Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to Sparta Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Roda JC Kerkrade kick off!
4.55
0-0Roda JC Kerkrade are easily keeping Sparta Rotterdam at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
8.57
0-0Ronnie Timmer chips the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
9.02
0-0Ronnie Timmer passes the ball forward to Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.48
Stephan Edusei brings the ball forward. Stephan Edusei controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.43
1-0Stanislas Hodouto sees a break and surges forward. Stanislas Hodouto knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Redan. Roberto Redan rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.52
1-0Sergio Hansma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn whips in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.31
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sparta Rotterdam's defence.
26.06
Sergio Hansma makes a simple pass to Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.29
Andre Van Der Woerdt flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanislas Hodouto. Stanislas Hodouto threads the ball through to Roberto Redan. Roberto Redan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ferdi Luijpers.
30.52
Sergio Hansma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.16
1-0Jesper Kostwinder clumsily knocks into Edwin Steijn. The referee calls over Jesper Kostwinder and shows him a yellow card! Edwin Steijn runs off the knock.
38.33
1-0Silvain De Vet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Redan. Roberto Redan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolas Heiser but he's offside!
42.21
Sergio Hansma kicks a strong pass forward to Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Van Der Woerdt.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
53.16
Sergio Hansma knocks the ball to his team mate, Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
54.33
Stephan Edusei flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Den Turk. Roberto Den Turk whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Heiser. Nikolas Heiser is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nikolas Heiser!
57.09
Ferdi Luijpers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Hansma. Sergio Hansma makes a simple pass to Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
65.44
Ivo Van As knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Heiser. Nikolas Heiser makes a probing pass to Roberto Redan but he's offside!
67.18
Stanislas Hodouto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Den Turk. Roberto Den Turk shoots from long range. Jos Nieuwenburg easily smothers it.
75.27
Elena Del Sol knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Timmer. Ronnie Timmer flicks the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema knocks in a cross ball towards Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar heads the ball goalwards. George Cuza easily picks it out of the air!
77.57
Pius Van Vliet kicks a strong pass forward to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.54
2-0Elena Del Sol clumsily knocks into Silvain De Vet. Elena Del Sol is shown the yellow card! Silvain De Vet gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.56
Pius Van Vliet threads the ball through to Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.03
2-0Jack Engelaar comes in with a late challenge on Jesper Kostwinder. Jack Engelaar is warned by the referee! Jesper Kostwinder stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.38
Ivo Van As makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolas Heiser. Nikolas Heiser passes the ball forward to Roberto Redan. Roberto Redan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
85.13
Andre Kluivert knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Timmer. Ronnie Timmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
89.55
Pius Van Vliet chips the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Sergio Hansma sees space and advances. Sergio Hansma whips in a cross ball towards Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar flicks the ball with his head but George Cuza is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
29.5%
46.2%
24.4%
Scorers