Match Report


Heracles Almelo     Veendam
Computer Player Computer Player
R. MarquesGcaptain1GA. Winter
C. WillemsD2DD. Rodgers
L. ZimmermannD3DL. Van Nistelrooy
R. DouglasD4DG. Bonera
N. CruzM5DJ. Cortes
M. SounessM6MJ. Witte
D. JaliensM7MS. Rijkaard
P. LensingM8MJ. Dalglish
J. ZegersM9captainML. Hoeness
F. Van EdeA10AA. Mcallister
R. Van BarneveldA11AL. Dirk
 
M. Van DierenA12AA. Van Der Pennen
R. MaximianoD13AA. Vermeulen
M. van BeekD14DB. Kortland

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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Veendam. A crowd of 8,994 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Van Nistelrooy.


0.00
Heracles Almelo start the match!
3.50
Paul Lensing clumsily knocks into Said Rijkaard. Paul Lensing is shown the yellow card! Said Rijkaard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.31
Said Rijkaard flicks a high pass forward to John Dalglish who brings the ball under control. John Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.21
Lars Zimmermann brings the ball forward. Lars Zimmermann chips the ball to his team mate, Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
20.33
Said Rijkaard surges forward with the ball. Said Rijkaard threads a neat, attacking ball through to Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is miles over!
27.08
Ruud Van Barneveld catches Juan-Carlos Cortes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan-Carlos Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.50
Lars Zimmermann hacks Said Rijkaard from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Said Rijkaard stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.09
Jakob Witte flicks a high pass forward. Said Rijkaard controls it well on his chest. Said Rijkaard plays a quick one-two with Leon Dirk and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Said Rijkaard provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.34
Christian Willems flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Zegers who takes it down. Jimmy Zegers kicks a strong pass forward to Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz rushes past John Dalglish! Some good footwork from Nikos Cruz provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. Veendam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Veendam start the second half!
47.35
Giuliano Bonera catches Paul Lensing on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Lensing stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.48
Ruud Van Barneveld comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Cortes. Ruud Van Barneveld is warned by the referee! Juan-Carlos Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.32
Christian Willems flicks a high pass forward. Nikos Cruz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nikos Cruz advances with the ball. Nikos Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giuliano Bonera.
67.00
Said Rijkaard hacks Jimmy Zegers from behind! The referee brings Said Rijkaard to one side and gives him a warning! Jimmy Zegers stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.22
Jakob Witte hits a low pass to Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
78.42
Jakob Witte kicks a strong pass forward to John Dalglish. John Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.14
Frits Van Ede clumsily knocks into Said Rijkaard. Frits Van Ede is shown the yellow card! Said Rijkaard stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

Veendam
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 5 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 4 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 42.2535211267606 vs 57.7464788732394
Play Area
Home team third: 28.17%, Midfield: 52.11%, Away team third: 19.72%

Scorers
Said Rijkaard 34
Leon Dirk 78

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Said Rijkaard of Veendam

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Rui Marques (GK)
6
2. Christian Willems (DEF)
6
3. Lars Zimmermann (DEF)
6
4. Ruben Douglas (DEF)
6
5. Nikos Cruz (MID)
6
6. Matt Souness (MID)
6
7. David Jaliens (MID)
6
8. Paul Lensing (MID)
5
9. Jimmy Zegers (MID)
6
10. Frits Van Ede (ATT)
5
11. Ruud Van Barneveld (ATT)
5

12. Michel Van Dieren (ATT)
0
13. Regillio Maximiano (DEF)
0
14. Maurits van Beek (DEF)
0

1. Arjen Winter (GK)
6
2. Darius Rodgers (DEF)
6
3. Leon Van Nistelrooy (DEF)
6
4. Giuliano Bonera (DEF)
5
5. Juan-Carlos Cortes (DEF)
7
6. Jakob Witte (MID)
6
7. Said Rijkaard (MID)
9
8. John Dalglish (MID)
7
9. Leon Hoeness (MID)
6
10. Alec Mcallister (ATT)
6
11. Leon Dirk (ATT)
8

12. Adilson Van Der Pennen (ATT)
0
13. Anthony Vermeulen (ATT)
0
14. Bogdan Kortland (DEF)
0