Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play host to NAC Breda. A crowd of 20,471 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabian Meerdink.


0.00
The first half starts with SBV Excelsior kicking off!
3.38
Terry Edworthy flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Morales. With great vision, Jose Morales plays the ball forward to Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno knocks the ball forward, putting Ivan Rey through on goal. Ivan Rey strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.50
Martin Rodriguez boots it upfield. Iwan Schomaker plays a one-two with Pius Broerse and rushes in on goal... Iwan Schomaker side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Roberto Valente gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
9.04
Roberto Neves makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Neves whips in a cross ball towards Olaf van den Broek. Olaf van den Broek makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Roberto Valente had no chance!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
14.40
Jochem Arveladze flicks a high pass forward. Jose Morales controls it well on his chest. Jose Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Jochem Arveladze. Jochem Arveladze flicks the ball with his head. Jonathan Meite manages to gather it effortlessly.
15.33
Martin Rodriguez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Martin Rodriguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.21
Martial Besson flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry makes a simple pass to Jose Morales. Jose Morales finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
22.47
Antonio Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Rey. Ivan Rey tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jonathan Meite comfortably smothers it!
26.12
Terry Edworthy threads the ball through to Martial Besson. Martial Besson flicks a high pass forward. Robert Valéry controls it well on his chest. Robert Valéry shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jonathan Meite manages to gather it.
27.48
Vasco Santos sees Antonio Moreno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Rey. Ivan Rey directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.22
Roberto Neves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Iwan Schomaker. Iwan Schomaker whips in a cross ball towards Olaf van den Broek. Olaf van den Broek shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.55
Antonio Moreno threads the ball through to Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Jonathan Meite!
39.58
Guillermo Van Ede hacks Robert Valéry from behind! Guillermo Van Ede is warned by the referee! Robert Valéry runs off the knock.
40.10
Jose Morales advances with the ball. Jose Morales shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jonathan Meite manages to gather it effortlessly.
44.10
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Terry Edworthy pushes up the pitch. Terry Edworthy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Terry Edworthy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Jonathan Meite manages to keep it out.
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. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half. The NAC Breda players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
NAC Breda start the second half!
51.01
Juan Moreno decides to run forward with the ball. Juan Moreno makes a probing pass to Martin Huistra. Martin Huistra shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Valente smothers it!
53.40
Dennis Carter threads a neat ball through to Olaf van den Broek. Olaf van den Broek knocks in a cross ball towards Iwan Schomaker. Iwan Schomaker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.37
Olaf van den Broek threads a neat ball through to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
57.26
Vasco Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.29
Antonio Moreno makes a probing pass to Jose Morales. Jose Morales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Rodriguez.
61.01
Oliver Lindemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jochem Arveladze. Jochem Arveladze sees Jose Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Morales shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.09
Martial Besson threads a neat ball through to Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Rey. Ivan Rey knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Morales. Jose Morales is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jonathan Meite.
68.29
Corner kick to NAC Breda. Jochem Arveladze plays it to the far post. Jonathan Meite drops low and scoops up the ball.
72.15
Martin Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves knocks the ball forward to Olaf van den Broek. Olaf van den Broek whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Marques. Paulo Marques flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Roberto Valente. What a save!
78.16
Martin Rodriguez receives the ball from a throw-in from Dennis Carter. Martin Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Neves who brings the ball under control. Roberto Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Iwan Schomaker. Iwan Schomaker shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
83.13
Diogo Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Rey controls it well on his chest. Ivan Rey finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
84.25
Antonio Moreno threads a neat ball through to Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.36
Martin Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Martin Huistra collects the pass. Martin Huistra whips in a cross ball towards Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Diogo Nascimento and the loose ball is cleared up field.
89.05
Dennis Carter hits a low pass to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves makes a probing pass to Martin Huistra. Martin Huistra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
10
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
35.4%
39%
25.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Olaf van den Broek of SBV Excelsior

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

1.Roberto Valente (GK)
6
2.Diogo Nascimento (DEF)
6
3.Terry Edworthy (DEF)
7
4.Martial Besson (DEF)
6
5.Oliver Lindemann (DEF)
6
6.Antonio Moreno (MID)
7
7.Vasco Santos (MID)
6
8.Jochem Arveladze (MID)
6
9.Robert Valéry (ATT)
6
10.Ivan Rey (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Jose Morales (ATT)
7
 
12.Alec Mason (DEF)
0
13.Greg Beckham (MID)
0
14.Duncan Liddell (ATT)
0