Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Het Kasteel where Sparta Rotterdam play Rochdale in this friendly game. A crowd of 17,708 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sparta Rotterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Rochdale start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.11
0-0Stefan Klompe flicks a high pass forward. Florian Berg collects the pass. Florian Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Franck Doumenc. Franck Doumenc makes a looping header on goal. Juan Ignacio Lorenzo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.30
Eben Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Franck Doumenc holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franck Doumenc shoots from outside the area but Juan Ignacio Lorenzo is on top of it.
14.37
Ulrich Yakubu kicks a strong pass forward to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Franck Doumenc collects the pass. Franck Doumenc shoots from 20 yards. Juan Ignacio Lorenzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.36
Darren Mike flicks a high pass forward. Steve Collymore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Collymore shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Ismael Bulent keeps it out!
20.06
0-1Pierre G. Rutzittu threads the ball through to David Higginbotham. David Higginbotham cuts inside the box! David Higginbotham strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. David Higginbotham scores for Rochdale!!
28.22
Stefan Klompe sees Franck Doumenc in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Franck Doumenc plays a scrappy one-two with Oscar Esposito and advances towards the goal... Franck Doumenc makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Juan Ignacio Lorenzo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.56
Wayne Marsden threads a neat ball through to Stefan Klompe. Stefan Klompe makes a simple pass to Florian Berg. Florian Berg shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Juan Ignacio Lorenzo keeps it out!
34.37
Del Whelan flicks a high ball forward to Tchiressoua Lauret who takes it down. Tchiressoua Lauret tries a spectacular long range effort but Ismael Bulent is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sparta Rotterdam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
47.17
1-1Eben Amoah changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eben Amoah advances inside the box! Eben Amoah makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.08
Nicolas Schönenborn flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. Rutzittu. Pierre G. Rutzittu brings the ball forward. Pierre G. Rutzittu deftly passes the ball to Tchiressoua Lauret, releasing him through on goal. Tchiressoua Lauret takes a shot at goal but Ismael Bulent is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
55.41
Arthur Woodgate launches a long ball forward into the other half. Oscar Esposito controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Juan Ignacio Lorenzo manages to gather it effortlessly.
57.39
1-1Eben Amoah makes an attacking run forward. Eben Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Franck Doumenc but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.11
1-1Stefan Klompe surges forward with the ball. Stefan Klompe knocks in a cross ball towards Franck Doumenc. Michael Clemence barges into Franck Doumenc. Penalty not given!!
63.57
Eben Amoah plays the ball forward to Florian Berg. Florian Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Esposito connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
65.03
Eben Amoah decides to run forward with the ball. Eben Amoah finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Juan Ignacio Lorenzo. Excellent save.
72.48
Ulrich Yakubu threads a neat ball through to Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Berg. Florian Berg advances inside the box! Florian Berg muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Juan Ignacio Lorenzo. Excellent save.
73.23
1-1Pierre G. Rutzittu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tchiressoua Lauret. Tchiressoua Lauret knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.42
Eben Amoah flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Esposito who brings the ball under control. Oscar Esposito shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.56
Eben Amoah makes a probing pass to Lorenzo Giampaolo. Lorenzo Giampaolo lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Esposito. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Esposito connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.39
Eben Amoah threads the ball through to Florian Berg. Florian Berg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Juan Ignacio Lorenzo!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Franck Doumenc 28 Oscar Esposito 75, 82 | David Higginbotham 20 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Esposito of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ismael Bulent (GK)
6
2. Sherif Soloy (DEF)
6
3. Wayne Marsden (DEF)
6
4. Arthur Woodgate (DEF)
6
5. Ulrich Yakubu (DEF)
6
6. Stefan Klompe (MID)
6
7. Eben Amoah (MID)
9
8. Lorenzo Giampaolo (ATT)
6
9. Oscar Esposito (ATT)
9
10. Florian Berg (ATT)
7
11. Franck Doumenc (ATT)
8
12. Chris Postma (DEF)
0
13. Emiliano Pieri (MID)
0
14. Raymond Karnebeek (ATT)
0
1. Juan Ignacio Lorenzo (GK)
8
2. Maurizio Gioacchini (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Schönenborn (DEF)
6
4. Martin Deane (DEF)
6
5. Michael Clemence (DEF)
6
6. Del Whelan (MID)
6
7. Pierre G. Rutzittu (MID)
7
8. Darren Mike (MID)
6
9. Tchiressoua Lauret (ATT)
6
10. Steve Collymore (ATT)
6
11. David Higginbotham (ATT)
7
12. Leonardo Susic (ATT)
0
13. Jose Diez (DEF)
0
14. Nordin Schops (ATT)
0