Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play host to Telstar Velsen. A crowd of 9,138 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Telstar Velsen appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Wout Van Haaren.


0.00
The first half starts with SBV Excelsior kicking off!
3.29
Gerard Van Nistelrooy plays the ball forward to Luis Moya. Luis Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel White. Nigel White flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.24
Jeremy Boussatta knocks the ball forward to Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez passes the ball forward to Luis Moya. Luis Moya tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
6.30
Aron Robben controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel White. Nigel White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Lodewijks.
9.21
Steve Molenaar kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Law. Scott Law threads a neat ball through to Steve Molenaar. Steve Molenaar plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Law and advances towards the goal... Steve Molenaar cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Daniel Cruyff reads it well. Great save!
15.29
With a delightful solo run, Ronald Shew A Tjon stretches the opposition's defence. Ronald Shew A Tjon knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Law. Jeremy Boussatta hacks Scott Law from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
15.29
The referee points to the spot..
16.46
Scott Law slowly runs up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
18.27
Gerard Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel White. Nigel White threads a neat ball through to Luis Moya. Luis Moya controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Egbert Jochemsen. Excellent save.
22.11
Nigel White knocks the ball forward to Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Pascal Schomaker. Pascal Schomaker makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.37
Gerard Van Nistelrooy threads a neat ball through to Aron Robben. Aron Robben hits a low pass to Luis Moya. Luis Moya makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Schomaker but he's offside!
27.22
Aron Robben threads the ball through to Luis Moya. Luis Moya whips in a cross ball towards Aron Robben. Aron Robben is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.01
Jose Campos sees Luis Suarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel White. Nigel White plays a quick one-two with Luis Suarez and rushes in on goal... Nigel White strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Egbert Jochemsen.
40.54
Aron Robben barges into Steve Molenaar. The referee calls over Aron Robben and shows him a yellow card! Steve Molenaar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SBV Excelsior appear unchanged since the first half. Telstar Velsen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Telstar Velsen get the second half underway!
48.41
Jose Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aron Robben. Aron Robben flicks a high pass forward to Luis Suarez who brings the ball under control. Luis Suarez runs straight at the defence! Luis Suarez tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
49.50
Nigel White flicks a high pass forward to Aron Robben who brings the ball under control. Aron Robben lofts in a cross ball towards Pascal Schomaker. Pascal Schomaker beats his man to it with a header. Egbert Jochemsen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.39
Aron Robben kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Schomaker. Pascal Schomaker tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
57.04
Ferry van den Berg threads the ball through to Ronald Shew A Tjon. Ronald Shew A Tjon laces a through ball forward to Scott Law. Scott Law makes a probing pass to Cristiano Nunes but he's offside!
61.38
Gerard Van Nistelrooy barges into Cristiano Nunes. The referee brings Gerard Van Nistelrooy to one side and gives him a warning! Cristiano Nunes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.30
Jeremy Boussatta sees Glenn De Romijn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Glenn De Romijn plays the ball forward to Nigel White. Nigel White finds some space and shoots from distance. Egbert Jochemsen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
69.16
Nigel White sees a break and surges forward. Nigel White shoots from long range but Egbert Jochemsen is on top of it.
72.26
Jose Campos flicks a high pass forward. Nigel White controls it well on his chest. Nigel White threads a neat ball through to Glenn De Romijn. Glenn De Romijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregoor Van Der Gouw.
75.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Glenn De Romijn plays the ball forward to Luis Moya. Luis Moya shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.12
Nigel White takes a quick throw-in. Aron Robben sees a break and surges forward. Aron Robben lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Moya. Luis Moya knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Egbert Jochemsen manages to gather it easily.
84.26
Aron Robben makes a simple pass to Nigel White. Nigel White shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
85.19
Oscar Andres receives the ball from a throw-in from Ferry van den Berg. Oscar Andres sees Gregoor Van Der Gouw in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregoor Van Der Gouw flicks a high ball forward to Cristiano Nunes who takes it down. Cristiano Nunes shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.8%
31.2%
Play Area
23.8%
43.8%
32.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Egbert Jochemsen of Telstar Velsen

Match Ratings