Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 20,490 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
2.56
0-0Hakan Özalan knocks the ball forward to Oliver Böhm. Oliver Böhm makes a simple pass to Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.55
0-1Hakan Özalan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Petrov. Youri Petrov chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker whips in a cross ball towards Cristi Baicu. Cristi Baicu flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.10
0-1Thomas Will sees space and advances. Thomas Will knocks the ball to his team mate, Sieme Hoogendorp. Sieme Hoogendorp shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
15.17
Steve Janssen makes a simple pass to Mustapha Hendriks. Mustapha Hendriks shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
18.39
Stefan Helder flicks the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Elshot. Cosmin Elshot chips the ball to his team mate, Sieme Hoogendorp. Sieme Hoogendorp goes all the way! Sieme Hoogendorp makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.14
0-1Cosmin Elshot comes in with a late challenge on Youri Petrov. Cosmin Elshot is warned by the referee! Youri Petrov stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.40
0-1Cosmin Elshot makes a simple pass to Mustapha Hendriks. Mustapha Hendriks shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.18
Gavril Enescu sees a break and surges forward. Gavril Enescu shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.58
Gavril Enescu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker knocks in a cross ball towards Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.11
Gavril Enescu passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.33
Steve Janssen threads the ball through to Dirk Versteeg. Dirk Versteeg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.10
Oliver Böhm makes a simple pass to Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker knocks in a cross ball towards Cristi Baicu. Cristi Baicu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Tom Schreuder has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.49
Stefan Helder sees space and advances. Stefan Helder makes a simple pass to Dirk Versteeg. Dirk Versteeg shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
40.25
Cosmin Elshot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sieme Hoogendorp. Sieme Hoogendorp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.52
Oliver Böhm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker whips in a cross ball towards Cristi Baicu. Cristi Baicu flicks the ball with his head but Tom Schreuder is on top of it.
45.00
Arek Wilimowski advances with the ball. Arek Wilimowski knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off!
48.38
Egbert Cales kicks a strong pass forward to Dirk Versteeg. Dirk Versteeg knocks in a cross ball towards Mustapha Hendriks. Mustapha Hendriks powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.55
Egbert Cales takes it forward alone. Egbert Cales shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Carsten Timm!
63.12
Cosmin Elshot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sieme Hoogendorp. Sieme Hoogendorp shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
66.15
Steve Janssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sieme Hoogendorp. Sieme Hoogendorp lofts in a cross ball towards Mustapha Hendriks. Mustapha Hendriks is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Carsten Timm manages to keep it out.
67.23
Youri Petrov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager whips in a cross ball towards Cristi Baicu. Cristi Baicu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.57
Egbert Cales makes a probing pass to Dirk Versteeg. Dirk Versteeg goes all the way! Dirk Versteeg shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.39
Dirk Versteeg comes in with a late challenge on Hakan Özalan. The referee calls over Dirk Versteeg and warns him to calm down! Hakan Özalan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.45
0-3Mustapha Hendriks barges into Arturo Herrera. Mustapha Hendriks is shown the yellow card! Arturo Herrera gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.33
Nils Schell knocks the ball forward to Steve Janssen. Steve Janssen flicks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Versteeg. Dirk Versteeg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Santiago Aviles.
87.01
Cosmin Elshot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sieme Hoogendorp. Sieme Hoogendorp plays a perfect one-two with Dirk Versteeg and rushes in on goal... Sieme Hoogendorp shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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Scorers
| Cristi Baicu 7, 34, 67 |