Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ron Inia.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ron Inia.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the match underway!
3.11
0-0Jo Waterreus makes a probing pass to Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel rushes past Panagiotis Pappas! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ferry van den Heuvel provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Frode Bakke. Excellent block.
4.51
Gary Mckinlay threads the ball through to Jo Waterreus. Jo Waterreus flicks a high pass forward. Ferry van den Heuvel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferry van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball towards Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf makes a convincing header. The shot is on target but blocked by Panagiotis Pappas. That should have been a goal!
6.41
0-0Linus Schnellinger chips the ball to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Darius Shaw.
7.16
1-0Arjen Janssen takes a quick corner, playing it short to Zeljko Bresciano. Zeljko Bresciano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Darius Shaw is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.41
Gary Mckinlay sees a break and surges forward. Gary Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann skips past Panagiotis Pappas! Some good footwork from Jonas Dittmann provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
12.58
1-1Noah Francke passes the ball forward to Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel threads the ball through to Iwan Seedorf but he's offside!
16.09
Sven Frieser advances with the ball. Sven Frieser makes a beautiful solo run. Sven Frieser tries a spectacular long range effort but Abdelkrim Chippo reads it well. Good save!
20.45
1-1Noah Francke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Panagiotis Pappas.
22.13
1-1Serge Essola clumsily knocks into Sophiane Recorbet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sophiane Recorbet gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.54
Serge Essola flicks a high pass forward. Anton Mariana collects the pass. Anton Mariana flicks a high pass forward. Ferry van den Heuvel collects the pass. Ferry van den Heuvel shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.52
Linus Schnellinger makes an attacking run forward. Linus Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Böhm. Nico Böhm directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
33.45
With a delightful solo run, Anton Mariana stretches the opposition's defence. Anton Mariana whips in a cross ball towards Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.47
2-3Gary Mckinlay clumsily knocks into Sophiane Recorbet. Gary Mckinlay is given a warning by the referee! Sophiane Recorbet runs off the knock.
44.29
Jorge Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann heads the ball goalwards but Abdelkrim Chippo reads it well. Fabulous save!
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. AZ 67 Alkmaar 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
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
49.04
2-3Anton Mariana threads the ball through to Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel plays a quick one-two with Jonas Dittmann and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Ferry van den Heuvel provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.27
Wes Moore catches Anton Mariana on the ankles. The referee calls over Wes Moore and shows him a yellow card! Anton Mariana gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.21
Noah Francke flicks a high ball forward to Iwan Seedorf who takes it down. Iwan Seedorf plays a one-two with Ferry van den Heuvel and rushes in on goal... Iwan Seedorf rockets a shot on goal. Abdelkrim Chippo comfortably gets down and covers it.
60.46
2-3Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Jos Van Beukering replacing Wes Moore .
63.14
Jos Van Beukering flicks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet makes a defence splitting pass to James Boyd. James Boyd makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
66.01
Anton Mariana makes a simple pass to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
72.19
Showing composure, Gary Mckinlay picks a pass forward to Jorge Varela. Jorge Varela threads the ball through to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf lofts in a cross ball towards Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel whips the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.16
Panagiotis Pappas kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Schnellinger. Linus Schnellinger chips the ball to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
77.08
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Meijer replacing Noah Francke and Ole Paauwe replacing Iwan Seedorf .
79.36
Arjen Janssen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd makes a great pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.38
Jo Waterreus passes the ball forward to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Linus Schnellinger hits a low pass to Nico Böhm. Nico Böhm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Frieser.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.1%
64.9%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anton Mariana of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Abdelkrim Chippo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Zeljko Bresciano (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 3. | Frode Bakke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Panagiotis Pappas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oliver Palumbo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arjen Janssen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Linus Schnellinger (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Wes Moore (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | James Boyd (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Sophiane Recorbet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nico Böhm (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ledley Grant (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jos Van Beukering (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary James (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Darius Shaw (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sven Frieser (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Serge Essola (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Gary Mckinlay (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Anton Mariana (MID) | 9 | |
| 6. | Jo Waterreus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Noah Francke (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jorge Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jonas Dittmann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Iwan Seedorf (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ferry van den Heuvel (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alfred Meijer (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mario Redeker (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ole Paauwe (GK) | 6 | |