Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. 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 Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Akerboom.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Akerboom.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the first half underway!
3.51
0-1Sigurjón Thoroddsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucca Azevedo. Lucca Azevedo flicks a high ball forward to Jamie Nelson who takes it down. Jamie Nelson whips in a cross ball towards Piotr Kozminski. Piotr Kozminski finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Ismael Bulent had no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
9.46
0-1Lucca Azevedo makes a probing pass to Piotr Kozminski. Piotr Kozminski controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Ismael Bulent. What a great pair of hands!
14.14
0-1Jamie Nelson barges into Arthur Woodgate. Jamie Nelson is shown the yellow card! Arthur Woodgate hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.50
0-1Stephan Nyarko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Piotr Kozminski. Piotr Kozminski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Woodgate.
16.21
Mitica Siperco makes a beautiful solo run. Mitica Siperco knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Schilawski. Tim Schilawski makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
18.07
0-1Cor Hendriks makes a probing pass to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin sees Emiliano Pieri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emiliano Pieri whips in a cross ball towards Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.24
Youri Karpin plays the ball forward to Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc lofts in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
26.23
Sherif Soloy receives the ball from a throw-in from Arthur Woodgate. Sherif Soloy kicks a strong pass forward to Reinder Kreek. Reinder Kreek flicks a high pass forward. Nico Kistner collects the pass. Nico Kistner shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
27.27
Sherif Soloy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin knocks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pieter Damman.
28.28
Reinder Kreek flicks a high pass forward. Nico Kistner collects the pass. Nico Kistner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.57
Youri Karpin hits a low pass to Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jersson Rodriquez!
39.18
Mitica Siperco flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Nelson controls it well on his chest. Jamie Nelson knocks in a cross ball towards Piotr Kozminski. Piotr Kozminski outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ismael Bulent gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
42.07
1-1Lorenzo Giampaolo clumsily knocks into Sigurjón Thoroddsen. The referee calls over Lorenzo Giampaolo and warns him to calm down! Sigurjón Thoroddsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.31
Stephan Nyarko flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonel Renteria. Seeing a gap ahead, Leonel Renteria plays the ball forward to Jamie Nelson. Jamie Nelson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Woodgate.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. The Sparta Rotterdam players seem much more motivated whilst the Feyenoord Rotterdam players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off the second half!
48.46
Leonel Renteria kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Schilawski. Tim Schilawski shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Ismael Bulent. What a great pair of hands!
51.22
Richard Liddell takes it forward alone. Richard Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Schilawski. Tim Schilawski is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Good keeping from Ismael Bulent as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
52.55
1-1It's a corner kick. Richard Liddell kicks a low ball out wide. Emiliano Pieri reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
53.09
Youri Karpin sees a break and surges forward. Youri Karpin whips in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Jersson Rodriquez.
54.43
Lorenzo Giampaolo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Piotr Kozminski gets to the ball and clears it up field.
55.53
Sigurjón Thoroddsen sees Richard Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Liddell threads the ball through to Piotr Kozminski. Piotr Kozminski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.47
1-1Youri Karpin knocks the ball forward to Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Emiliano Pieri is offside!
60.44
1-1Sparta Rotterdam have made 3 substitutions with Eben Amoah replacing Reinder Kreek, Florian Berg replacing Franck Doumenc and Oscar Esposito replacing Lorenzo Giampaolo .Feyenoord Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Felipe Saavedra replacing Lucca Azevedo and Jakob Perez replacing Piotr Kozminski .
61.48
Leonel Renteria barges into Youri Karpin. The referee brings Leonel Renteria to one side and gives him a warning! Youri Karpin stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.44
Youri Karpin catches Richard Liddell on the ankles. The referee calls over Youri Karpin and shows him a yellow card! Richard Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.54
Youri Karpin decides to run forward with the ball. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Emiliano Pieri. Emiliano Pieri makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
72.29
Sherif Soloy threads a neat ball through to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin flicks a high pass forward. Florian Berg controls it well on his chest. Florian Berg whips in a cross ball towards Nico Kistner. Nico Kistner flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.55
Youri Karpin receives the ball from a throw-in from Eben Amoah. Youri Karpin kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Esposito. Oscar Esposito deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Kistner but the linesman indicates offside!
77.22
Richard Liddell catches Youri Karpin on the ankles. The referee calls over Richard Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Youri Karpin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.12
Sigurjón Thoroddsen threads a neat ball through to Leonel Renteria. Leonel Renteria flicks a high pass forward. Tim Schilawski easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Schilawski tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
85.45
Richard Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Jakob Perez who brings the ball under control. Jakob Perez shoots from distance but Ismael Bulent reads it well. Nice keeping!
87.25
Stephan Nyarko passes the ball forward to Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Perez. Jakob Perez powers a header at goal but somehow Ismael Bulent manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
29.9%
42.9%
27.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ismael Bulent of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ismael Bulent (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Sherif Soloy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cor Hendriks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arthur Woodgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicola Martusciello (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Reinder Kreek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Youri Karpin (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Lorenzo Giampaolo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Emiliano Pieri (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Kistner (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Franck Doumenc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eben Amoah (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Florian Berg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Oscar Esposito (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jersson Rodriquez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pieter Damman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephan Nyarko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sigurjón Thoroddsen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Lucca Azevedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leonel Renteria (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Richard Liddell (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Mitica Siperco (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jamie Nelson (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Piotr Kozminski (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Tim Schilawski (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jerome Cubilier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Felipe Saavedra (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jakob Perez (ATT) | 6 | |