Match Report


NAC BredaNAC Breda     Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nick DoomernikN. Doomernik62
G
1
G
68Marc NeeskensM. Neeskens
Christopher Van AnkerenC. Van Ankeren74
D
2
D
77Aaron MatthijsA. Matthijs
Erik van der WalE. van der Wal72
D
3
D
69Hannes NordwaldH. Nordwald
Stefano SchreuderS. Schreuder68
D
4
D
67Jan GelbJ. Gelb
Bart HespB. Hesp59
M
5
M
82Morten NygaardM. Nygaard
Matt ByrneM. Byrne57
M
6
M
73Menno Van EijkM. Van Eijk
Rafael HermansR. Hermans57
M
captain7
M
72Simon HamannS. Hamann
Romero P. DuranR. Duran55
M
8
M
71Aron Van WonderenA. Van Wonderen
Arnold TychonA. Tychon78
A
9
A
75Ottavio CorrentO. Corrent
Leon DitewigL. Ditewig67
A
10captain
A
71Nikolas SchachtN. Schacht
Antoine CaluwéA. Caluwé61
A
11
A
69Simon ProctorS. Proctor
 
Donny VerberneD. Verberne60
G
12
A
68Philipp BierhoffP. Bierhoff
Martin PolheimM. Polheim58
A
13
M
66Aaron WilcoxA. Wilcox
Robert LodewijksR. Lodewijks58
G
14
D
66Paul EiltsP. Eilts

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both NAC Breda and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Iwan Galàsek.


0.00
Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
2.47
Christopher Van Ankeren breaks forward. Christopher Van Ankeren kicks a strong pass forward to Arnold Tychon. Arnold Tychon knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Ditewig. Leon Ditewig beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
3.13
Aaron Matthijs sees Simon Hamann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Hamann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Hamann knocks the ball forward, putting Nikolas Schacht through on goal. Nikolas Schacht takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Nick Doomernik.
4.43
Menno Van Eijk takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Romero P. Duran gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
6.32
Christopher Van Ankeren clumsily knocks into Ottavio Corrent. Christopher Van Ankeren is shown the yellow card! Ottavio Corrent runs off the knock.
8.53
With vision, Hannes Nordwald laces a through ball forward to Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann threads the ball through to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor plays a one-two with Ottavio Corrent and advances towards the goal... Christopher Van Ankeren catches Simon Proctor on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
10.04
Erik van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Duran collects the pass. Romero P. Duran plays the ball forward to Arnold Tychon. Arnold Tychon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Neeskens who gathers it comfortably.
14.39
Matt Byrne chips the ball to his team mate, Arnold Tychon. Arnold Tychon knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Ditewig. Leon Ditewig is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.09
With great vision, Morten Nygaard plays the ball forward to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Erik van der Wal.
24.13
Hannes Nordwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
26.39
Aron Van Wonderen threads a neat ball through to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor plays a one-two with Ottavio Corrent and rushes in on goal... Simon Proctor takes a shot at goal but somehow Nick Doomernik manages to keep it out.
32.31
Simon Hamann threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Nick Doomernik smothers it!
33.03
Hannes Nordwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.50
Menno Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward to Ottavio Corrent who brings the ball under control. Ottavio Corrent whips in a cross ball towards Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
36.49
Matt Byrne kicks a strong pass forward to Arnold Tychon. Arnold Tychon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hannes Nordwald.
39.10
Aron Van Wonderen makes a simple pass to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
40.35
Menno Van Eijk knocks the ball forward to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Nick Doomernik keeps it out!
44.19
Bart Hesp knocks the ball forward to Leon Ditewig. Leon Ditewig shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Rafael Hermans sees Leon Ditewig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Ditewig shoots from distance but is denied by Marc Neeskens. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
NAC Breda kick off the second half!
48.01
Aaron Matthijs hits a low pass to Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen makes a probing pass to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht makes a defence splitting pass to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor tries a spectacular strike. Nick Doomernik comfortably gets down and covers it.
49.27
Romero P. Duran threads a neat ball through to Arnold Tychon. Arnold Tychon shoots from 25 yards but somehow Marc Neeskens manages to keep it out.
51.40
Bart Hesp makes a probing pass to Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Tychon. Arnold Tychon knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.28
Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with Paul Eilts replacing Simon Proctor .
61.36
Morten Nygaard surges forward with the ball. Morten Nygaard knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Eilts. Paul Eilts connects with a diving header. It's there!! Nick Doomernik has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.47
Rafael Hermans chips the ball to his team mate, Arnold Tychon. Arnold Tychon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marc Neeskens.
66.03
It's a corner kick. Rafael Hermans loops the ball in to towards the near post. Matt Byrne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
71.17
Simon Hamann plays the ball forward to Paul Eilts. Paul Eilts shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Nick Doomernik manages to gather it easily.
77.16
Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Paul Eilts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Eilts knocks in a cross ball towards Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Nick Doomernik. Excellent save.
78.21
Menno Van Eijk barges into Romero P. Duran. The referee brings Menno Van Eijk to one side and gives him a warning! Romero P. Duran grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.39
Erik van der Wal sees space and advances. Erik van der Wal makes an attacking run forward. Erik van der Wal whips in a cross ball towards Leon Ditewig. Leon Ditewig outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Christopher Van Ankeren makes a probing pass to Matt Byrne. Matt Byrne flicks a high pass forward. Arnold Tychon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arnold Tychon lofts in a cross ball towards Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé beats his man to it with a header but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

NAC Breda

Heracles Almelo
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
32.1%
44.9%
23.1%

Scorers
Leon Ditewig 14
Arnold Tychon 51
Paul Eilts 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arnold Tychon of NAC Breda

Match Ratings
1.Nick Doomernik (GK)
9
2.Christopher Van Ankeren (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Erik van der Wal (DEF)
7
4.Stefano Schreuder (DEF)
6
5.Bart Hesp (MID)
6
6.Matt Byrne (MID)
6
7.Rafael Hermans (MID)
6
8.Romero P. Duran (MID)
6
9.Arnold Tychon (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Leon Ditewig (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Antoine Caluwé (ATT)
6
 
12.Donny Verberne (GK)
0
13.Martin Polheim (ATT)
0
14.Robert Lodewijks (GK)
0

1.Marc Neeskens (GK)
7
2.Aaron Matthijs (DEF)
6
3.Hannes Nordwald (DEF)
7
4.Jan Gelb (DEF)
6
5.Morten Nygaard (MID)
7
6.Menno Van Eijk (MID)
6
7.Simon Hamann (MID)
7
8.Aron Van Wonderen (MID)
6
9.Ottavio Corrent (ATT)
6
10.Nikolas Schacht (ATT)
7
11.Simon Proctor (ATT)
7
 
12.Philipp Bierhoff (ATT)
0
13.Aaron Wilcox (MID)
0
14.Paul Eilts (DEF)goal scored
8