Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     Ajax AmsterdamAjax Amsterdam
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Ismael BulentI. Bulent80
G
1captain
G
71Gerard LurlingG. Lurling
Sherif SoloyS. Soloy73
D
2
D
72Maurice BrouwerM. Brouwer
Cor HendriksC. Hendriks79
D
3
D
71Giovanni ManciniG. Mancini
Arthur WoodgateA. Woodgate66
D
4
D
63Paul ChivuP. Chivu
Ulrich YakubuU. Yakubu66
D
5
D
51Andy HallA. Hall
Stefan KlompeS. Klompe74
M
6
M
71Marcel van der WalM. van der Wal
Youri KarpinY. Karpin78
M
captain7
M
69Alpay BulentA. Bulent
Emiliano PieriE. Pieri75
M
8
M
68Cliff VolmerC. Volmer
Lorenzo GiampaoloL. Giampaolo73
A
9
A
67David CastroD. Castro
Nicu StingaN. Stinga73
A
10
A
64Mohammed CruzM. Cruz
Florian BergF. Berg76
A
11
A
58Youssef HansmaY. Hansma
 
Franck DoumencF. Doumenc81
A
12
M
65Purrel DarwinkelP. Darwinkel
Reinder KreekR. Kreek73
M
13
G
57Donny Van DierenD. Van Dieren
Oscar EspositoO. Esposito72
A
14
M
55Jordy LobontJ. Lobont

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Ajax Amsterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jimmy Ten Hag.


0.00
The first half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
2.29
Alpay Bulent barges into Youri Karpin. The referee calls over Alpay Bulent and warns him to calm down! Youri Karpin runs off the knock.
3.22
Cor Hendriks comes in with a late challenge on Mohammed Cruz. The referee brings Cor Hendriks to one side and gives him a warning! Mohammed Cruz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.22
Paul Chivu flicks a high pass forward. Marcel van der Wal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel van der Wal changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcel van der Wal knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
12.21
Alpay Bulent flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
14.58
Maurice Brouwer makes a strong solo run forward. Maurice Brouwer sees Mohammed Cruz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mohammed Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ismael Bulent who gathers it comfortably.
15.37
Marcel van der Wal sees a break and surges forward. Marcel van der Wal whips in a cross ball towards David Castro. With a superhuman jump, David Castro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Castro!
18.22
Arthur Woodgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Klompe. Stefan Klompe flicks a high pass forward. Nicu Stinga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicu Stinga whips in a cross ball towards Florian Berg. Florian Berg finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Gerard Lurling punches it away to safety.
21.45
Emiliano Pieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicu Stinga. Nicu Stinga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Hall.
22.07
With vision, Arthur Woodgate picks a pass forward to Stefan Klompe. Stefan Klompe threads a neat ball through to Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
24.49
Emiliano Pieri flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicu Stinga. Nicu Stinga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.35
Marcel van der Wal sees space and advances. Marcel van der Wal lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef Hansma. Youssef Hansma is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
27.35
Emiliano Pieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicu Stinga. Nicu Stinga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.50
Stefan Klompe flicks a high pass forward. Lorenzo Giampaolo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lorenzo Giampaolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.55
Stefan Klompe flicks a high pass forward to Lorenzo Giampaolo who brings the ball under control. Lorenzo Giampaolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.02
Emiliano Pieri knocks the ball forward to Florian Berg. Florian Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo beats his man to it with a header. Wonderful reactions from Gerard Lurling keeps it out!
42.43
Cor Hendriks sees Youri Karpin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youri Karpin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Franck Doumenc replacing Nicu Stinga and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
48.23
Alpay Bulent sees space and advances. Alpay Bulent makes a probing pass to Youssef Hansma but he's offside!
53.40
Marcel van der Wal threads a neat ball through to Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Woodgate.
54.15
Youri Karpin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Youri Karpin shoots from distance but is denied by Gerard Lurling. Excellent save.
55.06
Maurice Brouwer hacks Florian Berg from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Florian Berg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.25
Marcel van der Wal catches Emiliano Pieri on the ankles. Marcel van der Wal is warned by the referee! Emiliano Pieri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.08
Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Reinder Kreek replacing Stefan Klompe and Oscar Esposito replacing Florian Berg .
61.12
Cor Hendriks pushes up the pitch. Cor Hendriks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito runs straight at the defence! Oscar Esposito makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Gerard Lurling is on top of it.
65.32
Youri Karpin kicks a strong pass forward to Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
66.59
Reinder Kreek catches Cliff Volmer on the ankles. The referee brings Reinder Kreek to one side and gives him a warning! Cliff Volmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.17
Ulrich Yakubu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin knocks the ball forward to Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.07
Youri Karpin threads a neat ball through to Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc edges inside the box! Franck Doumenc rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.43
Giovanni Mancini surges forward with the ball. Giovanni Mancini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Giovanni Mancini knocks in a cross ball towards David Castro. David Castro makes a looping header on goal but Ismael Bulent reads it well. Good keeping!
73.22
Ulrich Yakubu comes in with a late challenge on David Castro. The referee brings Ulrich Yakubu to one side and gives him a warning! David Castro runs off the knock.
78.05
Ulrich Yakubu passes the ball forward to Emiliano Pieri. Emiliano Pieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
79.45
Emiliano Pieri flicks a high pass forward to Lorenzo Giampaolo who brings the ball under control. Lorenzo Giampaolo knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Gerard Lurling had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
83.01
Youri Karpin makes a simple pass to Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard Lurling who gathers it comfortably.
85.38
Sparta Rotterdam are in full control of this game.
90.00
Marcel van der Wal knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Cruz. Mohammed Cruz whips in a cross ball towards David Castro. David Castro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

Ajax Amsterdam
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
25.6%
46.5%
27.9%

Scorers
Franck Doumenc 69
Oscar Esposito 79
Youssef Hansma 8
David Castro 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcel van der Wal of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Ratings
1.Ismael Bulent (GK)
6
2.Sherif Soloy (DEF)
6
3.Cor Hendriks (DEF)
6
4.Arthur Woodgate (DEF)
6
5.Ulrich Yakubu (DEF)
6
6.Stefan Klompe (MID)
6
7.Youri Karpin (MID)
8
8.Emiliano Pieri (MID)
7
9.Lorenzo Giampaolo (ATT)
7
10.Nicu Stinga (ATT)
6
11.Florian Berg (ATT)
6
 
12.Franck Doumenc (ATT)goal scored
8
13.Reinder Kreek (MID)
5
14.Oscar Esposito (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Gerard Lurling (GK)
8
2.Maurice Brouwer (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Giovanni Mancini (DEF)
6
4.Paul Chivu (DEF)
6
5.Andy Hall (DEF)
6
6.Marcel van der Wal (MID)
9
7.Alpay Bulent (MID)
6
8.Cliff Volmer (MID)
6
9.David Castro (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Mohammed Cruz (ATT)
6
11.Youssef Hansma (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Purrel Darwinkel (MID)
0
13.Donny Van Dieren (GK)
0
14.Jordy Lobont (MID)
0