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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Woudestein where SBV Excelsior play West Bromwich Albion in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 13,150 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Excelsior are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McStay.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.13
Samuel Soares flicks a high ball forward to Arnold Lamey who takes it down. Arnold Lamey lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.16
Matthew Mike flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Goodwin who takes it down. Ledley Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Ugo Johnson.
9.17
Samuel Soares takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Alan Philips gets to the ball and clears it up field.
10.18
Don Hansen makes a probing pass to Eddie Youds. Eddie Youds shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.12
Eddie Youds barges into Paul Thirlwell. The referee brings Eddie Youds to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Thirlwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.32
Bas Lee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John De Boer. John De Boer flicks a high pass forward to Geoffrey Wisgerhof who brings the ball under control. Geoffrey Wisgerhof shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
15.08
Bas Lee takes it forward alone. Bas Lee flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Goodwin comfortably collects the pass. Ledley Goodwin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.01
Samuel Soares makes a probing pass to John De Boer. John De Boer knocks the ball forward to Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke lofts in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Wisgerhof. With a superhuman jump, Geoffrey Wisgerhof connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.13
John De Boer flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Goodwin controls it well on his chest. Ledley Goodwin shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
24.53
John De Boer flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Goodwin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
27.31
Bas Lee threads a neat ball through to Geoffrey Wisgerhof. Geoffrey Wisgerhof plays a one-two with Ledley Goodwin and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Geoffrey Wisgerhof provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
32.18
Don Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ighli Zampagna. Ighli Zampagna whips in a cross ball towards Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fadel Charrieras didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
33.35
Paul Thirlwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Wisgerhof. Geoffrey Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.24
Eoin Plowright flicks a high pass forward. John De Boer comfortably collects the pass. John De Boer laces a through ball forward to Geoffrey Wisgerhof. Geoffrey Wisgerhof knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Hansen.
45.00
Samuel Soares flicks a high ball forward to Geoffrey Wisgerhof who gracefully takes it down. Geoffrey Wisgerhof whips in a cross ball towards Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SBV Excelsior appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Bromwich Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off!
54.26
Paul Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Matthew Mike. Matthew Mike plays the ball forward to Geoffrey Wisgerhof. Geoffrey Wisgerhof lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Goodwin. Ledley Goodwin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ugo Johnson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.30
Ross Smith clumsily knocks into Matthew Mike. The referee calls over Ross Smith and warns him to calm down! Matthew Mike runs off the knock.
60.57
SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Helder Jardim replacing Geoffrey Wisgerhof .
61.66
Gavin Merson knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Youds. Eddie Youds deftly passes the ball to Mitchell Brouwers, releasing him through on goal. Mitchell Brouwers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Paul Thirlwell steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
63.48
Jon Lawton flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Merson who takes it down. Gavin Merson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.11
Gianmarco Lamonica sees a break and surges forward. Gianmarco Lamonica lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Vieira. Fernando Vieira flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.22
Gavin Merson knocks the ball forward to Ross Smith. Ross Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.53
SBV Excelsior have made 2 substitutions with Philipp Eberle replacing Paul Thirlwell and Daniel Houwing replacing Arnold Lamey .
79.13
Gavin Merson passes the ball forward to Fernando Vieira. Fernando Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Youds. Eddie Youds makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
81.47
John De Boer knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Jardim. Helder Jardim shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.6865671641791 vs 37.3134328358209
Play Area
Home team third: 26.87%, Midfield: 44.78%, Away team third: 28.36%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Clarke of SBV Excelsior

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
4. Bas Lee (DEF)
7
5. Matthew Mike (MID)
6
6. John De Boer (MID)
7
7. Samuel Soares (MID)
6
8. Arnold Lamey (MID)
6
9. Leon Clarke (ATT)
9
10. Ledley Goodwin (ATT)
7

12. Philipp Eberle (ATT)
6
6
14. Helder Jardim (MID)
6

1. Ugo Johnson (GK)
8
2. Jon Lawton (DEF)
6
3. Don Hansen (DEF)
6
5. Alan Philips (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Merson (MID)
6
6
8. Ross Smith (MID)
5
10. Eddie Youds (ATT)
6
11. Fernando Vieira (ATT)
6

13. Liam Guzzo (MID)
0
14. Nwankwo Young (GK)
0