Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at De Vijverberg where De Graafschap Doetinchem play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 13,858 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jeremy Kanu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jeremy Kanu.
0.00
0-0De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off and get the first half underway!
3.43
0-0Bas Lee threads a neat ball through to Philipp Eberle. Philipp Eberle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Heering but the linesman indicates offside!
6.23
0-0Matthew Mike comes in with a late challenge on Jšrg Van Visser. Matthew Mike is shown the yellow card! Jšrg Van Visser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.26
0-0Samuel Soares makes a beautiful solo run. Samuel Soares plays the ball forward to Lautaro Pérez. Lautaro Pérez shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.17
0-0Matthew Mike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Mike. Matthew Mike makes a deft header but Nigel Newby is on top of it.
15.36
0-0Bart Van Eijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Urvin van Gastel. Urvin van Gastel flicks a high ball forward to Gary Souness who takes it down. Gary Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Soares.
22.03
Samuel Soares hits a low pass to Lautaro Pérez. Lautaro Pérez edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Lautaro Pérez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
26.18
Jeroen Dijkhuizen takes it forward alone. Jeroen Dijkhuizen shoots from distance but Fadel Charrieras is on top of it.
27.28
Urvin van Gastel pushes mid-way up the pitch. Urvin van Gastel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.10
Matthew Mike hits a low pass to Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
32.29
Matthew Mike makes a simple pass to Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
33.35
Alex Morrison makes an attacking run forward. Alex Morrison plays a one-two with Gary Souness and advances towards the goal... Alex Morrison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
36.44
Bas Lee threads a neat ball through to Samuel Soares. Samuel Soares threads the ball through to Matthew Mike. Matthew Mike cuts inside the box! Matthew Mike makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
42.21
Alex Morrison sees Gary Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fadel Charrieras who gathers it comfortably.
44.22
With a delightful solo run, Jeroen Dijkhuizen stretches the opposition's defence. Jeroen Dijkhuizen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Plowright.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. De Graafschap Doetinchem appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half. The SBV Excelsior players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off!
49.35
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.39
Matthew Mike surges forward with the ball. Matthew Mike plays a one-two with Lautaro Pérez and advances towards the goal... Matthew Mike cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.48
0-0Matthew Mike comes in with a late challenge on Abel Sousa. Matthew Mike is warned by the referee! Abel Sousa stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.24
Bart Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward. Regillio Dreef collects the pass. Regillio Dreef threads a neat ball through to Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.44
Alex Morrison runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alex Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian Kerr.
67.18
Leon Clarke passes the ball forward to Lautaro Pérez. Lautaro Pérez plays a scrappy one-two with Leon Clarke and advances towards the goal... Lautaro Pérez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Nigel Newby is on top of it.
72.39
Matthew Mike controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Soares. Samuel Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke makes a probing pass to Philipp Eberle but he's offside!
73.55
Samuel Soares threads the ball through to Lautaro Pérez. Lautaro Pérez plays a scrappy one-two with Leon Clarke and stumbles forward towards the goal... Lautaro Pérez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
83.19
Showing composure, Alex Morrison laces a weighted ball forward to Regillio Dreef. Regillio Dreef knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Morrison. Alex Morrison finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
87.45
0-1Samuel Soares surges forward with the ball. Samuel Soares hits a low pass to Paul Heering. Paul Heering rushes past Gary Westwood! Paul Heering strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Nigel Newby had no chance!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
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
| Paul Heering 87 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nigel Newby (GK)
7
2. Bart Van Eijk (DEF)
6
3. Jšrg Van Visser (DEF)
6
4. Urvin van Gastel (DEF)
7
5. Pascal Ooijer (DEF)
6
6. Gary Westwood (MID)
6
7. Regillio Dreef (MID)
6
8. Alex Morrison (MID)
7
9. Jeroen Dijkhuizen (MID)
7
10. Abel Sousa (ATT)
6
11. Gary Souness (ATT)
6
12. Harvey Abidallah (GK)
0
13. Regi Meijndershagen (GK)
0
14. Neil Delaney (GK)
0
1. Fadel Charrieras (GK)
6
2. Eoin Plowright (DEF)
6
3. Adrian Kerr (DEF)
6
4. Bas Lee (DEF)
6
5. Paul Thirlwell (DEF)
6
6. Samuel Soares (MID)
9
7. Matthew Mike (MID)
7
8. Lautaro Pérez (ATT)
7
9. Paul Heering (ATT)
8
10. Leon Clarke (ATT)
6
11. Philipp Eberle (ATT)
6
12. Frits Jongsma (DEF)
0
13. Rick de Groot (MID)
0
14. Vincenzo Schulze (ATT)
0