Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 19,184 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SBV Excelsior and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Milan Berck Van Der Doelen.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SBV Excelsior and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Milan Berck Van Der Doelen.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with AZ 67 Alkmaar kicking off!
3.28
0-0Matthew Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke kicks a strong pass forward to Lautaro Pérez but the referee indicates it's offside!
4.22
0-0Helder Lopes threads the ball through to Francisco Suarez. Francisco Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.56
0-0Garry Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Samuel Soares. The referee brings Garry Meiklejohn to one side and gives him a warning! Samuel Soares carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.55
0-0Samuel Soares hacks Tobias Höfer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tobias Höfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.53
0-0Matthew Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Ledley Goodwin. Ledley Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke whips the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.26
0-0Samuel Soares sees Jorge Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance. Gaspar Barbosa easily gets down and covers it.
18.41
0-0Garry Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Bas Lee. Excellent block.
21.40
Paul Thirlwell makes a high pass forward. Matthew Mike shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Matthew Mike makes a simple pass to Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.38
0-1Mustapha de Haan makes a probing pass to Francisco Suarez. Francisco Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mahfoud Boukrami with no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
27.32
Matthew Mike flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Soares controls it well on his chest. Samuel Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.04
Paul Thirlwell passes the ball forward to Samuel Soares. Samuel Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Lautaro Pérez. Lautaro Pérez flicks the ball with his head. Gaspar Barbosa punches it away to safety.
33.24
1-1Matthew Mike comes in with a late challenge on George Zwaanswijk. Matthew Mike is given a warning by the referee! George Zwaanswijk stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.46
Tobias Höfer makes a probing pass to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Mahfoud Boukrami is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.29
Mustapha de Haan advances with the ball. Mustapha de Haan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mahfoud Boukrami who gathers it comfortably.
42.18
Tobias Höfer gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Christian Neudecker knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SBV Excelsior have changed their lineup with Alex Niven replacing Samuel Soares. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. The SBV Excelsior players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
SBV Excelsior start the second half!
47.32
With some swift thinking, Matthew Mike plays the ball forward to Ledley Goodwin. Ledley Goodwin skips past Mustapha de Haan! Ledley Goodwin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Gaspar Barbosa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.12
Matthias Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Garry Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Garry Meiklejohn sees Helder Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Helder Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mahfoud Boukrami who gathers it comfortably.
61.18
George Zwaanswijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira flicks the ball with his head but Mahfoud Boukrami reads it well. Good save!
65.03
George Zwaanswijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Helder Moreira who takes it down. Helder Moreira tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Mahfoud Boukrami!
69.25
Alex Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Hollmer.
71.47
Craig Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mahfoud Boukrami smothers it!
72.56
Joel Moisio sees space and advances. Joel Moisio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gaspar Barbosa manages to gather it.
77.21
2-2SBV Excelsior have made 2 substitutions with Dragan Cvitanovic replacing Matthew Mike and Philipp Eberle replacing Leon Clarke .
79.22
Christian Neudecker flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha de Haan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mustapha de Haan knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Suarez. Francisco Suarez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
81.53
2-2AZ 67 Alkmaar are dictating the run of play here today.
83.14
Paul Thirlwell catches Helder Lopes on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Thirlwell and shows him a yellow card! Helder Lopes stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.23
Mustapha de Haan knocks the ball forward to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Suarez. Francisco Suarez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Dragan Cvitanovic flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Goodwin who takes it down. Ledley Goodwin shoots from outside the area. Gaspar Barbosa gets down and covers it.
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
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)
7
2. Eoin Plowright (DEF)
6
3. Bas Lee (DEF)
6
4. Paul Thirlwell (DEF)
5
5. Joel Moisio (DEF)
6
6. Samuel Soares (MID)
6
7. Matthew Mike (MID)
7
8. Lautaro Pérez (ATT)
6
9. Ledley Goodwin (ATT)
8
10. Leon Clarke (ATT)
6
11. Jorge Ferreira (ATT)
8
12. Alex Niven (MID)
6
13. Dragan Cvitanovic (MID)
6
14. Philipp Eberle (ATT)
6
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
7
2. Tobias Höfer (DEF)
6
3. Craig Collins (DEF)
6
4. George Zwaanswijk (DEF)
6
5. Matthias Hollmer (DEF)
6
6. Mustapha de Haan (MID)
7
7. Garry Meiklejohn (MID)
8
8. Christian Neudecker (ATT)
8
9. Helder Lopes (ATT)
6
10. Helder Moreira (ATT)
8
11. Francisco Suarez (ATT)
7
12. Rodney Lindenbergh (MID)
0
13. Eugenio Prieto (MID)
0
14. Garry Ferguson (DEF)
0