Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 16,119 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Roda JC Kerkrade and SBV Excelsior are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gerard Bertjens.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Roda JC Kerkrade and SBV Excelsior are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gerard Bertjens.
0.00
0-0SBV Excelsior get the match underway!
2.39
0-0Marcel Besselink catches Tony Galàsek on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcel Besselink and shows him a yellow card! Tony Galàsek grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.38
0-0Edwin Dijkstra threads a neat ball through to Carl Nalis. Carl Nalis surges forward with the ball. Carl Nalis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
9.29
Carl Nalis flicks a high pass forward. Juan Vicente controls it well on his chest. Juan Vicente flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.39
0-1Jan Vennegoor Peppinck makes a simple pass to Melchior Machlas. Melchior Machlas rushes past Duncan Elliott! Some good footwork from Melchior Machlas provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
34.41
0-1Jeremy Ramé flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Besselink who brings the ball under control. Marcel Besselink plays a one-two with Jan Vennegoor Peppinck and advances towards the goal... Marcel Besselink rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.54
Duncan Elliott knocks the ball forward to Carl Nalis. With a delightful solo run, Carl Nalis stretches the opposition's defence. Carl Nalis knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana flicks the ball with his head. Rui Nunes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.43
Melchior Machlas advances with the ball. Melchior Machlas shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
45.00
1-1Jan Vennegoor Peppinck hacks Tony Galàsek from behind! The referee calls over Jan Vennegoor Peppinck and warns him to calm down! Tony Galàsek gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade 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
Roda JC Kerkrade start the second half!
47.45
1-1Melchior Machlas chips the ball to his team mate, Jordy Van Haaren. Jordy Van Haaren controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Callum Hopkin manages to gather it easily.
51.48
Jan Vennegoor Peppinck makes a beautiful solo run. Jan Vennegoor Peppinck plays a one-two with Marcel Besselink and advances towards the goal... Jan Vennegoor Peppinck takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.25
Jordy Van Haaren flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Besselink collects the pass. Marcel Besselink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Naysmith.
55.08
With vision, Jan Vennegoor Peppinck plays the ball forward to Mike Cairo. Mike Cairo makes a probing pass to Marcel Besselink. Marcel Besselink lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Cairo. Mike Cairo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Callum Hopkin is on top of it.
59.22
Jordy Van Haaren flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Besselink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Besselink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Naysmith.
63.52
With imagination, Marcel Besselink plays the ball forward to Mike Cairo. Mike Cairo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
69.04
Jan Vennegoor Peppinck makes a probing pass to Melchior Machlas. Melchior Machlas knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Besselink. Marcel Besselink beats his man to it with a header. The keeper, Callum Hopkin, sees it late!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
77.23
1-3SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Hennie Braat replacing Marcel Besselink .
83.44
Piet Van Dieren chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Nalis. Carl Nalis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maurice Galàsek.
84.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Elliott plays the ball forward to Carl Nalis. Carl Nalis knocks the ball forward to Tony Galàsek. Tony Galàsek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maurice Galàsek.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
36.1%
52.5%
11.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Melchior Machlas of SBV Excelsior |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Callum Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edwin Dijkstra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darl Visser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Regi Van Halst (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carl Nalis (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan Vicente (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Piet Van Dieren (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roberto Viana (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Tony Galàsek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | JŸrgen Bergdolmo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nikolas Ziegler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ernest Jongen (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rui Nunes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ljubisa Salvatori (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kew Lanckohr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Maurice Galàsek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oscar Jörgensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Melchior Machlas (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Jan Vennegoor Peppinck (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Jeremy Ramé (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jordy Van Haaren (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mike Cairo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcel Besselink (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Abel Ramos (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wout De Boer (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hennie Braat (ATT) | 6 | |