Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 17,599 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both SC Heerenveen and SBV Excelsior are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Graaven.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both SC Heerenveen and SBV Excelsior are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Graaven.
0.00
0-0SC Heerenveen get the match underway!
2.26
0-0Nikos Maris flicks a high pass forward. Adam Meram collects the pass. Adam Meram cuts inside the box! Adam Meram muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
3.45
Silvio Valente makes an attacking run forward. Silvio Valente tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Aaron Janssen.
4.20
0-0Silvio Valente takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Henry Bakkati steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
6.35
0-0Roberto Lima hacks Henry Bakkati from behind! The referee calls over Roberto Lima and shows him a yellow card! Henry Bakkati hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.06
Leon Ebbinge barges into Adam Meram. The referee calls over Leon Ebbinge and shows him a yellow card! Adam Meram stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.07
0-0Silvio Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephane Misso.
12.34
0-0Andres Moreno clumsily knocks into Sylvain Boateng. The referee calls over Andres Moreno and warns him to calm down! Sylvain Boateng runs off the knock.
14.16
0-0Dennis Joseph hits a low pass to Elena Ortega. Elena Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima heads the ball goalwards. The ball comes off Henry Bakkati and the loose ball is cleared up field.
15.21
0-0Guillermo Smits threads a neat ball through to Anthony Beagrie. Anthony Beagrie knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink shoots from distance but it flies wide!
18.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Nikos Maris plays the ball forward to Jean Pierre Klos. Jean Pierre Klos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Smits.
28.55
Nikos Maris flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Collymore who takes it down. Patrick Collymore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alberto Lee!
30.24
0-1Leon Ebbinge passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Silvio Valente. Silvio Valente knocks the ball forward to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.18
Stephane Misso sees Steffen Weigel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Weigel chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Meram. Adam Meram sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.45
Nikos Maris makes an attacking run forward. Nikos Maris lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Collymore. With a superhuman jump, Patrick Collymore connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Heerenveen have changed their lineup with Arthur Hapgood replacing Patrick Collymore. SBV Excelsior appear unchanged since the first half. The SBV Excelsior players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and SBV Excelsior get the second half underway!
47.47
Dennis Joseph advances with the ball. Dennis Joseph whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.52
Dennis Joseph hits a low pass to Elena Ortega. Elena Ortega shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Aaron Janssen manages to gather it.
60.26
0-2SC Heerenveen have made 2 substitutions with Jos Davids replacing Henry Bakkati and Ronnie Piqué replacing Nikos Maris .SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Adrian Terry replacing Elena Ortega .
61.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Silvio Valente plays the ball forward to Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Terry. Adrian Terry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.10
Stephane Misso arcs the ball upfield. Jean Pierre Klos knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Meram. Adam Meram connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.51
Guillermo Smits flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Valente who takes it down. Silvio Valente sees a break and surges forward. Silvio Valente cuts inside the box! Silvio Valente looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.33
Silvio Valente comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Weigel. The referee calls over Silvio Valente and shows him a yellow card! Steffen Weigel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.07
SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Ger Lanckohr replacing Dennis Joseph .
79.51
Steffen Weigel flicks a high pass forward. Adam Meram controls it well on his chest. Adam Meram knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.30
0-2Jean Pierre Klos catches Leon Ebbinge on the ankles. The referee calls over Jean Pierre Klos and shows him a yellow card! Leon Ebbinge grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.33
Ronnie Cas hacks Arthur Hapgood from behind! The referee brings Ronnie Cas to one side and gives him a warning! Arthur Hapgood runs off the knock.
87.33
0-2Free kick to SC Heerenveen just outside the area...
88.57
Steffen Weigel takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
89.19
Guillermo Fuchs kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Lee who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Leon Ebbinge catches Adam Meram on the ankles. Leon Ebbinge is warned by the referee! Adam Meram stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
6
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
26.9%
47.8%
25.4%
Scorers
| Giovanni ten Brink 30, 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giovanni ten Brink of SBV Excelsior |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Aaron Janssen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephane Misso (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Henry Bakkati (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Anton Van Nistelrooy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steffen Weigel (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sylvain Boateng (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nikos Maris (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Guillermo Fuchs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Patrick Collymore (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adam Meram (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jean Pierre Klos (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Jos Davids (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ronnie Piqué (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Arthur Hapgood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alberto Lee (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Smits (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Cas (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Leon Ebbinge (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Anthony Beagrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dennis Joseph (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Silvio Valente (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Andres Moreno (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Roberto Lima (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Giovanni ten Brink (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Elena Ortega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Titus Harley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ger Lanckohr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Adrian Terry (ATT) | 6 | |