Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to FC Dordrecht. A crowd of 18,606 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽ Cornelisse.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽ Cornelisse.
0.00
0-0FC Dordrecht kick off!
4.35
0-0Brian Weaver makes a probing pass to Ramiro Ferrari. Seeing a gap ahead, Ramiro Ferrari plays the ball forward to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy passes the ball forward but Carl Marr is offside!
8.10
0-0Wilco Bobson barges into Alistair Croft. The referee warns Wilco Bobson to calm down! Alistair Croft stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.31
0-0Mike Arts advances with the ball. Mike Arts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Edmundo Guerrero.
10.46
0-0Corner kick to FC Dordrecht. Mike Arts plays it out to the edge of the box. Some world-class footwork from Wilco Bobson provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.11
Alex Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Robson. Sylvain Robson flicks a high ball forward to Carl Marr who takes it down. Carl Marr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jeffrey Graaven!
14.46
0-0Sylvain Robson makes a simple pass to Carl Marr. Carl Marr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.20
0-0Mike Arts surges forward with the ball. Mike Arts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Weaver.
16.22
Sylvain Robson flicks a high ball forward to Greg Edworthy who takes it down. Greg Edworthy lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Marr. Carl Marr fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Jeffrey Graaven gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
21.50
Alex Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Croft. Alistair Croft hits a low pass to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.42
0-1Eduardo Bravo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Barry Bergdolmo. Barry Bergdolmo plays the ball forward to Maurice Dijkstra. Maurice Dijkstra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Dordrecht!
28.49
Lucien Mbamba makes a probing pass to Ramiro Ferrari. Ramiro Ferrari threads the ball through to Carl Marr. Carl Marr whips in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Jeffrey Graaven.
32.01
Barry Bergdolmo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Barry Bergdolmo plays a scrappy one-two with Maurice Dijkstra and stumbles forward towards the goal... Barry Bergdolmo cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.19
Eduardo Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Roy Van Dijk. Roy Van Dijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurice Dijkstra. Maurice Dijkstra finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
38.53
Ramiro Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Soares comfortably collects the pass. Daniel Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
44.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Mike Arts plays the ball forward to Michel De Goey. Michel De Goey tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. FC Dordrecht also appear unchanged since the first half. The Heracles Almelo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the second half underway!
47.19
0-1Kew Bakkati comes in with a late challenge on Carl Marr. The referee brings Kew Bakkati to one side and gives him a warning! Carl Marr carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.53
Sylvain Robson flicks a high pass forward to Greg Edworthy who brings the ball neatly under control. Greg Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.36
Mike Arts hits a low pass to Michel De Goey. Michel De Goey threads a neat ball through to Maurice Dijkstra. Maurice Dijkstra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.12
Alex Telfer makes a simple pass to Alistair Croft. Alistair Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Marr. Carl Marr whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
59.03
0-1Daniel Soares catches Kew Bakkati on the ankles. Daniel Soares is shown the yellow card! Kew Bakkati runs off the knock.
67.32
Alistair Croft makes a probing pass to Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy directs the ball goalwards with his head but Jeffrey Graaven reads it well. Great save!
73.43
Sylvain Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Marr. Carl Marr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.43
0-1Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with Neil Maclean replacing Sylvain Robson .
78.44
Neil Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy plays a one-two with Daniel Soares and rushes in on goal... Greg Edworthy takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.47
Neil Maclean flicks a high ball forward to Carl Marr who takes it down. Carl Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kew Bakkati.
84.18
Lucien Mbamba sees Neil Maclean in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Maclean chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards Carl Marr. Carl Marr outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jeffrey Graaven is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.24
Mike Arts hits a low pass to Maurice Dijkstra. Maurice Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Telfer.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
23.1%
47.4%
29.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Greg Edworthy of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Edmundo Guerrero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stijn Boffin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Weaver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lucien Mbamba (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sylvain Robson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alistair Croft (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ramiro Ferrari (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Carl Marr (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Greg Edworthy (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Daniel Soares (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Carl Gallagher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Maclean (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Steven Bowyer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jeffrey Graaven (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kew Bakkati (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Wilco Bobson (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Alje Elshot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Barry Bergdolmo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Roy Van Dijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mike Arts (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ruud Wijngaarden (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Maurice Dijkstra (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Michel De Goey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nick Bakboord (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nick Lucius (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Silvain Van Der Ree (ATT) | 0 | |