Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 20,308 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both SBV Excelsior and FC Groningen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ferry Opdam.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both SBV Excelsior and FC Groningen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ferry Opdam.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen kick off!
2.58
1-0Klaus Sinkonen hits a low pass to Con Okon. Con Okon makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Said Hansma. Said Hansma strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.43
Oliver Babbel threads a neat ball through to Said Hansma. Said Hansma knocks in a cross ball towards Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.38
2-0Ivar Jacobs comes in with a late challenge on Said Hansma. Ivar Jacobs is given a warning by the referee! Said Hansma runs off the knock.
27.16
Stefan Zaussinger flicks a high pass forward. Klaus Sinkonen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Klaus Sinkonen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Klaus Sinkonen lofts in a cross ball towards Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alvaro Lara!
30.15
3-0Klaus Sinkonen barges into Mark Fuchs. The referee warns Klaus Sinkonen to calm down! Mark Fuchs grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.12
3-0Showing composure, Oliver Babbel plays the ball forward to Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niels Lambers.
36.25
Stefan Zaussinger runs forward with the ball. Stefan Zaussinger flicks a high pass forward to Con Okon who brings the ball under control. Con Okon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.15
Marcel Wiekens passes the ball forward to Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara whips in a cross ball towards Con Okon. Con Okon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
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 Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off and get the second half underway!
49.51
4-0Santiago Aguirre passes the ball forward to Oliver Babbel. Oliver Babbel knocks the ball forward to Said Hansma. Said Hansma runs straight at the defence! Said Hansma takes a shot at goal but Giovanni M. Iaquinta is on top of it.
57.29
Santiago Aguirre makes a strong solo run forward. Santiago Aguirre deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Said Hansma. Said Hansma whips in a cross ball towards Con Okon. Con Okon heads the ball goalwards. Giovanni M. Iaquinta manages to gather it comfortably.
63.23
Marcel Wiekens flicks a high pass forward. Con Okon collects the pass. Con Okon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.07
Santiago Aguirre takes it forward alone. Santiago Aguirre makes a simple pass to Con Okon. Con Okon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.42
Marcel Wiekens flicks a high pass forward. Con Okon collects the pass. Con Okon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.56
4-0Marcel Wiekens flicks a high pass forward to Said Hansma who brings the ball under control. Said Hansma shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.51
Stefan Zaussinger threads a neat ball through to Marcel Wiekens. Marcel Wiekens makes a probing pass to Con Okon. Con Okon finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.57
Oliver Babbel makes a simple pass to Con Okon. Con Okon whips in a cross ball towards Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara directs the ball goalwards with his head. Giovanni M. Iaquinta comfortably picks it out of the air!
87.02
4-0Con Okon barges into Ivar Jacobs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivar Jacobs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.23
Klaus Sinkonen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Klaus Sinkonen knocks in a cross ball towards Con Okon. Con Okon shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
8
0
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
76.5%
23.5%
Play Area
19.1%
48.5%
32.4%
Scorers
| Said Hansma 3 Alvaro Lara 9, 27 Con Okon 42, 89 |
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. | Santiago Aguirre (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stefan Zaussinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Horacio Osorio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Klaus Sinkonen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marcel Wiekens (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oliver Babbel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Con Okon (ATT) |   | 8 |
| 10. | Said Hansma (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alvaro Lara (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Julian Junger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martino Poli (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roland Bruggink (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Giovanni M. Iaquinta (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Niels Lambers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Greg Clegg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivar Jacobs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ferdi Graaven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David de Graaf (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Albert De Goey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mark Fuchs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lee Allman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Teddy Potts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Giulliano Vrede (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rainer Kneissl (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pierre-Yves Moulin (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurits Touzani (ATT) | 0 | |