Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. A crowd of 7,440 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and De Graafschap Doetinchem are lined up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cor de Boer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and De Graafschap Doetinchem are lined up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cor de Boer.
0.00
Heracles Almelo kick off the first half!
2.05
Lars Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Matt Souness holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Jaliens. David Jaliens tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
8.53
Jimmy Zegers flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Souness. Matt Souness shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Leonardo Sanchez manages to gather it.
14.47
Showing composure, Ruben Douglas plays the ball forward to Jimmy Zegers. With a delightful solo run, Jimmy Zegers stretches the opposition's defence. Jimmy Zegers runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Jimmy Zegers provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
22.22
Ruben Douglas threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Zegers. Jimmy Zegers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frits Van Ede. Frits Van Ede finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
26.01
Seeing Demetrius De Cicco's attacking run, Dean Bolton quickly throws the ball into his path. Demetrius De Cicco advances with the ball. Demetrius De Cicco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Backes. Stefan Backes hits a low pass to Ulrich Schulp. Ulrich Schulp side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Rui Marques manages to gather it.
32.18
Jermaine Stone flicks a high pass forward. Raymond Graaven collects the pass. Raymond Graaven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Backes. Stefan Backes whips in a cross ball towards Ulrich Schulp. Ulrich Schulp gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
33.31
Ruud Van Barneveld clumsily knocks into Dean Bolton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Bolton stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.47
Andres Segarra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ulrich Schulp. Ulrich Schulp skips past Christian Willems! Ulrich Schulp shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Rui Marques is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. De Graafschap Doetinchem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off and get the second half underway!
47.37
Pius Brunswijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Backes. Stefan Backes plays a perfect one-two with Andres Segarra and rushes in on goal... Stefan Backes rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
48.58
Demetrius De Cicco sees Pius Brunswijk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pius Brunswijk chips the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Schulp. Ulrich Schulp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Willems.
51.44
Frits Van Ede hacks Dean Bolton from behind! The referee calls over Frits Van Ede and shows him a yellow card! Dean Bolton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.54
Paul Lensing plays the ball forward to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld skips past Dean Bolton! Ruud Van Barneveld side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.37
De Graafschap Doetinchem have made a substitution with Humphrey Lobont replacing Ulrich Schulp .
61.40
David Jaliens catches Andres Segarra on the ankles. David Jaliens is given a warning by the referee! Andres Segarra stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.57
Stefan Backes comes in with a late challenge on Christian Willems. The referee brings Stefan Backes to one side and gives him a warning! Christian Willems stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.49
Ruben Douglas passes the ball forward to Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Souness. Matt Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Frits Van Ede. Frits Van Ede finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Leonardo Sanchez.
82.53
It's a corner kick. David Jaliens loops the ball in to towards the near post. Some awkward footwork from Paul Lensing provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
85.21
Nikos Cruz threads a neat ball through to Paul Lensing. Paul Lensing whips in a cross ball towards David Jaliens. David Jaliens beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.8%
49.2%
Play Area
27.7%
40%
32.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ulrich Schulp of De Graafschap Doetinchem |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rui Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Christian Willems (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lars Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruben Douglas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nikos Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Jaliens (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Lensing (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jimmy Zegers (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Frits Van Ede (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 11. | Ruud Van Barneveld (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Michel Van Dieren (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Regillio Maximiano (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurits van Beek (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Sanchez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Demetrius De Cicco (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jermaine Stone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dean Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pius Brunswijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Neeskens (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marco Arcadio (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andres Segarra (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Raymond Graaven (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ulrich Schulp (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Stefan Backes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Humphrey Lobont (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stephane Schenardi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jakob Nahrstedt (DEF) | 0 | |












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