Match Report


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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 20,969 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
NAC Breda are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.


0.00
SBV Excelsior start the match!
2.03
Stefan De Cler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alvaro Lara provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Nick Doomernik reads it well. Great keeping!
3.35
Bart Hesp chips the ball to his team mate, Arnold Tychon. Arnold Tychon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.52
Stefan De Cler flicks a high pass forward. Said Hansma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Said Hansma tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Nick Doomernik effortlessly smothers it!
9.01
Stefano Schreuder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Byrne. Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Byrne plays the ball forward to Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Ditewig. Leon Ditewig gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.56
Santiago Aguirre knocks the ball to his team mate, Klaus Sinkonen. Klaus Sinkonen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Klaus Sinkonen knocks in a cross ball towards Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
20.45
Rafael Hermans changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Hermans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.03
Matt Byrne flicks the ball to his team mate, Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Zaussinger.
26.02
Matt Byrne darts forward. Matt Byrne makes a simple pass, allowing Antoine Caluwé to run into the box. Antoine Caluwé strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
27.08
Rafael Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Leon Ditewig controls it well on his chest. Leon Ditewig lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Tychon. Arnold Tychon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Cesar Marco Aurelio manages to gather it easily.
30.19
Romero P. Duran chips the ball to his team mate, Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Zaussinger.
33.19
Erik van der Wal threads a neat ball through to Rafael Hermans. Rafael Hermans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Santiago Aguirre.
38.40
Stefan De Cler flicks a high pass forward. Con Okon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Con Okon finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Nick Doomernik as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
39.16
Duncan Elliott takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Stefano Schreuder reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
40.28
Stefan De Cler flicks the ball to his team mate, Con Okon. Con Okon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Doomernik who gathers it comfortably.
42.02
Duncan Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Alvaro Lara who brings the ball under control. Alvaro Lara sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
44.28
Stefan De Cler hits a low pass to Said Hansma. Said Hansma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Schreuder.
45.00
Christopher Van Ankeren threads a neat ball through to Rafael Hermans. Rafael Hermans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnold Tychon. Arnold Tychon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cesar Marco Aurelio who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half. The SBV Excelsior players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
NAC Breda kick off the second half!
48.58
Rafael Hermans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Zaussinger.
49.39
Erik van der Wal flicks a high pass forward to Matt Byrne who brings the ball under control. Matt Byrne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnold Tychon. Arnold Tychon shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.38
Klaus Sinkonen makes an attacking run forward. Klaus Sinkonen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Nick Doomernik gets down and covers it.
60.02
Erik van der Wal barges into Klaus Sinkonen. Erik van der Wal is given a warning by the referee! Klaus Sinkonen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.49
Leon Ditewig barges into Stefan Zaussinger. The referee brings Leon Ditewig to one side and gives him a warning! Stefan Zaussinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.43
Duncan Elliott knocks the ball forward to Con Okon. Con Okon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Said Hansma but the linesman indicates offside!
67.06
Duncan Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Con Okon. Con Okon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.17
Santiago Aguirre kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
78.19
Stefano Schreuder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Byrne. Matt Byrne flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Tychon. Arnold Tychon rushes past Santiago Aguirre! Some silky footwork from Arnold Tychon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arnold Tychon!
83.49
Rafael Hermans threads a neat ball through to Leon Ditewig. Leon Ditewig shoots from outside the area but is denied by Cesar Marco Aurelio. Excellent save.
89.51
Leon Ditewig barges into Santiago Aguirre. Leon Ditewig is warned by the referee again! Santiago Aguirre runs off the knock.
90.00
Stefan Zaussinger chips the ball to his team mate, Klaus Sinkonen. Klaus Sinkonen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Con Okon. Con Okon tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
31.3%
43.4%
25.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arnold Tychon of NAC Breda

Match Ratings