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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Cairo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Cairo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo kick off!
2.28
0-0Graeme Byrne flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Denneboom collects the pass. Yuri Denneboom shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.23
Steven Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Neil Maclean. Neil Maclean threads the ball through to Craig Merson. Craig Merson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
4.20
0-0Melchior Bobson barges into Mikkel Schmeichel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mikkel Schmeichel stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.48
0-0Stijn Boffin sees Ramiro Ferrari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ramiro Ferrari chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Merson. Craig Merson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Victor Heesakkers manages to keep it out.
8.52
Stijn Boffin hits a low pass to Ramiro Ferrari. Ramiro Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Craig Merson controls it well on his chest. Craig Merson lofts in a cross ball towards Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
10.26
1-0Neil Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland whips in a cross ball towards Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.32
1-0Gijs Van Dinteren clumsily knocks into Neil Maclean. Gijs Van Dinteren is warned by the referee! Neil Maclean runs off the knock.
16.55
Stijn Boffin darts forward. Stijn Boffin kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland whips in a cross ball towards Craig Merson. Craig Merson makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.55
2-0Melchior Bobson advances with the ball. Melchior Bobson knocks the ball forward to Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom powers a header at goal. Steven Bowyer clears it off the line with his head!
26.14
2-0Gijs Van Dinteren knocks the ball forward to Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.29
Ramiro Ferrari makes a probing pass to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel shoots from outside the area. Victor Heesakkers comfortably gets down and covers it.
33.14
Noah Littbarski sees John Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Mustoe. With a superhuman jump, Alexander Mustoe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Edmundo Guerrero!
34.14
2-0Ramiro Ferrari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Merson. Craig Merson threads the ball through to Mikkel Schmeichel but he's offside!
36.00
Yuri Denneboom hacks Lucien Mbamba from behind! Yuri Denneboom is shown the yellow card! Lucien Mbamba runs off the knock.
40.30
Gijs Van Dinteren flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Denneboom collects the pass. Yuri Denneboom whips in a cross ball towards John Thomson. John Thomson flicks the ball with his head. Edmundo Guerrero gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
42.06
Albert Zafarin threads a neat ball through to John Thomson. John Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Seeing Alex Telfer's run, Stijn Boffin quickly throws the ball into his path. Alex Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Maclean. Neil Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Van De Ouweland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Van De Ouweland whips in a cross ball towards Craig Merson. Craig Merson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Victor Heesakkers!
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. Feyenoord Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off!
47.55
Melchior Bobson makes a beautiful solo run. Melchior Bobson flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Mustoe collects the pass. Alexander Mustoe lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
51.47
Neil Maclean flicks a high ball forward to Mikkel Schmeichel who takes it down. Mikkel Schmeichel whips in a cross ball towards Craig Merson. Craig Merson makes a deft header. Victor Heesakkers is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.55
3-0Neil Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Van De Ouweland. Henry Konchesky barges into Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
57.16
Neil Maclean hits a low pass to Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland whips in a cross ball towards Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.55
Melchior Bobson sees a break and surges forward. Melchior Bobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edmundo Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
61.09
Noah Littbarski brings the ball forward. Noah Littbarski shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
71.08
Lucien Mbamba flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Robson who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Robson threads a neat ball through to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland directs the ball goalwards with his head but Victor Heesakkers is on top of it.
73.18
Ramiro Ferrari makes a simple pass to Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland tries a spectacular long range effort. Victor Heesakkers gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
77.55
4-0Heracles Almelo have made 3 substitutions with Daniel Soares replacing Craig Merson, Alistair Croft replacing Sylvain Robson and Mathias Mexes replacing Stijn Boffin .
78.63
4-0Steven Cornelisse comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Soares. Steven Cornelisse is shown the yellow card! Daniel Soares carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.06
Noah Littbarski changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noah Littbarski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.55
Mathias Mexes hacks Alexander Mustoe from behind! The referee calls over Mathias Mexes and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Mustoe runs off the knock.
85.17
Neil Maclean plays the ball forward to Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland lofts in a cross ball towards Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Henry Konchesky's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
86.00
4-0Neil Maclean takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Alexander Mustoe gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
89.14
Melchior Bobson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Zafarin. Albert Zafarin passes the ball forward to Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe whips in a cross ball towards John Thomson. John Thomson makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Steven Bowyer barges into Gijs Van Dinteren. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gijs Van Dinteren stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mikkel Schmeichel 10, 57 Craig Merson 17, 51 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mikkel Schmeichel of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Edmundo Guerrero (GK)
6
2. Steven Bowyer (DEF)
5
3. Stijn Boffin (DEF)
6
4. Lucien Mbamba (DEF)
6
5. Alex Telfer (DEF)
6
6. Sylvain Robson (MID)
6
7. Neil Maclean (MID)
7
8. Ramiro Ferrari (MID)
6
9. Craig Merson (ATT)
9
10. Mikkel Schmeichel (ATT)
9
11. Rafael Van De Ouweland (ATT)
8
12. Daniel Soares (ATT)
6
13. Alistair Croft (MID)
6
14. Mathias Mexes (DEF)
5
1. Victor Heesakkers (GK)
7
2. Melchior Bobson (DEF)
6
3. Steven Cornelisse (DEF)
5
4. Henry Konchesky (DEF)
6
5. Noah Littbarski (MID)
6
6. Graeme Byrne (MID)
6
7. Gijs Van Dinteren (MID)
6
8. Albert Zafarin (MID)
6
9. Yuri Denneboom (ATT)
5
10. John Thomson (ATT)
6
11. Alexander Mustoe (ATT)
6
12. Roland van Dam (GK)
0
13. Nicholas Buzare (ATT)
0
14. Fernando Mario Drouin (DEF)
0