Match Report


SBV ExcelsiorSBV Excelsior     VVV VenloVVV Venlo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alfredo LodiA. Lodi62
G
1
G
55Moreno BanchelliM. Banchelli
Martin RodriguezM. Rodriguez66
D
2
D
69Garry AbidallahG. Abidallah
Tony LodewijksT. Lodewijks63
D
3
D
60Mario VeldmanM. Veldman
Luis CamposL. Campos60
D
4
D
56Jeroen SchulpenJ. Schulpen
Pablo ZamoraP. Zamora56
D
5
M
72Djamel RaguelD. Raguel
Jose RodriquezJ. Rodriquez76
M
6captain
M
62Jeremy KreekJ. Kreek
Roberto NevesR. Neves71
M
7
M
60Abel TavaresA. Tavares
Egbert Van PuttenE. Van Putten61
A
8
M
58Jamal De VisserJ. De Visser
Jean-Paul MentinkJ. Mentink60
A
9
A
71Pieter De ClerP. De Cler
Pius BroerseP. Broerse59
A
10
A
67Jordy MoensJ. Moens
Paulo MarquesP. Marques55
A
captain11
A
66Armin SpenglerA. Spengler
 
Christophe Chow-YuenC. Chow-Yuen64
M
12
A
55Romano HoséR. Hosé
Bert CruyffB. Cruyff63
M
13
D
55Yuri GoossenY. Goossen
Albrecht LinkeA. Linke60
G
14
D
52Marco HulshoffM. Hulshoff

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play host to VVV Venlo. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Heerkens.


0.00
VVV Venlo start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.16
Jeremy Kreek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Alfredo Lodi is on top of it.
4.06
Abel Tavares flicks a high ball forward to Jordy Moens who takes it down. Jordy Moens knocks in a cross ball towards Djamel Raguel. With a superhuman jump, Djamel Raguel connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Alfredo Lodi.
6.39
Luis Campos clumsily knocks into Jeremy Kreek. The referee calls over Luis Campos and warns him to calm down! Jeremy Kreek runs off the knock.
8.19
Pius Broerse sees Jose Rodriquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Rodriquez shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
12.07
Jamal De Visser laces a weighted ball forward to Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy Kreek. Jeremy Kreek shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Alfredo Lodi as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
13.12
Djamel Raguel takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Abel Tavares shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
14.45
Roberto Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
18.45
Martin Rodriguez clumsily knocks into Abel Tavares. Martin Rodriguez is given a warning by the referee! Abel Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.18
Jose Rodriquez makes a high pass forward. Roberto Neves shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Roberto Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Egbert Van Putten. Egbert Van Putten rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.17
Jose Rodriquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Egbert Van Putten. Egbert Van Putten lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Marques. Paulo Marques rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
26.12
Garry Abidallah takes the throw-in. Jeremy Kreek flicks a high ball forward to Djamel Raguel who takes it down. Djamel Raguel flicks a high pass forward. Pieter De Cler controls it well on his chest. Pieter De Cler controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Armin Spengler through on goal. Armin Spengler rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Alfredo Lodi. Excellent save.
27.57
Roberto Neves flicks a high pass forward to Jose Rodriquez who brings the ball under control. Jose Rodriquez shoots from 20 yards but Moreno Banchelli reads it well. Superb keeping!
28.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Armin Spengler laces a weighted ball forward to Jeremy Kreek. Jeremy Kreek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfredo Lodi who gathers it comfortably.
32.20
Luis Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Lodewijks. Tony Lodewijks runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tony Lodewijks lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink makes a deft header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. SBV Excelsior are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
33.23
Abel Tavares laces a through ball forward to Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Rodriguez.
40.11
Jose Rodriquez clumsily knocks into Djamel Raguel. The referee warns Jose Rodriquez to calm down! Djamel Raguel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.09
Pablo Zamora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves whips in a cross ball towards Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse makes a deft header. Moreno Banchelli punches it away to safety.
45.00
Jeremy Kreek flicks a high pass forward. Djamel Raguel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djamel Raguel plays a quick one-two with Pieter De Cler and rushes in on goal... Djamel Raguel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
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. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Romano Hosé replacing Garry Abidallah.

45.00
The whistle blows and SBV Excelsior get the second half underway!
47.34
Romano Hosé knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Kreek. Jeremy Kreek flicks the ball to his team mate, Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfredo Lodi who gathers it comfortably.
48.47
Pablo Zamora knocks the ball forward to Luis Campos. Luis Campos passes the ball forward to Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jean-Paul Mentink provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.05
Roberto Neves threads a neat ball through to Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.24
Jose Rodriquez makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.31
Djamel Raguel flicks a high pass forward. Jordy Moens collects the pass. Jordy Moens sees Armin Spengler just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Armin Spengler comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.31
VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Yuri Goossen replacing Jeremy Kreek and Marco Hulshoff replacing Armin Spengler .
63.49
Jose Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse makes a great pass forward. Roberto Neves sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
65.25
Pablo Zamora chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.32
Roberto Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez plays a one-two with Egbert Van Putten and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jose Rodriquez provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
71.30
Roberto Neves runs straight at the opposition's defence. Roberto Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Veldman.
77.52
Yuri Goossen threads a neat ball through to Marco Hulshoff. Marco Hulshoff shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
78.28
Martin Rodriguez hits a low pass to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves threads a neat ball through to Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink whips in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
79.25
Jose Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Paul Mentink collects the pass. Jean-Paul Mentink knocks in a cross ball towards Egbert Van Putten. Egbert Van Putten is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.56
Egbert Van Putten barges into Djamel Raguel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Djamel Raguel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.19
Jose Rodriquez takes it forward alone. Jose Rodriquez whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
87.48
With a delightful solo run, Jose Rodriquez stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Rodriquez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Moreno Banchelli comfortably smothers it!
89.45
Luis Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Egbert Van Putten. Egbert Van Putten whips in a cross ball towards Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Mario Veldman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Goossen. Yuri Goossen sees Pieter De Cler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pieter De Cler whips in a cross ball towards Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

SBV Excelsior

VVV Venlo
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
22.5%
45%
32.5%

Scorers
Jean-Paul Mentink 48, 51
Jose Rodriquez 65
Egbert Van Putten 79
Armin Spengler 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Paul Mentink of SBV Excelsior

Match Ratings
1.Alfredo Lodi (GK)
7
2.Martin Rodriguez (DEF)
6
3.Tony Lodewijks (DEF)
6
4.Luis Campos (DEF)
6
5.Pablo Zamora (DEF)
6
6.Jose Rodriquez (MID)goal scored
9
7.Roberto Neves (MID)
8
8.Egbert Van Putten (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
9.Jean-Paul Mentink (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Pius Broerse (ATT)
6
11.Paulo Marques (ATT)
6
 
12.Christophe Chow-Yuen (MID)
0
13.Bert Cruyff (MID)
0
14.Albrecht Linke (GK)
0

1.Moreno Banchelli (GK)
6
2.Garry Abidallah (DEF)
6
3.Mario Veldman (DEF)
6
4.Jeroen Schulpen (DEF)
6
5.Djamel Raguel (MID)
6
6.Jeremy Kreek (MID)
6
7.Abel Tavares (MID)
6
8.Jamal De Visser (MID)
6
9.Pieter De Cler (ATT)
6
10.Jordy Moens (ATT)
6
11.Armin Spengler (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Romano Hosé (ATT)
6
13.Yuri Goossen (DEF)
6
14.Marco Hulshoff (DEF)
6