Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     Fortuna SittardFortuna Sittard
Tony SchofieldTony Schofield Computer Player Computer Player
Edmundo GuerreroE. Guerrero73
G
1
G
72Ivar Van VlietI. Van Vliet
Steven BowyerS. Bowyer68
D
2
D
74Gerald CollinG. Collin
Stijn BoffinS. Boffin78
D
captain3
D
70Nikos BoschN. Bosch
Brian WeaverB. Weaver72
D
4captain
D
65Alan PearsonA. Pearson
Rafael KokR. Kok50
D
5
D
60Davy ChivuD. Chivu
Sylvain RobsonS. Robson74
M
6
M
78Nicolas PardoN. Pardo
Alistair CroftA. Croft72
M
7
M
62Garry RitchieG. Ritchie
Ramiro FerrariR. Ferrari74
M
8
A
68Ernesto CarmonaE. Carmona
Carl MarrC. Marr72
A
9
A
55Mitchell Van AnkerenM. Van Ankeren
Greg EdworthyG. Edworthy74
A
10
A
52Ruben CarvalhoR. Carvalho
Daniel SoaresD. Soares72
A
11
A
52Wilfred van GastelW. van Gastel
 
Carl GallagherC. Gallagher65
A
12
M
61Milan Berck WijngaardenM. Wijngaarden
Neil MacleanN. Maclean73
M
13
D
59Antoine JosephA. Joseph
Peter MentinkP. Mentink28
D
14
D
59Gary McgovernG. Mcgovern

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 18,515 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Hennie Van Der Vaart.


0.00
The first half starts with Heracles Almelo kicking off!
2.12
Sylvain Robson passes the ball forward to Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares whips in a cross ball towards Carl Marr. Carl Marr beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carl Marr!
9.15
Alistair Croft flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Marr. Carl Marr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
10.50
Alistair Croft threads a neat ball through to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.09
Brian Weaver passes the ball forward to Sylvain Robson. Sylvain Robson flicks a high pass forward to Greg Edworthy who brings the ball under control. Greg Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Ivar Van Vliet manages to keep it out.
16.44
Ramiro Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Soares controls it well on his chest. Daniel Soares plays a one-two with Greg Edworthy and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Daniel Soares provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.38
Stijn Boffin threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Robson. Sylvain Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Marr. Carl Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivar Van Vliet who gathers it comfortably.
30.36
Ramiro Ferrari surges forward with the ball. Ramiro Ferrari knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Marr. Carl Marr finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carl Marr!
33.52
Alistair Croft threads a neat ball through to Carl Marr. Carl Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Brian Weaver takes it forward alone. Brian Weaver knocks the ball forward to Carl Marr. Carl Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Fortuna Sittard start the second half!
49.23
Rafael Kok brings the ball forward. Rafael Kok sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Kok knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nikos Bosch.
53.38
Brian Weaver flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Croft who brings the ball under control. Alistair Croft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Soares and rushes in on goal... Greg Edworthy takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.24
Sylvain Robson knocks the ball forward to Carl Marr. Carl Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
61.55
Alistair Croft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gerald Collin.
65.26
Ramiro Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Carl Marr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Marr finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.17
Rafael Kok makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Kok makes a simple pass to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nikos Bosch.
69.00
Heracles Almelo are in full control of this game.
71.07
Alistair Croft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper, Ivar Van Vliet, sees it late!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
75.25
Stijn Boffin threads a neat ball through to Ramiro Ferrari. Ramiro Ferrari knocks the ball forward to Carl Marr. Carl Marr shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Ivar Van Vliet.
77.55
Heracles Almelo have made 3 substitutions with Carl Gallagher replacing Carl Marr, Neil Maclean replacing Alistair Croft and Peter Mentink replacing Rafael Kok .
81.12
Sylvain Robson takes the throw-in. Neil Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Gallagher. Carl Gallagher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Davy Chivu.
83.44
Nicolas Pardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Carvalho. Ruben Carvalho hits a low pass to Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
84.49
With imagination, Neil Maclean plays the ball forward to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Gallagher. Carl Gallagher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.09
Stijn Boffin knocks the ball forward to Ramiro Ferrari. Ramiro Ferrari sees Daniel Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerald Collin.
90.00
Peter Mentink kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Maclean. With some swift thinking, Neil Maclean plays the ball forward to Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Ivar Van Vliet has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

Fortuna Sittard
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
10
0
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75.3%
24.7%
Play Area
19.5%
42.9%
37.7%

Scorers
Carl Marr 2, 30
Greg Edworthy 53
Daniel Soares 71, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Soares of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings
1.Edmundo Guerrero (GK)
6
2.Steven Bowyer (DEF)
6
3.Stijn Boffin (DEF)
6
4.Brian Weaver (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Kok (DEF)
6
6.Sylvain Robson (MID)
6
7.Alistair Croft (MID)
7
8.Ramiro Ferrari (MID)
7
9.Carl Marr (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Greg Edworthy (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Daniel Soares (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Carl Gallagher (ATT)
6
13.Neil Maclean (MID)
6
14.Peter Mentink (DEF)
6

1.Ivar Van Vliet (GK)
7
2.Gerald Collin (DEF)
6
3.Nikos Bosch (DEF)
6
4.Alan Pearson (DEF)
6
5.Davy Chivu (DEF)
6
6.Nicolas Pardo (MID)
6
7.Garry Ritchie (MID)
6
8.Ernesto Carmona (ATT)
6
9.Mitchell Van Ankeren (ATT)
6
10.Ruben Carvalho (ATT)
6
11.Wilfred van Gastel (ATT)
6
 
12.Milan Berck Wijngaarden (MID)
0
13.Antoine Joseph (DEF)
0
14.Gary Mcgovern (DEF)
0