Match Report
| MVV | MVV |  |  | SBV Excelsior | SBV Excelsior | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Arjan Van Der Ree | A. Van Der Ree |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 78 | | Purrel Dudilica | P. Dudilica | |||||||||
| Romero P. Crespo | R. Crespo |  | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Volodymyr Sakhnevych | V. Sakhnevych | |||||||||
| Graham Williams | G. Williams |  | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 |  | Gerald Turner | G. Turner | |||||||||
| Arno Bosschaart | A. Bosschaart | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Lamberto Abbruscato | L. Abbruscato | |||||||||
| Danny Valk | D. Valk | | 40 | D | | 5 | | M | 76 |  | Duncan Souness | D. Souness | |||||||||
| Pius Van Eijk | P. Van Eijk | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 |  | Jersson Yanes | J. Yanes | |||||||||
| Mark Goodwin | M. Goodwin | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Dominique Helder | D. Helder | |||||||||
| Billy Van Den Herik | B. Van Den Herik | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 | | Henry Mensah | H. Mensah | |||||||||
| Paul Abidallah | P. Abidallah | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 |  | Heikki Essbjorn | H. Essbjorn | |||||||||
| David Law | D. Law | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Bryan Kanu | B. Kanu | |||||||||
| Leon Hamers | L. Hamers | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Darl van Gastel | D. van Gastel | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Geusselt where MVV play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 17,030 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
MVV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
MVV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0MVV start the match!
3.03
0-0Gerald Turner chips the ball to his team mate, Dominique Helder. Dominique Helder takes it forward alone. Dominique Helder shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Arjan Van Der Ree easily smothers it!
6.20
0-0Gerald Turner knocks the ball forward to Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah makes a probing pass to Bryan Kanu. Bryan Kanu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.53
0-0Pius Van Eijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Law. David Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Volodymyr Sakhnevych.
16.48
0-0Danny Valk barges into Heikki Essbjorn. The referee calls over Danny Valk and shows him a yellow card! Heikki Essbjorn stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.56
Lamberto Abbruscato flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks the ball forward to Darl van Gastel. Darl van Gastel shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.32
Billy Van Den Herik passes the ball forward to Paul Abidallah. Paul Abidallah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Purrel Dudilica who gathers it comfortably.
24.04
Gerald Turner passes the ball forward to Jersson Yanes. Jersson Yanes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Kanu. Bryan Kanu finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.22
Pius Van Eijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Hamers. Leon Hamers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.07
Pius Van Eijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Hamers. Leon Hamers plays a perfect one-two with David Law and rushes in on goal... Leon Hamers shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Purrel Dudilica.
36.13
Arno Bosschaart surges forward with the ball. Arno Bosschaart chips the ball to his team mate, David Law. David Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Purrel Dudilica manages to gather it comfortably.
38.51
0-0Jersson Yanes catches Billy Van Den Herik on the ankles. The referee calls over Jersson Yanes and warns him to calm down! Billy Van Den Herik hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.55
Dominique Helder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Heikki Essbjorn. Heikki Essbjorn whips in a cross ball towards Darl van Gastel. Darl van Gastel powers a header at goal. Arjan Van Der Ree easily picks it out of the air!
42.18
Volodymyr Sakhnevych deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominique Helder. Dominique Helder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darl van Gastel. Darl van Gastel shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
44.10
1-0Arno Bosschaart threads the ball through to Mark Goodwin. Mark Goodwin chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Hamers. Leon Hamers knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Abidallah. Paul Abidallah powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with SBV Excelsior kicking off!
48.51
Dominique Helder barges into Mark Goodwin. Dominique Helder is given a warning by the referee! Mark Goodwin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.19
1-0David Law hacks Gerald Turner from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gerald Turner gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.42
1-0Gerald Turner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jersson Yanes. Jersson Yanes surges forward with the ball. Jersson Yanes threads the ball through to Darl van Gastel but he's offside!
55.10
Lamberto Abbruscato deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jersson Yanes. Jersson Yanes makes a probing pass to Heikki Essbjorn. Heikki Essbjorn goes all the way! Heikki Essbjorn takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.31
Duncan Souness takes it forward alone. Duncan Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arjan Van Der Ree who gathers it comfortably.
63.16
Mark Goodwin passes the ball forward to Leon Hamers. Leon Hamers goes all the way! Leon Hamers rockets a shot on goal. Purrel Dudilica easily smothers it.
65.57
Mark Goodwin passes the ball forward to Paul Abidallah. Paul Abidallah controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Purrel Dudilica easily smothers it.
71.15
Gerald Turner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominique Helder. Dominique Helder flicks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Kanu. Bryan Kanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Heikki Essbjorn. Heikki Essbjorn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Arjan Van Der Ree had no chance!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
75.54
Lamberto Abbruscato knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominique Helder. Dominique Helder passes the ball forward to Bryan Kanu. Bryan Kanu goes all the way! Bryan Kanu rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.59
Gerald Turner powers a long ball forward. Bryan Kanu goes all the way! Bryan Kanu shoots from just inside the box. Arjan Van Der Ree easily smothers it.
87.33
Graham Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Goodwin. Mark Goodwin makes a probing pass to Paul Abidallah. Paul Abidallah shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
29.1%
40.7%
30.2%
Scorers
| Paul Abidallah 44 | Heikki Essbjorn 55, 71 |