Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead 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.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Orlando Hamers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Orlando Hamers.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off the first half!
6.58
0-0Mark Matzuzzi flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Lanckohr controls it well on his chest. Silvain Lanckohr finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
9.57
0-0Regilio Van Der Gouw hacks Jean Pierre Deguerville from behind! The referee brings Regilio Van Der Gouw to one side and gives him a warning! Jean Pierre Deguerville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.40
0-0Rafael Hamming makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Hamming whips in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
14.53
1-0Mark Matzuzzi decides to run forward with the ball. Mark Matzuzzi cuts inside the box! Mark Matzuzzi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.13
Marc Janes kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
24.42
Rafael Hamming flicks a high pass forward. Craig McGrory controls it well on his chest. Craig McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.14
Luis Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Christopher Alberda who takes it down. Christopher Alberda whips in a cross ball towards Melchior Bomers. Melchior Bomers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.20
Rafael Hamming deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
33.22
Marc Janes makes a simple pass to Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia plays a scrappy one-two with Christopher Alberda and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gianmarco Lavecchia makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.21
Marc Janes hits a low pass to Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gianmarco Lavecchia provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The keeper, Jamie Jess, sees it late!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
39.29
Mark Matzuzzi surges forward with the ball. Mark Matzuzzi shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.11
Brian Williams threads the ball through to Victor Heesakkers. Victor Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward to Jean Pierre Deguerville who brings the ball under control. Jean Pierre Deguerville shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
45.00
Marc Janes knocks the ball forward to Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The Willem II Tilburg players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off the second half!
47.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Marc Janes plays the ball forward to Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Lampard. Gareth Lampard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Good keeping from Jamie Jess as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
49.03
3-2Urvin Marbus sees a break and surges forward. Urvin Marbus passes the ball forward to Melchior Bomers. Melchior Bomers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Williams.
53.41
Mark Matzuzzi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mark Matzuzzi shoots from distance. Marc Koschmieder gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
54.58
3-2Gareth Lampard comes in with a late challenge on Brian Williams. Gareth Lampard is shown the yellow card! Brian Williams stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.14
Without breaking stride, Rafael Hamming plays the ball forward to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
75.29
Brian Williams hacks Melchior Bomers from behind! The referee warns Brian Williams to calm down! Melchior Bomers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.13
Victor Heesakkers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Marc Koschmieder. Excellent save.
81.18
Paul Bierhoff kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Matzuzzi. Mark Matzuzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
84.55
Marc Janes sees Gareth Lampard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gareth Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.33
Regilio Van Der Gouw deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Janes. Marc Janes flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Lampard collects the pass. Gareth Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Jess who gathers it comfortably.
87.11
Regilio Van Der Gouw flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Janes. Marc Janes makes a simple pass to Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
23.7%
43.4%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mark Matzuzzi of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jamie Jess (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Piqué (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Williams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mark Matzuzzi (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Victor Heesakkers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rafael Hamming (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Silvain Lanckohr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean Pierre Deguerville (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Craig McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daniel Reuser (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Youssef Monteiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Victor Kanu (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marc Koschmieder (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nuno Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Regilio Van Der Gouw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jorge Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Urvin Marbus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marc Janes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gianmarco Lavecchia (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Christopher Alberda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gareth Lampard (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Melchior Bomers (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Gianmatteo Albino (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Hansen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Shota Verlinden (DEF) | 0 | |