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 Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 19,489 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Van Dalen.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Van Dalen.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off and get the match underway!
6.28
0-0Mirko Artico threads a neat ball through to Bram Wiekens. Bram Wiekens plays a one-two with Stefan Engelaar and advances towards the goal... Bram Wiekens tries a spectacular strike. Good keeping from Ismael Bulent as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
7.54
0-1Jan-Willem Van Dieren takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Billy Berendsen. Billy Berendsen knocks the ball into the box. Some good footwork from Bram Wiekens provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
9.07
Emiliano Pieri threads the ball through to Florian Berg. Florian Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Esposito connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
12.14
1-1Billy Berendsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mirko Artico. Mirko Artico flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Engelaar. Stefan Engelaar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
14.27
Wout Hermans receives the ball from a throw-in from Mirko Artico. Wout Hermans sees Jan-Willem Van Dieren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan-Willem Van Dieren shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
18.26
Eben Amoah flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Esposito who brings the ball neatly under control. Oscar Esposito edges inside the box! Oscar Esposito takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.56
1-1Wayne Marsden barges into Bram Wiekens. The referee calls over Wayne Marsden and warns him to calm down! Bram Wiekens runs off the knock.
22.51
1-1Wayne Marsden makes a beautiful solo run. Wayne Marsden flicks a high pass forward to Franck Doumenc who brings the ball under control. Franck Doumenc knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ramon Inia who gathers it comfortably.
27.24
Emiliano Pieri sees Florian Berg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Berg whips in a cross ball towards Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.23
Nicola Martusciello chips the ball to his team mate, Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Ramon Inia.
31.46
2-1It's a corner kick which Emiliano Pieri takes quickly, playing the ball short to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Ramon Inia scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
32.54
2-1Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Benedetto Falsini replacing Marco De Visser .
34.36
Nicola Martusciello threads the ball through to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah makes a probing pass to Florian Berg. Florian Berg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benedetto Falsini.
36.55
Wayne Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Eben Amoah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eben Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Berg. Florian Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Berendsen.
38.48
Emiliano Pieri changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Emiliano Pieri knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Esposito connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ramon Inia with no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
44.01
Emiliano Pieri threads a neat ball through to Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Ed Gullit controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mirko Artico. Mirko Artico makes a probing pass to Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers runs straight at the defence! Joris Brouwers cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Ismael Bulent. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Reinder Kreek replacing Eben Amoah, Youri Karpin replacing Emiliano Pieri and Lorenzo Giampaolo replacing Oscar Esposito and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Mario Van Gobbel replacing Billy Berendsen and Abubakari de Haan replacing Bram Wiekens. The Vitesse Arnhem players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off the second half!
49.05
Ulrich van der Wal flicks a high ball forward to Reinder Kreek who takes it down. Reinder Kreek kicks a strong pass forward to Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ramon Inia manages to gather it.
51.14
Ulrich Yakubu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin advances with the ball. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
54.25
Mirko Artico flicks a high pass forward. Abubakari de Haan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abubakari de Haan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Marsden.
55.54
Youri Karpin makes a beautiful solo run. Youri Karpin whips in a cross ball towards Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc heads the ball goalwards but somehow Ramon Inia manages to keep it out.
57.39
4-1Mirko Artico comes in with a late challenge on Youri Karpin. The referee calls over Mirko Artico and shows him a yellow card! Youri Karpin runs off the knock.
60.01
Wout Hermans threads a neat ball through to Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers sees Jan-Willem Van Dieren just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jan-Willem Van Dieren tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Ismael Bulent. Excellent save.
61.45
Benedetto Falsini runs forward with the ball. Benedetto Falsini flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Engelaar who takes it down. Stefan Engelaar edges inside the box! Stefan Engelaar shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.15
Wout Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Engelaar collects the pass. Stefan Engelaar knocks in a cross ball towards Abubakari de Haan. With a superhuman jump, Abubakari de Haan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
69.46
Mario Van Gobbel chips the ball to his team mate, Wout Hermans. Wout Hermans makes an attacking run forward. Wout Hermans lofts in a cross ball towards Abubakari de Haan. Abubakari de Haan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
72.27
Youri Karpin chips the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo whips in a cross ball towards Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.13
Youri Karpin makes a probing pass to Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc lofts in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Lorenzo Giampaolo scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
77.23
Youri Karpin darts forward. Youri Karpin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
79.44
Mario Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward. Mirko Artico holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mirko Artico knocks the ball forward to Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ismael Bulent who gathers it comfortably.
81.25
Youri Karpin decides to run forward with the ball. Youri Karpin lofts in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sparta Rotterdam are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
83.39
5-2Mirko Artico threads a neat ball through to Abubakari de Haan. Abubakari de Haan threads the ball through to Stefan Engelaar but he's offside!
84.47
Wout Hermans threads a neat ball through to Stefan Engelaar. Stefan Engelaar shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
85.06
Mirko Artico flicks a high pass forward to Jan-Willem Van Dieren who brings the ball under control. Jan-Willem Van Dieren shoots from distance. Ismael Bulent gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
9
7
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
25.3%
42.5%
32.2%
Scorers
| Oscar Esposito 9, 38 Franck Doumenc 27 Lorenzo Giampaolo 51, 73 | Bram Wiekens 8 Stefan Engelaar 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Esposito of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ismael Bulent (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ulrich van der Wal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wayne Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arthur Woodgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicola Martusciello (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ulrich Yakubu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eben Amoah (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Emiliano Pieri (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Oscar Esposito (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Franck Doumenc (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Florian Berg (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Reinder Kreek (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Youri Karpin (MID) | 9 | |
| 14. | Lorenzo Giampaolo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 1. | Ramon Inia (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Billy Berendsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marco De Visser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Heesakkers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ed Gullit (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wout Hermans (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mirko Artico (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Jan-Willem Van Dieren (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joris Brouwers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stefan Engelaar (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Bram Wiekens (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Mario Van Gobbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Benedetto Falsini (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Abubakari de Haan (GK) | 6 | |