Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. A crowd of 17,174 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and Feyenoord Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Allach.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and Feyenoord Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Allach.
0.00
0-0Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off the first half!
2.10
0-0Johnny Peppinck threads the ball through to Eugenio Diaz. Eugenio Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Lambers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvain Lambers finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
3.18
With imagination, Menno Van Eijk plays the ball forward to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
6.10
0-0Johnny Peppinck makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Dominguez. Felipe Dominguez makes a simple pass to Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Neeskens who gathers it comfortably.
16.58
0-0Jesper Ikedia makes a probing pass to John Rae. John Rae brings the ball forward. John Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman flicks the ball with his head. Marc Neeskens effortlessly punches it away to safety.
21.15
Aaron Matthijs knocks the ball forward to Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen plays the ball forward to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
22.26
Jan Gelb hits a low pass to Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen makes a simple pass to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
27.16
Hannes Nordwald flicks a high ball forward to Aron Van Wonderen who takes it down. Aron Van Wonderen flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent flicks the ball with his head. Olaf Fränkel didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.06
0-0Eugenio Diaz clumsily knocks into Menno Van Eijk. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Menno Van Eijk runs off the knock.
30.08
1-0Aron Van Wonderen surges forward with the ball. Aron Van Wonderen runs straight at the defence! Aron Van Wonderen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.50
Menno Van Eijk chips the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent whips in a cross ball towards Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.44
Johnny Peppinck advances with the ball. Johnny Peppinck hits a low pass to Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Lambers controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Silvain Lambers comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Marc Neeskens!
42.41
Eugenio Diaz receives the ball from a throw-in from Marcel Boussatta. Eugenio Diaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Feyenoord Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo kick off!
48.50
Hannes Nordwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen chips the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Olaf Fränkel. Excellent save.
57.37
Morten Nygaard flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Corrent controls it well on his chest. Ottavio Corrent plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Proctor and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ottavio Corrent cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
59.07
Eugenio Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Houtman collects the pass. Sergio Houtman tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Marc Neeskens!
60.50
1-0Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with Paul Eilts replacing Simon Proctor .
61.53
Aron Van Wonderen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Aron Van Wonderen tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
63.56
Jan Gelb flicks a high ball forward to Morten Nygaard who takes it down. Morten Nygaard chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Eilts. Paul Eilts knocks in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
65.52
1-0Aaron Matthijs hacks Brian Power from behind! The referee calls over Aaron Matthijs and warns him to calm down! Brian Power runs off the knock.
67.45
Morten Nygaard passes the ball forward to Paul Eilts. Paul Eilts shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
72.26
Felipe Dominguez makes a simple pass to Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman shoots from long range but it flies wide!
75.19
Hannes Nordwald knocks the ball forward to Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen passes the ball forward to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.37
Johnny Peppinck threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Diaz. Eugenio Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Lambers collects the pass. Silvain Lambers knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Power. Brian Power powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.22
Jesper Ikedia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Rae. John Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Power. Brian Power shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Marc Neeskens manages to gather it effortlessly.
84.47
Johnny Peppinck controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Dominguez. Felipe Dominguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Matthijs.
87.47
Aron Van Wonderen flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Schacht holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nikolas Schacht knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Olaf Fränkel who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
25.3%
38%
36.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aron Van Wonderen of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Neeskens (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Aaron Matthijs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hannes Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Morten Nygaard (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Menno Van Eijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Aron Van Wonderen (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Simon Hamann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ottavio Corrent (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nikolas Schacht (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Proctor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Philipp Bierhoff (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aaron Wilcox (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Eilts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Olaf Fränkel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jesper Ikedia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Johnny Peppinck (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | John Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Dominguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Diaz (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Marcel Boussatta (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvain Lambers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sergio Houtman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Brian Power (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alberto Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leon Wallner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Djimi Michel (DEF) | 0 | |