Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 18,690 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Miel Van Den Brom.
The pitch is in good condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Miel Van Den Brom.
0.00
0-0SBV Excelsior kick off and get the first half underway!
3.01
1-0Silvio Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Ortega. Elena Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Saul Lozano had no chance!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
9.41
1-0Mohammed Capron flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Sturba who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Jonathan Sturba laces a through ball forward to Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen plays a scrappy one-two with Kurt Van Der Schaaf and stumbles forward towards the goal... Leon Ebbinge clumsily knocks into Luuk Van Wonderen. Penalty not given!!
15.44
Dennis Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Ortega. Elena Ortega makes a simple pass, allowing Roberto Lima to run into the box. Mohammed Capron hacks Roberto Lima from behind! Roberto Lima appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
16.44
1-0Anthony Beagrie hacks Jonathan Sturba from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Sturba hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.20
1-0Jose Montero flicks a high ball forward to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen who takes it down. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.27
1-0Andres Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Lima controls it well on his chest. Roberto Lima rushes past Mohammed Capron! Roberto Lima looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Saul Lozano.
22.39
1-0Silvio Valente takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Laurent Sikora gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
24.08
1-0Dennis Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mohammed Capron.
32.03
Jonathan Sturba knocks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen knocks the ball forward, putting Davy Nieuwenhuijzen through on goal. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.52
Leon Ebbinge makes a probing pass to Dennis Joseph. Dennis Joseph surges forward with the ball. Dennis Joseph sees Elena Ortega just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Elena Ortega takes a shot at goal. Saul Lozano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.59
Pablo Rubio threads the ball through to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Ebbinge.
38.59
Ronnie Cas passes the ball forward to Andres Moreno. Andres Moreno knocks the ball forward to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SBV Excelsior appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The SBV Excelsior players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Ajax Amsterdam kicking off!
48.19
Silvio Valente threads a neat ball through to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Saul Lozano who gathers it comfortably.
53.31
With great vision, Alexandre Silva plays the ball forward to Jose Montero. Jose Montero passes the ball forward to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.17
Jose Montero threads a neat ball through to Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. With a superhuman jump, Davy Nieuwenhuijzen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
60.32
2-0SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Adrian Terry replacing Elena Ortega .
61.38
2-0Dennis Joseph hits a low pass to Adrian Terry. Adrian Terry plays a quick one-two with Roberto Lima and rushes in on goal... Adrian Terry shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Mohammed Capron. Excellent block.
65.57
Jonathan Sturba makes an attacking run forward. Jonathan Sturba whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Guillermo Smits barges into Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Penalty not given!!
66.13
Guillermo Smits threads the ball through to Dennis Joseph. Dennis Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Saul Lozano effortlessly punches it away to safety.
67.57
Jonathan Sturba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Alberto Lee. Excellent save.
72.29
Laurent Sikora flicks a high pass forward to Jose Montero who brings the ball under control. Jose Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf rushes past Leon Ebbinge! Kurt Van Der Schaaf strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.39
SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Ger Lanckohr replacing Dennis Joseph .
78.45
Bruno Bravo darts forward. Showing composure, Bruno Bravo laces a through ball forward to Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alberto Lee!
79.45
Pablo Rubio knocks the ball forward to Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen knocks in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
83.55
Alexandre Silva flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Sturba holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Jonathan Sturba plays the ball forward to Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
84.42
Bruno Bravo threads the ball through to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio chips the ball to his team mate, Luuk Van Wonderen. Luuk Van Wonderen whips in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. With a superhuman jump, Davy Nieuwenhuijzen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
Jose Montero comes in with a late challenge on Silvio Valente. Jose Montero is shown the yellow card! Silvio Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
28.4%
44.6%
27%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Elena Ortega of SBV Excelsior |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alberto Lee (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Smits (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Cas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Ebbinge (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Anthony Beagrie (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Dennis Joseph (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Silvio Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andres Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Lima (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Giovanni ten Brink (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Elena Ortega (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Titus Harley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ger Lanckohr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Adrian Terry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Saul Lozano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Laurent Sikora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bruno Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mohammed Capron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Silva (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pablo Rubio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Montero (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Jonathan Sturba (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Davy Nieuwenhuijzen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Kurt Van Der Schaaf (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luuk Van Wonderen (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Ed Verlinden (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Isami Fujita (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bram Hermans (ATT) | 0 | |