Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 13,141 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and RKC Waalwijk are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Schulpen.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sparta Rotterdam and RKC Waalwijk are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Schulpen.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with RKC Waalwijk kicking off!
3.14
1-0Jean-Pierre Ginola pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jean-Pierre Ginola passes the ball forward to Glenn Meijndershagen. Glenn Meijndershagen plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Niven and advances towards the goal... Glenn Meijndershagen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.49
1-0Jean-Pierre Ginola makes a strong solo run forward. Jean-Pierre Ginola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.28
Bram Sluiter flicks a high ball forward to Jannes Boateng who takes it down. Jannes Boateng passes the ball forward to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Glenn Meijndershagen. Glenn Meijndershagen makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.51
2-0Pedro Vidal passes the ball forward to Glenn Meijndershagen. Glenn Meijndershagen shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.27
Jannes Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Vidal collects the pass. Pedro Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Glenn Meijndershagen. Glenn Meijndershagen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dries Jochemsen.
39.40
Henk Lindenbergh flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Niven who brings the ball under control. Stuart Niven finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.17
Dries Jochemsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Marchanno Pfennings. Marchanno Pfennings flicks the ball to his team mate, Sieme Machlas. Sieme Machlas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Pierre Ginola.
42.34
Sieme Machlas makes an attacking run forward. Sieme Machlas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
47.56
Joachim Benarrivo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal van den Heuvel. Pascal van den Heuvel cuts inside the box! Pascal van den Heuvel strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
48.28
Jean-Pierre Ginola makes a simple pass to Henk Lindenbergh. Henk Lindenbergh makes a simple pass to Wouter Darwinkel. Wouter Darwinkel shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tim van Dam with no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
55.04
3-0Pascal van den Heuvel barges into Jannes Boateng. Pascal van den Heuvel is warned by the referee! Jannes Boateng hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.32
Bram Sluiter barges into Joachim Benarrivo. The referee calls over Bram Sluiter and warns him to calm down! Joachim Benarrivo runs off the knock.
60.44
Pedro Vidal knocks the ball forward to Glenn Meijndershagen. Glenn Meijndershagen shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sparta Rotterdam are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
63.15
Joachim Benarrivo flicks a high pass forward. Marchanno Pfennings easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marchanno Pfennings whips in a cross ball towards Pascal van den Heuvel. Pascal van den Heuvel makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.28
3-0Bram Sluiter threads a neat ball through to Pedro Vidal. Pedro Vidal threads a neat ball through to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven whips in a cross ball towards Glenn Meijndershagen. Glenn Meijndershagen heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Tim van Dam.
75.01
Sieme Machlas threads a neat ball through to Pascal van den Heuvel. Pascal van den Heuvel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Pierre Ginola.
85.43
Pedro Vidal threads the ball through to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nwankwo Salako.
90.00
Dries Jochemsen kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Galàsek. Kevin Galàsek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal van den Heuvel. Pascal van den Heuvel shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Glenn Meijndershagen 3, 26 Wouter Darwinkel 48 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Glenn Meijndershagen of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rob Dibi (GK)
6
2. Jannes Boateng (DEF)
6
3. Jean-Pierre Ginola (DEF)
7
4. Bram Sluiter (DEF)
6
5. Richard Zafarin (DEF)
6
6. Christian Mans (MID)
6
7. Pedro Vidal (MID)
7
8. Henk Lindenbergh (MID)
7
9. Wouter Darwinkel (MID)
8
10. Stuart Niven (ATT)
7
11. Glenn Meijndershagen (ATT)
9
12. Matt Mcallister (GK)
0
13. David Penders (ATT)
0
14. Ruggero Pellegrini (DEF)
0
1. Tim van Dam (GK)
6
2. Kevin Galàsek (DEF)
6
3. Dries Jochemsen (DEF)
6
4. Nwankwo Salako (DEF)
6
5. Olaf Roest (DEF)
6
6. Tieme van Vliet (MID)
6
7. Joachim Benarrivo (MID)
6
8. Sieme Machlas (MID)
6
9. Melchior Koning (MID)
6
10. Marchanno Pfennings (ATT)
6
11. Pascal van den Heuvel (ATT)
6
12. Brenny Cruyff (GK)
0
13. Dirk Dos Santos (ATT)
0
14. Yoann Machado (DEF)
0