Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 18,756 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Anselmo Pancaro.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Anselmo Pancaro.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg get the match underway!
4.38
0-0Eric Polheim comes in with a late challenge on Simon Hamann. Eric Polheim is given a warning by the referee! Simon Hamann stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.52
0-0Menno Van Eijk sees Simon Proctor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Proctor shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
10.24
0-0Steven Fox flicks a high pass forward. Aron Scharrenburg controls it well on his chest. Aron Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.15
0-0Andre Antunes darts forward. Andre Antunes threads a neat ball through to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro shoots from outside the area but is denied by Marc Neeskens. Excellent save.
15.06
Menno Van Eijk runs straight at the opposition's defence. Menno Van Eijk lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.30
Steven Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
20.06
Simon Hamann threads a neat ball through to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.56
Aaron Matthijs catches Aron Scharrenburg on the ankles. Aaron Matthijs is warned by the referee! Aron Scharrenburg stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.28
Simon Hamann sees a break and surges forward. Simon Hamann finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.57
Andre Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Montero. Ivan Montero threads a neat ball through to Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hannes Nordwald.
32.57
1-0Simon Hamann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.20
Ivan Montero flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Castro shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Marc Neeskens effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the second half underway!
54.06
Alejandro Apolloni takes it forward alone. Alejandro Apolloni passes the ball forward to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
57.44
Jan Gelb sees a break and surges forward. Jan Gelb knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ovidiu Raducioiu who gathers it comfortably.
60.46
1-0Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with Paul Eilts replacing Simon Proctor .
61.48
1-0Menno Van Eijk sees Ottavio Corrent in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ottavio Corrent passes the ball forward but Nikolas Schacht is offside!
63.34
Menno Van Eijk threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ovidiu Raducioiu!
65.45
Steven Fox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
67.33
Mustapha Leroy knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Montero. Ivan Montero flicks a high pass forward. Leslie Noviello holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leslie Noviello knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.32
Eric Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Leslie Noviello controls it well on his chest. Leslie Noviello shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
78.42
Seeing Aron Van Wonderen's attacking run, Simon Hamann quickly throws the ball into his path. Aron Van Wonderen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Eilts. Paul Eilts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Apolloni.
79.13
Eric Polheim changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eric Polheim whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
83.41
Eric Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Castro shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.31
Arjan ten Brink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello threads a neat ball through to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Marc Neeskens.
86.33
1-1It's a corner kick. Steven Fox loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Eric Polheim shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball is well placed but Jan Gelb blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
87.28
Arjan ten Brink makes a probing pass to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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 Jorge Castro of Willem II Tilburg |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marc Neeskens (GK)
8
2. Aaron Matthijs (DEF)
5
3. Hannes Nordwald (DEF)
6
4. Jan Gelb (DEF)
7
5. Morten Nygaard (MID)
6
6. Menno Van Eijk (MID)
8
7. Simon Hamann (MID)
7
8. Aron Van Wonderen (MID)
6
9. Ottavio Corrent (ATT)
8
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
1. Ovidiu Raducioiu (GK)
6
2. Mustapha Leroy (DEF)
6
3. Andre Antunes (DEF)
7
4. Alejandro Apolloni (DEF)
7
5. Eric Polheim (MID)
8
6. Steven Fox (MID)
6
7. Arjan ten Brink (MID)
6
8. Ivan Montero (MID)
6
9. Leslie Noviello (ATT)
6
10. Jorge Castro (ATT)
9
11. Aron Scharrenburg (ATT)
6
12. Ricardo Antunes (GK)
0
13. Matthias Geis (DEF)
0
14. Graham Mann (ATT)
0