Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 18,653 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and SBV Excelsior are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daan Zuidam.


0.00
SBV Excelsior kick off and get the first half underway!
4.30
Maurice Galàsek runs forward with the ball. Maurice Galàsek runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Maurice Galàsek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Ritchie.
10.46
Billy Ritchie advances with the ball. Billy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kew Lanckohr.
12.05
Kew Lanckohr passes the ball forward to Oscar Jörgensen. Oscar Jörgensen chips the ball to his team mate, Melchior Machlas. Melchior Machlas knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Cairo. Mike Cairo powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.16
Roberto Roy kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Vieira. Helder Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Elliott collects the pass. Stephen Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Bas Zuidam. Bas Zuidam jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Rui Nunes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.32
Ljubisa Salvatori takes it forward alone. Ljubisa Salvatori whips in a cross ball towards Mike Cairo. Mike Cairo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
22.13
Oscar Jörgensen clumsily knocks into Bas Zuidam. The referee calls over Oscar Jörgensen and shows him a yellow card! Bas Zuidam hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.12
Youssef Van Bommel flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Elliott collects the pass. Stephen Elliott shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
27.41
Billy Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Stephen Elliott. Stephen Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Jörgensen.
28.23
Jeremy Ramé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Besselink. Marcel Besselink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.10
Mike Cairo knocks the ball forward to Marcel Besselink. Marcel Besselink shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Tony Lanckohr.
31.31
Jeremy Ramé takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Bas Zuidam reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
33.10
Billy Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Elliott who brings the ball under control. Stephen Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.13
Jordy Van Haaren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Besselink. Marcel Besselink knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Cairo. Mike Cairo powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
42.19
Samuel Varela runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Samuel Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.11
Mustapha Lambers knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Roy. Roberto Roy makes a simple pass to Bas Zuidam. Bas Zuidam whips in a cross ball towards Billy Ritchie. Billy Ritchie beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
45.00
Maurice Galàsek makes a simple pass to Jeremy Ramé. Jeremy Ramé flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Peppinck. Jan Vennegoor Peppinck edges inside the box! Jan Vennegoor Peppinck looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half. The SBV Excelsior players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off and get the second half underway!
49.41
With great vision, Jan Vennegoor Peppinck plays the ball forward to Jeremy Ramé. Jeremy Ramé brings the ball forward. Jeremy Ramé edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Jeremy Ramé provides some space. He shoots at goal but Tony Lanckohr reads it well. Fabulous stop!
59.10
Jan Vennegoor Peppinck sweeps the ball long. Marcel Besselink knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Cairo. Mike Cairo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Tony Lanckohr didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.47
Jan Vennegoor Peppinck brings the ball forward. Jan Vennegoor Peppinck knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Besselink. Marcel Besselink finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.54
Marcel Besselink flicks a high pass forward. Mike Cairo collects the pass. Mike Cairo whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Besselink. Marcel Besselink makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Tony Lanckohr.
73.31
Jeremy Ramé takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jordy Van Haaren strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies wide!
75.05
Ljubisa Salvatori threads the ball through to Marcel Besselink. Marcel Besselink knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Cairo. Mike Cairo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
77.33
SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Hennie Braat replacing Marcel Besselink .
81.28
Jeremy Ramé advances with the ball. Jeremy Ramé flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Cairo. Mike Cairo skips past Stefan Ditewig! Mike Cairo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
85.09
Jan Vennegoor Peppinck controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hennie Braat. Hennie Braat plays a scrappy one-two with Melchior Machlas and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hennie Braat takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.49
Harris De Romijn flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Roy who brings the ball under control. Roberto Roy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Roy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
26.7%
48.8%
24.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mike Cairo of SBV Excelsior

Match Ratings