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 RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 13,038 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Humphrey Brouwer.


0.00
SBV Excelsior get the match underway!
2.36
Pietro Florijancic flicks a high ball forward to Gary Dickov who takes it down. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Rutzittu. Duccio Rutzittu flicks the ball with his head but somehow Eoin Plowright happens to be in the right place to block it.
3.43
Donny Averdijk runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Donny Averdijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.45
Ahmed Vreman threads the ball through to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Fadel Charrieras.
10.56
Corner kick to RKC Waalwijk. Ernest van Veen plays it short to Regis Trezeguet. With some pure magical skill, Regis Trezeguet lifts the ball up with his heels and flicks it across the 6 yard box. Mark Roorda looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
14.57
Seeing Ahmed Vreman's run, Ernest van Veen quickly throws the ball into his path. Ahmed Vreman flicks a high pass forward. Duccio Rutzittu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duccio Rutzittu shoots from distance but somehow Fadel Charrieras manages to keep it out.
15.29
Ahmed Vreman chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Segarra. Ricardo Segarra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fadel Charrieras who gathers it comfortably.
28.55
Rick de Groot flicks a high pass forward to Philipp Eberle who brings the ball under control. Philipp Eberle plays a scrappy one-two with Matthew Mike and stumbles forward towards the goal... Philipp Eberle shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.14
Ledley Goodwin hacks Gary Dickov from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.41
Donny Averdijk plays the ball forward to Ernest van Veen. Ernest van Veen finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. SBV Excelsior appear unchanged since the first half. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half. The SBV Excelsior players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
RKC Waalwijk kick off and get the second half underway!
48.07
Rick de Groot threads a neat ball through to Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke cuts inside the box! Leon Clarke looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
49.23
Lautaro Pérez takes it forward alone. Lautaro Pérez shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Winston Versteeg effortlessly smothers it!
55.22
Enzo Giampaolo passes the ball forward to Duccio Rutzittu. Duccio Rutzittu flicks a high pass forward. Ernest van Veen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernest van Veen knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Rutzittu. Duccio Rutzittu heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fadel Charrieras with no chance!! Goal for RKC Waalwijk!
59.49
Eirik Heggem makes a probing pass to Rick de Groot. With great vision, Rick de Groot plays the ball forward to Ledley Goodwin. Ledley Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Eberle. Philipp Eberle connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
67.01
Enzo Giampaolo hits a low pass to Ahmed Vreman. Ahmed Vreman decides to run forward with the ball. Ahmed Vreman knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov powers a header at goal. Fadel Charrieras is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.02
Bas Lee comes in with a very late challenge on Ahmed Vreman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Ahmed Vreman gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.23
SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Samuel Soares replacing Rick de Groot .
78.31
Eoin Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Mike collects the pass. Matthew Mike makes a beautiful solo run. Matthew Mike shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.54
Gary Dickov sees space and advances. Gary Dickov shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.41
With a delightful solo run, Ernest van Veen stretches the opposition's defence. Ernest van Veen cuts inside the box! Ernest van Veen shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Fadel Charrieras.
89.42
Matthew Mike clumsily knocks into Ricardo Segarra. The referee calls over Matthew Mike and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Segarra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 1 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 24.6753246753247 vs 75.3246753246753
Play Area
Home team third: 31.17%, Midfield: 51.95%, Away team third: 16.88%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duccio Rutzittu of RKC Waalwijk

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Bas Lee (DEF)
3
4. Eirik Heggem (DEF)
6
6
6. Matthew Mike (MID)
5
7. Rick de Groot (MID)
6
6
5
10. Leon Clarke (ATT)
6
11. Philipp Eberle (ATT)
6

0
13. Samuel Soares (MID)
6
0

2. Mark Roorda (DEF)
6
6
6
7
7. Ahmed Vreman (MID)
7
6
7
10. Duccio Rutzittu (ATT)
8
11. Gary Dickov (ATT)
7

0
13. Fernando Rey (ATT)
0
14. Alfredo Sanz (ATT)
0