Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 19,680 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Bergdolmo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dennis Bergdolmo.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.42
0-0Stephen Naysmith sees Gary Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Ismael Bulent!
3.41
0-0Youri Karpin picks a pass forward to Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.49
0-0Wayne Marsden advances with the ball. Wayne Marsden flicks a high ball forward to Lorenzo Giampaolo who takes it down. Lorenzo Giampaolo passes the ball forward but Oscar Esposito is offside!
9.07
Guilherme Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Abubakari Dos Santos who brings the ball under control. Abubakari Dos Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.25
Without breaking stride, Youri Karpin plays the ball forward to Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Roberto Knopper!
15.53
Wayne Marsden hits a low pass to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin threads a neat ball through to Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Esposito connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Roberto Knopper keeps it out!
18.17
1-0Youri Karpin kicks a strong pass forward to Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo lofts in a cross ball towards Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc directs the ball goalwards with his head. Roberto Knopper is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.55
Youri Karpin makes a probing pass to Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito whips in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Roberto Knopper keeps it out!
30.33
Youri Karpin flicks the ball to his team mate, Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Roberto Knopper easily picks it out of the air!
32.30
Youri Karpin surges forward with the ball. Youri Karpin lofts in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Superb reactions from Roberto Knopper. What a save!
33.09
Reinder Kreek chips the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.15
2-0Arthur Woodgate catches Abubakari Dos Santos on the ankles. The referee calls over Arthur Woodgate and warns him to calm down! Abubakari Dos Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.37
Sherif Soloy threads a neat ball through to Youri Karpin. What vision.Youri Karpin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc plays a one-two with Oscar Esposito and rushes in on goal... Franck Doumenc shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Roberto Knopper!
44.25
Franck Doumenc catches Alfons Meerdink on the ankles. The referee brings Franck Doumenc to one side and gives him a warning! Alfons Meerdink runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Nico Kistner replacing Lorenzo Giampaolo and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation. Helmond Sport appear unchanged since the first half. The Helmond Sport players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Helmond Sport kick off!
47.09
Youri Karpin makes a probing pass to Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
48.41
2-0Alfons Meerdink hacks Oscar Esposito from behind! The referee calls over Alfons Meerdink and shows him a yellow card! Oscar Esposito stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.06
With imagination, Youri Karpin picks a pass forward to Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito makes a great pass forward. Nico Kistner runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.14
2-0Youri Karpin flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito knocks in a cross ball towards Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but William De Palma blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
55.23
2-0Alfons Meerdink knocks the ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abubakari Dos Santos. Abubakari Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.55
Reinder Kreek sees a break and surges forward. Reinder Kreek lofts in a cross ball towards Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Roberto Knopper. Excellent save.
60.03
2-0Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Carlton Thomson replacing Reinder Kreek .Helmond Sport have made 2 substitutions with Joost Van Der Pennen replacing Alfons Meerdink and Tjalle Redeker replacing Abubakari Dos Santos .
61.09
Youri Karpin makes a beautiful solo run. Youri Karpin lofts in a cross ball towards Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Roberto Knopper with no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
63.09
Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Eben Amoah replacing Youri Karpin .
65.18
Eben Amoah advances with the ball. Eben Amoah finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Roberto Knopper keeps it out!
66.42
Guilherme Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Moreira who takes it down. Silvio Moreira shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
67.50
Wayne Marsden decides to run forward with the ball. Wayne Marsden runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wayne Marsden controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Franck Doumenc through on goal. Some good footwork from Franck Doumenc provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Jean-Michel Coly!
69.04
Stephen Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Wijker collects the pass. Daniel Wijker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicola Martusciello.
71.11
Guilherme Sousa passes the ball forward to Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ismael Bulent who gathers it comfortably.
72.53
Stephen Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Tjalle Redeker. Tjalle Redeker lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
79.54
William De Palma takes a short throw-in bringing Brutil Verhoeven into play. Brutil Verhoeven makes a simple pass to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith makes a simple pass to Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Ismael Bulent comfortably smothers it!
81.39
Stephen Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola Martusciello.
87.13
Stephen Naysmith barges into Eben Amoah. The referee calls over Stephen Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Eben Amoah runs off the knock.
90.00
Eben Amoah decides to run forward with the ball. Eben Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but William De Palma blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
14
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.4%
37.6%
Play Area
20%
43.5%
36.5%
Scorers
| Franck Doumenc 18, 61 Oscar Esposito 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Franck Doumenc of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ismael Bulent (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sherif Soloy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wayne Marsden (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Arthur Woodgate (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Nicola Martusciello (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianfranco Milanese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Reinder Kreek (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Youri Karpin (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Oscar Esposito (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Franck Doumenc (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Lorenzo Giampaolo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Carlton Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eben Amoah (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nico Kistner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Roberto Knopper (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | William De Palma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brutil Verhoeven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jean-Michel Coly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfons Meerdink (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Guilherme Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Naysmith (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Daniel Wijker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Abubakari Dos Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gary Gemmill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Silvio Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jšrg Van Van Der Laan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joost Van Der Pennen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tjalle Redeker (MID) | 6 | |