Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 19,638 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arjen Darwinkel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arjen Darwinkel.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SBV Excelsior kick off!
2.12
0-0Dragan Cvitanovic threads a neat ball through to Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira rushes past Neil Mason! Jorge Ferreira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
9.15
1-0Dragan Cvitanovic flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Goodwin who brings the ball under control. Ledley Goodwin runs straight at the defence! Ledley Goodwin cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ledley Goodwin!
12.09
1-0David Ritchie barges into Dragan Cvitanovic. The referee calls over David Ritchie and warns him to calm down! Dragan Cvitanovic carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.24
Samuel Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Goodwin. Ledley Goodwin plays a scrappy one-two with Lautaro Pérez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ledley Goodwin tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.09
2-0Dragan Cvitanovic threads a neat ball through to Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke runs straight at the defence! Leon Clarke shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Nick Besselink.
21.09
2-0Joel Moisio takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. David Ritchie steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
22.59
Dragan Cvitanovic sees Jorge Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Ferreira plays a one-two with Lautaro Pérez and advances towards the goal... Jorge Ferreira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Nick Besselink!
26.04
2-0Dragan Cvitanovic catches David Ritchie on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Ritchie runs off the knock.
38.18
2-0Dragan Cvitanovic hacks Ignacio Buskermolen from behind! The referee calls over Dragan Cvitanovic and warns him to calm down! Ignacio Buskermolen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.30
2-0Eddie Galli flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Nunez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Nunez makes a probing pass to Rick Mentink but he's offside!
45.00
Eoin Plowright makes a simple pass to Joel Moisio. Joel Moisio makes a simple pass to Dragan Cvitanovic. Dragan Cvitanovic plays a quick one-two with Ledley Goodwin and rushes in on goal... Dragan Cvitanovic looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SBV Excelsior appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Willem II Tilburg start the second half!
51.19
2-0SBV Excelsior are in full control of this game.
57.07
Eddie Galli knocks the ball forward to Rick Mentink. Rick Mentink makes a simple pass, allowing Eddie Galli to run into the box. Eddie Galli rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mahfoud Boukrami comfortably smothers it!
65.15
2-0Ger Overmars flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Nunez collects the pass. Gregorio Nunez surges forward with the ball. Gregorio Nunez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bas Lee.
67.33
Dragan Cvitanovic sees space and advances. Dragan Cvitanovic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.25
Bas Lee hits a low pass to Dragan Cvitanovic. Dragan Cvitanovic makes a beautiful solo run. Dragan Cvitanovic makes a probing pass to Ledley Goodwin but he's offside!
73.48
Eddie Galli makes a simple pass to Oscar Redan. Oscar Redan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
78.50
Joel Moisio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Soares. Samuel Soares shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Nick Besselink manages to gather it.
79.17
Eddie Galli sees a break and surges forward. Eddie Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joel Moisio.
84.20
Mario Maximiano makes a probing pass to Ignacio Buskermolen. Ignacio Buskermolen sees Rick Mentink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rick Mentink shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Ger Overmars takes it forward alone. Ger Overmars plays a quick one-two with Gregorio Nunez and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ger Overmars provides some space. He shoots at goal but Mahfoud Boukrami reads it well. Good save!
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
| Ledley Goodwin 9, 14 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Goodwin of SBV Excelsior |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mahfoud Boukrami (GK)
6
2. Eoin Plowright (DEF)
6
3. Bas Lee (DEF)
6
4. Paul Thirlwell (DEF)
6
5. Joel Moisio (DEF)
6
6. Samuel Soares (MID)
6
7. Dragan Cvitanovic (MID)
7
8. Lautaro Pérez (ATT)
6
9. Ledley Goodwin (ATT)
9
10. Leon Clarke (ATT)
6
11. Jorge Ferreira (ATT)
6
12. Fadel Charrieras (GK)
0
13. Matthew Mike (MID)
0
14. Philipp Eberle (ATT)
0
1. Nick Besselink (GK)
7
2. Mario Maximiano (DEF)
6
3. Ger Overmars (DEF)
7
4. Neil Mason (DEF)
6
5. Ignacio Buskermolen (MID)
6
6. Eddie Galli (MID)
7
7. David Ritchie (MID)
6
8. Ronald Laros (MID)
6
9. Oscar Redan (ATT)
6
10. Gregorio Nunez (ATT)
6
11. Rick Mentink (ATT)
6
12. Dries Steijn (ATT)
0
13. Daniele Tiler (GK)
0
14. Mike Scharrenburg (ATT)
0