Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to RBC Roosendaal. A crowd of 20,473 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Bergdolmo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Bergdolmo.
0.00
0-0RBC Roosendaal kick off and get the match underway!
2.35
0-0Sherif Soloy hits a low pass to Reinder Kreek. With imagination, Reinder Kreek plays the ball forward to Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
4.01
0-0Arnold Veldman barges into Eben Amoah. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eben Amoah stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.46
0-0Arnold Veldman makes a probing pass to Clarence Zoetebier. Without breaking stride, Clarence Zoetebier plays the ball forward to Rocco R. Percassi who has made a great run into the box. Rocco R. Percassi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Gianfranco Milanese's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
7.16
0-0Garry Steijn takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some world-class footwork from Rocco R. Percassi provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
9.49
With vision, Arnold Veldman laces a weighted ball forward to Clarence Zoetebier. Clarence Zoetebier lofts in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Percassi. Rocco R. Percassi flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.49
1-0Eben Amoah knocks the ball forward to Florian Berg. Florian Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oscar Esposito!
15.36
Oscar Esposito catches Kevin Cleland on the ankles. Oscar Esposito is shown the yellow card! Kevin Cleland runs off the knock.
16.51
1-0Reinder Kreek sees space and advances. Reinder Kreek lofts in a cross ball towards Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Samir Schäfer. Excellent save.
18.49
Paolo Scalzo hits a low pass to Clarence Zoetebier. Clarence Zoetebier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ismael Bulent!
24.37
Gianfranco Milanese deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reinder Kreek. Reinder Kreek threads the ball through to Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito rushes past Garry Steijn! Oscar Esposito cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
32.52
Reinder Kreek flicks a high pass forward. Franck Doumenc collects the pass. Franck Doumenc sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Samir Schäfer!
33.30
1-0Without breaking stride, Reinder Kreek plays the ball forward to Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franck Doumenc but the linesman indicates offside!
38.14
Arnold Veldman chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Erler. Eric Erler makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Clarence Zoetebier. Clarence Zoetebier rockets a shot on goal but Ismael Bulent is on top of it.
39.45
Paolo Scalzo hacks Eben Amoah from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eben Amoah stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.12
Cliff Fortes brings the ball forward. Cliff Fortes darts forward. Cliff Fortes plays a one-two with Eric Erler and rushes in on goal... Cliff Fortes tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
42.33
Kevin Rae threads a neat ball through to Paolo Scalzo. Paolo Scalzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Erler. Eric Erler shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Youri Karpin replacing Reinder Kreek and Lorenzo Giampaolo replacing Franck Doumenc and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation. RBC Roosendaal appear unchanged since the first half. The RBC Roosendaal players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
48.57
1-0Eben Amoah barges into Arnold Veldman. The referee brings Eben Amoah to one side and gives him a warning! Arnold Veldman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.26
Arthur Woodgate hits a low pass to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Lorenzo Giampaolo collects the pass. Lorenzo Giampaolo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Samir Schäfer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.35
Eben Amoah passes the ball forward to Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo whips in a cross ball towards Florian Berg. Florian Berg directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
57.06
3-0Arnold Veldman catches Eben Amoah in the face with his elbow. Arnold Veldman is shown the red card!! Eben Amoah rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
60.03
3-0Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Kevin Masur replacing Cor Hendriks .
69.27
3-0Youri Karpin flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Esposito holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Esposito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.18
Kevin Masur flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin decides to run forward with the ball. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito beats his man to it with a header. Samir Schäfer punches it away to safety.
78.48
Youri Karpin flicks a high pass forward. Lorenzo Giampaolo collects the pass. Lorenzo Giampaolo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samir Schäfer who gathers it comfortably.
83.24
Eben Amoah flicks a high pass forward to Lorenzo Giampaolo who brings the ball under control. Lorenzo Giampaolo flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Berg. Florian Berg cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Florian Berg!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
23.5%
48.5%
27.9%
Scorers
| Oscar Esposito 12 Lorenzo Giampaolo 49 Florian Berg 53, 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Florian Berg of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ismael Bulent (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sherif Soloy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cor Hendriks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arthur Woodgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicola Martusciello (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianfranco Milanese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Reinder Kreek (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eben Amoah (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oscar Esposito (ATT) |   | 7 |
| 10. | Franck Doumenc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Florian Berg (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Kevin Masur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Youri Karpin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lorenzo Giampaolo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 1. | Samir Schäfer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Steijn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cliff Fortes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Kevin Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paolo Scalzo (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Arnold Veldman (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Rocco R. Percassi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roland Koster (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eric Erler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Clarence Zoetebier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ray Stellone (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gianfranco Ruscitti (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Juffing (GK) | 0 | |