Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 18,790 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Orlando Hamers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Orlando Hamers.
0.00
0-0Heracles Almelo start the match!
6.12
0-0Ramiro Ferrari threads a neat ball through to Craig Merson. Craig Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.15
0-0Ramiro Ferrari advances with the ball. Ramiro Ferrari lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
10.41
David Thomson threads a neat ball through to Mark Matzuzzi. With some swift thinking, Mark Matzuzzi plays the ball forward to Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville plays a one-two with Silvain Lanckohr and rushes in on goal... Jean Pierre Deguerville tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Edmundo Guerrero smothers it!
14.43
Brian Williams pushes up the pitch. Brian Williams chips the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.59
0-1Jonathan Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Craig Merson controls it well on his chest. Craig Merson lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.30
Rafael Hamming threads a neat ball through to Marcel Pienaar. Marcel Pienaar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edmundo Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
20.48
0-1Mustapha Piqué threads the ball through to Mark Matzuzzi. Mark Matzuzzi makes a simple pass to Marcel Pienaar. Marcel Pienaar finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
21.59
David Thomson threads a neat ball through to Rafael Hamming. Rafael Hamming makes a simple pass to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
32.15
0-1Ramiro Ferrari flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Van De Ouweland who takes it down. Rafael Van De Ouweland edges inside the box! David Thomson catches Rafael Van De Ouweland on the ankles. Rafael Van De Ouweland appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
40.55
Abubakari Laros flicks a high pass forward to Victor Heesakkers who brings the ball under control. Victor Heesakkers chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Pienaar. Marcel Pienaar whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Edmundo Guerrero with no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
44.15
David Thomson takes it forward alone. With some swift thinking, David Thomson plays the ball forward to Marcel Pienaar. Marcel Pienaar shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
47.53
Jonathan Lua-Lua sees Mikkel Schmeichel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mikkel Schmeichel shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.28
Victor Heesakkers flicks a high ball forward to Silvain Lanckohr who takes it down. Silvain Lanckohr lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville makes a deft header. Edmundo Guerrero manages to gather it.
55.24
Seeing Ramiro Ferrari's run, Jonathan Lua-Lua quickly throws the ball into his path. Without breaking stride, Ramiro Ferrari plays the ball forward to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel plays a one-two with Rafael Van De Ouweland and advances towards the goal... Mikkel Schmeichel looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.49
Ramiro Ferrari makes a probing pass to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abubakari Laros.
60.12
1-2Sparta Rotterdam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
60.12
Brian Williams breaks forward. Brian Williams hits a low pass to Silvain Lanckohr. Silvain Lanckohr tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.06
Moussa Jonquet flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Robson collects the pass. Sylvain Robson hits a low pass to Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland edges inside the box! Rafael Van De Ouweland cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Jamie Jess gets down and covers it.
63.21
Brian Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Matzuzzi. Mark Matzuzzi makes a probing pass to Marcel Pienaar. Marcel Pienaar shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.22
1-2David Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Mikkel Schmeichel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mikkel Schmeichel carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.09
David Thomson threads a neat ball through to Mark Matzuzzi. Mark Matzuzzi passes the ball forward to Marcel Pienaar. Marcel Pienaar lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Deguerville. Jean Pierre Deguerville beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
73.51
1-2Jonathan Lua-Lua darts forward. Jonathan Lua-Lua passes the ball forward but Craig Merson is offside!
75.23
With a delightful solo run, Abubakari Laros stretches the opposition's defence. Abubakari Laros controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.41
1-2Sparta Rotterdam have made a substitution with Craig McGrory replacing Mark Matzuzzi .Heracles Almelo have made 2 substitutions with Alistair Croft replacing Sylvain Robson and Steven Bowyer replacing Lucien Mbamba .
78.47
Jonathan Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Merson. Craig Merson flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
81.42
Craig McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Craig McGrory shoots from distance but Edmundo Guerrero is on top of it.
84.25
Ramiro Ferrari threads a neat ball through to Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Van De Ouweland of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jamie Jess (GK)
6
2. Mustapha Piqué (DEF)
6
3. Brian Williams (DEF)
7
4. David Thomson (DEF)
6
5. Abubakari Laros (DEF)
7
6. Mark Matzuzzi (MID)
6
7. Victor Heesakkers (MID)
6
8. Rafael Hamming (MID)
6
9. Marcel Pienaar (ATT)
7
10. Silvain Lanckohr (ATT)
8
11. Jean Pierre Deguerville (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Reuser (ATT)
0
13. Craig McGrory (ATT)
6
14. Youssef Monteiro (GK)
0
1. Edmundo Guerrero (GK)
7
2. Stijn Boffin (DEF)
6
3. Moussa Jonquet (DEF)
6
4. Lucien Mbamba (DEF)
6
5. Alex Telfer (DEF)
6
6. Sylvain Robson (MID)
6
7. Jonathan Lua-Lua (MID)
7
8. Ramiro Ferrari (MID)
7
9. Craig Merson (ATT)
6
10. Mikkel Schmeichel (ATT)
8
11. Rafael Van De Ouweland (ATT)
9
12. Daniel Soares (ATT)
0
13. Alistair Croft (MID)
6
14. Steven Bowyer (DEF)
6