Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 20,098 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 Christian Inia.
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 Christian Inia.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with SBV Excelsior kicking off!
2.58
0-0Pius Broerse flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink passes the ball forward to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
3.27
0-0Alejandro Galadames brings the ball forward. Alejandro Galadames knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Campos.
8.43
Alex McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
9.08
0-0Jose Rodriquez hacks Fabrice Mercier from behind! The referee calls over Jose Rodriquez and shows him a yellow card! Fabrice Mercier stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.53
0-0With great vision, Alejandro Galadames plays the ball forward to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak kicks a strong pass forward to Rob de Boer but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.17
Martin Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward to Yuri Smaino who brings the ball under control. Yuri Smaino surges forward with the ball. Yuri Smaino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Galadames.
20.45
Roberto Neves makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.08
0-0Jose Rodriquez comes in with a late challenge on Alex McStay. The referee brings Jose Rodriquez to one side and gives him a warning! Alex McStay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.52
Roberto Neves flicks a high ball forward to Pius Broerse who takes it down. Pius Broerse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigue Wolsky.
27.00
0-0Alejandro Galadames sees a break and surges forward. Alejandro Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer makes a deft header but Albrecht Linke reads it well. Quality keeping!
28.10
Roberto Neves passes the ball forward to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.16
Jose Rodriquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Marques. Paulo Marques is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
33.35
Leonardo Ramirez makes a simple pass to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak makes a convincing header. Albrecht Linke didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.12
Sieb Babangida takes a long throw-in. Alejandro Galadames threads the ball through to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
45.00
Fabrice Mercier flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Galadames collects the pass. Alejandro Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Babangida controls it well on his chest. Sieb Babangida shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
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
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off the second half!
49.58
0-0Martin Rodriguez barges into Sieb Babangida. The referee brings Martin Rodriguez to one side and gives him a warning! Sieb Babangida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.00
0-1Leonardo Ramirez darts forward. Leonardo Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.13
Alejandro Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge knocks in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak heads the ball goalwards but Albrecht Linke is on top of it.
60.27
Alex McStay sees a break and surges forward. Alex McStay knocks the ball forward to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
63.21
Alex McStay flicks a high ball forward to Sieb Babangida who takes it down. Sieb Babangida flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Langerak collects the pass. Ivo Langerak knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.45
Juan Moreno takes it forward alone. Juan Moreno hits a low pass to Paulo Marques. Paulo Marques controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
71.35
Steven Witschge sees space and advances. Steven Witschge knocks 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. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
72.49
Steven Witschge kicks a strong pass forward to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sieb Babangida!
81.07
Jose Rodriquez threads the ball through to Yuri Smaino. Yuri Smaino shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
84.32
Steven Witschge sees space and advances. Steven Witschge finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.53
Leonardo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Rob de Boer collects the pass. Rob de Boer cuts inside the box! Rob de Boer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.29
With great vision, Leonardo Ramirez plays the ball forward to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
0
11
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.7%
64.3%
Play Area
32.9%
47.1%
20%
Scorers
| Sieb Babangida 54, 72, 89 Leonardo Ramirez 63 Rob de Boer 86 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sieb Babangida of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Albrecht Linke (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Wilco Van Der Laan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Rodriguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luis Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Rodriquez (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Roberto Neves (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Yuri Smaino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pius Broerse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean-Paul Mentink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paulo Marques (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christophe Chow-Yuen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig James (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ivo Hansma (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adrian Vela (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabrice Mercier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Youssouf Sagbo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Galadames (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Steven Witschge (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leonardo Ramirez (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Sieb Babangida (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ivo Langerak (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rob de Boer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Demetrio Lazzarini (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tim Bakker (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eugenio Martinez (MID) | 0 | |