Match Report


ADO Den Haag     Heracles Almelo
Computer Player Tony Schofield
L. BarzagliG1GE. Guerrero
T. DufresnesDcaptain2DS. Boffin
H. RedanD3DS. Bowyer
E. CarrascoD4DM. Mexes
C. MurrayD5captainDA. Telfer
S. BirkwaldM6MS. Robson
M. BlindM7MA. Croft
B. ThomsonM8MR. Ferrari
D. Ten HagA9AD. Soares
L. Van Der HoevenA10AG. Edworthy
M. Van NieuwstadtA11AM. Schmeichel
 
A. EngelaarM12AS. Venema
K. De GraefM13MR. Wevers
I. MeerdinkD14DJ. Huizingh

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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Den Haag Stadion where ADO Den Haag play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 19,402 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both ADO Den Haag and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Cairo.


0.00
ADO Den Haag kick off and get the match underway!
3.58
Maurits Blind sees space and advances. Maurits Blind threads the ball through to Dennis Ten Hag but he's offside!
8.35
Steven Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Alistair Croft. Alistair Croft advances with the ball. Alistair Croft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Carrasco.
10.19
With imagination, Sylvain Robson laces a weighted ball forward to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
18.59
Steven Bowyer hits a low pass to Sylvain Robson. Sylvain Robson flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Soares collects the pass. Daniel Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lamberto Barzagli who gathers it comfortably.
20.03
Ramiro Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Mikkel Schmeichel controls it well on his chest. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Henry Redan.
21.40
Maurits Blind makes a simple pass to Dennis Ten Hag. Dennis Ten Hag knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edmundo Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
28.38
Mikkel Schmeichel clumsily knocks into Ted Dufresnes. The referee brings Mikkel Schmeichel to one side and gives him a warning! Ted Dufresnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.33
With some swift thinking, Maurits Blind plays the ball forward to Dennis Ten Hag. Dennis Ten Hag shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.47
Ramiro Ferrari threads a neat ball through to Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Carl Murray steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.44
Daniel Soares comes in with a late challenge on Henry Redan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Henry Redan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.22
Billy Thomson hacks Sylvain Robson from behind! The referee calls over Billy Thomson and warns him to calm down! Sylvain Robson stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.38
Mathias Mexes surges forward with the ball. Mathias Mexes flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Soares who brings the ball under control. Daniel Soares whips in a cross ball towards Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. ADO Den Haag appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo kick off!
47.49
Mathias Mexes barges into Louis Van Der Hoeven. The referee calls over Mathias Mexes and warns him to calm down! Louis Van Der Hoeven runs off the knock.
54.18
Alistair Croft threads a neat ball through to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
57.53
Heracles Almelo are dictating the run of play here today.
63.42
Mikkel Schmeichel barges into Carl Murray. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Murray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.59
Alex Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Croft. Alistair Croft makes a probing pass to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henry Redan.
67.08
From the throw-in, Maurits Blind picks out Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson makes a probing pass to Louis Van Der Hoeven. Louis Van Der Hoeven plays a one-two with Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Louis Van Der Hoeven provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.38
Sebastian Birkwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt. Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
71.50
Ramiro Ferrari sees Greg Edworthy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.57
Ramiro Ferrari flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Soares who brings the ball under control. Daniel Soares shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.04
Stijn Boffin clumsily knocks into Dennis Ten Hag. Stijn Boffin is warned by the referee! Dennis Ten Hag carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.49
ADO Den Haag have made 3 substitutions with Alje Engelaar replacing Ted Dufresnes, Kofi De Graef replacing Carl Murray and Ivar Meerdink replacing Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt .Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with Ronnie Wevers replacing Sylvain Robson .
79.00
Billy Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Ten Hag. Dennis Ten Hag shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
85.54
Ramiro Ferrari runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ramiro Ferrari whips in a cross ball towards Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Lamberto Barzagli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.13
Steven Bowyer hits a low pass to Alistair Croft. Alistair Croft advances with the ball. Alistair Croft tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

ADO Den Haag

Heracles Almelo
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 5
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 42.6666666666667 vs 57.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 29.33%, Midfield: 41.33%, Away team third: 29.33%

Scorers
Daniel Soares 10
Mikkel Schmeichel 86

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ramiro Ferrari of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Lamberto Barzagli (GK)
7
2. Ted Dufresnes (DEF)
6
3. Henry Redan (DEF)
6
4. Ernesto Carrasco (DEF)
6
5. Carl Murray (DEF)
6
6. Sebastian Birkwald (MID)
6
7. Maurits Blind (MID)
7
8. Billy Thomson (MID)
7
9. Dennis Ten Hag (ATT)
6
10. Louis Van Der Hoeven (ATT)
6
11. Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt (ATT)
6

12. Alje Engelaar (MID)
6
13. Kofi De Graef (MID)
6
14. Ivar Meerdink (DEF)
6

1. Edmundo Guerrero (GK)
6
2. Stijn Boffin (DEF)
6
3. Steven Bowyer (DEF)
7
4. Mathias Mexes (DEF)
6
5. Alex Telfer (DEF)
6
6. Sylvain Robson (MID)
6
7. Alistair Croft (MID)
8
8. Ramiro Ferrari (MID)
9
9. Daniel Soares (ATT)
8
10. Greg Edworthy (ATT)
7
11. Mikkel Schmeichel (ATT)
9

12. Silvain Venema (ATT)
0
13. Ronnie Wevers (MID)
6
14. Jan Huizingh (DEF)
0