Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
2.08
0-0Gijs Seedorf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Burley. Don Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.10
Riccardo Castellazzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Edwin Boussatta. Edwin Boussatta goes all the way! Edwin Boussatta rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
8.21
0-0Alessandro Fattori knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Rodriquez. Felipe Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Rummenigge.
9.56
Daan Bruggink threads the ball through to Felipe Rodriquez. Felipe Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.43
Ronald Simons passes the ball forward to Alessandro Fattori. Alessandro Fattori flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Rodriquez. Felipe Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roger Heesakkers who gathers it comfortably.
12.04
Alessandro Fattori makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Rodriquez. Felipe Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.15
0-0Jan Vennegoor Van Wonderen sees space and advances. Jan Vennegoor Van Wonderen lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Juffing. Marvin Juffing is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Roger Heesakkers easily smothers it.
21.22
Willem Tuhuteru deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Fattori. Alessandro Fattori chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Juffing. Marvin Juffing shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
32.56
0-0Bram Olfers clumsily knocks into Ronald Simons. Bram Olfers is shown the yellow card! Ronald Simons runs off the knock.
36.40
1-0Pius Van Rijswijk knocks the ball forward to Marino Van Der Vegt. Marino Van Der Vegt makes a probing pass to Edwin Boussatta. Edwin Boussatta goes all the way! Edwin Boussatta tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.33
Nicolas Rummenigge makes a simple pass to Marino Van Der Vegt. Marino Van Der Vegt threads the ball through to Bram Olfers. Bram Olfers plays a perfect one-two with Edwin Boussatta and rushes in on goal... Bram Olfers shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Ole Hellemons!
42.54
1-0Pius Van Rijswijk hacks Marvin Juffing from behind! Pius Van Rijswijk is given a warning by the referee! Marvin Juffing runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo kick off!
47.06
Alessandro Fattori makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Rodriquez. Felipe Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.02
Gijs Seedorf chips the ball to his team mate, Edwin Boussatta. Edwin Boussatta tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
49.54
Ronald Simons threads the ball through to Jan Vennegoor Van Wonderen. Jan Vennegoor Van Wonderen kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Juffing. Marvin Juffing goes all the way! Marvin Juffing takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
55.18
Riccardo Castellazzi chips the ball to his team mate, Bram Olfers. Bram Olfers kicks a strong pass forward to Don Burley. Don Burley shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.26
Mark Hoekstra kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Fattori. Alessandro Fattori makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Juffing. Marvin Juffing shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
61.20
Jan Vennegoor Van Wonderen threads the ball through to Felipe Rodriquez. Felipe Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.19
Nicolas Rummenigge makes a simple pass to Riccardo Castellazzi. Riccardo Castellazzi sees a break and surges forward. Riccardo Castellazzi goes all the way! Riccardo Castellazzi tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
69.30
Jan Vennegoor Van Wonderen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Juffing. Marvin Juffing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philipp Reimers.
73.36
Daan Bruggink knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Rodriquez. Felipe Rodriquez shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.07
Daan Bruggink takes it forward alone. Daan Bruggink whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Juffing. Marvin Juffing flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.48
Gijs Seedorf catches Paul Roberts on the ankles. The referee calls over Gijs Seedorf and warns him to calm down! Paul Roberts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
31.5%
46.7%
21.7%
Scorers