Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 9,617 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Heracles Almelo kick off and get the match underway!
4.55
0-0Milan Berck Van Der Vaart comes in with a late challenge on Julian Janes. Milan Berck Van Der Vaart is shown the yellow card! Julian Janes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.22
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
10.33
1-0Miel Jongsma decides to run forward with the ball. Miel Jongsma knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Van De Looi. Anthony Van De Looi directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Van De Looi!
14.50
1-0Julian Janes makes a probing pass to Felipe Garcia. Felipe Garcia kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Jansen. Albert Jansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.41
1-0Jesper van der Meer threads the ball through to Miel Jongsma. Miel Jongsma makes a probing pass to Albert Jansen. Albert Jansen makes a probing pass to Anthony Van De Looi but he's offside!
28.27
Felipe Garcia makes a beautiful solo run. Felipe Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Jansen. Albert Jansen heads the ball goalwards. Cor Sedouki is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.03
Julian Janes kicks a strong pass forward to Miel Jongsma. Miel Jongsma chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Jansen. Albert Jansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Van Den Herik.
33.44
Dennis de Wit passes the ball forward to Milan Berck Van Der Vaart. Milan Berck Van Der Vaart passes the ball forward but Raimond Boussatta is offside!
34.04
2-0Ron Wolters knocks the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Van Der Vaart. Milan Berck Van Der Vaart tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.31
2-0Jesper van der Meer threads the ball through to Miel Jongsma. Miel Jongsma makes a simple pass to Albert Jansen. Albert Jansen whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Van De Looi. Anthony Van De Looi powers a header at goal. Cor Sedouki easily picks it out of the air!
39.37
Alfred Van Nistelrooy kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Jansen. Albert Jansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cor Sedouki who gathers it comfortably.
42.41
Dennis de Wit controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raimond Boussatta. Raimond Boussatta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.23
2-0Ron Wolters barges into Miel Jongsma. Ron Wolters is warned by the referee! Miel Jongsma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off the second half!
47.30
Dennis de Wit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raimond Boussatta. Raimond Boussatta plays a perfect one-two with Hennie Hoogendorp and rushes in on goal... Raimond Boussatta takes a shot at goal. Raimond Boussatta scores for FC Utrecht!!
51.47
Miel Jongsma decides to run forward with the ball. Miel Jongsma whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Van De Looi. Anthony Van De Looi directs the ball goalwards with his head but Cor Sedouki is on top of it.
55.33
Ron Wolters knocks the ball to his team mate, Raimond Boussatta. Raimond Boussatta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Milan Berck Van Der Vaart but he's offside!
61.50
2-1Carl Waters comes in with a late challenge on Milan Berck Van Der Vaart. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Milan Berck Van Der Vaart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.49
Albert Jansen clumsily knocks into Marco Overbeek-Bloem. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Overbeek-Bloem runs off the knock.
65.49
FC Utrecht are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Heracles Almelo's defence.
67.39
Yuri Vonk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hennie Hoogendorp. Hennie Hoogendorp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Milan Berck Van Der Vaart. Milan Berck Van Der Vaart shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.15
Julian Janes makes a probing pass to Alfred Van Nistelrooy. Alfred Van Nistelrooy kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Jansen. Albert Jansen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.10
Alfred Van Nistelrooy hacks Dennis de Wit from behind! The referee calls over Alfred Van Nistelrooy and warns him to calm down! Dennis de Wit runs off the knock.
77.58
Jesper van der Meer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Garcia. Felipe Garcia brings the ball forward. Felipe Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Jansen. Albert Jansen directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Cor Sedouki manages to keep it out.
79.38
Julian Janes knocks the ball to his team mate, Miel Jongsma. Miel Jongsma passes the ball forward to Albert Jansen. Albert Jansen plays a perfect one-two with Anthony Van De Looi and rushes in on goal... Albert Jansen rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.46
Carl Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miel Jongsma. Miel Jongsma flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Jansen. Albert Jansen shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Cor Sedouki easily smothers it!
85.29
Alfred Van Nistelrooy takes it forward alone. Alfred Van Nistelrooy shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Cor Sedouki had no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.8%
36.2%
Play Area
29%
44.9%
26.1%
Scorers