Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Allach.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Allach.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Roda JC Kerkrade kicking off!
2.07
0-0Wes Moore threads the ball through to Arno Basler. Arno Basler shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.32
Nuno Sousa sees space and advances. Nuno Sousa plays a one-two with Jeremie Foé and advances towards the goal... Nuno Sousa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
9.41
0-0Panagiotis Polites sees James Boyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Boyd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Hauke Berg reads it well. Excellent save!
14.40
Arjen Janssen knocks the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
15.50
Zeljko Bresciano knocks the ball forward to Arjen Janssen. Arjen Janssen flicks a high pass forward to Sophiane Recorbet who brings the ball under control. Sophiane Recorbet shoots from 20 yards but somehow Hauke Berg manages to keep it out.
22.55
Panagiotis Polites runs straight at the opposition's defence. Panagiotis Polites tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
24.35
0-0Panagiotis Polites flicks a high pass forward. James Boyd collects the pass. James Boyd threads the ball through to Arno Basler but he's offside!
26.26
Milan Berck Schreuder flicks a high pass forward to Marvin van Leeuwen who brings the ball under control. Marvin van Leeuwen plays a scrappy one-two with Jeremie Foé and advances towards the goal... Marvin van Leeuwen comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.38
Frode Bakke flicks a high pass forward to Panagiotis Polites who brings the ball under control. Panagiotis Polites sees space and advances. Panagiotis Polites sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Hauke Berg reads it well. Superb keeping!
30.20
Frode Bakke powers a long ball forward. Sophiane Recorbet makes a great pass forward. James Boyd runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.33
0-0Jos Van Beukering threads the ball through to Arno Basler. Arno Basler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.05
Jos Van Beukering makes a probing pass to Arno Basler. Arno Basler sees Sophiane Recorbet just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Sophiane Recorbet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
39.38
Nuno Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen whips in a cross ball towards Gerard Llacer. Gerard Llacer heads the ball goalwards. Abdelkrim Chippo gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
40.37
Panagiotis Polites threads a neat ball through to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet knocks the ball forward to James Boyd but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.26
0-0Wes Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet knocks in a cross ball towards James Boyd. James Boyd makes a deft header but Alun Salmon is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sparta Rotterdam players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
48.58
1-0Zeljko Bresciano sees Arjen Janssen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arjen Janssen chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Basler. Arno Basler whips in a cross ball towards Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.42
1-0Milan Berck Schreuder hacks Panagiotis Polites from behind! Milan Berck Schreuder is shown the yellow card! Panagiotis Polites runs off the knock.
53.50
Wes Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Hauke Berg is on top of it.
54.35
Jos Van Beukering makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Boyd. James Boyd makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Arno Basler. Arno Basler comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Hauke Berg manages to keep it out.
55.05
Daniel Guiblesi flicks a high pass forward. Jeremie Foé collects the pass. Jeremie Foé flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Llacer controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gerard Llacer strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Abdelkrim Chippo!
57.25
With a delightful solo run, Panagiotis Polites stretches the opposition's defence. Panagiotis Polites whips in a cross ball towards Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Hauke Berg!
59.40
Daniel Guiblesi knocks the ball forward to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball towards Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Abdelkrim Chippo.
66.50
Wes Moore barges into Nuno Sousa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Sousa runs off the knock.
67.01
Remco Van Der Schaaf passes the ball forward to Milan Berck Schreuder. Milan Berck Schreuder sees a break and surges forward. Milan Berck Schreuder knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Llacer. Gerard Llacer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Abdelkrim Chippo!
72.40
Wes Moore sees James Boyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Sophiane Recorbet but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.03
Daniel Guiblesi passes the ball forward to Gerard Llacer. Gerard Llacer knocks in a cross ball towards Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Abdelkrim Chippo!
75.34
Milan Berck Schreuder flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen threads the ball through to Jeremie Foé but he's offside!
77.29
Mihai Dalakis flicks the ball to his team mate, Panagiotis Polites. Panagiotis Polites flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet controls it well on his chest. Sophiane Recorbet shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.51
Frode Bakke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Moore. Wes Moore hits a low pass to James Boyd. James Boyd rushes past Edwin Human! James Boyd shoots from just inside the box. James Boyd scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
81.03
Daniel Guiblesi flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Llacer controls it well on his chest. Gerard Llacer tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
83.30
Zeljko Bresciano threads a neat ball through to Wes Moore. With vision, Wes Moore plays the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd plays a one-two with Sophiane Recorbet and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from James Boyd provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Hauke Berg had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
87.21
Daniel Guiblesi makes a simple pass to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Llacer. Gerard Llacer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Abdelkrim Chippo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.6%
30.4%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%
Scorers
| Sophiane Recorbet 49 James Boyd 79, 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to James Boyd of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Abdelkrim Chippo (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Zeljko Bresciano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frode Bakke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mihai Dalakis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Panagiotis Polites (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Arjen Janssen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wes Moore (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Jos Van Beukering (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | James Boyd (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Sophiane Recorbet (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Arno Basler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Panagiotis Pappas (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Vennegoor Lamey (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary James (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hauke Berg (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Remco Van Der Schaaf (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alun Salmon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edwin Human (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Winston Zijm (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nuno Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Daniel Guiblesi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Milan Berck Schreuder (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Marvin van Leeuwen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jeremie Foé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gerard Llacer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pegguy Mboma (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Msaddeck Hervé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Van Vliet (DEF) | 0 | |