Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Den Haag Stadion where ADO Den Haag play host to Sparta Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
ADO Den Haag are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Harvey Cornelisse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
ADO Den Haag are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Harvey Cornelisse.
0.00
0-0ADO Den Haag start the match!
3.33
0-0John Dalglish sees space and advances. John Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jšrg Van Bosschaart who gathers it comfortably.
6.24
0-0Oscar Korsten threads the ball through to Menno Jansen. Menno Jansen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
8.20
0-0Ole Kasmi barges into Oscar Korsten. The referee warns Ole Kasmi to calm down! Oscar Korsten runs off the knock.
9.34
0-0Henry Beelenkamp knocks the ball forward to Sjaak Denneboom. Sjaak Denneboom whips in a cross ball towards Arno Bobson. Arno Bobson makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.23
0-0Oscar Marcos plays the ball forward to Edgar Bergkamp. Edgar Bergkamp chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Cheyrou. Thierry Cheyrou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Kuyt but the linesman indicates offside!
20.51
Edgar Bergkamp knocks the ball forward to Thierry Cheyrou. Thierry Cheyrou rushes past Frank Hendrie! Thierry Cheyrou rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.18
0-1Bram Van Dieren makes a probing pass to Antoine Abidallah. Antoine Abidallah lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Kuyt. Christian Kuyt heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Ruud Yakubu had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
26.40
With imagination, Oscar Marcos laces a weighted ball forward to Bram Van Dieren. Bram Van Dieren kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Cheyrou. Thierry Cheyrou edges inside the box! Thierry Cheyrou cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Ruud Yakubu!
27.20
John Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Bobson. Arno Bobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.03
Menno Jansen catches Winston Van Der Luer on the ankles. The referee brings Menno Jansen to one side and gives him a warning! Winston Van Der Luer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.55
Gregoor Hersi chips the ball to his team mate, Bram Van Dieren. Bram Van Dieren decides to run forward with the ball. Bram Van Dieren runs straight at the defence! Bram Van Dieren comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.29
Henry Beelenkamp sees Arno Bobson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Bobson knocks in a cross ball towards Menno Jansen. Menno Jansen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jšrg Van Bosschaart easily punches it away to safety.
39.21
Oscar Korsten makes a simple pass to Sjaak Denneboom. Sjaak Denneboom whips in a cross ball towards Arno Bobson. Arno Bobson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
42.29
Edgar Bergkamp chips the ball to his team mate, Antoine Abidallah. Antoine Abidallah whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Cheyrou. Thierry Cheyrou connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. ADO Den Haag appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Scott Davidson replacing Orlando Jeunechamp, Antonio Gomes replacing Bram Van Dieren and Francisco Valente replacing Christian Kuyt.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
48.13
Thierry Cheyrou comes in with a late challenge on Nils Koschmieder. The referee brings Thierry Cheyrou to one side and gives him a warning! Nils Koschmieder runs off the knock.
61.53
Henry Beelenkamp flicks a high pass forward. Sjaak Denneboom controls it well on his chest. Sjaak Denneboom knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Bobson. Arno Bobson powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Jšrg Van Bosschaart had no chance!! Goal for ADO Den Haag!
65.41
Henry Beelenkamp makes a probing pass to Sjaak Denneboom. Sjaak Denneboom shoots from distance. Good keeping from Jšrg Van Bosschaart as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
71.55
1-3Ole Kasmi hits a low pass to Thierry Cheyrou. Thierry Cheyrou plays a one-two with Francisco Valente and advances towards the goal... Nils Koschmieder barges into Thierry Cheyrou. Thierry Cheyrou appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
72.35
Scott Davidson hits a low pass to Edgar Bergkamp. Edgar Bergkamp runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Edgar Bergkamp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antoine Abidallah but the linesman indicates offside!
73.57
Gregoor Hersi decides to run forward with the ball. Gregoor Hersi chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Cheyrou. Thierry Cheyrou makes a probing pass to Antoine Abidallah but he's offside!
77.12
Henry Beelenkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Bobson. Arno Bobson cuts inside the box! Arno Bobson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
81.36
John Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Menno Jansen. Menno Jansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.23
Hauke Rahn threads a neat ball through to Arno Bobson. Arno Bobson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Davidson.
85.04
Scott Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Bergkamp. Edgar Bergkamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Valente. Francisco Valente deftly passes the ball to Thierry Cheyrou, releasing him through on goal. Thierry Cheyrou takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Ruud Yakubu!
87.07
Frank Hendrie threads a neat ball through to Hauke Rahn. Hauke Rahn makes a probing pass to Sjaak Denneboom. Sjaak Denneboom lofts in a cross ball towards Menno Jansen. Menno Jansen makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows 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 Thierry Cheyrou of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ruud Yakubu (GK)
6
2. Nils Koschmieder (DEF)
6
3. Mario Loureiro (DEF)
6
4. Frank Hendrie (DEF)
6
5. Hauke Rahn (MID)
6
6. John Dalglish (MID)
6
7. Henry Beelenkamp (MID)
6
8. Oscar Korsten (MID)
6
9. Menno Jansen (ATT)
7
10. Sjaak Denneboom (ATT)
8
11. Arno Bobson (ATT)
8
12. Marc Kok (MID)
0
13. Antonio Antunes (ATT)
0
14. Joost Smits (DEF)
0
1. Jšrg Van Bosschaart (GK)
7
2. Gregoor Hersi (DEF)
7
3. Oscar Marcos (DEF)
6
4. Orlando Jeunechamp (DEF)
6
5. Winston Van Der Luer (DEF)
6
6. Ole Kasmi (MID)
6
7. Bram Van Dieren (MID)
9
8. Edgar Bergkamp (MID)
7
9. Antoine Abidallah (ATT)
7
10. Christian Kuyt (ATT)
7
11. Thierry Cheyrou (ATT)
9
12. Scott Davidson (ATT)
6
13. Antonio Gomes (GK)
6
14. Francisco Valente (MID)
6