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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Cambuur where Cambuur play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cambuur are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marinus De Nooijer.


0.00
Heracles Almelo start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.49
Harris Bakker flicks a high pass forward. Verges Sagbo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Verges Sagbo cuts inside the box! Verges Sagbo tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Edmundo Guerrero. What a great pair of hands!
4.14
Olivier Peeters flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Heering. Jeremy Heering knocks in a cross ball towards Abdelkrim Sinouh. Abdelkrim Sinouh gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
6.31
Jonathan Newton threads the ball through to Pablo Molowny. Without breaking stride, Pablo Molowny plays the ball forward to Verges Sagbo. Verges Sagbo shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
8.33
With imagination, Sylvain Robson laces a through ball forward to Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland makes a probing pass to Craig Merson but he's offside!
18.49
Lucien Mbamba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ramiro Ferrari. Ramiro Ferrari knocks the ball to his team mate, Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
21.10
Olivier Peeters darts forward. Olivier Peeters knocks in a cross ball towards Verges Sagbo. Verges Sagbo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Edmundo Guerrero didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.35
Pablo Molowny makes a probing pass to Abdelkrim Sinouh. Abdelkrim Sinouh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Heering but the linesman indicates offside!
27.28
Jonathan Newton makes a strong solo run forward. Jonathan Newton flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Heering holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeremy Heering makes a simple pass, allowing Abdelkrim Sinouh to run into the box. Abdelkrim Sinouh side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Alex Telfer.
28.01
Pablo Molowny takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Fouzi El-Karkouri tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.22
Harris Bakker barges into Sylvain Robson. The referee calls over Harris Bakker and warns him to calm down! Sylvain Robson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.49
Alistair Croft flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Merson. Craig Merson lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Alexander Hamilton is on top of it.
40.32
Billy Dickov makes a simple pass to Verges Sagbo. Verges Sagbo plays a one-two with Abdelkrim Sinouh and advances towards the goal... Verges Sagbo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Edmundo Guerrero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.38
Steven Bowyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ramiro Ferrari. Ramiro Ferrari threads a neat ball through to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel whips in a cross ball towards Craig Merson. Craig Merson makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
Sylvain Robson knocks the ball forward to Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Merson but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cambuur appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Heracles Almelo players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cambuur get the second half underway!
47.58
Alex Telfer pushes up the pitch. Alex Telfer threads the ball through to Craig Merson. Craig Merson deftly passes the ball to Mikkel Schmeichel, releasing him through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Mikkel Schmeichel provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.25
Lucien Mbamba threads a neat ball through to Ramiro Ferrari. Ramiro Ferrari threads a neat ball through to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.56
Sylvain Robson flicks a high pass forward. Mikkel Schmeichel collects the pass. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Merson. Craig Merson whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Alexander Hamilton had no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
57.01
Alex Aloisio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harris Bakker. Harris Bakker flicks the ball to his team mate, Abdelkrim Sinouh. Abdelkrim Sinouh flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Heering. Some silky footwork from Jeremy Heering provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
60.13
Cambuur have made 3 substitutions with Antonio Barkero replacing Fouzi El-Karkouri, Titus Boateng replacing Billy Dickov and Davy Kooistra replacing Abdelkrim Sinouh .
61.20
With imagination, Pablo Molowny plays the ball forward to Jeremy Heering. Jeremy Heering knocks the ball to his team mate, Davy Kooistra. Davy Kooistra muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Edmundo Guerrero.
62.21
Pablo Molowny takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Ramiro Ferrari gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
65.17
Jonathan Newton flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Molowny holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Molowny hits a low pass to Jeremy Heering. Jeremy Heering sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Edmundo Guerrero gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
66.07
Titus Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Heering. Jeremy Heering knocks the ball forward to Davy Kooistra but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.10
Titus Boateng threads a neat ball through to Davy Kooistra. Davy Kooistra lofts in a cross ball towards Verges Sagbo. Verges Sagbo heads the ball goalwards. Edmundo Guerrero manages to gather it.
72.41
Harris Bakker threads the ball through to Jeremy Heering. Jeremy Heering lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Kooistra. Davy Kooistra gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.01
Harris Bakker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Davy Kooistra. Davy Kooistra skips past Stijn Boffin! Stijn Boffin hacks Davy Kooistra from behind! Davy Kooistra appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
75.55
Sylvain Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Van De Ouweland. Rafael Van De Ouweland puts a great ball through. Mikkel Schmeichel runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.25
Heracles Almelo have made 3 substitutions with Rui Roy replacing Mikkel Schmeichel, Antonio Galadames replacing Sylvain Robson and Mathias Mexes replacing Stijn Boffin .
81.45
Harris Bakker threads a neat ball through to Davy Kooistra. Davy Kooistra plays a one-two with Jeremy Heering and advances towards the goal... Davy Kooistra shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Edmundo Guerrero manages to keep it out.
84.39
Alex Aloisio knocks the ball forward to Pablo Molowny. Pablo Molowny knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Heering. Jeremy Heering knocks in a cross ball towards Verges Sagbo. With a superhuman jump, Verges Sagbo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
89.48
Alex Aloisio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harris Bakker. Harris Bakker flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Heering. Jeremy Heering knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Verges Sagbo is offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 4 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.0689655172414 vs 37.9310344827586
Play Area
Home team third: 24.14%, Midfield: 44.83%, Away team third: 31.03%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Verges Sagbo of Cambuur

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Alex Aloisio (DEF)
6
7
6
6. Pablo Molowny (MID)
7
7. Harris Bakker (MID)
7
8. Billy Dickov (MID)
6
10. Jeremy Heering (ATT)
7
11. Verges Sagbo (ATT)
9

12. Antonio Barkero (DEF)
6
13. Titus Boateng (MID)
6
14. Davy Kooistra (ATT)
7

2. Steven Bowyer (DEF)
6
3. Stijn Boffin (DEF)
6
4. Lucien Mbamba (DEF)
7
5. Alex Telfer (DEF)
7
7
6
7
11. Craig Merson (ATT)
9

12. Rui Roy (ATT)
6
14. Mathias Mexes (DEF)
6