Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Telstar Velsen. A crowd of 20,785 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Telstar Velsen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Korsten.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Telstar Velsen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Korsten.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the match underway!
10.21
0-0Melchior de Koning flicks a high pass forward. Paul Pamarot controls it well on his chest. Paul Pamarot edges inside the box! Paul Pamarot takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.39
0-0Melchior de Koning flicks a high ball forward to Paul Pamarot who takes it down. Paul Pamarot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.39
1-0Ulrich van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. Reinder Kreek controls it well on his chest. Reinder Kreek runs straight at the opposition's defence. Reinder Kreek whips in a cross ball towards Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.14
1-0Ignacio Timmer flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Casale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Casale controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Pamarot. Paul Pamarot plays a one-two with Ernest Matthijs and advances towards the goal... Nicola Martusciello hacks Paul Pamarot from behind! Penalty not given!!
27.31
1-0Ignacio Timmer passes the ball forward to Jan-Willem Klompe. Jan-Willem Klompe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernest Matthijs. Ernest Matthijs makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Miel Van Putten. Miel Van Putten shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Ismael Bulent!
28.36
Stefan Klompe brings the ball forward. Stefan Klompe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Rick Human easily gets down and covers it.
30.56
1-0Nicola Martusciello threads the ball through to Stefan Klompe. Stefan Klompe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo kicks a strong pass forward to Franck Doumenc but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.10
Reinier Wiekens knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Klompe. Jan-Willem Klompe flicks a high pass forward. Paul Pamarot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Pamarot knocks in a cross ball towards Miel Van Putten. Miel Van Putten whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
34.02
Andy Leiwakabessy passes the ball forward to Jan-Willem Klompe. Jan-Willem Klompe darts forward. Jan-Willem Klompe makes a probing pass to Ernest Matthijs but he's offside!
36.12
Reinier Wiekens takes it forward alone. Reinier Wiekens threads the ball through to Paul Pamarot. Paul Pamarot knocks in a cross ball towards Ernest Matthijs. Ernest Matthijs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.46
Cor Hendriks threads a neat ball through to Reinder Kreek. Reinder Kreek chips the ball to his team mate, Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rick Human with no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
45.00
Melchior de Koning controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miel Van Putten. Miel Van Putten shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Telstar Velsen appear unchanged since the first half. The Telstar Velsen players seem much more motivated whilst the Sparta Rotterdam players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Telstar Velsen get the second half underway!
47.07
Stefan Klompe hits a low pass to Florian Berg. Florian Berg plays a scrappy one-two with Lorenzo Giampaolo and advances towards the goal... Florian Berg tries a spectacular strike. Rick Human gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
48.00
Reinder Kreek flicks a high pass forward to Lorenzo Giampaolo who brings the ball under control. Lorenzo Giampaolo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Rick Human manages to gather it.
49.10
Cor Hendriks threads the ball through to Stefan Klompe. Stefan Klompe knocks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo shoots from 25 yards but Rick Human reads it well. Excellent save!
51.41
Nicola Martusciello sees a break and surges forward. Nicola Martusciello flicks a high pass forward. Nico Kistner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Kistner shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
54.18
Andy Leiwakabessy flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Klompe. Jan-Willem Klompe darts forward. Jan-Willem Klompe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.38
2-0Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Wayne Marsden replacing Cor Hendriks and Carlton Thomson replacing Stefan Klompe .
63.58
Jan-Willem Klompe flicks a high pass forward. Paul Pamarot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Pamarot lofts in a cross ball towards Miel Van Putten. Miel Van Putten directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.25
Reinder Kreek flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Berg. Florian Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
69.22
Urvin Van De Looi decides to run forward with the ball. Urvin Van De Looi plays a scrappy one-two with Ernest Matthijs and advances towards the goal... Urvin Van De Looi rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ismael Bulent manages to gather it.
72.02
Ulrich van der Wal makes a probing pass to Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson passes the ball forward to Florian Berg. Florian Berg tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
73.36
Melchior de Koning flicks a high pass forward. Paul Pamarot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Pamarot lofts in a cross ball towards Ernest Matthijs. Ernest Matthijs makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.23
Wayne Marsden sees space and advances. Wayne Marsden sees Lorenzo Giampaolo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lorenzo Giampaolo lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Berg. Florian Berg makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.11
Nicola Martusciello deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reinder Kreek. Reinder Kreek flicks a high pass forward. Lorenzo Giampaolo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lorenzo Giampaolo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Lorenzo Giampaolo scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
84.35
4-0Ignacio Timmer clumsily knocks into Florian Berg. The referee warns Ignacio Timmer to calm down! Florian Berg runs off the knock.
87.02
Reinier Wiekens passes the ball forward to Melchior de Koning. Melchior de Koning makes a beautiful solo run. Melchior de Koning lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Pamarot. Paul Pamarot rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Ismael Bulent gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.9%
62.1%
Play Area
31.6%
40%
28.4%
Scorers
| Nico Kistner 16, 42 Florian Berg 77 Lorenzo Giampaolo 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nico Kistner of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ismael Bulent (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ulrich van der Wal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cor Hendriks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicola Martusciello (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ulrich Yakubu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Reinder Kreek (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Stefan Klompe (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lorenzo Giampaolo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Florian Berg (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Nico Kistner (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Franck Doumenc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Wayne Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Emiliano Pieri (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlton Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Rick Human (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Reinier Wiekens (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ignacio Timmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Leiwakabessy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Casale (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Melchior de Koning (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jan-Willem Klompe (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Urvin Van De Looi (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paul Pamarot (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ernest Matthijs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miel Van Putten (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sjaak Kantelberg (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eoin Lua-Lua (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Shota Wevers (DEF) | 0 | |