Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 19,373 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Feyenoord Rotterdam and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Feyenoord Rotterdam and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off!
4.02
0-0Francis Sorlin knocks the ball forward to Pieter Turpijn. Pieter Turpijn flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Franceschini. Paolo Franceschini lofts in a cross ball towards Nabil Gentile. Nabil Gentile connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.07
Mehdi Kelban takes it forward alone. Mehdi Kelban chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Touzani. Paul Touzani plays a perfect one-two with Robin Akerboom and rushes in on goal... Paul Touzani rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.51
0-0Feyenoord Rotterdam are easily keeping Heracles Almelo at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
14.02
Bart Gronkjaer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Van Galen. Steven Van Galen shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.21
0-0Oscar Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Barry Nelisse. Barry Nelisse threads the ball through to Robin Akerboom. Robin Akerboom knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.24
1-0Bart Gronkjaer makes a simple pass to Nabil Gentile. Nabil Gentile lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Van Galen. Steven Van Galen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.33
1-0Barry Nelisse knocks the ball to his team mate, Robin Akerboom. Robin Akerboom lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Stephen Morton!
26.14
Barry Nelisse flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Touzani. Paul Touzani goes all the way! Paul Touzani tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
27.05
Bakary Richter threads the ball through to Wilco Postma. Wilco Postma passes the ball forward to Robin Akerboom. Robin Akerboom goes all the way! Robin Akerboom makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Stephen Morton easily smothers it.
33.34
Bakary Richter passes the ball forward to Barry Nelisse. Barry Nelisse kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Touzani. Paul Touzani goes all the way! Paul Touzani shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
38.12
Bart Gronkjaer knocks the ball forward to Paolo Franceschini. Paolo Franceschini shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paolo Franceschini!
44.45
2-0Wilco Postma barges into Francis Sorlin. The referee calls over Wilco Postma and warns him to calm down! Francis Sorlin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Barry Nelisse knocks the ball forward to Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robin Akerboom. Robin Akerboom shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Morton easily smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the second half underway!
47.47
Pieter Turpijn kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Van Galen. Steven Van Galen finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.35
2-0Robin Akerboom barges into Francis Sorlin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francis Sorlin runs off the knock.
53.06
Bart Gronkjaer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Franceschini. Paolo Franceschini shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.19
2-0Pieter Turpijn makes a simple pass to Nabil Gentile. Nabil Gentile makes a probing pass to Steven Van Galen but he's offside!
57.38
Wilco Postma knocks the ball to his team mate, Robin Akerboom. Robin Akerboom knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
59.46
Shota Van Der Sar chips the ball to his team mate, Nabil Gentile. Nabil Gentile shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nabil Gentile!
73.47
Pieter Turpijn threads the ball through to Steven Van Galen. Steven Van Galen goes all the way! Steven Van Galen shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Joos Kluivert easily smothers it!
77.57
Maurice Mariana knocks the ball forward to Pieter Turpijn. Pieter Turpijn sees a break and surges forward. Pieter Turpijn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Van Galen. Steven Van Galen takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Joos Kluivert!
78.11
Shota Van Der Sar makes a simple pass to Paolo Franceschini. Paolo Franceschini chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Van Galen. Steven Van Galen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
21.9%
46.6%
31.5%
Scorers
| Steven Van Galen 20, 78 Paolo Franceschini 38 Nabil Gentile 59 |