1' The first-half is in progress. Heerenveen get the game underway.

3'

In the minute 3, Excelsior to take a throw-in in Heerenveen territory.

5'

Edwin Van de Graaf signals a free kick to Excelsior in their own half.

9' Edwin Van de Graaf signals a free kick to Heerenveen.

9' In the minute 9, It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotterdam.

10'

Throw-in for Excelsior in the half of Heerenveen.

10' Edwin Van de Graaf awards the away team a throw-in.

12' In the minute 12, Throw-in high up the field for Heerenveen in Rotterdam.

12'

Edwin Van de Graaf signals a Heerenveen throw-in in Excelsior's half.

13'

Can Heerenveen get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Excelsior's half?

14'

In the minute 14, Edwin Van de Graaf awards Excelsior a goal kick.

15' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

16' Heerenveen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

17'

In the minute 17, Excelsior awarded a free kick in their own half.

18' That's a fine assist from Troy Parrott.

20'

In the minute 20, Goal kick for Excelsior at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

22'

Edwin Van de Graaf signals a free kick to Excelsior just outside Heerenveen's area.

22'

Edwin Van de Graaf signals a free kick to Excelsior just outside Heerenveen's area.

22' At Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, Thom Haye has been yellow-carded for the away team.

23'

In the minute 23, Excelsior's Lazaros Lamprou breaks free at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. But the strike goes wide of the post.

23'

In the minute 23, Excelsior's Lazaros Lamprou breaks free at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. But the strike goes wide of the post.

23' Heerenveen have a goal kick.

23'

Ball safe as Excelsior is awarded a throw-in in their half.

23'

Ball safe as Excelsior is awarded a throw-in in their half.

24' In the minute 24, Troy Parrott puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 2-0.

26'

Throw-in for Excelsior in their own half.

26'

Throw-in for Excelsior in their own half.

26'

Free kick for Heerenveen in the half of Excelsior.

26'

Free kick for Heerenveen in the half of Excelsior.

27' In the minute 27, Heerenveen have been awarded a corner by Edwin Van de Graaf.

28' In Rotterdam, Osame Sahraoui of Heerenveen is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

28'

Can Heerenveen capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Excelsior's half?

28'

Can Heerenveen capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Excelsior's half?

29'

In the minute 29, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) has hit the post with a header.

29'

In the minute 29, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) has hit the post with a header.

29'

Kenzo Goudmijn for Excelsior gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

29'

Kenzo Goudmijn for Excelsior gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

29' Ball goes out of play for a Heerenveen goal kick.

30'

In the minute 30, Free kick in a good position for Excelsior!

30'

In the minute 30, Free kick in a good position for Excelsior!

31'

Can Excelsior get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Heerenveen's half?

31'

Can Excelsior get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Heerenveen's half?

31'

Throw-in for Excelsior in the half of Heerenveen.

31'

Throw-in for Excelsior in the half of Heerenveen.

33'

In the minute 33, Throw-in for Excelsior at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

33'

In the minute 33, Throw-in for Excelsior at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

33'

Corner awarded to Excelsior.

33'

Corner awarded to Excelsior.

34' Free kick for Heerenveen in their own half.

34' In the minute 34, Lazaros Lamprou is booked for the home team.

35' Ball goes out of play for a Heerenveen goal kick.

36' Throw-in Heerenveen.

37' In the minute 37, Heerenveen have a goal kick.

39'

Excelsior's Couhaib Driouech is whistled for offside at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

39'

Excelsior's Couhaib Driouech is whistled for offside at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

39' In Rotterdam Heerenveen attack through Osame Sahraoui. The finish is off target, however.

39'

In the minute 39, Edwin Van de Graaf awards Excelsior a goal kick.

39'

In the minute 39, Edwin Van de Graaf awards Excelsior a goal kick.

40' Kees Van Wonderen is making the team's 1 substitution at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion with Pelle van Amersfoort replacing Anas Tahiri.

40' Kees Van Wonderen (Heerenveen) is making a 2 substitution, with Che Nunnely replacing Patrik Walemark.

41' In the minute 41, Heerenveen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

42' Free kick Heerenveen.

43' Throw-in Heerenveen.

43' In the minute 43, Heerenveen have a dangerous throw-in.

44' Heerenveen have been awarded a corner by Edwin Van de Graaf.

45' Can Heerenveen capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

45' + 1 In the minute 45, 1 minutes will be added to the 1st half.

45' + 1

Excelsior's Arthur Zagre gets in a shot on goal at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. But the effort is unsuccessful.

45' + 1

Excelsior's Arthur Zagre gets in a shot on goal at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. But the effort is unsuccessful.

45' + 1 Edwin Van de Graaf awards the away team a throw-in.

45' In the minute 45, The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

46'

It's Excelsior with the kick-off after the break.

46'

It's Excelsior with the kick-off after the break.

47' Corner awarded to Heerenveen.

49' In the minute 49, Corner awarded to Heerenveen.

49'

Edwin Van de Graaf signals a throw-in for Heerenveen, close to Excelsior's area.

49'

Edwin Van de Graaf signals a throw-in for Heerenveen, close to Excelsior's area.

51' Edwin Van de Graaf signals a free kick to Heerenveen in their own half.

52'

In the minute 52, Ball safe as Excelsior is awarded a throw-in in their half.

54' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

54' In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team.

55'

In the minute 55, Excelsior's Siebe Horemans misses with an attempt on goal.

55' It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.

56'

Excelsior's Siebe Horemans gets his shot away but it misses the target.

56' In the minute 56, Goal kick for Heerenveen at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

56'

Excelsior apply pressure at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion and a brilliant scoring opportunity is created for Troy Parrott but the strike hits the bar!

56'

Throw-in for Excelsior close to the penalty box.

57' In the minute 57, Heerenveen awarded a free kick in their own half.

57'

Couhaib Driouech for Excelsior has been booked by Edwin Van de Graaf and receives a first yellow card.

58'

Free kick for Excelsior in their own half.

60'

In the minute 60, Edwin Van de Graaf signals a Excelsior throw-in in Heerenveen's half.

60'

Kik Pierie is on a sub for Casper Widell for Excelsior.

60'

Kik Pierie is on a sub for Casper Widell for Excelsior.

61' Throw-in for Heerenveen at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

62'

In the minute 62, Excelsior have been awarded a corner by Edwin Van de Graaf.

62'

In the minute 62, Excelsior have been awarded a corner by Edwin Van de Graaf.

62'

Redouan El Yaakoubi of Excelsior smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

62'

Redouan El Yaakoubi of Excelsior smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

63'

Corner awarded to Excelsior.

63'

Corner awarded to Excelsior.

63'

In the minute 63, Goal! Lazaros Lamprou extends Excelsior's lead to 3-0.

63' Noah Naujoks with an assist there.

64' Throw-in for Heerenveen in their own half.

66'

In the minute 66, Important block from the Excelsior defence as Pelle van Amersfoort fires in a strike for Heerenveen.

66'

In the minute 66, Important block from the Excelsior defence as Pelle van Amersfoort fires in a strike for Heerenveen.

67'

Throw-in for Excelsior in their own half.

67'

Throw-in for Excelsior in their own half.

69'

Excelsior needs to be cautious. Heerenveen have an attacking throw-in.

70'

In the minute 70, Excelsior awarded a free kick in their own half.

71'

Excelsior to take a throw-in in Heerenveen territory.

72' Heerenveen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

72'

In the minute 72, Throw-in for Excelsior close to the penalty box.

73' Heerenveen have a goal kick.

75' Play has been interrupted briefly in Rotterdam to check on Lazaros Lamprou, who is grimacing with pain.

75' In the minute 75, The away team have replaced Simon Olsson with Charlie Webster. This is the 3 substitution made today by Kees Van Wonderen.

75' Espen Van Ee is replacing Thom Haye for Heerenveen at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

76' The home team replace Lazaros Lamprou with Derensili Sanches Fernandes.

76' In the minute 76, Heerenveen have been awarded a corner by Edwin Van de Graaf.

76' Edwin Van de Graaf has blown to resume play in Rotterdam.

76'

Heerenveen push forward at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion and Osame Sahraoui gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Excelsior defence.

77'

In the minute 77, Excelsior’s Lazaros Lamprou is on his feet again at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.

79' In Rotterdam Heerenveen attack through Charlie Webster. The finish is off target, however.

79'

Ball goes out of play for a Excelsior goal kick.

79' In the minute 79, Ball safe as Heerenveen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

80' Free kick for Heerenveen in their own half.

81'

Excelsior's Couhaib Driouech is on target but unsuccessful.

81' In the minute 81, Edwin Van de Graaf signals a free kick to Heerenveen in their own half.

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