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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 20,405 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Ajax Amsterdam start the match!
2.59
0-0Vittorio Bucchi clumsily knocks into Julian Dohr. The referee calls over Vittorio Bucchi and warns him to calm down! Julian Dohr runs off the knock.
3.37
0-0Claus Jensen knocks the ball forward to Oliver Beck. Oliver Beck controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.11
0-0Oliver Beck comes in with a high challenge, catching David Hersi with his studs. The referee motions to Oliver Beck to come over. It's a red card!! David Hersi stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.29
Florian Wick clumsily knocks into Vittorio Bucchi. Florian Wick is warned by the referee! Vittorio Bucchi runs off the knock.
8.25
Claus Jensen catches Marc Ziegler on the ankles. The referee calls over Claus Jensen and warns him to calm down! Marc Ziegler stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.56
Michael de Haan sees space and advances. Michael de Haan shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.56
0-0Clifford Gilstrap deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claus Jensen. Claus Jensen makes a probing pass to Sho Miyazaki. Sho Miyazaki knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christopher Ax.
27.34
Regillio Averdijk makes a simple pass to Sho Miyazaki. Sho Miyazaki knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christopher Ax.
39.13
0-0Michael de Haan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arco Wevers. Arco Wevers shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
40.06
Mohammed Akinbiyi passes the ball forward to Regillio Averdijk. Regillio Averdijk knocks the ball forward to Erick Rivera. Erick Rivera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christopher Ax.
44.40
Clifford Gilstrap kicks a strong pass forward to Avril Velasquez. Avril Velasquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erick Rivera. Erick Rivera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the second half!
48.33
Christopher Ax kicks a strong pass forward to Ramon Kluivert. Ramon Kluivert makes a simple pass to Arco Wevers. Arco Wevers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.28
Michael de Haan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arco Wevers. Arco Wevers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Enrico Fernandes manages to keep it out.
53.52
1-0Michael de Haan makes a beautiful solo run. Michael de Haan knocks in a cross ball towards Arco Wevers. Arco Wevers flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Enrico Fernandes had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
57.53
1-0Michael de Haan catches Avril Velasquez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Avril Velasquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.31
Avril Velasquez brings the ball forward. Avril Velasquez shoots from outside the area. Cleto Bigica is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.16
Claus Jensen brings the ball forward. Claus Jensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.23
Avril Velasquez kicks a strong pass forward to Erick Rivera. Erick Rivera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.55
Regillio Averdijk makes a probing pass to Sho Miyazaki. Sho Miyazaki knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Roest.
81.30
1-1Michael de Haan catches Regillio Averdijk on the ankles. Michael de Haan is warned by the referee! Regillio Averdijk grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.42
Michael de Haan knocks the ball to his team mate, Arco Wevers. Arco Wevers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Enrico Fernandes manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
30.4%
50.6%
19%
Scorers