Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Karim Schoenmakers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Karim Schoenmakers.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SBV Excelsior get the match underway!
2.04
0-0Jesper Ingesson catches Pascal Schomaker on the ankles. Jesper Ingesson is shown the yellow card! Pascal Schomaker runs off the knock.
3.27
0-0Jesper Ingesson makes a probing pass to Sakis Karnezis. Sakis Karnezis makes a probing pass to Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Jaime Tavares as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.01
0-0Ellery Mulder takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Luis Suarez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
6.16
Pius Maes flicks a high pass forward. Sakis Karnezis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sakis Karnezis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
8.18
1-0Ruud De Graef makes an attacking run forward. Ruud De Graef threads a neat, attacking ball through to Pascal Schomaker. Pascal Schomaker shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.05
Jose Campos catches Sakis Karnezis on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sakis Karnezis stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.19
Marc Laursen flicks a high ball forward to Zbigniew Pol who takes it down. Zbigniew Pol flicks a high ball forward to Ulrich Van Der Sar who takes it down. Ulrich Van Der Sar plays a quick one-two with Sakis Karnezis and rushes in on goal... Ulrich Van Der Sar rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
16.40
Zbigniew Pol flicks a high pass forward to Ken Ito who brings the ball neatly under control. Ken Ito lofts in a cross ball towards Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.29
With imagination, Ruud De Graef plays the ball forward to Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Nigel White. Nigel White connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.33
Ulrich Van Der Sar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad lofts in a cross ball towards Ken Ito. Ken Ito is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
27.28
Duilio Gutierrez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pius Maes. With great vision, Pius Maes plays the ball forward to Ellery Mulder. Ellery Mulder knocks the ball forward, putting Steinar Bragstad through on goal. Steinar Bragstad rockets a shot on goal but Jaime Tavares reads it well. Fabulous save!
28.39
2-1Jose Campos hacks Steinar Bragstad from behind! The referee warns Jose Campos to calm down! Steinar Bragstad hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.57
Zbigniew Pol flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Mulder controls it well on his chest. Ellery Mulder shoots from outside the area. Jaime Tavares gets down and covers it.
38.19
2-1Zbigniew Pol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ellery Mulder. Ellery Mulder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.32
2-1Ellery Mulder makes a probing pass to Ulrich Van Der Sar. Ulrich Van Der Sar makes a great pass forward. Ken Ito runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
44.26
Ulrich Van Der Sar makes a probing pass to Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad lofts in a cross ball towards Sakis Karnezis. Sakis Karnezis beats his man to it with a header. Sakis Karnezis scores for Feyenoord Rotterdam!!
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. Feyenoord Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam start the second half!
47.35
Jesper Ingesson kicks a strong pass forward to Ulrich Van Der Sar. With some swift thinking, Ulrich Van Der Sar plays the ball forward to Sakis Karnezis. Sakis Karnezis plays a one-two with Zbigniew Pol and rushes in on goal... Sakis Karnezis shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.34
Pius Maes catches Nigel White on the ankles. Pius Maes is given a warning by the referee! Nigel White runs off the knock.
55.16
Zbigniew Pol hacks Ruud De Graef from behind! The referee calls over Zbigniew Pol and warns him to calm down! Ruud De Graef stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.49
Marc Laursen plays the ball forward to Jesper Ingesson. Jesper Ingesson chips the ball to his team mate, Ken Ito. Ken Ito whips in a cross ball towards Ulrich Van Der Sar. Ulrich Van Der Sar connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jaime Tavares with no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
60.35
Pius Maes makes a probing pass to Ellery Mulder. Ellery Mulder shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Jaime Tavares keeps it out!
61.08
Marc Laursen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marc Laursen whips in a cross ball towards Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jaime Tavares with no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
65.40
Ellery Mulder threads a neat ball through to Pius Maes. Pius Maes makes a probing pass to Sakis Karnezis but he's offside!
66.47
Jesper Ingesson flicks the ball to his team mate, Sakis Karnezis. Sakis Karnezis knocks in a cross ball towards Ellery Mulder. With a superhuman jump, Ellery Mulder connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Good keeping from Jaime Tavares as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
67.42
2-5Ellery Mulder takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Steinar Bragstad is dispossessed by a tackle from Jeremy Boussatta.
71.55
2-5Gerard Van Nistelrooy runs forward with the ball. Gerard Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha Riverola controls it well on his chest. Mustapha Riverola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.11
Ulrich Van Der Sar sees Ken Ito in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ken Ito shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
73.40
Gerard Van Nistelrooy receives the ball from a throw-in from Billy Drent. Gerard Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Ruud De Graef comfortably collects the pass. Ruud De Graef kicks a strong pass forward to Mustapha Riverola. Mustapha Riverola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jesper Ingesson.
77.40
Luis Suarez clumsily knocks into Jesper Ingesson. The referee warns Luis Suarez to calm down! Jesper Ingesson stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.44
Marc Laursen makes a simple pass to Ellery Mulder. Ellery Mulder flicks a high ball forward to Ulrich Van Der Sar who takes it down. Ulrich Van Der Sar lofts in a cross ball towards Sakis Karnezis. Sakis Karnezis connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
81.16
Zbigniew Pol flicks a high pass forward. Steinar Bragstad controls it well on his chest. Steinar Bragstad shoots from 20 yards. Steinar Bragstad scores for Feyenoord Rotterdam!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
84.47
Jose Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Mustapha Riverola. Mustapha Riverola runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mustapha Riverola whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Schomaker. Pascal Schomaker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.15
Ellery Mulder threads the ball through to Ulrich Van Der Sar. Ulrich Van Der Sar tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
6
Shots on Target
2
15
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.8%
69.2%
Play Area
39.7%
41%
19.2%
Scorers
| Pascal Schomaker 8 Nigel White 21 | Steinar Bragstad 16, 61, 81 Sakis Karnezis 44, 47 Ulrich Van Der Sar 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steinar Bragstad of Feyenoord Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jaime Tavares (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jeremy Boussatta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gerard Van Nistelrooy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Campos (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Billy Drent (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruud De Graef (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mustapha Riverola (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nigel White (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Pascal Schomaker (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Jannes Engelaar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luis Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Moya (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Cruyff (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ron Versteeg (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Edgar Waterreus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marc Laursen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jesper Ingesson (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Duilio Gutierrez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pius Maes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ellery Mulder (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ulrich Van Der Sar (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Zbigniew Pol (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ken Ito (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sakis Karnezis (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Steinar Bragstad (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Julián Alarcón (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arturo Izquierdo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yurtcan Bulent (ATT) | 0 | |