Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Willem II Tilburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the first half underway!
6.15
0-0Marc Ziegler chips the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Bucchi. Vittorio Bucchi goes all the way! Vittorio Bucchi takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
8.51
0-0Ramon Kluivert clumsily knocks into Roy Kooistra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roy Kooistra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.56
0-0Marc Ziegler chips the ball to his team mate, Arco Wevers. Arco Wevers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sieme Janssen who gathers it comfortably.
16.12
0-1Tim van den Berg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roy Kooistra. Roy Kooistra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franco Sergi. Franco Sergi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Franco Sergi!
22.08
Roy Kooistra kicks a strong pass forward to Franco Sergi. Franco Sergi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Hersi.
26.51
Pius Hasselbaink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franco Sergi. Franco Sergi shoots from distance but it is miles over!
28.58
0-1Michael de Haan knocks the ball forward to Vittorio Bucchi. Vittorio Bucchi goes all the way! Vittorio Bucchi shoots from just inside the box but Sieme Janssen is on top of it.
30.05
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
32.57
Paul Welter makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Welter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roger Sikora. Roger Sikora shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
33.52
Tim van den Berg knocks the ball forward to Gennaro Frezzolini. Gennaro Frezzolini knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Magoni. Stephane Magoni shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
34.50
Paul Welter passes the ball forward to Roy Kooistra. Roy Kooistra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franco Sergi. Franco Sergi knocks in a cross ball towards Stephane Magoni. Stephane Magoni connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Cleto Bigica manages to gather it comfortably.
38.24
Michael de Haan threads the ball through to Vittorio Bucchi. Vittorio Bucchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Willem II Tilburg kicking off!
47.02
Ramon Kluivert knocks the ball forward to Vittorio Bucchi. Vittorio Bucchi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.04
0-1Arco Wevers barges into Paul Welter. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Welter grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.34
Marc Ziegler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arco Wevers. Arco Wevers knocks the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Bucchi. Vittorio Bucchi rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.56
Ramon Kluivert makes a probing pass to Arco Wevers. Arco Wevers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sieme Janssen who gathers it comfortably.
54.22
0-1Mustapha Roy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franco Sergi. Franco Sergi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roger Sikora but the linesman indicates offside!
57.58
Giovanni Van De Looi comes in with a late challenge on Roy Kooistra. Giovanni Van De Looi is shown the yellow card! Roy Kooistra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.01
Paul Welter brings the ball forward. Paul Welter threads the ball through to Stephane Magoni. Stephane Magoni shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.56
Pius Hasselbaink kicks a strong pass forward to Roger Sikora. Roger Sikora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.10
Michael de Haan threads the ball through to Arco Wevers. Arco Wevers goes all the way! Arco Wevers takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Sieme Janssen!
81.06
Michael de Haan chips the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Bucchi. Vittorio Bucchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.43
Roberto Roest chips the ball to his team mate, Ramon Kluivert. Ramon Kluivert takes it forward alone. Ramon Kluivert goes all the way! Ramon Kluivert shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
22.7%
49.3%
28%
Scorers