Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 19,357 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Paul Van Galen.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Paul Van Galen.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
6.52
0-0Andy Verlinden takes it forward alone. Andy Verlinden lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
9.05
1-0Victor Kanu knocks the ball forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Henk Rudge had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
14.07
1-0Without breaking stride, Carlos Van Dieren plays the ball forward to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
18.15
1-0Wouter de Groot flicks a high pass forward to Youssef de Jong who brings the ball under control. Youssef de Jong flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Ketting who brings the ball under control. Dennis Ketting knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Jess who gathers it comfortably.
20.38
1-0Youssef de Jong comes in with a late challenge on Victor Kanu. The referee calls over Youssef de Jong and shows him a yellow card! Victor Kanu stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.57
Victor Kanu brings the ball forward. Victor Kanu finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.51
Mark Matzuzzi threads the ball through to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.34
Mark Matzuzzi makes a beautiful solo run. Mark Matzuzzi tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.55
David Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Van Dieren collects the pass. Carlos Van Dieren deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
42.57
Wouter de Groot flicks a high pass forward. Gregoor Cruz controls it well on his chest. Gregoor Cruz knocks the ball forward to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jamie Jess with no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
45.00
Mark Matzuzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Henk Rudge.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half. The AZ 67 Alkmaar players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with AZ 67 Alkmaar kicking off!
47.16
Victor Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.45
Gregoor Cruz threads a neat ball through to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.17
Mark Matzuzzi brings the ball forward. Mark Matzuzzi shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.35
Gregoor Cruz hits a low pass to Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Jess who gathers it comfortably.
55.34
Silvain Lanckohr clumsily knocks into Stephen Gemmill. Silvain Lanckohr is shown the yellow card! Stephen Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.31
Stephen Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef de Jong. Youssef de Jong flicks the ball to his team mate, Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz skips past Mustapha Piqué! Robin Schultz shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.06
Mustapha Piqué makes a probing pass to Victor Kanu. Victor Kanu changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Victor Kanu shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
72.07
Carlos Van Dieren hacks Andy Verlinden from behind! Carlos Van Dieren is shown the yellow card! Andy Verlinden runs off the knock.
73.34
Brian Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Van Dieren. Carlos Van Dieren kicks a strong pass forward to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr rushes past Mark Matteassi! Silvain Lanckohr shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Henk Rudge.
77.14
Andy Verlinden takes it forward alone. Andy Verlinden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.40
1-1Carlos Van Dieren hacks Andy Verlinden from behind! The referee calls over Carlos Van Dieren and warns him to calm down! Andy Verlinden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.25
Stephen Gemmill makes a simple pass to Andy Verlinden. Andy Verlinden passes the ball forward to Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Jamie Jess. Excellent save.
85.18
Brian Williams makes a probing pass to Victor Kanu. Victor Kanu makes a probing pass to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
25.3%
46.7%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dennis Ketting of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jamie Jess (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Piqué (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Williams (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Paul Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mark Matzuzzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Victor Kanu (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Carlos Van Dieren (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Silvain Lanckohr (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Jean Pierre Deguerville (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Craig McGrory (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Daniel Reuser (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Youssef Monteiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sidney Chapuis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Henk Rudge (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mark Matteassi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Gemmill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Wouter de Groot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Guillermo Arts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Verlinden (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Youssef de Jong (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Gregoor Cruz (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dennis Ketting (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Rodney Arveladze (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robin Schultz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gonzalo Uras (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Redknapp (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tom Goossen (GK) | 0 | |