Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Fortuna Sittard. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
3.20
0-0Daniele Ricchiuti comes in with a late challenge on Aboubacar Cobos. Daniele Ricchiuti is given a warning by the referee! Aboubacar Cobos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.52
0-0Sparta Rotterdam are easily keeping Fortuna Sittard at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
6.10
0-0David Carisso hacks Juan Pablo Suárez from behind! David Carisso is warned by the referee! Juan Pablo Suárez runs off the knock.
9.24
Sergio Hansma catches Quim Faria on the ankles. The referee calls over Sergio Hansma and warns him to calm down! Quim Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.41
0-0Joe Penders makes a simple pass to Leandro Haller. Leandro Haller kicks a strong pass forward to Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri shoots from long range but it is miles over!
22.45
0-0Jaap Hoekstra hacks Marcelo Fabbri from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcelo Fabbri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.23
Aron Boutahar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Carisso. David Carisso tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.08
0-0Joe Penders passes the ball forward to Leandro Haller. Leandro Haller knocks the ball forward to Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc van Dam.
39.17
0-0Joe Penders passes the ball forward to Leandro Haller. Leandro Haller kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen knocks the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema shoots from just inside the box but somehow Paolo Correia manages to keep it out.
44.05
Fortuna Sittard are easily keeping Sparta Rotterdam at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard get the second half underway!
47.11
Aron Boutahar flicks the ball to his team mate, David Carisso. David Carisso goes all the way! David Carisso shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jos Nieuwenburg easily smothers it.
59.56
0-1Quim Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Ricchiuti. Daniele Ricchiuti goes all the way! Daniele Ricchiuti tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Jos Nieuwenburg has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.19
Sergio Hansma threads the ball through to Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Paolo Correia!
65.49
Joe Penders makes a simple pass to Pius Van Vliet. Pius Van Vliet passes the ball forward to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema plays a perfect one-two with Arno Janssen and rushes in on goal... ƒtienne Venema takes a shot at goal. Paolo Correia easily smothers it.
67.57
Sergio Hansma advances with the ball. Sergio Hansma whips in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Paolo Correia easily smothers it.
72.26
Aron Boutahar brings the ball forward. Aron Boutahar plays a perfect one-two with David Carisso and rushes in on goal... Aron Boutahar rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.21
Leandro Haller threads the ball through to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
79.12
Pius Van Vliet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shota Schulp.
83.47
Aron Boutahar decides to run forward with the ball. Aron Boutahar passes the ball forward to David Carisso. David Carisso shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Carisso!
90.00
Pius Van Vliet threads the ball through to Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri lofts in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for ƒtienne Venema!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
35.6%
45.2%
19.2%
Scorers