Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 20,566 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
2.47
0-0Anders Petersen makes a simple pass to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish goes all the way! Scott Dalglish cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jos Nieuwenburg easily smothers it!
8.17
0-1Anders Petersen knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer goes all the way! Kevin Telfer tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.06
0-1Miel Peters surges forward with the ball. Miel Peters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.01
0-1Uwe Masur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Ramos. Ruben Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton threads the ball through to Scott Dalglish but he's offside!
22.19
0-1Sparta Rotterdam are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Ajax Amsterdam's defence.
24.31
Sergio Hansma passes the ball forward to Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri whips in a cross ball towards Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Sean Bresciano easily smothers it.
28.02
Brynjar Áskelsson sees space and advances. Brynjar Áskelsson goes all the way! Brynjar Áskelsson tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
34.00
0-1Arno Janssen comes in with a late challenge on Miel Peters. Arno Janssen is given a warning by the referee! Miel Peters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.45
0-1Stephen Cooney kicks a strong pass forward to Pius Van Vliet. Pius Van Vliet kicks a strong pass forward to Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.38
Sparta Rotterdam are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Ajax Amsterdam's defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
48.41
Sergio Hansma knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen knocks in a cross ball towards Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.28
Ruben Ramos makes a probing pass to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jos Nieuwenburg easily smothers it.
53.52
Miel Peters makes a beautiful solo run. Miel Peters flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Stuart Atherton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.28
Brynjar Áskelsson kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish heads the ball goalwards. Jos Nieuwenburg manages to gather it comfortably.
61.36
Sparta Rotterdam are easily keeping Ajax Amsterdam at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
66.51
0-1Leandro Haller hacks Anders Petersen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anders Petersen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.21
Juan Pablo Suárez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Van Vliet. Pius Van Vliet threads the ball through to Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen threads the ball through to Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri shoots from just inside the box but Sean Bresciano is on top of it.
69.31
Anders Petersen kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.53
Yurtcan Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Pius Van Vliet. Pius Van Vliet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Sean Bresciano.
73.31
Ajax Amsterdam are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sparta Rotterdam's defence.
83.14
Bram Tuhuteru knocks the ball forward to Brynjar Áskelsson. Brynjar Áskelsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer goes all the way! Kevin Telfer takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Brynjar Áskelsson knocks the ball forward to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.1%
64.9%
Play Area
27.3%
50.6%
22.1%
Scorers