Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 19,991 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Akerboom.
The pitch is in great condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Akerboom.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and RKC Waalwijk kick off!
2.22
0-0Arco Inia knocks the ball forward to Duncan Davidson. Duncan Davidson threads a neat ball through to Egbert Knol. Egbert Knol shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Edmundo Guerrero. Excellent save.
9.11
With intelligent vision, Sylvain Robson picks a pass forward to Craig Merson. Craig Merson advances inside the box! Craig Merson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
10.27
0-0Duncan Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Egbert Knol. Egbert Knol tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
12.35
0-0Benedetto Ambrosino lofts the ball long. Egbert Knol knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.06
Ramiro Ferrari kicks a strong pass forward to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.26
Duncan Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Nunes. Tomas Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edmundo Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
21.10
Stijn Boffin threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Robson. Sylvain Robson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arco Inia.
24.09
Benedetto Ambrosino flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Harald Jaliens. Harald Jaliens makes a defence splitting pass to Tomas Nunes. Tomas Nunes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Edmundo Guerrero.
26.23
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 Spencer Blake.
27.42
Trevor Hendrie threads the ball through to Tomas Nunes. Tomas Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edmundo Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
30.44
Duncan Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Nunes. Tomas Nunes shoots from 25 yards. Edmundo Guerrero gets down and covers it.
38.44
Duncan Davidson threads a neat ball through to Harald Jaliens. Harald Jaliens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mathias Mexes.
44.18
Lucien Mbamba volleys a long ball forward. Rafael Van De Ouweland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mustapha Wolters who gathers it comfortably.
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. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half. The RKC Waalwijk players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off and get the second half underway!
47.02
Stijn Boffin flicks a high pass forward. Ramiro Ferrari comfortably collects the pass. Ramiro Ferrari knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Merson. Craig Merson whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland makes a deft header. Mustapha Wolters picks it out of the air!
53.40
Alex Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Robson. Sylvain Robson flicks a high pass forward. Mikkel Schmeichel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Blake.
57.26
Ramiro Ferrari makes a beautiful solo run. Ramiro Ferrari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mustapha Wolters who gathers it comfortably.
59.30
Lucien Mbamba flicks a high pass forward. Ramiro Ferrari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ramiro Ferrari flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Van De Ouweland who takes it down. Rafael Van De Ouweland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mustapha Wolters who gathers it comfortably.
60.05
0-0RKC Waalwijk have made 2 substitutions with Boudewijn Stroeve replacing Benedetto Ambrosino and Robert Dijkstra replacing Egbert Knol .
61.11
1-0Mathias Mexes hits a low pass to Alistair Croft. Alistair Croft sees space and advances. Alistair Croft skips past Arco Inia! Some silky footwork from Alistair Croft provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.45
Mathias Mexes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ramiro Ferrari. Showing composure, Ramiro Ferrari plays the ball forward to Craig Merson. Craig Merson plays a one-two with Mikkel Schmeichel and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Craig Merson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
72.18
Lucien Mbamba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Croft. Without breaking stride, Alistair Croft plays the ball forward to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel whips in a cross ball towards Craig Merson. Craig Merson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
77.54
Heracles Almelo have made 2 substitutions with Rui Roy replacing Craig Merson and Antonio Galadames replacing Sylvain Robson .RKC Waalwijk have made a substitution with Daniel Moya replacing Ernesto Velasco .
78.55
Mathias Mexes makes a probing pass to Ramiro Ferrari. Ramiro Ferrari passes the ball forward to Rui Roy. Rui Roy runs straight at the defence! Rui Roy takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.18
2-0Duncan Davidson barges into Antonio Galadames. The referee calls over Duncan Davidson and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Galadames hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.25
Antonio Galadames makes a simple pass to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
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 Alistair Croft of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Edmundo Guerrero (GK)
7
2. Stijn Boffin (DEF)
6
3. Lucien Mbamba (DEF)
7
4. Mathias Mexes (DEF)
7
5. Alex Telfer (DEF)
6
6. Sylvain Robson (MID)
7
7. Alistair Croft (MID)
9
8. Ramiro Ferrari (MID)
8
9. Rafael Van De Ouweland (ATT)
6
10. Mikkel Schmeichel (ATT)
7
11. Craig Merson (ATT)
9
12. Rui Roy (ATT)
6
13. Antonio Galadames (MID)
6
14. Peter Mentink (DEF)
0
1. Mustapha Wolters (GK)
6
2. Arco Inia (DEF)
6
3. Spencer Blake (DEF)
6
4. Benedetto Ambrosino (DEF)
6
5. Jean-Marc Levrat (MID)
6
6. Trevor Hendrie (MID)
6
7. Duncan Davidson (MID)
6
8. Ernesto Velasco (MID)
6
9. Harald Jaliens (ATT)
6
10. Tomas Nunes (ATT)
6
11. Egbert Knol (ATT)
6
12. Boudewijn Stroeve (DEF)
6
13. Daniel Moya (DEF)
6
14. Robert Dijkstra (DEF)
6