Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play Heracles Almelo in this friendly game. A crowd of 14,739 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Feyenoord Rotterdam get the match underway!
8.20
0-0Julian Janes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miel Jongsma. Miel Jongsma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Carvalho. Mario Carvalho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.41
0-0Stephen Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Carvalho. Mario Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Van Nistelrooy who gathers it comfortably.
15.06
Hans Peters knocks the ball forward to Stephen Hopkin. Stephen Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, David Jacobs. David Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wout de Vos.
18.26
0-0Heracles Almelo are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Feyenoord Rotterdam's defence.
22.09
0-0Miel Jongsma chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Carvalho. Mario Carvalho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Mike Van Nistelrooy manages to keep it out.
28.10
Alfred Van Nistelrooy flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Carvalho. Mario Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards David Jacobs. David Jacobs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Mike Van Nistelrooy!
30.17
Igor Beschastnykh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Hoekstra. Guillermo Hoekstra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.21
Miel Jongsma flicks the ball to his team mate, David Jacobs. David Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.42
Marc Van Den Herik knocks the ball to his team mate, Gijs Zimmerman. Gijs Zimmerman lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Hoekstra. Guillermo Hoekstra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
40.13
Stephen Hopkin passes the ball forward to David Jacobs. David Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Van Nistelrooy who gathers it comfortably.
42.15
0-0Stephen Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Carvalho. Mario Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to David Jacobs but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off!
48.26
Heracles Almelo are easily keeping Feyenoord Rotterdam at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
49.56
1-0Igor Beschastnykh knocks the ball forward to Peter Seedorf. Peter Seedorf lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Hoekstra. Guillermo Hoekstra heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.29
Igor Beschastnykh sees space and advances. Igor Beschastnykh knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Seedorf. Peter Seedorf connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Peter Seedorf!
63.25
Miel Jongsma chips the ball to his team mate, David Jacobs. David Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Carvalho. Mario Carvalho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.40
Miel Jongsma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Carvalho. Mario Carvalho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Beekink.
71.09
Heracles Almelo are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Feyenoord Rotterdam's defence.
78.09
Andre Van Vossen chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Hoekstra. Guillermo Hoekstra goes all the way! Guillermo Hoekstra shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.15
Stephen Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, David Jacobs. David Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Carvalho. Mario Carvalho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
84.25
Mark Kahn makes a probing pass to Peter Seedorf. Peter Seedorf lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Hoekstra. Guillermo Hoekstra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Ernest Cruz manages to keep it out.
89.29
2-0Julian Janes comes in with a late challenge on Peter Seedorf. Julian Janes is shown the yellow card! Peter Seedorf runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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