Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at TATA Steel Stadion where Telstar Velsen play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 17,286 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Telstar Velsen and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Allach.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Telstar Velsen and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Allach.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Telstar Velsen get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Ignacio Jaliens hits a low pass to Gareth Wilcox. Gareth Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Rene Heije controls it well on his chest. Rene Heije knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Neeskens who gathers it comfortably.
4.59
0-0Aron Van Wonderen threads the ball through to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Erik Rijkaard keeps it out!
6.45
0-0Marvin Verlinden makes a simple pass to Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.36
Ignacio Jaliens flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Verlinden who takes it down. Marvin Verlinden flicks a high ball forward to Rene Heije who takes it down. Rene Heije sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
10.02
Jšrg Van Darwinkel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Koster. Andy Koster threads a neat ball through to Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
12.38
With great vision, Gareth Wilcox plays the ball forward to Rene Heije. Rene Heije controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
14.20
0-0Jan Gelb clumsily knocks into Gareth Wilcox. Jan Gelb is given a warning by the referee! Gareth Wilcox hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.57
Andy Koster knocks the ball to his team mate, Rene Heije. Rene Heije shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Marc Neeskens. Excellent save.
27.01
0-0Andy Koster comes in with a late challenge on Aron Van Wonderen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aron Van Wonderen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.31
0-1Menno Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward. Simon Proctor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Proctor whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.08
Gareth Wilcox hits a low pass to Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber knocks the ball to his team mate, Jesper Fränkel. Some silky footwork from Jesper Fränkel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.39
Mustapha Ditewig threads the ball through to Rene Heije. Rene Heije sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Marc Neeskens. What a great pair of hands!
34.51
Gareth Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Marc Neeskens manages to keep it out.
38.35
Andy Koster flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Faber who brings the ball under control. Carlos Faber knocks in a cross ball towards Rene Heije. Rene Heije outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Rene Heije scores for Telstar Velsen!!
42.17
Jan Gelb pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jan Gelb passes the ball forward to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent plays a quick one-two with Nikolas Schacht and rushes in on goal... Ottavio Corrent side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Erik Rijkaard. Excellent save.
44.14
Jšrg Van Darwinkel flicks a high ball forward to Gareth Wilcox who takes it down. Gareth Wilcox hits a low pass to Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Telstar Velsen appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Telstar Velsen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off!
47.48
Andy Koster surges forward with the ball. Andy Koster knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Matthijs.
48.28
Jšrg Van Darwinkel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Wilcox. Gareth Wilcox decides to run forward with the ball. Gareth Wilcox shoots from outside the area. Marc Neeskens is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.14
Menno Van Eijk sees Ottavio Corrent in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ottavio Corrent finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
54.47
Aaron Matthijs catches Carlos Faber on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Faber runs off the knock.
59.27
Gareth Wilcox threads a neat ball through to Rene Heije. Rene Heije controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.30
2-1Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with Paul Eilts replacing Simon Proctor .
61.38
Marvin Verlinden threads a neat ball through to Rene Heije. Rene Heije shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.25
Hannes Nordwald flicks a high pass forward. Menno Van Eijk controls it well on his chest. Menno Van Eijk makes an attacking run forward. Menno Van Eijk knocks in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies well off target!
73.19
Menno Van Eijk passes the ball forward to Paul Eilts. Paul Eilts shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.05
Mustapha Ditewig flicks a high pass forward. Jesper Fränkel controls it well on his chest. Jesper Fränkel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gareth Wilcox of Telstar Velsen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Erik Rijkaard (GK)
7
2. Jšrg Van Darwinkel (DEF)
7
3. Ignacio Jaliens (DEF)
6
4. Brenny Van Vliet (DEF)
6
5. Mustapha Ditewig (MID)
6
6. Gareth Wilcox (MID)
9
7. Andy Koster (MID)
6
8. Marvin Verlinden (MID)
6
9. Carlos Faber (ATT)
7
10. Jesper Fränkel (ATT)
6
11. Rene Heije (ATT)
8
12. Jeffrey Boutahar (GK)
0
13. Mamar Bilaudelle (ATT)
0
14. Kevin Gallacher (MID)
0
1. Marc Neeskens (GK)
7
2. Aaron Matthijs (DEF)
6
3. Hannes Nordwald (DEF)
6
4. Jan Gelb (DEF)
6
5. Morten Nygaard (MID)
6
6. Menno Van Eijk (MID)
7
7. Aron Van Wonderen (MID)
6
8. Simon Hamann (MID)
6
9. Ottavio Corrent (ATT)
6
10. Nikolas Schacht (ATT)
7
11. Simon Proctor (ATT)
6
12. Philipp Bierhoff (ATT)
0
13. Aaron Wilcox (MID)
0
14. Paul Eilts (DEF)
6