Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play host to Sparta Rotterdam in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SBV Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by ƒtienne Overbeek-Bloem.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SBV Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by ƒtienne Overbeek-Bloem.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
3.58
0-0Eoin Plowright sees John De Boer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John De Boer makes a simple pass to Philipp Eberle. Philipp Eberle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.53
0-0Diego Van Der Heijden flicks a high ball forward to Djimi Modeste who gracefully takes it down. Djimi Modeste puts a great ball through. Leon Jung runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
12.12
0-0Djimi Modeste comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Soares. Djimi Modeste is given a warning by the referee! Samuel Soares grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.47
0-0Leon Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Arnold Lamey controls it well on his chest. Arnold Lamey knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke makes a deft header. Billy Pothuizen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
15.50
0-0Matthew Mike hits a low pass to Arnold Lamey. Arnold Lamey chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Eberle. Philipp Eberle lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Goodwin. Ledley Goodwin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Jimmy Van De Looi and the loose ball is cleared up field.
28.07
Jimmy Van De Looi decides to run forward with the ball. Jimmy Van De Looi darts forward. Jimmy Van De Looi shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
30.30
0-0Jimmy Van De Looi kicks a strong pass forward to Ronald Maximiano. Ronald Maximiano threads a neat ball through to Leon Jung. Leon Jung shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
32.32
0-0David Levintsky catches John De Boer on the ankles. The referee brings David Levintsky to one side and gives him a warning! John De Boer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.47
0-1Diego Van Der Heijden hits a low pass to Damian De Palmas. With a delightful solo run, Damian De Palmas stretches the opposition's defence. Damian De Palmas whips in a cross ball towards Leon Jung. Leon Jung rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.45
Eoin Plowright makes a simple pass to Samuel Soares. Samuel Soares makes a simple pass to Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Eberle. Philipp Eberle jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
John De Boer makes a probing pass to Ledley Goodwin. Ledley Goodwin passes the ball forward but Leon Clarke is offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SBV Excelsior appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off the second half!
55.16
Paul Thirlwell passes the ball forward to Eoin Plowright. Eoin Plowright plays the ball forward to Ledley Goodwin. Ledley Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.56
Leon Clarke hits a low pass to Philipp Eberle. Philipp Eberle lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
60.57
0-1SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Evans Salvetti replacing Ledley Goodwin .
61.59
Matthew Mike threads a neat ball through to Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke finds some space and shoots from distance. Leon Clarke scores for SBV Excelsior!!
72.27
Arnold Lamey advances with the ball. Arnold Lamey shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Billy Pothuizen. Excellent save.
77.55
SBV Excelsior have made 2 substitutions with Daniel Houwing replacing Paul Thirlwell and Paul Heering replacing Samuel Soares .
78.60
Ronald Maximiano advances with the ball. Ronald Maximiano lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Fadel Charrieras, sees it late!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
81.14
Jimmy Van De Looi chips the ball to his team mate, Damian De Palmas. Damian De Palmas runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Damian De Palmas whips in a cross ball towards Leon Jung. Leon Jung gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
84.32
David Levintsky threads a neat ball through to Enrique Medina. Enrique Medina threads a neat, attacking ball through to Ottavio Coscia. Some good footwork from Ottavio Coscia provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
85.56
Jimmy Van De Looi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Coscia. Ottavio Coscia runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ottavio Coscia makes a pass forward but Enrique Medina makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
89.48
Arnold Lamey sees Leon Clarke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Clarke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Damian De Palmas flicks a high ball forward to Leon Jung who takes it down. Leon Jung lofts in a cross ball towards Djimi Modeste. Djimi Modeste makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Leon Clarke 62 | Leon Jung 36 Enrique Medina 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fadel Charrieras (GK)
6
2. Paul Thirlwell (DEF)
6
3. Eoin Plowright (DEF)
6
4. Bas Lee (DEF)
6
5. Matthew Mike (MID)
7
6. John De Boer (MID)
6
7. Arnold Lamey (MID)
7
8. Samuel Soares (MID)
6
9. Leon Clarke (ATT)
9
10. Philipp Eberle (ATT)
6
11. Ledley Goodwin (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Houwing (GK)
6
13. Paul Heering (ATT)
6
14. Evans Salvetti (DEF)
6
1. Billy Pothuizen (GK)
7
2. Diego Van Der Heijden (DEF)
7
3. Romano Keller (DEF)
7
4. Jimmy Van De Looi (DEF)
8
5. Damian De Palmas (MID)
8
6. David Levintsky (MID)
6
7. Ottavio Coscia (MID)
7
8. Ronald Maximiano (MID)
7
9. Djimi Modeste (ATT)
5
10. Enrique Medina (ATT)
8
11. Leon Jung (ATT)
8
12. Nicola C. Russo (DEF)
0
13. Nicholas Middleton (GK)
0
14. Corrado Italiano (DEF)
0