Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 18,494 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cliff Cairo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cliff Cairo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
3.47
0-0Eugenio Herrero flicks a high ball forward to Henk Mathijssen who takes it down. Henk Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Marcos.
6.23
0-0Eugenio Herrero sees Tommy Neville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Neville finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.11
Ronnie Carragher flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Tavares who takes it down. Bruno Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Henk Mathijssen comfortably collects the pass. Henk Mathijssen whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
14.51
Eugenio Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.02
0-0Chris Koning catches Arjan Heubach on the ankles. The referee calls over Chris Koning and warns him to calm down! Arjan Heubach hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.48
0-0Ronnie Carragher chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Opdam. Joe Opdam knocks the ball forward to Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Paul Hansen manages to keep it out.
24.21
Oscar Marcos threads a neat ball through to Ole Kasmi. Ole Kasmi threads the ball through to Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.56
0-0Arjan Heubach threads a neat ball through to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Youssef van Gastel is offside!
28.40
Joost Opdam threads the ball through to Said Fuchs. Said Fuchs finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Carl Monk.
39.58
Joe Opdam plays the ball forward to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tommy Neville is offside!
44.52
Joost Opdam threads a neat ball through to Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers lofts in a cross ball towards Said Fuchs. Said Fuchs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Tjalle Knol replacing Gregoor Hersi, Winston Van Der Luer replacing Ole Kasmi and Jšrg Van Bosschaart replacing Said Fuchs.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the second half!
48.33
Chris Koning makes a probing pass to Jeroen Luijpers. Without breaking stride, Jeroen Luijpers plays the ball forward to Rob Kromkamp who has made a great run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Rob Kromkamp provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.02
Eugenio Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Henk Mathijssen. With a superhuman jump, Henk Mathijssen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.10
Joe Opdam flicks a high ball forward to Tommy Neville who takes it down. Tommy Neville finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
61.13
Eugenio Herrero brings the ball forward. Eugenio Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.56
0-1Without breaking stride, Winston Van Der Luer plays the ball forward to Rob Kromkamp. Rob Kromkamp plays a quick one-two with Jšrg Van Bosschaart and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Rob Kromkamp provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.37
With imagination, Eugenio Herrero plays the ball forward to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel knocks in a cross ball towards Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Paul Hansen.
72.14
0-1Eugenio Herrero takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Joe Opdam provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
78.28
0-1Ronnie Carragher catches Jeroen Luijpers on the ankles. The referee calls over Ronnie Carragher and shows him a yellow card! Jeroen Luijpers runs off the knock.
84.05
Tjalle Knol pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tjalle Knol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers lofts in a cross ball towards Jšrg Van Bosschaart. Jšrg Van Bosschaart makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
85.24
Gianni Olivares flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Herrero. Eugenio Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rob Kromkamp 68 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rob Kromkamp of Sparta Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Monk (GK)
6
2. Ronnie Carragher (DEF)
6
3. Boudewijn Van Ankeren (DEF)
6
4. Gianni Olivares (DEF)
6
5. Arjan Heubach (MID)
6
6. Eugenio Herrero (MID)
9
7. Joe Opdam (MID)
7
8. Bruno Tavares (MID)
6
9. Tommy Neville (ATT)
7
10. Henk Mathijssen (ATT)
7
11. Youssef van Gastel (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Johnstone (GK)
0
13. Jimmy Kerkhof (DEF)
0
14. Barry Redeker (ATT)
0
1. Paul Hansen (GK)
7
2. Erik De Gier (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Marcos (DEF)
6
4. Gregoor Hersi (DEF)
6
5. Orlando Jeunechamp (DEF)
6
6. Joost Opdam (MID)
7
7. Ole Kasmi (MID)
6
8. Chris Koning (MID)
6
9. Rob Kromkamp (ATT)
9
10. Said Fuchs (ATT)
6
11. Jeroen Luijpers (ATT)
8
12. Tjalle Knol (GK)
7
13. Winston Van Der Luer (DEF)
6
14. Jšrg Van Bosschaart (GK)
7