Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Ajax Amsterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Anders Petersen brings the ball forward. Anders Petersen finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.48
1-0Ferdi Luijpers knocks the ball forward to Pius Van Vliet. Pius Van Vliet makes a simple pass to Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn knocks in a cross ball towards Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.36
Pius Van Vliet sees a break and surges forward. Pius Van Vliet lofts in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.48
Ferdi Luijpers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Timmer. Ronnie Timmer kicks a strong pass forward to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema whips in a cross ball towards Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.53
2-0Sergio Hansma passes the ball forward to Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ronnie Elzinga.
14.15
2-0Sergio Hansma clumsily knocks into Garry Davidson. Sergio Hansma is given a warning by the referee! Garry Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.29
2-0Pius Van Vliet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.01
Sergio Hansma threads the ball through to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.57
Sergio Hansma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.40
Anders Petersen knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Kluivert.
36.38
Pius Van Vliet knocks the ball forward to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema goes all the way! ƒtienne Venema rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ronnie Elzinga manages to gather it comfortably.
38.05
Francesco G. Cucciari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Wapenaar. Michael Wapenaar makes a simple pass to Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Telfer and rushes in on goal... Jannes Van Kouwen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.19
Anders Petersen comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Timmer. The referee calls over Anders Petersen and warns him to calm down! Ronnie Timmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.09
Ferdi Luijpers makes a simple pass to Ronnie Timmer. Ronnie Timmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema whips in a cross ball towards Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ronnie Elzinga!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
53.32
2-1Sergio Hansma chips the ball to his team mate, Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn knocks the ball forward to ƒtienne Venema but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.11
2-1Pius Van Vliet catches Michael Wapenaar on the ankles. Pius Van Vliet is given a warning by the referee! Michael Wapenaar gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.51
Michael Wapenaar advances with the ball. Michael Wapenaar whips in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.25
Michael Wapenaar knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish goes all the way! Scott Dalglish shoots from just inside the box but somehow Jos Nieuwenburg manages to keep it out.
75.56
Garry Davidson makes a simple pass to Jannes Van Kouwen. Jannes Van Kouwen lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.19
Pius Van Vliet flicks the ball to his team mate, Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar flicks the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Ronnie Elzinga is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.03
Pius Van Vliet decides to run forward with the ball. Pius Van Vliet lofts in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.41
Sergio Hansma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
89.14
Ronnie Timmer decides to run forward with the ball. Ronnie Timmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
21.7%
47%
31.3%
Scorers
| Jack Engelaar 3, 9 ƒtienne Venema 77 | Jannes Van Kouwen 38 |