Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 16,754 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 kick off!
6.52
0-0Gregoor Hersi kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Kasmi. Ole Kasmi flicks a high ball forward to Thierry Cheyrou who takes it down. Thierry Cheyrou sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
9.50
Joost Opdam hits a low pass to Thierry Cheyrou. Thierry Cheyrou tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.51
0-0Gianni Olivares knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Overmars. Erwin Overmars kicks a strong pass forward to Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Paul Hansen manages to gather it easily.
18.52
0-0Ole Kasmi hits a low pass to Thierry Cheyrou. Thierry Cheyrou makes a probing pass to Christian Kuyt but he's offside!
20.13
Boudewijn Van Ankeren breaks forward. Boudewijn Van Ankeren chips the ball to his team mate, Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker knocks in a cross ball towards Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
24.33
Tiago Pinto flicks a high ball forward to Urvin Houttuin who takes it down. Urvin Houttuin finds some space and shoots from distance but Carl Monk reads it well. Excellent save!
27.25
0-0Boudewijn Van Ankeren flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Herrero who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Herrero plays the ball forward to Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.33
Ole Kasmi threads the ball through to Christian Kuyt. Christian Kuyt shoots from 20 yards. Carl Monk gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
32.05
Eugenio Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Henk Mathijssen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henk Mathijssen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregoor Hersi.
33.10
1-0Gianni Olivares flicks a high pass forward to Erwin Overmars who brings the ball under control. Erwin Overmars flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Neville collects the pass. Tommy Neville whips in a cross ball towards Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.45
Gianni Olivares threads the ball through to Erwin Overmars. Erwin Overmars threads a neat ball through to Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Barry Redeker through on goal. Barry Redeker side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
40.58
Christian Turpijn sees Arjan Heubach in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arjan Heubach controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregoor Hersi.
44.17
Ole Kasmi flicks a high pass forward to Urvin Houttuin who brings the ball under control. Urvin Houttuin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Turpijn.
45.00
Gregoor Hersi flicks a high pass forward. Ole Kasmi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ole Kasmi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Kuyt. Christian Kuyt cuts inside the box! Christian Kuyt tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Bram Van Dieren replacing Gregoor Hersi, Winston Van Der Luer replacing Joost Opdam and Jšrg Van Bosschaart replacing Urvin Houttuin.
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
47.11
Boudewijn Van Ankeren sees Joe Opdam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Opdam flicks a high pass forward. Barry Redeker controls it well on his chest. Barry Redeker finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.47
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Arjan Heubach plays the ball forward to Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen advances inside the box! Henk Mathijssen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Erik De Gier happens to be in the right place to block it.
55.18
Gianni Olivares flicks a high pass forward. Arjan Heubach holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arjan Heubach runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arjan Heubach runs straight at the defence! Arjan Heubach takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.13
Joe Opdam threads a neat ball through to Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker edges inside the box! Barry Redeker side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
61.49
From the throw-in, Bram Van Dieren picks out Orlando Jeunechamp. Orlando Jeunechamp brings the ball forward. Orlando Jeunechamp flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Cheyrou holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thierry Cheyrou tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Carl Monk smothers it!
72.27
1-0Tiago Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Kuyt. Christian Kuyt advances inside the box! Boudewijn Van Ankeren hacks Christian Kuyt from behind! Penalty not given!!
73.54
Orlando Jeunechamp takes it forward alone. Orlando Jeunechamp flicks a high pass forward to Christian Kuyt who brings the ball under control. Christian Kuyt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.32
1-0Ole Kasmi catches Arjan Heubach on the ankles. Ole Kasmi is shown the yellow card! Arjan Heubach hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.42
1-0Oscar Marcos clumsily knocks into Joe Opdam. The referee calls over Oscar Marcos and warns him to calm down! Joe Opdam runs off the knock.
79.22
Eugenio Herrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville plays a scrappy one-two with Henk Mathijssen and advances towards the goal... Tommy Neville comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
81.55
Eugenio Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Erik De Gier.
90.00
Gianni Olivares surges forward with the ball. Gianni Olivares sees Henk Mathijssen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henk Mathijssen shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Henk Mathijssen of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Monk (GK)
7
2. Gianni Olivares (DEF)
8
3. Christian Turpijn (DEF)
6
4. Boudewijn Van Ankeren (DEF)
8
5. Arjan Heubach (MID)
7
6. Erwin Overmars (MID)
6
7. Eugenio Herrero (MID)
7
8. Joe Opdam (MID)
7
9. Tommy Neville (ATT)
7
10. Henk Mathijssen (ATT)
9
11. Barry Redeker (ATT)
7
12. Duncan Johnstone (GK)
0
13. Jimmy Kerkhof (DEF)
0
14. Abel Moutinho (DEF)
0
1. Paul Hansen (GK)
7
2. Erik De Gier (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Marcos (DEF)
5
4. Gregoor Hersi (DEF)
6
5. Orlando Jeunechamp (DEF)
8
6. Tiago Pinto (MID)
6
7. Joost Opdam (MID)
6
8. Ole Kasmi (MID)
7
9. Christian Kuyt (ATT)
8
10. Urvin Houttuin (ATT)
6
11. Thierry Cheyrou (ATT)
6
12. Bram Van Dieren (MID)
6
13. Winston Van Der Luer (DEF)
6
14. Jšrg Van Bosschaart (GK)
6