Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 20,913 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Iwan Galàsek.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Iwan Galàsek.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Without breaking stride, Hannes Nordwald plays the ball forward to Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Cesar Marco Aurelio. What a great pair of hands!
8.50
Simon Hamann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
10.53
0-1Santiago Aguirre knocks the ball to his team mate, Klaus Sinkonen. Klaus Sinkonen hits a low pass to Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink lofts in a cross ball towards Said Hansma. Said Hansma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.03
Stefan Zaussinger knocks the ball forward to Stefan De Cler. Stefan De Cler flicks a high pass forward. Alvaro Lara controls it well on his chest. Alvaro Lara lofts in a cross ball towards Said Hansma. Said Hansma whips the ball goalwards with his head. Said Hansma scores for SBV Excelsior!!
21.41
0-2Klaus Sinkonen hacks Simon Hamann from behind! The referee brings Klaus Sinkonen to one side and gives him a warning! Simon Hamann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.14
0-2Jan Gelb makes a simple pass to Morten Nygaard. Morten Nygaard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.42
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.08
Robert Huiberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan De Cler. Stefan De Cler flicks a high pass forward to Roland Bruggink who brings the ball under control. Roland Bruggink whips in a cross ball towards Said Hansma. Said Hansma flicks the ball with his head. Marc Neeskens effortlessly punches it away to safety.
36.09
0-2Simon Hamann sees Simon Proctor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Proctor shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.09
Klaus Sinkonen flicks a high pass forward to Alvaro Lara who brings the ball under control. Alvaro Lara knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Gelb.
39.47
Stefan De Cler flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Hansma. Said Hansma finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
40.19
0-2Jan Gelb plays the ball forward to Menno Van Eijk. Menno Van Eijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor knocks in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Santiago Aguirre. That should have been a goal!
45.00
With some swift thinking, Stefan De Cler plays the ball forward to Said Hansma. Said Hansma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Neeskens who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off and get the second half underway!
47.19
Klaus Sinkonen makes a probing pass to Said Hansma. Said Hansma lofts in a cross ball towards Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.16
Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Corrent controls it well on his chest. Ottavio Corrent shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Cesar Marco Aurelio manages to gather it.
54.45
Menno Van Eijk threads the ball through to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent shoots from outside the area. Cesar Marco Aurelio gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
55.42
Duncan Elliott hits a low pass to Said Hansma. Said Hansma shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That's his third!
59.36
0-4Klaus Sinkonen knocks the ball forward to Said Hansma. Said Hansma puts a great ball through. Alvaro Lara runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.46
0-4Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with Paul Eilts replacing Simon Proctor .
65.23
Duncan Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.48
Stefan De Cler flicks a high pass forward. Alvaro Lara holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alvaro Lara sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.23
Hannes Nordwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen makes a probing pass to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
75.24
Stefan De Cler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roland Bruggink. Roland Bruggink lofts in a cross ball towards Said Hansma. Said Hansma outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Marc Neeskens.
78.56
Menno Van Eijk advances with the ball. Menno Van Eijk shoots from distance but is denied by Cesar Marco Aurelio. Excellent save.
83.03
0-4Jan Gelb comes in with a late challenge on Roland Bruggink. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roland Bruggink hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.32
Stefan Zaussinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Roland Bruggink who brings the ball under control. Roland Bruggink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Neeskens who gathers it comfortably.
89.50
Stefan De Cler flicks a high pass forward. Roland Bruggink controls it well on his chest. Roland Bruggink flicks a high pass forward. Alvaro Lara controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alvaro Lara looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
34.2%
43.8%
21.9%
Scorers
| Said Hansma 11, 14, 55 Alvaro Lara 47, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Said Hansma of SBV Excelsior |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Neeskens (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Aaron Matthijs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hannes Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jan Gelb (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Morten Nygaard (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Menno Van Eijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Hamann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Aron Van Wonderen (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. | Cesar Marco Aurelio (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kasper Sørensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefan Zaussinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Santiago Aguirre (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Robert Huiberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Klaus Sinkonen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stefan De Cler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Said Hansma (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Alvaro Lara (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Roland Bruggink (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Horacio Osorio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Babbel (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Con Okon (ATT) | 0 | |