Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at GN Bouw-Stadion where FC Dordrecht play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 19,776 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Dordrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jimmy Ten Hag.


0.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the match underway!
21.41
Reinder Kreek makes a probing pass to Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Billy Lowe comfortably smothers it!
26.49
With a delightful solo run, Youri Karpin stretches the opposition's defence. Youri Karpin plays a one-two with Florian Berg and advances towards the goal... Youri Karpin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
27.21
Mattia Nunziata controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis de Graaf. Dennis de Graaf makes a probing pass to Gijs Hellemons. Gijs Hellemons passes the ball forward but Matthias Metzler is offside!
28.57
Regilio Meeuwis flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Metzler controls it well on his chest. Matthias Metzler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
33.39
Arthur Woodgate brings the ball forward. Arthur Woodgate passes the ball forward to Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Berg. Florian Berg beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Cor Hendriks brings the ball forward. Cor Hendriks kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Berg. Florian Berg whips in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Dordrecht get the second half underway!
49.44
Mattia Nunziata passes the ball forward to Eric Schumacher. Seeing a gap ahead, Eric Schumacher laces a through ball forward to Rafael Denneboom. Rafael Denneboom tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
53.56
Sherif Soloy makes a probing pass to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin makes a simple pass to Florian Berg. Florian Berg tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
57.17
Nicola Martusciello flicks a high pass forward. Reinder Kreek collects the pass. Reinder Kreek flicks a high pass forward. Lorenzo Giampaolo controls it well on his chest. Lorenzo Giampaolo whips in a cross ball towards Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.49
FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Arno Schreuder replacing Henk Van Der Gouw .
61.50
Mattia Nunziata flicks a high ball forward to Eric Schumacher who takes it down. Eric Schumacher chips the ball to his team mate, Gijs Hellemons. Gijs Hellemons knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.40
Youri Karpin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner whips in a cross ball towards Florian Berg. Florian Berg rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Billy Lowe is on top of it.
73.14
Youri Karpin makes a simple pass to Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner cuts inside the box! Nico Kistner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
77.42
Reinder Kreek knocks the ball forward to Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Superb reactions from Billy Lowe. What a save!
78.14
Youri Karpin decides to run forward with the ball. Youri Karpin sees Nico Kistner just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Nico Kistner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
83.35
Arthur Woodgate pushes up the pitch. Arthur Woodgate flicks a high pass forward to Franck Doumenc who brings the ball under control. Franck Doumenc makes a simple pass, allowing Lorenzo Giampaolo to run into the box. Lorenzo Giampaolo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.43
Youri Karpin makes a simple pass to Florian Berg. Florian Berg shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Youri Karpin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Berg. Florian Berg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Schreuder.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
9
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
31%
43.7%
25.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Youri Karpin of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings
1.Roberto Pardo (GK)
6
2.Sherif Soloy (DEF)
6
3.Cor Hendriks (DEF)
6
4.Arthur Woodgate (DEF)
7
5.Nicola Martusciello (DEF)
6
6.Reinder Kreek (MID)
6
7.Youri Karpin (MID)
9
8.Lorenzo Giampaolo (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Florian Berg (ATT)
6
10.Nico Kistner (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Franck Doumenc (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Oscar Esposito (ATT)
0
13.Stefan Klompe (MID)
0
14.Eben Amoah (MID)
0