Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to FC Volendam. A crowd of 20,055 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
10.24
0-0Sergio Hansma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gijs Lamey.
12.15
0-0Stephen Cooney knocks the ball forward to Sergio Hansma. Sergio Hansma takes it forward alone. Sergio Hansma knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
14.25
Lamberto Scarpa knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Swift. Ronnie Swift knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yurtcan Özalan.
20.14
0-0Sergio Hansma makes a simple pass to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.22
Kwame Oosterhof deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Van Wanrooy. Roberto Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.03
0-0Sparta Rotterdam are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Volendam's defence.
30.16
Lamberto Scarpa flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Van Wanrooy. Roberto Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yurtcan Özalan.
32.11
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
33.46
0-0Kwame Oosterhof comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Hansma. The referee calls over Kwame Oosterhof and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Hansma stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.13
0-0Ronnie Swift hacks Juan Pablo Suárez from behind! Ronnie Swift is given a warning by the referee! Juan Pablo Suárez runs off the knock.
40.50
1-0Leandro Haller kicks a strong pass forward to Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
FC Volendam kick off and get the second half underway!
48.34
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
51.15
Ronnie Timmer kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.13
Ronnie Timmer passes the ball forward to Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen knocks in a cross ball towards Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcelo Fabbri!
57.08
Ronnie Timmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri goes all the way! Marcelo Fabbri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Tony Darwinkel.
60.49
Stephen Cooney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leandro Haller. Leandro Haller flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Tony Darwinkel.
61.29
Leandro Haller sees space and advances. Leandro Haller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Tony Darwinkel easily smothers it!
65.28
Juan Pablo Suárez knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Timmer. Ronnie Timmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema plays a perfect one-two with Marcelo Fabbri and rushes in on goal... ƒtienne Venema cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Tony Darwinkel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.15
Ronnie Timmer threads the ball through to Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri plays a perfect one-two with ƒtienne Venema and rushes in on goal... Marcelo Fabbri shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
73.02
Leandro Haller makes a beautiful solo run. Leandro Haller shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Tony Darwinkel easily smothers it!
75.12
Leandro Haller flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Tony Darwinkel manages to gather it comfortably.
77.32
Kevin Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lamberto Scarpa. Lamberto Scarpa knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Van Wanrooy. Roberto Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Cooney.
81.56
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
84.42
Brutil Van Fessem chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Swift. Ronnie Swift shoots from 20 yards but Jos Nieuwenburg is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
20%
48%
32%
Scorers