Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to PEC Zwolle. A crowd of 18,579 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam start the match!
2.01
0-0Emilio Cáceres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leandro Haller. Leandro Haller kicks a strong pass forward to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gregoor Varkevisser easily smothers it!
3.40
0-0Geoffrey Piqué flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Hall. Lomano Hall shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.52
Stephen Cooney flicks the ball to his team mate, Leandro Haller. Leandro Haller flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen goes all the way! Arno Janssen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gregoor Varkevisser!
9.45
Juan Pablo Suárez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leandro Haller. Leandro Haller knocks the ball forward to Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Gregoor Varkevisser manages to keep it out.
12.32
1-0Dennis Rommedahl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri whips in a cross ball towards Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.19
Geoffrey Piqué makes a probing pass to Lomano Hall. Lomano Hall whips in a cross ball towards Dion Elliott. Dion Elliott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
18.37
Dennis Rommedahl makes a probing pass to Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.33
1-0Leandro Haller clumsily knocks into Geoffrey Piqué. Leandro Haller is shown the yellow card! Geoffrey Piqué runs off the knock.
22.05
Dennis Rommedahl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.01
1-0Leandro Haller kicks a strong pass forward to Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregoor Varkevisser who gathers it comfortably.
26.44
Juan Pablo Suárez decides to run forward with the ball. Juan Pablo Suárez flicks the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
27.28
Juan Pablo Suárez kicks a strong pass forward to Pius Van Vliet. Pius Van Vliet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Janssen. Arno Janssen shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.38
Yurtcan Özalan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Rommedahl. Dennis Rommedahl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
34.48
Dennis Rommedahl makes a simple pass to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema goes all the way! ƒtienne Venema cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
40.53
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with PEC Zwolle kicking off!
47.22
1-0Ramon Brouwers comes in with a late challenge on Marcelo Fabbri. The referee calls over Ramon Brouwers and warns him to calm down! Marcelo Fabbri stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.07
Pius Van Vliet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gregoor Varkevisser easily smothers it!
59.51
Pius Van Vliet passes the ball forward to Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Gregoor Varkevisser!
60.56
Pius Van Vliet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema knocks in a cross ball towards Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.29
Pius Van Vliet threads the ball through to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gregoor Varkevisser manages to gather it comfortably.
67.22
2-0Dennis Rommedahl chips the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Fabbri. Marcelo Fabbri threads the ball through to ƒtienne Venema but he's offside!
69.02
Dennis Rommedahl comes in with a late challenge on Ger Hofland. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ger Hofland stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.23
Alessandro Paramatti flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Elliott. Dion Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Hall. Lomano Hall heads the ball goalwards. Jos Nieuwenburg easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%
Scorers