Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 9,115 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cor de Boer.


0.00
SBV Excelsior get the match underway!
3.59
Mitchel Nok hacks Tony Lodewijks from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tony Lodewijks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.07
Roberto Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Egbert Van Putten. Egbert Van Putten knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alje ten Brink.
9.26
Showing composure, Tony Lodewijks plays the ball forward to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Neves who gracefully takes it down. Roberto Neves edges inside the box! Roberto Neves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.58
Roberto Neves flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Verhoeven controls it well on his chest. Daniel Verhoeven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Fatik Hermans manages to gather it.
15.51
Alje ten Brink comes in with a late challenge on Jose Rodriquez. Alje ten Brink is shown the yellow card! Jose Rodriquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.28
Roberto Neves comes in with a late challenge on Gary White. The referee calls over Roberto Neves and shows him a yellow card! Gary White stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.37
Tony Lodewijks makes a simple pass to Luis Campos. Luis Campos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luis Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
26.18
Roberto Neves changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Neves whips in a cross ball towards Egbert Van Putten. Egbert Van Putten powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.40
Anselmo Bennardo kicks a strong pass forward to Alje ten Brink. With great vision, Alje ten Brink plays the ball forward to Mitchel Nok. Mitchel Nok makes a probing pass between the defence to Carlos Van Der Hoeven. Carlos Van Der Hoeven cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.03
Martin Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rodriquez controls it well on his chest. Jose Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Neves who brings the ball under control. Roberto Neves shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.21
Jose Rodriquez hits a low pass to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fatik Hermans with no chance!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
44.58
Martin Rodriguez makes a simple pass to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Fatik Hermans manages to keep it out.
45.00
Jose Rodriquez threads the ball through to Daniel Verhoeven. Daniel Verhoeven whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Mentink. With a superhuman jump, Jean-Paul Mentink connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Fatik Hermans has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. SBV Excelsior appear unchanged since the first half. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RKC Waalwijk kick off!
47.46
Martin Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Neves controls it well on his chest. Roberto Neves flicks a high pass forward. Pius Broerse collects the pass. Pius Broerse makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Daniel Verhoeven. Daniel Verhoeven tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
48.04
Roberto Neves makes a probing pass to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez makes a probing pass between the defence to Daniel Verhoeven. Some awkward footwork from Daniel Verhoeven provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
49.17
Anselmo Bennardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rene Vercammen. Rene Vercammen makes a simple pass to Mitchel Nok. Mitchel Nok knocks in a cross ball towards Alje ten Brink. Alje ten Brink makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
57.30
Alje ten Brink makes a probing pass to Mitchel Nok. Mitchel Nok lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Van Der Hoeven. Carlos Van Der Hoeven makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
61.56
Jose Rodriquez threads the ball through to Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Gary White blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
65.36
With a delightful solo run, Anselmo Bennardo stretches the opposition's defence. Anselmo Bennardo whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel Nok. Mitchel Nok makes a looping header on goal. Alfredo Lodi gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
66.22
Luis Campos makes a strong solo run forward. Luis Campos makes a beautiful solo run. Luis Campos controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jean-Paul Mentink through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jean-Paul Mentink provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.16
Mitchel Nok surges forward with the ball. Mitchel Nok plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Van Der Hoeven and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Mitchel Nok provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
83.45
Luis Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SBV Excelsior! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Portuguese player!
89.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Neves plays the ball forward to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gijs Marbus.
90.00
Gary White clumsily knocks into Jean-Paul Mentink. The referee warns Gary White to calm down! Jean-Paul Mentink stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.5%
29.5%
Play Area
23.1%
46.2%
30.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Neves of SBV Excelsior

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

1.Fatik Hermans (GK)
6
2.Gijs Marbus (DEF)
6
3.Ralph Henry (DEF)
6
4.Anselmo Bennardo (DEF)
6
5.Wilfred Jansen (DEF)
6
6.Rene Vercammen (MID)
6
7.Gary White (MID)
6
8.Alje ten Brink (MID)yellow card
5
9.Davy Grim (ATT)
6
10.Carlos Van Der Hoeven (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Mitchel Nok (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Menno Elshot (GK)
0
13.Sven Van As (MID)
0
14.Joos Broerse (MID)
0