Match Report


Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam     Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jamie JessJ. Jess68
G
1
G
70Victor HeesakkersV. Heesakkers
Mustapha PiquéM. Piqué76
D
2
D
73Billy BoothB. Booth
Brian WilliamsB. Williams73
D
3
D
68Steven CornelisseS. Cornelisse
Paul BierhoffP. Bierhoff67
D
captain4
D
67Henry KoncheskyH. Konchesky
David ThomsonD. Thomson64
D
5
M
72Noah LittbarskiN. Littbarski
Mark MatzuzziM. Matzuzzi74
M
6
M
70Edmundo GarciaE. Garcia
Victor HeesakkersV. Heesakkers73
M
7
M
69Graeme ByrneG. Byrne
Rafael HammingR. Hamming62
M
8captain
M
65Gijs Van DinterenG. Van Dinteren
Silvain LanckohrS. Lanckohr70
A
9
A
72Yuri DenneboomY. Denneboom
Jean Pierre DeguervilleJ. Deguerville68
A
10
A
66Alexander MustoeA. Mustoe
Craig McGroryC. McGrory66
A
11
A
65Nicholas BuzareN. Buzare
 
Daniel ReuserD. Reuser66
A
12
G
68Roland van DamR. van Dam
Youssef MonteiroY. Monteiro64
G
13
A
64Ferdi De VetF. De Vet
Victor KanuV. Kanu58
M
14
A
61Gerard ArveladzeG. Arveladze

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. A crowd of 18,906 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Miel Van Den Brom.


0.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
2.32
Noah Littbarski knocks the ball forward to Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.16
Steven Cornelisse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Byrne. Graeme Byrne flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Jamie Jess.
7.21
Graeme Byrne takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Steven Cornelisse. Steven Cornelisse flicks the ball across the goal. Noah Littbarski makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.53
Victor Heesakkers threads a neat ball through to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
10.23
Victor Heesakkers runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Victor Heesakkers lofts in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Victor Heesakkers with no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
14.35
Brian Williams surges forward with the ball. Brian Williams chips the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Victor Heesakkers keeps it out!
16.40
Gijs Van Dinteren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe cuts inside the box! Alexander Mustoe shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.00
Showing composure, Brian Williams plays the ball forward to Victor Heesakkers. Victor Heesakkers threads a neat ball through to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville knocks in a cross ball towards Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr makes a deft header. Victor Heesakkers didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
20.16
Brian Williams threads a neat ball through to Rafael Hamming. Rafael Hamming threads the ball through to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr tries a spectacular long range effort but Victor Heesakkers reads it well. Well saved!
24.39
Henry Konchesky flicks a high pass forward to Gijs Van Dinteren who brings the ball under control. Gijs Van Dinteren plays the ball forward to Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.05
Brian Williams kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Hamming. Rafael Hamming sees space and advances. Rafael Hamming shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
28.43
Edmundo Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Buzare controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Buzare knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.46
With imagination, Graeme Byrne laces a through ball forward to Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jamie Jess is on top of it.
36.17
Victor Heesakkers flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.11
Mark Matzuzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.19
Graeme Byrne passes the ball forward to Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.07
Edmundo Garcia darts forward. Edmundo Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Feyenoord Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off the second half!
47.43
Victor Heesakkers barges into Edmundo Garcia. The referee brings Victor Heesakkers to one side and gives him a warning! Edmundo Garcia gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.25
Gijs Van Dinteren chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe makes a convincing header. Jamie Jess picks it out of the air!
49.10
Victor Heesakkers surges forward with the ball. Victor Heesakkers whips in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.34
Gijs Van Dinteren makes a simple pass to Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Thomson.
55.39
Billy Booth sees Gijs Van Dinteren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gijs Van Dinteren deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.11
Graeme Byrne clumsily knocks into Mark Matzuzzi. The referee brings Graeme Byrne to one side and gives him a warning! Mark Matzuzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.29
Graeme Byrne flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Buzare collects the pass. Nicholas Buzare knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mustapha Piqué.
63.26
Noah Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Denneboom controls it well on his chest. Yuri Denneboom knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.54
Mark Matzuzzi hacks Graeme Byrne from behind! The referee calls over Mark Matzuzzi and warns him to calm down! Graeme Byrne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.13
Victor Heesakkers threads the ball through to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Henry Konchesky.
72.20
Steven Cornelisse brings the ball forward. Steven Cornelisse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
75.48
Rafael Hamming controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
79.24
Henry Konchesky sees Graeme Byrne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Byrne kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Williams.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sparta Rotterdam

Feyenoord Rotterdam
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
28.7%
48.3%
23%

Scorers
Craig McGrory 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Victor Heesakkers of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings