Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to SBV Eindhoven. A crowd of 8,045 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Henk Winter.


0.00
The first half starts with Heracles Almelo kicking off!
12.48
Without breaking stride, Enrique Andres plays the ball forward to Rob Van Barneveld. With a delightful solo run, Rob Van Barneveld stretches the opposition's defence. Rob Van Barneveld tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rui Marques with no chance!! Goal for SBV Eindhoven!
20.52
With great vision, Matt Souness plays the ball forward to Frits Van Ede. Frits Van Ede shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
26.56
Ruben Douglas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Souness. Matt Souness makes a probing pass to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
30.23
Rob Van Barneveld makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diaw Di Canio. Diaw Di Canio shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.54
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.11
Lars Zimmermann knocks the ball forward to Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld whips in a cross ball towards Matt Souness. Matt Souness heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.36
Christian Willems makes a simple pass to Matt Souness. What vision.Matt Souness flicks a high pass forward. Frits Van Ede controls it well on his chest. Frits Van Ede knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Zegers. Jimmy Zegers makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Andres Velasco threads a neat ball through to Mark Kreek. Mark Kreek shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Rui Marques has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SBV Eindhoven kick off the second half!
47.54
Matt Souness makes a probing pass to Frits Van Ede. Frits Van Ede knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.27
Ruben Douglas plays the ball forward to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld makes a beautiful solo run. Ruud Van Barneveld passes the ball forward to Paul Lensing. Paul Lensing side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.01
Christian Willems comes in with a late challenge on Diaw Di Canio. The referee warns Christian Willems to calm down! Diaw Di Canio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.19
Lars Zimmermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Souness. Matt Souness brings the ball forward. Matt Souness plays a scrappy one-two with Ruud Van Barneveld and advances towards the goal... Kamal Ait Atmane catches Matt Souness on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
66.27
Noah Netzer comes in with a late challenge on Ruud Van Barneveld. The referee calls over Noah Netzer and shows him a yellow card! Ruud Van Barneveld stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.07
Rob Van Barneveld threads the ball through to Marcos Molina. Marcos Molina skips past Christian Willems! Some silky footwork from Marcos Molina provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Rui Marques.
85.42
Corner kick to SBV Eindhoven. Diaw Di Canio chips it to the near post. Rui Marques scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
89.22
Paul Lensing threads the ball through to Frits Van Ede. Frits Van Ede kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Lensing but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rob Van Barneveld of SBV Eindhoven

Match Ratings
1.Rui Marques (GK)
6
2.Christian Willems (DEF)
6
3.Lars Zimmermann (DEF)
6
4.Ruben Douglas (DEF)
7
5.Nikos Cruz (MID)
6
6.Matt Souness (MID)goal scored
9
7.David Jaliens (MID)
6
8.Paul Lensing (MID)
6
9.Jimmy Zegers (MID)
6
10.Frits Van Ede (ATT)
7
11.Ruud Van Barneveld (ATT)
7
 
12.Michel Van Dieren (ATT)
0
13.Regillio Maximiano (DEF)
0
14.Maurits van Beek (DEF)
0

1.Regi Maes (GK)
6
2.Ruben Van Steenveldt (DEF)
6
3.Enrique Andres (DEF)
7
4.Noah Netzer (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Kamal Ait Atmane (DEF)
6
6.Andres Velasco (MID)
6
7.Rob Van Barneveld (MID)goal scored
9
8.Diaw Di Canio (MID)
6
9.Ali Diasalmeida (MID)
6
10.Marcos Molina (ATT)
6
11.Mark Kreek (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Philipp Dörner (ATT)
0
13.Kuami Sabin (ATT)
0
14.Mitchel Sikora (DEF)
0