Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag
Michael DouglasMichael Douglas Richard Ketland Richard Ketland
Roberto PardoR. Pardo62
G
1
G
66Robert WiekensR. Wiekens
Sherif SoloyS. Soloy73
D
2
D
68Cesar MonteiroC. Monteiro
Cor HendriksC. Hendriks79
D
3captain
D
68Pierre SonzogniP. Sonzogni
Arthur WoodgateA. Woodgate66
D
4
D
67Shota SchulpS. Schulp
Nicola MartuscielloN. Martusciello70
D
5
M
66Filippo AdaniF. Adani
Reinder KreekR. Kreek73
M
6
M
65Eric BirkwaldE. Birkwald
Youri KarpinY. Karpin78
M
captain7
M
65Abel AlmeidaA. Almeida
Lorenzo GiampaoloL. Giampaolo73
A
8
M
55Pim WiekensP. Wiekens
Florian BergF. Berg76
A
9
A
70Frederico BlancoF. Blanco
Nico KistnerN. Kistner75
A
10
A
72Frank ElzingaF. Elzinga
Franck DoumencF. Doumenc81
A
11
A
54Bogdan LodewijksB. Lodewijks
 
Oscar EspositoO. Esposito72
A
12
D
63Elena GarciaE. Garcia
Kevin MasurK. Masur76
D
13
M
58Ahmed Van HaarenA. Van Haaren
Eben AmoahE. Amoah78
M
14
A
64Robin Van Der GunR. Van Der Gun

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to ADO Den Haag. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Bergdolmo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
2.12
Youri Karpin takes it forward alone. Youri Karpin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franck Doumenc but he's offside!
3.28
Youri Karpin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lorenzo Giampaolo!
10.50
Abel Almeida changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Abel Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Woodgate.
15.35
With great vision, Cesar Monteiro plays the ball forward to Filippo Adani. Filippo Adani flicks a high pass forward. Bogdan Lodewijks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bogdan Lodewijks lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Elzinga. Frank Elzinga beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Roberto Pardo had no chance!! Goal for ADO Den Haag!
18.21
Filippo Adani flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco plays a one-two with Frank Elzinga and advances towards the goal... Frederico Blanco looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
20.47
Shota Schulp pushes mid-way up the pitch. Shota Schulp sees space and advances. Shota Schulp knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco makes a looping header on goal but Roberto Pardo is on top of it.
27.30
Sherif Soloy sees a break and surges forward. Sherif Soloy kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Berg. Florian Berg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.57
Nicola Martusciello controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin flicks a high pass forward. Lorenzo Giampaolo collects the pass. Lorenzo Giampaolo whips in a cross ball towards Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.19
Cor Hendriks hoofs the ball up the pitch. Franck Doumenc shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
38.37
Arthur Woodgate threads a neat ball through to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin threads a neat ball through to Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Robert Wiekens punches it away to safety.
39.01
Youri Karpin flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Berg. Florian Berg threads the ball through to Nico Kistner but he's offside!
42.49
Youri Karpin makes a probing pass to Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo knocks in a cross ball towards Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but Shota Schulp blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
44.01
Pim Wiekens passes the ball forward to Bogdan Lodewijks. Bogdan Lodewijks plays a quick one-two with Frederico Blanco and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Bogdan Lodewijks provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. ADO Den Haag appear unchanged since the first half. The ADO Den Haag players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with ADO Den Haag kicking off!
47.30
Arthur Woodgate chips the ball to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin flicks the ball to his team mate, Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
48.32
Reinder Kreek comes in with a late challenge on Pim Wiekens. Reinder Kreek is given a warning by the referee! Pim Wiekens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.12
Abel Almeida hits a low pass to Bogdan Lodewijks. Bogdan Lodewijks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.24
Pim Wiekens sees space and advances. Pim Wiekens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.24
Filippo Adani flicks a high ball forward to Bogdan Lodewijks who takes it down. Bogdan Lodewijks tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
59.18
Reinder Kreek knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Berg. Florian Berg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
60.33
Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Oscar Esposito replacing Lorenzo Giampaolo .ADO Den Haag have made a substitution with Elena Garcia replacing Cesar Monteiro .
63.02
Pierre Sonzogni flicks a high pass forward. Pim Wiekens collects the pass. Pim Wiekens flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Blanco collects the pass. Frederico Blanco shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.56
Pierre Sonzogni kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald makes a simple pass to Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Woodgate.
72.00
Youri Karpin hacks Pim Wiekens from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pim Wiekens stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.58
Youri Karpin threads a neat ball through to Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Robert Wiekens reads it well. Great keeping!
77.18
ADO Den Haag have made a substitution with Ahmed Van Haaren replacing Pim Wiekens .
78.22
Youri Karpin knocks the ball forward to Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
79.10
Reinder Kreek runs straight at the opposition's defence. Reinder Kreek knocks in a cross ball towards Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
83.12
Ahmed Van Haaren makes an attacking run forward. Ahmed Van Haaren shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Nicola Martusciello controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Esposito holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Esposito whips in a cross ball towards Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Shota Schulp steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

ADO Den Haag
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.3%
42.1%
27.6%

Scorers
Lorenzo Giampaolo 3
Florian Berg 27
Frank Elzinga 15
Frederico Blanco 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lorenzo Giampaolo of Sparta Rotterdam

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

1.Robert Wiekens (GK)
8
2.Cesar Monteiro (DEF)
6
3.Pierre Sonzogni (DEF)
6
4.Shota Schulp (DEF)
8
5.Filippo Adani (MID)
6
6.Eric Birkwald (MID)
6
7.Abel Almeida (MID)
6
8.Pim Wiekens (MID)
8
9.Frederico Blanco (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Frank Elzinga (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Bogdan Lodewijks (ATT)
7
 
12.Elena Garcia (DEF)
6
13.Ahmed Van Haaren (MID)
6
14.Robin Van Der Gun (ATT)
0