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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 18,098 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Milan Berck Van Der Doelen.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Milan Berck Van Der Doelen.
0.00
0-0Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
4.53
0-0Rick de Groot makes a probing pass to Gregorio Redondo. Gregorio Redondo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
6.20
Anastasios Tselios makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bogdan Bot. Bogdan Bot flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Kuyt controls it well on his chest. Patrick Kuyt cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Patrick Kuyt provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.49
Bogdan Bot makes a probing pass to Bogdan Denneboom. Bogdan Denneboom changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bogdan Denneboom knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Turek. Lars Turek connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
16.50
With vision, Patrick Kuyt plays the ball forward to Andre Hendriks. Andre Hendriks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.33
0-0Joos Huiberts catches Lars Turek in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Joos Huiberts to come over. It's a red card!! Lars Turek rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
24.01
0-0Arnauld Mouret threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Redondo. Gregorio Redondo passes the ball forward to Milan Berck de Haan. Milan Berck de Haan rushes past Bogdan Bot! Bogdan Bot clumsily knocks into Milan Berck de Haan. Milan Berck de Haan appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
27.27
0-0Bogdan Denneboom darts forward. Bogdan Denneboom knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Turek. Lars Turek shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Eoin Lua-Lua and the loose ball is cleared up field.
30.44
Bogdan Denneboom makes an attacking run forward. Bogdan Denneboom knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni De Poli. Giovanni De Poli rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
32.46
0-0Rick de Groot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominique Wijker. Dominique Wijker finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ronnie van Dam smothers it!
34.49
Diogo Ferreira takes it forward alone. Diogo Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Redondo. Gregorio Redondo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ronnie van Dam.
35.09
0-0Marcello Safanjon takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Dominique Wijker. Dominique Wijker knocks the ball into the box. Lars Turek jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
45.00
Bert Overmars controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Milan Berck de Haan. Milan Berck de Haan plays the ball forward to Gregorio Redondo who has made a great run into the box. Gregorio Redondo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Roda JC Kerkrade start the second half!
47.08
Showing composure, Bert Overmars picks a pass forward to Gregorio Redondo. Gregorio Redondo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gregorio Redondo finds some space and shoots from distance but Ronnie van Dam reads it well. Good keeping!
49.07
0-1Bogdan Denneboom laces a through ball forward to Andre Hendriks. Andre Hendriks lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni De Poli. Giovanni De Poli connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.14
Anastasios Tselios sees Patrick Kuyt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patrick Kuyt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giovanni De Poli. Giovanni De Poli knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Hendriks. Andre Hendriks flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
55.49
0-1Patrick Kuyt catches Marcello Safanjon on the ankles. Patrick Kuyt is shown the yellow card! Marcello Safanjon stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.11
Marino Van Der Sleen laces a weighted ball forward to Bogdan Denneboom. Bogdan Denneboom makes a probing pass to Lars Turek. Lars Turek shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
63.04
0-1Dave Rodgers makes a probing pass to Bogdan Denneboom. Bogdan Denneboom knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manuel Devaux who gathers it comfortably.
67.26
Marino Van Der Sleen clumsily knocks into Dominique Wijker. Marino Van Der Sleen is shown the yellow card! Dominique Wijker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.46
Bogdan Bot takes it forward alone. Bogdan Bot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.30
Bogdan Bot threads a neat ball through to Andre Hendriks. Andre Hendriks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.34
Bogdan Denneboom takes a long throw-in. Patrick Kuyt threads a neat ball through to Giovanni De Poli. Giovanni De Poli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.12
0-1Roda JC Kerkrade have made a substitution with Stephen Mccall replacing Dominique Wijker and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
79.57
Dave Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Kuyt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Kuyt shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
84.46
Bogdan Denneboom makes a beautiful solo run. Bogdan Denneboom whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni De Poli. Giovanni De Poli beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.05
Rick de Groot flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Redondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Redondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marino Van Der Sleen.
90.00
0-1Bert Overmars comes in with a late challenge on Andre Hendriks. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andre Hendriks grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bogdan Denneboom of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Manuel Devaux (GK)
6
2. Diogo Ferreira (DEF)
6
3. Bert Overmars (DEF)
6
4. Joos Huiberts (DEF)
3
5. Arnauld Mouret (DEF)
6
6. Gregorio Redondo (MID)
6
7. Marcello Safanjon (MID)
6
8. Rick de Groot (MID)
6
9. Dominique Wijker (ATT)
6
10. Milan Berck de Haan (ATT)
6
11. Eoin Lua-Lua (ATT)
6
12. Stephen Mccall (ATT)
6
13. Rody Van Gobbel (DEF)
0
14. Tony Kuyt (MID)
0
1. Ronnie van Dam (GK)
7
2. Henry Besselink (DEF)
6
3. Anastasios Tselios (DEF)
6
4. Marino Van Der Sleen (DEF)
5
5. Bogdan Bot (DEF)
6
6. Bogdan Denneboom (MID)
8
7. Patrick Kuyt (MID)
6
8. Dave Rodgers (MID)
6
9. Lars Turek (ATT)
6
10. Giovanni De Poli (ATT)
8
11. Andre Hendriks (ATT)
6
12. John Arne Bragstad (MID)
0
13. Scott Rae (ATT)
0
14. Tony Denneboom (MID)
0