Match Report
| Vitesse Arnhem | Vitesse Arnhem |  |  | SBV Excelsior | SBV Excelsior | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Alex Hutchings | Alex Hutchings | |||||||||||||||||
| Dominic McGrory | D. McGrory |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Alberto Lee | A. Lee | |||||||||
| Dries Bobson | D. Bobson |  | 81 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 70 | | Guillermo Smits | G. Smits | ||||||||
| Francisco Ferrer | F. Ferrer |  | 67 | D | | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Ronnie Cas | R. Cas | ||||||||
| Andy Allman | A. Allman |  | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 | | Dominique Schulp | D. Schulp | |||||||||
| Nico Arnold | N. Arnold |  | 63 | D | | 5 | | M | 67 |  | Yves-A. Manard | Y. Manard | |||||||||
| Daan Hosé | D. Hosé | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Dennis Joseph | D. Joseph | |||||||||
| Brian Cope | B. Cope | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Jan Vennegoor Luijpers | J. Luijpers | |||||||||
| Ed Blind | E. Blind | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 |  | Silvio Valente | S. Valente | |||||||||
| Daan Meijer | D. Meijer | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Roberto Lima | R. Lima | |||||||||
| Adam Upson | A. Upson | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Ole Kanu | O. Kanu | |||||||||
| Humphrey Moulijn | H. Moulijn | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Giovanni ten Brink | G. ten Brink | |||||||||
| Clarence Van Der Ree | C. Van Der Ree | | 67 | G | | 12 | | A | 68 | | Adrian Terry | A. Terry | |||||||||
| Rodolfo Fattori | R. Fattori |  | 62 | A | | 13 | | D | 69 | | Titus Harley | T. Harley | |||||||||
| Samuel Ferrier | S. Ferrier | | 61 | D | | 14 | | D | 67 | | Leon Ebbinge | L. Ebbinge | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to SBV Excelsior. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n Soto.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n Soto.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Vitesse Arnhem kicking off!
2.29
0-0Jan Vennegoor Luijpers sees Roberto Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Lima shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Dominic McGrory as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.51
0-0Ronnie Cas kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Valente. Silvio Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.51
0-1Jan Vennegoor Luijpers knocks the ball to his team mate, Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Lima. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Lima connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.39
Brian Cope surges forward with the ball. Brian Cope controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.04
Daan Hosé flicks a high pass forward. Adam Upson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Upson shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Alberto Lee!
15.39
0-1Daan Hosé threads a neat ball through to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Lee who gathers it comfortably.
18.22
Daan Hosé knocks the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominique Schulp.
27.28
0-1Ronnie Cas hacks Adam Upson from behind! The referee brings Ronnie Cas to one side and gives him a warning! Adam Upson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.28
Yves-A. Manard passes the ball forward to Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.38
0-1Ronnie Cas hacks Daan Meijer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daan Meijer stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.35
Dennis Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni ten Brink controls it well on his chest. Giovanni ten Brink lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half. The SBV Excelsior players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
SBV Excelsior start the second half!
47.27
Jan Vennegoor Luijpers surges forward with the ball. Jan Vennegoor Luijpers plays a one-two with Ole Kanu and advances towards the goal... Jan Vennegoor Luijpers strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
48.28
Brian Cope makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Upson. Adam Upson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominique Schulp.
51.07
Jan Vennegoor Luijpers plays the ball forward to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
53.18
59.11
Jan Vennegoor Luijpers flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Lima holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.58
0-2SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Leon Ebbinge replacing Giovanni ten Brink .
63.57
Yves-A. Manard flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.24
Jan Vennegoor Luijpers flicks a high pass forward. Ole Kanu controls it well on his chest. Ole Kanu finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
77.12
SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Titus Harley replacing Dennis Joseph .
83.10
Titus Harley passes the ball forward to Leon Ebbinge. Leon Ebbinge lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.51
Daan Hosé flicks a high pass forward. Adam Upson controls it well on his chest. Adam Upson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Smits.
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
| Roberto Lima 7, 44, 64, 83 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dominic McGrory (GK)
6
2. Dries Bobson (DEF)
6
3. Francisco Ferrer (DEF)
6
4. Andy Allman (DEF)
6
5. Nico Arnold (DEF)
6
6. Daan Hosé (MID)
6
7. Brian Cope (MID)
6
8. Ed Blind (MID)
6
9. Daan Meijer (ATT)
6
10. Adam Upson (ATT)
6
11. Humphrey Moulijn (ATT)
6
12. Clarence Van Der Ree (GK)
0
13. Rodolfo Fattori (ATT)
0
14. Samuel Ferrier (DEF)
0
1. Alberto Lee (GK)
6
2. Guillermo Smits (DEF)
6
3. Ronnie Cas (DEF)
6
4. Dominique Schulp (DEF)
6
5. Yves-A. Manard (MID)
6
6. Dennis Joseph (MID)
6
7. Jan Vennegoor Luijpers (MID)
7
8. Silvio Valente (MID)
6
9. Roberto Lima (ATT)
9
10. Ole Kanu (ATT)
6
11. Giovanni ten Brink (ATT)
6
12. Adrian Terry (ATT)
0
13. Titus Harley (DEF)
6
14. Leon Ebbinge (DEF)
6