.54
Ronnie Timmer passes the ball forward to Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Luca Vignaroli!
9.45
0-0Ger Mulder chips the ball to his team mate, Frits de Haan. Frits de Haan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.57
Ronnie Timmer chips the ball to his team mate, Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harris Grim.
16.49
0-1Ger Mulder makes a beautiful solo run. Ger Mulder goes all the way! Ger Mulder makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Jos Nieuwenburg had no chance!! Goal for HFC Haarlem!
20.43
Sergio Hansma knocks the ball to his team mate, Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mustapha van der Wal.
21.07
Ronnie Timmer kicks a strong pass forward to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.05
0-1Ger Mulder barges into Sergio Hansma. Ger Mulder is warned by the referee! Sergio Hansma runs off the knock.
30.14
Mustapha van der Wal threads the ball through to Menno Van Der Sar. Menno Van Der Sar makes a beautiful solo run. Menno Van Der Sar shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Jos Nieuwenburg!
32.35
Ferdi Luijpers makes a simple pass to Pius Van Vliet. Pius Van Vliet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema whips in a cross ball towards Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jack Engelaar!
36.58
ƒtienne Venema catches Mario Fonseca on the ankles. The referee calls over ƒtienne Venema and warns him to calm down! Mario Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.34
Mark Franken makes a simple pass to Menno Van Der Sar. Menno Van Der Sar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frits de Haan. Frits de Haan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.07
Edwin Steijn comes in with a late challenge on Mario Fonseca. The referee calls over Edwin Steijn and warns him to calm down! Mario Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Harris Grim makes a simple pass to Ger Mulder. Ger Mulder kicks a strong pass forward to Frits de Haan. Frits de Haan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
HFC Haarlem kick off the second half!
47.46
Bruno Lima makes a simple pass to Bram Franken. Bram Franken knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ferdi Luijpers.
49.56
1-1Ronnie Timmer makes a simple pass to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema whips in a cross ball towards Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.58
1-1Jack Engelaar clumsily knocks into Mark Franken. Jack Engelaar is shown the yellow card! Mark Franken gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.49
Elena Del Sol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Timmer. Ronnie Timmer makes a simple pass to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema knocks in a cross ball towards Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar powers a header at goal. Jack Engelaar scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
59.52
Elena Del Sol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Hansma. Sergio Hansma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar knocks in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Luca Vignaroli!
65.47
Ger Mulder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bram Franken. Bram Franken shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.56
Aboubacar Cobos brings the ball forward. Aboubacar Cobos chips the ball to his team mate, Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luca Vignaroli who gathers it comfortably.
71.18
Aboubacar Cobos makes a probing pass to Sergio Hansma. Sergio Hansma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn goes all the way! Edwin Steijn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Luca Vignaroli manages to gather it comfortably.
73.21
Ferdi Luijpers knocks the ball to his team mate, Pius Van Vliet. Pius Van Vliet threads the ball through to Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.28
Aboubacar Cobos makes a simple pass to Pius Van Vliet. Pius Van Vliet takes it forward alone. Pius Van Vliet knocks in a cross ball towards Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.43
Pius Van Vliet clumsily knocks into Bruno Lima. Pius Van Vliet is warned by the referee! Bruno Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.49
Ronnie Timmer decides to run forward with the ball. Ronnie Timmer knocks in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Pius Van Vliet comes in with a late challenge on Ger Mulder. The referee calls over Pius Van Vliet again and warns him to calm down! Ger Mulder gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
25.6%
41.5%
32.9%
Scorers
| Jack Engelaar 32, 55 | Ger Mulder 16 |