Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 15,145 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Dijkstra.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Dijkstra.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.52
0-0Jean-Paul Goossen makes a probing pass to Ed Davids. Ed Davids knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mahfoud Boukrami who gathers it comfortably.
4.37
0-0Ivo van der Meer makes a simple pass to Jean-Paul Goossen. Jean-Paul Goossen knocks the ball forward to Piet Vercammen. Piet Vercammen tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
9.20
Ivo van der Meer flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Paul Goossen collects the pass. Jean-Paul Goossen laces a weighted ball forward to Piet Vercammen. Piet Vercammen shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
12.22
0-0Dragan Cvitanovic hacks Aaron Redknapp from behind! The referee motions to Dragan Cvitanovic to come over. It's a red card!! Aaron Redknapp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.57
Ivo van der Meer kicks a strong pass forward to Ed Davids. Ed Davids knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Plowright.
22.32
Jean-Paul Goossen flicks a high pass forward to Ed Davids who brings the ball under control. Ed Davids knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.26
0-0Jean-Paul Goossen takes it forward alone. Jean-Paul Goossen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piet Vercammen but the linesman indicates offside!
30.03
0-0Ruud Tuhuteru plays the ball forward to Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Ahmed Melchiot!
32.52
0-0Ledley Goodwin clumsily knocks into Jean-Paul Goossen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Paul Goossen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Excelsior have changed their lineup with Samuel Soares replacing Ledley Goodwin. The SBV Excelsior players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off the second half!
49.25
Jean-Paul Goossen passes the ball forward to Mario Codognola. Mario Codognola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.40
0-1Matthew Mike hits a low pass to Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Soares. Samuel Soares beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.51
0-1Ruud Tuhuteru passes the ball forward to Matthew Mike. Matthew Mike makes a simple pass to Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira advances inside the box! Joos Van Der Woerdt comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
67.58
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.59
0-1SBV Excelsior have made 2 substitutions with Fadel Charrieras replacing Mahfoud Boukrami and Philipp Eberle replacing Leon Clarke .
78.63
Alex Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Ivo van der Meer. Ivo van der Meer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ed Davids. Ed Davids shoots from long range but it flies wide!
79.28
Matthew Mike makes a simple pass to Philipp Eberle. Philipp Eberle lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.26
0-1Ed Davids barges into Paul Thirlwell. The referee brings Ed Davids to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Thirlwell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
22.2%
48.6%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Soares of SBV Excelsior |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ahmed Melchiot (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Houtman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joos Van Der Woerdt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roger Chivu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Aaron Redknapp (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ivo van der Meer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean-Paul Goossen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mario Codognola (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ed Davids (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Piet Vercammen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Raimond Van Der Leegte (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Ramirez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anton Splinter (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mahfoud Boukrami (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eoin Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bas Lee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruud Tuhuteru (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Thirlwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ledley Goodwin (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Matthew Mike (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lautaro Pérez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jorge Ferreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leon Clarke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samuel Soares (MID) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Fadel Charrieras (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dragan Cvitanovic (MID) |  | 3 |
| 14. | Philipp Eberle (ATT) | 6 | |