Match Report


SBV ExcelsiorSBV Excelsior     AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar
Computer Player Computer Player Keith Howard Keith Howard
Jonathan MeiteJ. Meite67
G
1captain
G
74Tino MorganT. Morgan
Juan MorenoJ. Moreno67
D
2
D
73Rodrigue WolskyR. Wolsky
Guillermo Van EdeG. Van Ede67
D
3
D
73Shota de VriesS. de Vries
Martin RodriguezM. Rodriguez65
D
4
D
74Bryan VredeB. Vrede
Dennis CarterD. Carter61
D
5
D
73Kouki YamamotoK. Yamamoto
Olaf van den BroekO. van den Broek69
M
6
M
74Avril MarreroA. Marrero
Roberto NevesR. Neves66
M
7
M
74Tim BakkerT. Bakker
Iwan SchomakerI. Schomaker73
A
8
M
74Eugenio MartinezE. Martinez
Martin HuistraM. Huistra58
A
9
A
78Sieb BabangidaS. Babangida
Pius BroerseP. Broerse58
A
10
A
76Ivo LangerakI. Langerak
Paulo MarquesP. Marques53
A
captain11
A
75Rob de BoerR. de Boer
 
Craig JamesC. James60
M
12
M
69Dries ZuidamD. Zuidam
Clarence SchenningC. Schenning58
M
13
M
81Alejandro GaladamesA. Galadames
Luis CamposL. Campos58
D
14
D
78Alex McStayA. McStay

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 20,754 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerard Boateng.


0.00
The whistle blows and SBV Excelsior get the match underway!
3.21
Dennis Carter sees Roberto Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Roberto Neves plays the ball forward to Martin Huistra. Martin Huistra knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Neves. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Neves connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
9.41
Tim Bakker knocks the ball to his team mate, Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.46
Sieb Babangida barges into Juan Moreno. The referee calls over Sieb Babangida and shows him a yellow card! Juan Moreno stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.02
Tim Bakker barges into Martin Rodriguez. The referee warns Tim Bakker to calm down! Martin Rodriguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.26
Shota de Vries flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Martinez collects the pass. Eugenio Martinez threads the ball through to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer flicks a high pass forward. Tim Bakker controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Tim Bakker shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Jonathan Meite keeps it out!
20.10
Shota de Vries flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Martinez controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Martinez sees Sieb Babangida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sieb Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Jonathan Meite.
21.16
Corner kick to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Tim Bakker plays it out to the edge of the box. Shota de Vries tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AZ 67 Alkmaar are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.55
Bryan Vrede flicks a high pass forward. Avril Marrero controls it well on his chest. Avril Marrero makes a probing pass to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Guillermo Van Ede barges into Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
24.26
AZ 67 Alkmaar are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
27.55
Roberto Neves knocks the ball to his team mate, Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse edges inside the box! Pius Broerse looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
30.46
Roberto Neves makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Neves shoots from 25 yards but Tino Morgan reads it well. Well saved!
34.10
Avril Marrero passes the ball forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Meite who gathers it comfortably.
36.04
Tim Bakker changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tim Bakker skips past Martin Rodriguez! Tim Bakker shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Jonathan Meite.
37.09
Tim Bakker takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Guillermo Van Ede reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.29
Bryan Vrede barges into Olaf van den Broek. Bryan Vrede is shown the yellow card! Olaf van den Broek stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.11
Eugenio Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker shoots from long range. Tim Bakker scores for AZ 67 Alkmaar!!
44.39
Bryan Vrede knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Babangida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sieb Babangida lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with AZ 67 Alkmaar kicking off!
48.35
Martin Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Iwan Schomaker collects the pass. Iwan Schomaker passes the ball forward to Paulo Marques. Paulo Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves directs the ball goalwards with his head. Tino Morgan easily punches it away to safety.
49.18
Olaf van den Broek catches Shota de Vries on the ankles. The referee calls over Olaf van den Broek and warns him to calm down! Shota de Vries stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.50
Martin Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves knocks the ball forward to Olaf van den Broek. Olaf van den Broek finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Tino Morgan manages to gather it comfortably.
55.23
Avril Marrero kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker flicks a high pass forward. Rob de Boer collects the pass. Rob de Boer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Moreno.
57.56
Showing composure, Roberto Neves plays the ball forward to Martin Huistra. Martin Huistra shoots from long range but it flies wide!
59.09
Juan Moreno runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Juan Moreno shoots from outside the area but is denied by Tino Morgan. Excellent save.
61.36
Shota de Vries flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ivo Langerak provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Jonathan Meite. Excellent save.
66.21
Roberto Neves plays the ball forward to Paulo Marques. Paulo Marques shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
67.54
Roberto Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Olaf van den Broek. Olaf van den Broek knocks in a cross ball towards Iwan Schomaker. Iwan Schomaker outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Tino Morgan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.53
Bryan Vrede passes the ball forward to Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker takes it forward alone. Tim Bakker controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rob de Boer through on goal. Some silky footwork from Rob de Boer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jonathan Meite!
73.00
Dennis Carter hits a low pass to Paulo Marques. Paulo Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shota de Vries.
75.02
Olaf van den Broek sees Roberto Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Iwan Schomaker. Iwan Schomaker heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
78.41
Roberto Neves threads the ball through to Iwan Schomaker. Iwan Schomaker knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
79.40
Bryan Vrede makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kouki Yamamoto. Kouki Yamamoto advances with the ball. Kouki Yamamoto knocks in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rob de Boer! That brings them back into the game!
85.07
Bryan Vrede flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker makes a simple pass to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

SBV Excelsior

AZ 67 Alkmaar
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
28.3%
42.4%
29.3%

Scorers
Roberto Neves 3
Iwan Schomaker 68
Tim Bakker 40
Rob de Boer 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Neves of SBV Excelsior

Match Ratings
1.Jonathan Meite (GK)
8
2.Juan Moreno (DEF)
6
3.Guillermo Van Ede (DEF)
6
4.Martin Rodriguez (DEF)
6
5.Dennis Carter (DEF)
6
6.Olaf van den Broek (MID)
7
7.Roberto Neves (MID)goal scored
9
8.Iwan Schomaker (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Martin Huistra (ATT)
7
10.Pius Broerse (ATT)
6
11.Paulo Marques (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig James (MID)
0
13.Clarence Schenning (MID)
0
14.Luis Campos (DEF)
0

1.Tino Morgan (GK)
7
2.Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF)
6
3.Shota de Vries (DEF)
6
4.Bryan Vrede (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Kouki Yamamoto (DEF)
7
6.Avril Marrero (MID)
6
7.Tim Bakker (MID)goal scored
9
8.Eugenio Martinez (MID)
7
9.Sieb Babangida (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Ivo Langerak (ATT)
6
11.Rob de Boer (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dries Zuidam (MID)
0
13.Alejandro Galadames (MID)
0
14.Alex McStay (DEF)
0