Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 18,568 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Volendam and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by GŽrard Evers.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Volendam and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by GŽrard Evers.
0.00
0-0Heracles Almelo start the match!
14.49
0-0Alistair Croft sees Greg Edworthy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Edworthy hits a low pass to Daniel Soares. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Daniel Soares provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is miles over!
18.24
0-0Lucien Mbamba knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Croft. Alistair Croft makes a beautiful solo run. Alistair Croft plays a scrappy one-two with Carl Marr and advances towards the goal... Alistair Croft cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Joos De Cler is on top of his game. Good save!
22.58
Alex Telfer knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Robson. Sylvain Robson surges forward with the ball. Sylvain Robson finds some space and shoots from distance but Joos De Cler is on top of it.
26.15
0-0Ellery Valk makes an attacking run forward. Ellery Valk puts a great ball through but Reinder Kooistra is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
27.17
Ramiro Ferrari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy shoots from outside the area but is denied by Joos De Cler. Excellent save.
28.39
Alistair Croft hits a low pass to Carl Marr. Carl Marr finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
30.36
0-0Stijn Boffin clumsily knocks into Reinder Kooistra. The referee warns Stijn Boffin to calm down! Reinder Kooistra stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.45
Roy Vermeulen knocks the ball forward to Ellery Valk. Ellery Valk chips the ball to his team mate, Darl de Graaf. Darl de Graaf runs straight at the defence! Darl de Graaf makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Edmundo Guerrero manages to gather it comfortably.
40.42
Bogdan Van Den Bergh hits a low pass to Reinder Kooistra. Reinder Kooistra advances inside the box! Reinder Kooistra shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
42.55
Showing fabulous composure, Alistair Croft picks a pass forward to Carl Marr. Carl Marr finds some space and shoots from distance but Joos De Cler is on top of his game. Nice save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Heracles Almelo players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Volendam start the second half!
51.05
Bogdan Van Den Bergh threads the ball through to Darl de Graaf. Darl de Graaf finds some space and shoots from distance but Edmundo Guerrero is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
54.08
0-0Alex Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Robson. Sylvain Robson flicks a high pass forward. Greg Edworthy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares makes a deft header. The ball comes off Thijs Gentile and the loose ball is cleared up field.
55.47
Sylvain Robson sees Daniel Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Soares whips in a cross ball towards Carl Marr. Carl Marr rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Joos De Cler easily picks it out of the air!
63.34
Sylvain Robson knocks the ball forward to Carl Marr. Carl Marr passes the ball forward but Greg Edworthy is offside!
75.25
0-0Ramiro Ferrari flicks a high pass forward to Greg Edworthy who brings the ball under control. Greg Edworthy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thijs Gentile.
77.05
0-0Heracles Almelo have made 2 substitutions with Neil Maclean replacing Sylvain Robson and Rafael Kok replacing Alex Telfer .
89.29
Ramiro Ferrari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares plays a perfect one-two with Greg Edworthy and rushes in on goal... Daniel Soares muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Joos De Cler as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
0-0Corner kick to Heracles Almelo. Alistair Croft chips it out wide. Reinder Kooistra jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.3%
62.7%
Play Area
34.3%
44.8%
20.9%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joos De Cler of FC Volendam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Joos De Cler (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Bruno Gonzales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Erwin Bergkamp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roy Vermeulen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thijs Gentile (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oliver Kurth (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ellery Valk (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Bogdan Van Den Bergh (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Cedric Cruyff (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Reinder Kooistra (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Darl de Graaf (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Henry Hilgerink (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marinus Broers (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Nascimento (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Edmundo Guerrero (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Steven Bowyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stijn Boffin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lucien Mbamba (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alex Telfer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Sylvain Robson (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alistair Croft (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ramiro Ferrari (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Carl Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Greg Edworthy (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Daniel Soares (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Carl Gallagher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Maclean (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rafael Kok (DEF) | 6 | |