Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to FC Oss. A crowd of 9,871 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Henk Winter.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Henk Winter.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Oss kicking off!
8.25
0-0Nicolas Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Petri Karelse. Petri Karelse tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Rui Marques smothers it!
9.12
0-1Ger Witschge makes a beautiful solo run. Ger Witschge shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Oss!
14.51
0-1Matt Souness hacks Garry Morrison from behind! The referee calls over Matt Souness and shows him a yellow card! Garry Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.45
Robbie Fortune kicks a strong pass forward to Aladino Gallo. Aladino Gallo flicks a high pass forward. Petri Karelse collects the pass. Petri Karelse chips the ball to his team mate, Ger Witschge. Ger Witschge rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Rui Marques.
20.32
Aladino Gallo barges into Ruben Douglas. The referee calls over Aladino Gallo and shows him a yellow card! Ruben Douglas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.04
Jan Morlock sweeps the ball long. Alec Hendry shoots from outside the area but somehow Rui Marques manages to keep it out.
32.22
0-1Paul Lensing threads a neat ball through to Matt Souness. Matt Souness shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.09
Christian Willems makes a simple pass to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Jaliens. David Jaliens makes a probing pass between the defence to Matt Souness. Some good footwork from Matt Souness provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. FC Oss also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Heracles Almelo kicking off!
47.18
Christian Willems flicks a high ball forward to Matt Souness who takes it down. Matt Souness advances with the ball. Matt Souness shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
51.39
Ruben Douglas barges into Ger Witschge. Ruben Douglas is shown the yellow card! Ger Witschge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.31
1-1Elena Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Marcelino collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Marcelino plays the ball forward to Aladino Gallo. Aladino Gallo sees Ger Witschge just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ger Witschge rockets a shot on goal but somehow Lars Zimmermann happens to be in the right place to block it.
59.13
Nicolas Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hendry easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Hendry shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.00
Alec Hendry passes the ball forward to Petri Karelse. Petri Karelse passes the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
61.27
Ruben Douglas passes the ball forward to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld makes a probing pass to Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz plays a quick one-two with Ruud Van Barneveld and rushes in on goal... Nikos Cruz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.35
Ruud Van Barneveld sees a break and surges forward. Ruud Van Barneveld tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Christian Beckmann keeps it out!
73.40
1-1Heracles Almelo are in full control of this game.
77.46
1-1FC Oss have made 2 substitutions with Gary Niven replacing Glenn Zoetebier and Ferdi Shew A Tjon replacing Nicolas Marcelino .
81.53
Matt Souness threads a neat ball through to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Zegers. Jimmy Zegers makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
26.3%
46.1%
27.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Souness of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rui Marques (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Christian Willems (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Lars Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruben Douglas (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Nikos Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Souness (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | David Jaliens (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Lensing (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jimmy Zegers (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frits Van Ede (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ruud Van Barneveld (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Michel Van Dieren (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Regillio Maximiano (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurits van Beek (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Christian Beckmann (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Glenn Zoetebier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robbie Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Elena Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jan Morlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Aladino Gallo (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Garry Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicolas Marcelino (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Petri Karelse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ger Witschge (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alec Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ferdi Shew A Tjon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dennis Van Der Heijden (MID) | 0 | |