Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchell Roest.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchell Roest.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off the first half!
3.14
0-0Boudewijn Van Ankeren knocks the ball forward to Joe Opdam. Joe Opdam flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Neville who brings the ball under control. Tommy Neville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martijn Faber.
6.20
0-0Milan Berck Schultz sees Kew Pfennings in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kew Pfennings tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.57
Boudewijn Van Ankeren controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arjan Heubach. Arjan Heubach passes the ball forward to Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville heads the ball goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
12.07
Erwin Overmars threads the ball through to Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.10
Arjan Heubach controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.01
Erwin Overmars chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.10
0-0Milan Berck Schultz comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Herrero. The referee calls over Milan Berck Schultz and shows him a yellow card! Eugenio Herrero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.15
Erwin Overmars makes a simple pass to Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.58
With great vision, Erwin Overmars plays the ball forward to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
30.22
Gianni Olivares hits a low pass to Joe Opdam. Joe Opdam flicks a high ball forward to Henk Mathijssen who takes it down. Henk Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Dörner who gathers it comfortably.
32.58
Eugenio Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Neville controls it well on his chest. Tommy Neville whips in a cross ball towards Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.58
0-0Heracles Almelo are dictating the run of play here today.
38.55
Joe Opdam knocks the ball forward to Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.55
0-0Arjan Heubach threads a neat ball through to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville whips in a cross ball towards Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
40.30
0-1Boudewijn Van Ankeren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arjan Heubach. Arjan Heubach makes a probing pass to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville whips in a cross ball towards Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Henk Mathijssen scores for Heracles Almelo!!
45.00
Erwin Overmars decides to run forward with the ball. Erwin Overmars shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Aron Jacobs replacing Gerhard Morlock and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off the second half!
47.06
0-1Milan Berck Schultz comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Herrero. The referee brings Milan Berck Schultz to one side and gives him a warning! Eugenio Herrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.28
Eugenio Herrero hits a low pass to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
51.24
Simon Schäfer comes in with a late challenge on Henk Mathijssen. The referee calls over Simon Schäfer and warns him to calm down! Henk Mathijssen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.57
Youssef Wijnen knocks the ball to his team mate, Kew Pfennings. Kew Pfennings tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.07
Milan Berck Schultz kicks a strong pass forward to Abubakari Lucius. Abubakari Lucius shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Duncan Johnstone. Excellent save.
55.57
Eric Corstanje sees Milan Berck Schultz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Milan Berck Schultz chips the ball to his team mate, Kew Pfennings. Kew Pfennings shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.21
Eric Corstanje makes a probing pass to Milan Berck Schultz. Milan Berck Schultz knocks the ball to his team mate, Marchanno Blinker. Marchanno Blinker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Turpijn.
60.06
0-1Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Robin Sier replacing Marchanno Blinker .
61.10
Arjan Heubach flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Dörner who gathers it comfortably.
63.02
Simon Schäfer takes it forward alone. Simon Schäfer flicks a high pass forward. Abubakari Lucius holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abubakari Lucius controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Johnstone.
64.40
0-1Youssef Wijnen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Henk Mathijssen gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
65.23
Youssef Wijnen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abubakari Lucius. Abubakari Lucius knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianni Olivares.
69.49
Aron Jacobs clumsily knocks into Erwin Overmars. Aron Jacobs is warned by the referee! Erwin Overmars runs off the knock.
77.10
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Menno Van Beukering replacing Eric Corstanje .
79.32
Joe Opdam clumsily knocks into Milan Berck Schultz. The referee calls over Joe Opdam and warns him to calm down! Milan Berck Schultz stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.28
Without breaking stride, Eugenio Herrero plays the ball forward to Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
0-1Erwin Overmars hits a low pass to Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry makes a probing pass to Tommy Neville but he's offside!
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. Albrecht Dörner (GK)
7
2. Simon Schäfer (DEF)
6
3. Martijn Faber (DEF)
6
4. Eric Corstanje (DEF)
6
5. Edgar Van Den Brom (DEF)
6
6. Milan Berck Schultz (MID)
6
7. Gerhard Morlock (MID)
6
8. Youssef Wijnen (MID)
7
9. Abubakari Lucius (ATT)
6
10. Kew Pfennings (ATT)
6
11. Marchanno Blinker (ATT)
6
12. Menno Van Beukering (MID)
6
13. Aron Jacobs (MID)
5
14. Robin Sier (GK)
6
1. Duncan Johnstone (GK)
7
2. Christian Turpijn (DEF)
6
3. Gianni Olivares (DEF)
6
4. Boudewijn Van Ankeren (DEF)
7
5. Arjan Heubach (MID)
7
6. Erwin Overmars (MID)
8
7. Eugenio Herrero (MID)
7
8. Joe Opdam (MID)
6
9. Tommy Neville (ATT)
8
10. Henk Mathijssen (ATT)
9
11. Alex Hendry (ATT)
6
12. Carl Monk (GK)
0
13. Jimmy Kerkhof (DEF)
0
14. Abel Moutinho (DEF)
0