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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 19,363 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Feyenoord Rotterdam kicking off!
4.19
Marcel van Dijk decides to run forward with the ball. Marcel van Dijk surges forward with the ball. Marcel van Dijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack Sluiter but he's offside!
12.43
Peter Heije knocks the ball to his team mate, Willem Vonk. Willem Vonk flicks the ball to his team mate, Mustapha Splinter. Mustapha Splinter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Wolters.
14.30
Willem Vonk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Almeida. Antonio Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Carcedo. Pablo Carcedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
21.01
Peter Heije deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Heskey. James Heskey flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Carcedo. Pablo Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Kneissl who gathers it comfortably.
22.23
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.29
Mustapha Splinter clumsily knocks into Adam Weir. Mustapha Splinter is warned by the referee! Adam Weir runs off the knock.
27.02
Marcel van Dijk makes a simple pass to Darl Van Mol. Darl Van Mol knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jack Sluiter but the linesman indicates offside!
28.06
Tom De Boer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jack Sluiter. Jack Sluiter shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Bas Van De Ouweland manages to gather it comfortably.
30.31
Felipe Cano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Willem Vonk. Willem Vonk passes the ball forward to Mustapha Splinter. Mustapha Splinter goes all the way! Mustapha Splinter tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
32.04
Mario Kans makes a simple pass to Regi De Nooijer. Regi De Nooijer threads the ball through to Pablo Carcedo. Pablo Carcedo shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jonas Kneissl easily smothers it!
39.40
Willem Vonk makes a simple pass to Antonio Almeida. Antonio Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Weir.
42.17
Darl Van Mol knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Sluiter. Jack Sluiter connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jack Sluiter scores for Feyenoord Rotterdam!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and SBV Excelsior kick off!
47.25
Alexandre Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.33
James Heskey threads the ball through to Antonio Almeida. Antonio Almeida goes all the way! Antonio Almeida takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
51.14
Omer Heskey knocks the ball forward to Regi De Nooijer. Regi De Nooijer knocks the ball forward to Pablo Carcedo. Pablo Carcedo knocks in a cross ball towards Mustapha Splinter. Mustapha Splinter connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.59
Regi De Nooijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Almeida. Antonio Almeida shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.49
Tom De Boer knocks the ball forward to Jack Sluiter. Jack Sluiter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.07
Darl Van Mol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack Sluiter. Jack Sluiter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bas Van De Ouweland who gathers it comfortably.
66.03
Regi De Nooijer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mustapha Splinter. Mustapha Splinter kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Carcedo. Pablo Carcedo rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.26
Adam Weir barges into Pablo Carcedo. Adam Weir is given a warning by the referee! Pablo Carcedo runs off the knock.
72.49
Tom De Boer knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.03
Mario Kans makes a probing pass to James Heskey. James Heskey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Carcedo. Pablo Carcedo goes all the way! Pablo Carcedo shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.33
Peter Heije plays a long ball forward. Mustapha Splinter plays a perfect one-two with Pablo Carcedo and rushes in on goal... Mustapha Splinter rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.20
Robert Schilder makes a probing pass to Tom De Boer. Tom De Boer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.51
Pablo Carcedo clumsily knocks into Anton Fromm. Pablo Carcedo is given a warning by the referee! Anton Fromm stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.30
Adam Weir catches Regi De Nooijer on the ankles. Adam Weir is given another warning by the referee! Regi De Nooijer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.03
Omer Heskey chips the ball to his team mate, Regi De Nooijer. Regi De Nooijer kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Carcedo. Pablo Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Wolters.
90.00
Tom De Boer kicks a strong pass forward to Jack Sluiter. Jack Sluiter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Mustapha Splinter of SBV Excelsior

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40 vs 60
Play Area
Home team third: 30.59%, Midfield: 43.53%, Away team third: 25.88%