Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     VeendamVeendam
Computer Player Computer Player Craig Thornburrow Craig Thornburrow
Tony LanckohrT. Lanckohr60
G
1
G
67Lars MüllerL. Müller
Mustapha LambersM. Lambers70
D
2
D
69Gerhard KohlerG. Kohler
Stefan DitewigS. Ditewig62
D
3captain
D
73Melchior HespM. Hesp
Youssef Van BommelY. Van Bommel62
D
4
D
65Norman MannN. Mann
Harris De RomijnH. De Romijn62
D
5
D
66John ClelandJ. Cleland
Roberto RoyR. Roy66
M
6
M
76Tim MakinT. Makin
Billy RitchieB. Ritchie63
M
captain7
M
69Riccardo GriecoR. Grieco
Samuel VarelaS. Varela61
M
8
A
65Alassandro BonomiA. Bonomi
Helder VieiraH. Vieira58
M
9
A
60Tony BrandT. Brand
Bas ZuidamB. Zuidam71
A
10
A
60Francesco G. BizzarriF. Bizzarri
Stephen ElliottS. Elliott62
A
11
A
64Don GallacherD. Gallacher
 
Frederic DouchezF. Douchez59
A
12
D
60Adilson de VriesA. de Vries
Stuart MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn58
M
13
M
64Jose CostaJ. Costa
Giuseppe CampagnaG. Campagna55
G
14
A
55Youssef KortlandY. Kortland

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Veendam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jerome Goossen.


0.00
Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
3.18
Stefan Ditewig kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Varela. Samuel Varela hits a low pass to Stephen Elliott. Stephen Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Bas Zuidam. Bas Zuidam is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Lars Müller didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.04
Riccardo Grieco knocks the ball forward to Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Makin. Tim Makin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.36
Roberto Roy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Elliott. Stephen Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Bas Zuidam. Bas Zuidam is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Lars Müller is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.38
Tim Makin flicks a high pass forward. Alassandro Bonomi controls it well on his chest. Alassandro Bonomi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.30
Samuel Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bas Zuidam. Bas Zuidam shoots from long range. Lars Müller is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.18
Roberto Roy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bas Zuidam. Bas Zuidam shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
27.26
Tim Makin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
30.05
Norman Mann flicks a high ball forward to Tim Makin who takes it down. Tim Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Tony Lanckohr!
38.32
Tony Brand flicks a high ball forward to Don Gallacher who takes it down. Don Gallacher shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Tony Lanckohr manages to gather it.
40.12
Melchior Hesp powers a long ball forward. Tony Brand whips in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but Youssef Van Bommel blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
42.34
Youssef Van Bommel comes in with a late challenge on Alassandro Bonomi. The referee warns Youssef Van Bommel to calm down! Alassandro Bonomi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Gerhard Kohler pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gerhard Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Francesco G. Bizzarri controls it well on his chest. Francesco G. Bizzarri lofts in a cross ball towards Alassandro Bonomi. Alassandro Bonomi makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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. Veendam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Veendam kick off the second half!
47.29
Tim Makin knocks the ball forward to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
48.56
Riccardo Grieco sees Tim Makin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Makin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
55.48
Tim Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Brand. Tony Brand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Tony Lanckohr had no chance!! Goal for Veendam!
59.31
Youssef Van Bommel passes the ball forward to Samuel Varela. Samuel Varela darts forward. Samuel Varela tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lars Müller with no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
67.20
Melchior Hesp threads a neat ball through to Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco threads the ball through to Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harris De Romijn.
72.42
Stefan Ditewig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Varela. Samuel Varela sees Bas Zuidam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bas Zuidam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.55
Riccardo Grieco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Brand. Tony Brand shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
79.44
Riccardo Grieco chips the ball to his team mate, Alassandro Bonomi. Alassandro Bonomi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Gallacher but he's offside!
85.57
With a delightful solo run, Roberto Roy stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Roy lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Elliott. Stephen Elliott outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.49
Billy Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on Riccardo Grieco. The referee brings Billy Ritchie to one side and gives him a warning! Riccardo Grieco stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Tim Makin flicks a high pass forward. Alassandro Bonomi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alassandro Bonomi knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Brand. Tony Brand jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

Veendam
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
29.2%
50%
20.8%

Scorers
Bas Zuidam 9, 18
Samuel Varela 59
Tim Makin 4
Tony Brand 55, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bas Zuidam of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings
1.Tony Lanckohr (GK)
6
2.Mustapha Lambers (DEF)
6
3.Stefan Ditewig (DEF)
6
4.Youssef Van Bommel (DEF)
6
5.Harris De Romijn (DEF)
6
6.Roberto Roy (MID)
6
7.Billy Ritchie (MID)
5
8.Samuel Varela (MID)goal scored
8
9.Helder Vieira (MID)
6
10.Bas Zuidam (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Stephen Elliott (ATT)
6
 
12.Frederic Douchez (ATT)
0
13.Stuart Meiklejohn (MID)
0
14.Giuseppe Campagna (GK)
0

1.Lars Müller (GK)
6
2.Gerhard Kohler (DEF)
6
3.Melchior Hesp (DEF)
6
4.Norman Mann (DEF)
6
5.John Cleland (DEF)
6
6.Tim Makin (MID)goal scored
8
7.Riccardo Grieco (MID)
6
8.Alassandro Bonomi (ATT)
6
9.Tony Brand (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Francesco G. Bizzarri (ATT)
7
11.Don Gallacher (ATT)
6
 
12.Adilson de Vries (DEF)
0
13.Jose Costa (MID)
0
14.Youssef Kortland (ATT)
0