Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at IJsseldelta Stadion where PEC Zwolle play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 20,934 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Humphrey Zuidam.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Humphrey Zuidam.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
4.58
0-0Victor Heesakkers knocks the ball forward to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville advances inside the box! Jean Pierre Deguerville looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.44
0-0Rafael Hamming clumsily knocks into Joost Van Veen. Rafael Hamming is shown the yellow card! Joost Van Veen runs off the knock.
9.48
0-0Luigi Bonazzoli barges into Victor Heesakkers. The referee brings Luigi Bonazzoli to one side and gives him a warning! Victor Heesakkers grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.52
Victor Heesakkers makes a simple pass to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.43
Mark Matzuzzi flicks a high ball forward to Jean Pierre Deguerville who takes it down. Jean Pierre Deguerville shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
15.23
Sebastian Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rosario Miccoli. Rosario Miccoli surges forward with the ball. Rosario Miccoli shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
18.29
Brian Williams pushes mid-way up the pitch. Brian Williams knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr sees Jean Pierre Deguerville just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jean Pierre Deguerville cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
20.37
1-0Mario Helder flicks the ball to his team mate, Luigi Bonazzoli. Luigi Bonazzoli chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Overmars. Nick Overmars knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Piqué. Christian Piqué heads the ball goalwards. Jamie Jess is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.22
Mario Viana catches Rafael Hamming on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Hamming runs off the knock.
28.23
1-0Mario Helder threads the ball through to Joost Van Veen. Joost Van Veen flicks a high pass forward. Christian Piqué collects the pass. Christian Piqué knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Overmars. Nick Overmars makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
33.29
1-0Bill Shearer makes a probing pass to Joost Van Veen. Joost Van Veen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Gullit. Robert Gullit knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Jess who gathers it comfortably.
36.57
Victor Heesakkers threads the ball through to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville lofts in a cross ball towards Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Silvain Broerse reads it well. Great keeping!
39.11
Luigi Bonazzoli advances with the ball. Luigi Bonazzoli cuts inside the box! Luigi Bonazzoli shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
40.53
1-0Brian Williams chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Matzuzzi. Mark Matzuzzi flicks a high pass forward. Jean Pierre Deguerville controls it well on his chest. Jean Pierre Deguerville plays a scrappy one-two with Silvain Lanckohr and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mario Helder barges into Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
Victor Heesakkers makes a simple pass to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Silvain Broerse keeps it out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. PEC Zwolle appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Victor Kanu replacing Silvain Lanckohr.
45.00
The whistle blows and PEC Zwolle kick off!
51.36
Mark Matzuzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Silvain Broerse reads it well. Fabulous save!
55.30
Mario Helder takes it forward alone. Mario Helder passes the ball forward to Robert Gullit. Robert Gullit knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Piqué. Christian Piqué beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
59.06
Bill Shearer knocks the ball forward to Mario Viana. Mario Viana flicks a high ball forward to Nick Overmars who takes it down. Nick Overmars knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Thomson.
60.55
2-0Sparta Rotterdam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.04
Brian Williams passes the ball forward to Mark Matzuzzi. Mark Matzuzzi flicks a high pass forward. Jean Pierre Deguerville collects the pass. Jean Pierre Deguerville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvain Broerse who gathers it comfortably.
63.04
Bill Shearer makes a simple pass to Rosario Miccoli. Rosario Miccoli threads a neat ball through to Christian Piqué. Christian Piqué knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.23
2-0Luigi Bonazzoli comes in with a late challenge on Mark Matzuzzi. Luigi Bonazzoli is given another warning by the referee! Mark Matzuzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.13
Mario Helder flicks a high ball forward to Rosario Miccoli who takes it down. Rosario Miccoli knocks the ball forward to Robert Gullit. Robert Gullit finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Jamie Jess. Excellent save.
67.02
Without breaking stride, Mustapha Piqué plays the ball forward to Victor Heesakkers. Victor Heesakkers knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory skips past Sebastian Garcia! Craig McGrory shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.14
Mark Matzuzzi makes a probing pass to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville plays a perfect one-two with Victor Kanu and rushes in on goal... Jean Pierre Deguerville cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
77.57
2-0PEC Zwolle have made 3 substitutions with Stefan Wijnen replacing Bill Shearer, Gennaro Pavan replacing Mario Viana and Giulliano Kortland replacing Nick Overmars .Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Youssef Monteiro replacing Mark Matzuzzi .
79.21
Mustapha Piqué catches Christian Piqué on the ankles. The referee calls over Mustapha Piqué and warns him to calm down! Christian Piqué gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.19
Stefan Wijnen decides to run forward with the ball. Stefan Wijnen makes a beautiful solo run. Stefan Wijnen plays a one-two with Robert Gullit and rushes in on goal... Stefan Wijnen takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
83.44
Luigi Bonazzoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Giulliano Kortland. Giulliano Kortland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mustapha Piqué.
90.00
Youssef Monteiro hits a low pass to Victor Kanu. Victor Kanu whips in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Silvain Broerse gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.2%
44.6%
28.3%
Scorers
| Christian Piqué 20, 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christian Piqué of PEC Zwolle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Silvain Broerse (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mario Helder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bill Shearer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Joost Van Veen (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Mario Viana (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Luigi Bonazzoli (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rosario Miccoli (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nick Overmars (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Christian Piqué (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Robert Gullit (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Stefan Wijnen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 13. | Gennaro Pavan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Giulliano Kortland (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jamie Jess (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Piqué (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Williams (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Paul Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Thomson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Mark Matzuzzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Victor Heesakkers (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rafael Hamming (MID) | | 5 |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 14. | Victor Kanu (MID) | 6 | |