Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play Sparta Rotterdam in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0SBV Excelsior start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.07
1-0Bas Lee flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Soares collects the pass. Samuel Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Eberle. Philipp Eberle connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Gert Coppens had no chance!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
14.11
1-0Samuel Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Eberle. Philipp Eberle threads a neat, attacking ball through to Ledley Goodwin. Ledley Goodwin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.13
Niels Janssen laces a through ball forward to Don Liddell. Don Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.37
Eoin Plowright threads a neat ball through to Samuel Soares. Samuel Soares threads a neat ball through to Philipp Eberle. Philipp Eberle rushes past Jurgen Van Dinteren! Philipp Eberle shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
20.44
1-0Joel Moisio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Mike. Matthew Mike flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Goodwin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Goodwin makes a pass forward but Jorge Ferreira is yards offside!
24.40
1-0Marc Vandenbroeck hacks Lautaro Pérez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lautaro Pérez runs off the knock.
27.47
Sander Wijnen flicks a high pass forward. Don Liddell controls it well on his chest. Don Liddell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.29
Matthew Mike threads a neat ball through to Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.18
1-0Glynn Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Piet Bobson. Piet Bobson sees a break and surges forward. Piet Bobson whips in a cross ball towards Don Liddell. With a superhuman jump, Don Liddell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
36.44
1-0Niels Janssen advances with the ball. Niels Janssen lofts in a cross ball towards Don Liddell. Don Liddell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball strikes Matthew Mike's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
38.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Sander Wijnen plays the ball forward to Niels Janssen. Niels Janssen advances inside the box! Niels Janssen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.31
Marc Vandenbroeck threads a neat ball through to Niels Janssen. Niels Janssen makes a probing pass to Kwame Zijm. Kwame Zijm shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.24
Piet Bobson threads the ball through to Sander Wijnen. Sander Wijnen plays a scrappy one-two with Kwame Zijm and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sander Wijnen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.04
Sander Wijnen knocks the ball forward to Niels Janssen. Niels Janssen lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Matthew Mike threads the ball through to Ledley Goodwin. Ledley Goodwin finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SBV Excelsior appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sparta Rotterdam players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
47.24
Samuel Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Ledley Goodwin. Ledley Goodwin shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
51.50
1-0Sander Wijnen knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Visser. Victor Visser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.32
Paul Thirlwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Soares. Samuel Soares flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Eberle collects the pass. Philipp Eberle finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gert Coppens!
60.50
Piet Bobson chips the ball to his team mate, Niels Janssen. Niels Janssen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kwame Zijm. Kwame Zijm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eoin Plowright.
63.27
Without breaking stride, Eoin Plowright plays the ball forward to Matthew Mike. Matthew Mike controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Soares. Samuel Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.44
Samuel Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lautaro Pérez. Lautaro Pérez shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
66.14
Paul Thirlwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Mike. Matthew Mike sees Lautaro Pérez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lautaro Pérez runs straight at the defence! Lautaro Pérez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.59
Samuel Soares makes a simple pass to Lautaro Pérez. Lautaro Pérez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
71.40
Matthew Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Eberle. Philipp Eberle rushes past Marc Vandenbroeck! Philipp Eberle looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.38
Marc Vandenbroeck flicks a high pass forward. Don Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Liddell flicks a high ball forward to Kwame Zijm who takes it down. Kwame Zijm knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
78.22
Victor Visser runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Victor Visser shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Douglas Wilson.
79.56
2-0Corner kick to Sparta Rotterdam. Sander Wijnen plays it short to Niels Janssen. Niels Janssen flicks the ball on with his first touch. Lautaro Pérez chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
81.47
Sander Wijnen flicks a high ball forward to Ole Wevers who takes it down. Ole Wevers lofts in a cross ball towards Don Liddell. Don Liddell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.39
2-0SBV Excelsior are in full control of this game.
89.53
Samuel Soares hits a low pass to Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
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
| Philipp Eberle 3, 71 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Philipp Eberle of SBV Excelsior |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Douglas Wilson (GK)
6
2. Joel Moisio (DEF)
6
3. Eoin Plowright (DEF)
6
4. Paul Thirlwell (DEF)
6
5. Bas Lee (DEF)
6
6. Matthew Mike (MID)
7
7. Samuel Soares (MID)
7
8. Lautaro Pérez (ATT)
6
9. Philipp Eberle (ATT)
9
10. Ledley Goodwin (ATT)
6
11. Jorge Ferreira (ATT)
6
12. Mahfoud Boukrami (GK)
0
13. Fadel Charrieras (GK)
0
14. Paul Heering (ATT)
0
1. Gert Coppens (GK)
6
2. Marc Vandenbroeck (DEF)
5
3. Glynn Ehiogu (DEF)
6
4. Jurgen Van Dinteren (DEF)
6
5. Victor Visser (MID)
6
6. Niels Janssen (MID)
7
7. Sander Wijnen (MID)
6
8. Piet Bobson (MID)
6
9. Kwame Zijm (ATT)
6
10. Don Liddell (ATT)
6
11. Ole Wevers (ATT)
6
12. Marc-Vivien Gourvennec (DEF)
0
13. Rui Hertog (DEF)
0
14. Copain Van Wanrooy (GK)
0