Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at De Geusselt where MVV play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 17,961 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MVV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Bert Westerveld.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MVV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Bert Westerveld.
0.00
0-0SBV Excelsior start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.19
0-0Martin Rodriguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves threads a neat ball through to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pasquale Matteassi.
8.35
0-0Martin Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Neves who takes it down. Roberto Neves threads a neat ball through to Paulo Marques. Paulo Marques shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
18.24
0-0Roberto Neves comes in with a late challenge on Nico Kneissl. The referee warns Roberto Neves to calm down! Nico Kneissl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.34
Nico Kneissl kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Linke who gathers it comfortably.
22.34
Orlando Bobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
24.49
0-0Roger Helder flicks a high pass forward. Gary Davidson controls it well on his chest. Gary Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Davids but the linesman indicates offside!
26.02
Orlando Bobson makes a probing pass to Nick Davids. Nick Davids tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
27.27
0-0Juan Moreno brings the ball forward. Juan Moreno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Steven Distin!
28.21
Martin Rodriguez threads the ball through to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bas Pothuizen.
30.13
Juan Moreno threads the ball through to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Marques controls it well on his chest. Paulo Marques shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
32.13
Luis Campos threads a neat ball through to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
33.03
Orlando Bobson makes a simple pass to Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder plays a quick one-two with Gary Davidson and rushes in on goal... Tony Schilder strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Albrecht Linke is on top of it.
34.54
Roger Helder plays the ball forward to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.22
Roberto Neves knocks the ball forward to Paulo Marques. Paulo Marques tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.17
Roger Helder sees space and advances. Roger Helder lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Roger Helder surges forward with the ball. Roger Helder tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. MVV appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
MVV kick off the second half!
47.38
Orlando Bobson flicks a high pass forward. Tony Schilder comfortably collects the pass. Tony Schilder sees space and advances. Tony Schilder knocks in a cross ball towards Roger Helder. Roger Helder makes a deft 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.
55.36
Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana makes an attacking run forward. Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.08
0-0MVV have made 2 substitutions with Pierre-Alain Yapi replacing Jan-Willem van Gastel and Craig Flintlock replacing Roger Helder .
67.53
Orlando Bobson flicks a high pass forward to Nick Davids who brings the ball under control. Nick Davids sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
71.24
Wilco Van Der Laan surges forward with the ball. Wilco Van Der Laan threads the ball through to Yuri Smaino. Yuri Smaino finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.27
Jose Rodriquez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Rodriquez finds some space and shoots from distance. Steven Distin gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
75.49
Roberto Neves makes a high pass forward. Jean-Paul Mentink shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Jean-Paul Mentink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pasquale Matteassi.
77.27
Roberto Neves knocks the ball forward to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Steven Distin easily gets down and covers it.
79.03
Nico Kneissl flicks a high ball forward to Nick Davids who takes it down. Nick Davids knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wilco Van Der Laan.
83.41
Roberto Neves knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.38
Martin Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Rodriquez laces a weighted ball forward to Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse whips in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
85.40
Martin Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Yuri Smaino. Yuri Smaino shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
90.00
0-0Martin Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez shoots from just inside the box. The ball is deflected off Pierre-Alain Yapi and goes out of play.
90.00
Roberto Neves takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Juan Moreno takes a shot at goal. Steven Distin gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
25.3%
45.8%
28.9%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steven Distin of MVV |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steven Distin (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Pasquale Matteassi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bas Pothuizen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jan-Willem van Gastel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roger Helder (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Nico Kneissl (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Orlando Bobson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nick Davids (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gary Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tony Schilder (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Pierre-Alain Yapi (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jochem Visser (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Albrecht Linke (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Wilco Van Der Laan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Juan Moreno (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Martin Rodriguez (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Luis Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Rodriquez (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Roberto Neves (MID) | 8 | |
| 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 | |