Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play host to FC Dordrecht. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ger Beelenkamp.
The pitch is in good condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ger Beelenkamp.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Dordrecht get the match underway!
4.43
0-0Marcel Wiekens hacks Tjalle Heesakkers from behind! The referee calls over Marcel Wiekens and shows him a yellow card! Tjalle Heesakkers carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.27
0-0Santiago Aguirre flicks a high pass forward to Klaus Sinkonen who brings the ball under control. Klaus Sinkonen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Con Okon. Con Okon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Dos Santos.
9.16
Warren Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Roger Taylor controls it well on his chest. Roger Taylor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cesar Marco Aurelio who gathers it comfortably.
10.55
0-0Stefan De Cler threads a neat ball through to Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink lofts in a cross ball towards Con Okon. Con Okon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball strikes Mohammed Mariana's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
12.53
0-0Stefan De Cler takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Fernando Diez scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
14.52
1-0Santiago Aguirre threads a neat ball through to Stefan De Cler. Stefan De Cler passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink lofts in a cross ball towards Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fernando Diez with no chance!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
20.35
1-0Stefano Dos Santos clumsily knocks into Con Okon. Stefano Dos Santos is shown the yellow card! Con Okon stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.39
1-0Klaus Sinkonen barges into Sebastian Gruber. Klaus Sinkonen is given a warning by the referee! Sebastian Gruber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.45
1-0Marcel Wiekens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara flicks the ball to his team mate, Con Okon. Some good footwork from Con Okon provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Fernando Diez manages to keep it out.
32.02
Marcel Wiekens makes a simple pass to Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink runs straight at the defence! Roland Bruggink makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
33.01
Horacio Osorio flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Wiekens who brings the ball under control. Marcel Wiekens threads the ball through to Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink rushes past Mohammed Mariana! Mohammed Mariana comes in with a late challenge on Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
34.36
Marcel Wiekens flicks a high pass forward. Con Okon controls it well on his chest. Con Okon whips in a cross ball towards Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara makes a deft header but Fernando Diez is on top of his game. Well saved!
36.19
Santiago Aguirre chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan De Cler. Stefan De Cler sees Con Okon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Con Okon finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
40.20
Marcel Wiekens passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Fernando Diez. What a save!
42.29
Klaus Sinkonen chips the ball to his team mate, Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink whips in a cross ball towards Con Okon. Con Okon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent block by Mohammed Mariana!
44.37
Marcel Wiekens catches Tjalle Heesakkers on the ankles. Marcel Wiekens is given a warning by the referee! Tjalle Heesakkers is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
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. FC Dordrecht have changed their lineup with Dominic Niven replacing Wes Ljungberg.
45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off!
47.46
Warren Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Cesar Marco Aurelio!
49.35
Warren Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi Zwaanswijk controls it well on his chest. Ferdi Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Costa.
51.46
1-0Klaus Sinkonen knocks the ball forward to Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
55.20
Santiago Aguirre knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Wiekens. Marcel Wiekens knocks the ball to his team mate, Con Okon. Con Okon knocks in a cross ball towards Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Fernando Diez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.02
Warren Ljungberg hacks Klaus Sinkonen from behind! Warren Ljungberg is given a warning by the referee! Klaus Sinkonen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.16
Klaus Sinkonen flicks a high pass forward. Roland Bruggink collects the pass. Roland Bruggink tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
61.30
Sebastian Gruber knocks the ball to his team mate, Francois Klos. Francois Klos shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.37
Kasper Sørensen passes the ball forward to Klaus Sinkonen. Klaus Sinkonen passes the ball forward to Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
69.47
Klaus Sinkonen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Klaus Sinkonen lofts in a cross ball towards Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fernando Diez gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
71.17
Roberto Costa comes in with a late challenge on Roger Taylor. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roger Taylor runs off the knock.
71.17
Free kick to FC Dordrecht just outside the area...
72.15
Tjalle Heesakkers takes a short run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
73.49
2-0SBV Excelsior are in full control of this game.
75.44
Tjalle Heesakkers threads the ball through to Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk connects with a diving header. Cesar Marco Aurelio effortlessly punches it away to safety.
77.51
2-0FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Theo Van Der Pennen replacing Roger Taylor and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.58
Klaus Sinkonen catches Sebastian Gruber on the ankles. Klaus Sinkonen is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Gruber stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.11
Marcel Wiekens comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Gruber. Marcel Wiekens is given another warning by the referee! Sebastian Gruber stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.41
Dominic Niven darts forward. Dominic Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Francois Klos. Francois Klos flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
87.50
Stefan De Cler passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink knocks in a cross ball towards Con Okon. Con Okon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
13
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
6
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.1%
34.9%
Play Area
24.4%
48.8%
26.7%
Scorers
| Alvaro Lara 15, 55 Con Okon 88 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alvaro Lara of SBV Excelsior |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cesar Marco Aurelio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kasper Sørensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Costa (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Santiago Aguirre (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Horacio Osorio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Klaus Sinkonen (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Marcel Wiekens (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Stefan De Cler (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Con Okon (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alvaro Lara (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Roland Bruggink (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Stefan Zaussinger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Babbel (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Said Hansma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fernando Diez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mohammed Mariana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wes Ljungberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stefano Dos Santos (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Thijs Berendsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tjalle Heesakkers (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sebastian Gruber (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Warren Ljungberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francois Klos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roger Taylor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ferdi Zwaanswijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nick Mans (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Theo Van Der Pennen (DEF) | 6 | |