Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play host to Fortuna Sittard. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dami‘n Veldman.
The pitch is in great condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dami‘n Veldman.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard kick off the first half!
3.20
0-0Pierpaolo Mazzoli threads a neat ball through to Ulrich Taks. With a delightful solo run, Ulrich Taks stretches the opposition's defence. Ulrich Taks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cesar Marco Aurelio who gathers it comfortably.
4.11
0-0Duncan Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Con Okon. Con Okon tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Maurice Van Galen manages to keep it out.
6.10
0-0Silvain Beukenkamp knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.02
Ulrich Taks hits a low pass to Davy Broers. Davy Broers lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.57
Stefan Zaussinger sees Stefan De Cler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan De Cler threads a neat ball through to Con Okon. Con Okon knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Bruggink. With a superhuman jump, Roland Bruggink connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
15.21
Stefan Zaussinger pushes up the pitch. Showing composure, Stefan Zaussinger laces a through ball forward to Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.53
Ulrich Taks knocks the ball forward to Davy Broers. Davy Broers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.30
0-0Isaiah Wilson comes in with a late challenge on Stefan De Cler. The referee calls over Isaiah Wilson and shows him a yellow card! Stefan De Cler runs off the knock.
26.25
Alvaro Lara hacks Tony Trustfull from behind! Alvaro Lara is shown the yellow card! Tony Trustfull stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.58
Isaiah Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Harris Van Veen controls it well on his chest. Harris Van Veen whips in a cross ball towards Davy Broers. Davy Broers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Cesar Marco Aurelio. Excellent save.
33.06
1-0Duncan Elliott passes the ball forward to Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.14
1-0Duncan Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Con Okon controls it well on his chest. Con Okon makes a probing pass to Roland Bruggink but he's offside!
38.09
Klaus Sinkonen sees Con Okon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Con Okon whips in a cross ball towards Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Maurice Van Galen comfortably punches it away to safety.
40.19
Ulrich Taks makes a simple pass to Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fortuna Sittard players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and SBV Excelsior kick off!
48.29
Stefan De Cler threads the ball through to Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink knocks in a cross ball towards Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.56
Stefan Zaussinger chips the ball to his team mate, Klaus Sinkonen. Klaus Sinkonen passes the ball forward to Con Okon. Con Okon knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Maurice Van Galen.
59.03
2-0Santiago Aguirre clumsily knocks into Harris Van Veen. Santiago Aguirre is warned by the referee! Harris Van Veen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.14
Santiago Aguirre hits a low pass to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Alvaro Lara collects the pass. Alvaro Lara lofts in a cross ball towards Con Okon. Con Okon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Maurice Van Galen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.02
Stefan De Cler flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink kicks a strong pass forward to Alvaro Lara but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.52
Duncan Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara lofts in a cross ball towards Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Maurice Van Galen is on top of it.
67.28
Duncan Elliott makes a probing pass to Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierpaolo Mazzoli.
69.11
Stefan De Cler clumsily knocks into Tim Vonk. The referee warns Stefan De Cler to calm down! Tim Vonk stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.12
Robert Huiberts flicks a high pass forward. Klaus Sinkonen controls it well on his chest. Klaus Sinkonen threads a neat ball through to Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink whips in a cross ball towards Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alvaro Lara scores for SBV Excelsior!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
79.13
Ulrich Taks threads a neat ball through to Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller tries a spectacular long range effort but Cesar Marco Aurelio is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
81.03
Isaiah Wilson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Cesar Marco Aurelio!
83.28
Tim Vonk makes a beautiful solo run. Tim Vonk finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Cesar Marco Aurelio!
84.50
Harris Van Veen catches Robert Huiberts on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Huiberts stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Pierpaolo Mazzoli makes a probing pass to Isaiah Wilson. Isaiah Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Harris Van Veen controls it well on his chest. Harris Van Veen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
24.4%
47.4%
28.2%
Scorers
| Alvaro Lara 33, 48, 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alvaro Lara of SBV Excelsior |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cesar Marco Aurelio (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Robert Huiberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefan Zaussinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Santiago Aguirre (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Horacio Osorio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Klaus Sinkonen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stefan De Cler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Con Okon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alvaro Lara (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 11. | Roland Bruggink (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Kasper Sørensen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Babbel (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Said Hansma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Maurice Van Galen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tony Trustfull (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfons Frijters (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pierpaolo Mazzoli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Isaiah Wilson (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Tim Vonk (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ulrich Taks (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Silvain Beukenkamp (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Harris Van Veen (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Davy Broers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Torsten Köller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adam Butt (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tijani De Gier (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Lisbie (MID) | 0 | |