Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at MariFlex Stadion where RBC Roosendaal play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 20,564 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RBC Roosendaal are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Kool.
The pitch is in good condition.
RBC Roosendaal are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Kool.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam start the match!
2.55
0-1Gianfranco Milanese knocks the ball to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Berg. Florian Berg whips in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Samir Schäfer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.19
0-1Ray Stellone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Koster. Roland Koster knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.25
0-1Cor Hendriks flicks a high ball forward to Youri Karpin who takes it down. Youri Karpin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Berg. Garry Steijn hacks Florian Berg from behind! Penalty not given!!
24.29
From the throw-in, Anton Wijnen picks out Ray Stellone. Ray Stellone makes a simple pass to Eric Erler. Eric Erler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianfranco Milanese.
26.46
0-1Ray Stellone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Erler. Eric Erler whips in a cross ball towards Simon Roth. Simon Roth outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Ismael Bulent manages to keep it out.
27.29
0-1Reinder Kreek comes in with a late challenge on Ray Stellone. The referee calls over Reinder Kreek and warns him to calm down! Ray Stellone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.14
0-1Arthur Woodgate chips the ball to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin makes a simple pass to Florian Berg. Florian Berg shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
33.04
0-1Wayne Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin brings the ball forward. Youri Karpin kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Esposito but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.30
Youri Karpin sees Lorenzo Giampaolo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lorenzo Giampaolo shoots from 25 yards. Samir Schäfer gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
39.51
Anton Wijnen makes a simple pass to Roland Koster. Roland Koster knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianfranco Milanese.
40.06
Arthur Woodgate breaks forward. Arthur Woodgate passes the ball forward to Florian Berg. Florian Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Samir Schäfer, sees it late!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RBC Roosendaal appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation. The RBC Roosendaal players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
RBC Roosendaal start the second half!
47.57
Garry Steijn arcs the ball upfield. Rocco R. Percassi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Roland Koster through on goal. Roland Koster looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.45
Youri Karpin flicks a high ball forward to Florian Berg who takes it down. Florian Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito heads the ball goalwards but Samir Schäfer is on top of it.
55.34
Youri Karpin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo plays a quick one-two with Oscar Esposito and rushes in on goal... Lorenzo Giampaolo shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
57.47
Youri Karpin makes a simple pass to Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.32
1-2RBC Roosendaal have made a substitution with Clarence Zoetebier replacing Simon Roth .Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Nicola Martusciello replacing Wayne Marsden and Eben Amoah replacing Reinder Kreek .
63.23
Youri Karpin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Berg. Florian Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.31
Youri Karpin flicks a high pass forward. Florian Berg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Berg shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.20
Anton Wijnen flicks a high pass forward to Roland Koster who brings the ball under control. Roland Koster lofts in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Percassi. Rocco R. Percassi heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.47
Eben Amoah threads a neat ball through to Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.56
Ray Stellone knocks the ball forward to Clarence Zoetebier. Clarence Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Koster. Roland Koster outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Ismael Bulent.
77.43
1-2It's a corner kick. Dominic Thomson kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Clarence Zoetebier side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
78.58
Ray Stellone threads a neat ball through to Roland Koster. Roland Koster knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.46
Cor Hendriks kicks a strong pass forward to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eben Amoah edges inside the box! Eben Amoah strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Samir Schäfer manages to keep it out.
83.42
Cor Hendriks flicks a high pass forward. Youri Karpin collects the pass. Youri Karpin brings the ball forward. Youri Karpin whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Cliff Fortes flicks a high pass forward to Anton Wijnen who brings the ball under control. Anton Wijnen passes the ball forward to Clarence Zoetebier. Clarence Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
31.1%
44.6%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Youri Karpin of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Samir Schäfer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dominic Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Steijn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cliff Fortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paolo Varkevisser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ray Stellone (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anton Wijnen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rocco R. Percassi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eric Erler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roland Koster (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Simon Roth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Cleland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Juffing (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Clarence Zoetebier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ismael Bulent (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sherif Soloy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wayne Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cor Hendriks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arthur Woodgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianfranco Milanese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Reinder Kreek (MID) | 5 | |
| 8. | Youri Karpin (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Oscar Esposito (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Florian Berg (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Lorenzo Giampaolo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nicola Martusciello (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eben Amoah (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Nico Kistner (ATT) | 0 | |