Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to NAC Breda. A crowd of 19,849 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romano Robben.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romano Robben.
0.00
0-0NAC Breda start the match!
8.34
0-0Dave Rodgers flicks the ball to his team mate, Bogdan Denneboom. Bogdan Denneboom knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spiros Tsoukalas.
10.57
Bogdan Denneboom knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Rodgers. Dave Rodgers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mick Dublin.
16.09
0-0Aabraham Litmanen threads the ball through to Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs threads the ball through into the box. Bernard Olembé side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Ronnie van Dam. What a save!
21.57
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.58
0-0Bogdan Denneboom sees Dave Rodgers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Rodgers shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.51
Patrick Kuyt kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni De Poli. Giovanni De Poli tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
39.44
0-0Anastasios Tselios threads a neat ball through to Bogdan Denneboom. Bogdan Denneboom threads a neat ball through to Giovanni De Poli. Giovanni De Poli knocks the ball forward to Lars Turek but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.27
Bogdan Bot chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Rodgers. Dave Rodgers flicks a high ball forward to Giovanni De Poli who takes it down. Giovanni De Poli finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off!
48.17
Bogdan Denneboom sees Giovanni De Poli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giovanni De Poli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.15
Andre Hendriks kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Overath.
51.34
Peter Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé whips in a cross ball towards Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.03
0-0Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with Tony Denneboom replacing Bogdan Denneboom .NAC Breda have made 2 substitutions with Colin Telfer replacing Aabraham Litmanen and Dion Youds replacing Bernard Olembé .
65.18
With a delightful solo run, Peter Fenton stretches the opposition's defence. Peter Fenton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.51
0-1Colin Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Dion Youds who brings the ball under control. Dion Youds shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Ronnie van Dam had no chance!! Goal for NAC Breda!
71.53
Peter Fenton knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Youds. Dion Youds cuts inside the box! Dion Youds comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.26
NAC Breda have made a substitution with Pascal Seeler replacing Spiros Tsoukalas .
79.53
0-1Martin Impey catches Giovanni De Poli on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Impey and warns him to calm down! Giovanni De Poli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.53
0-1Free kick to Heracles Almelo just outside the area...
83.13
Patrick Kuyt takes a slow run up and drives a low ball under the jumping wall. The ball takes a low bounce and edges inside the post - goal!!
85.35
Mick Dublin darts forward. Mick Dublin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mick Dublin shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
89.39
1-1Tony Denneboom comes in with a late challenge on Peter Fenton. The referee warns Tony Denneboom to calm down! Peter Fenton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
26.5%
50%
23.5%
Scorers
| Patrick Kuyt 81 | Dion Youds 68 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dion Youds of NAC Breda |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ronnie van Dam (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Henry Besselink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anastasios Tselios (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Marino Van Der Sleen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bogdan Bot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bogdan Denneboom (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Patrick Kuyt (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Dave Rodgers (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Lars Turek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Giovanni De Poli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andre Hendriks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Arne Bragstad (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Rae (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tony Denneboom (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Hugo Bento (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mick Dublin (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Egbert Van Halst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Spiros Tsoukalas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Impey (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Aabraham Litmanen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sven Overath (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Peter Fenton (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jason Milburn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frank Matthijs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bernard Olembé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pascal Seeler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Colin Telfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Dion Youds (ATT) | | 9 |