Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Telstar Velsen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Telstar Velsen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.


0.00
Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
2.44
Mile Vivas pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mile Vivas flicks a high pass forward to Louis Pothuizen who brings the ball under control. Louis Pothuizen shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.22
Jan Gelb hits a low pass to Menno Van Eijk. Menno Van Eijk plays the ball forward to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca deftly passes the ball to Ottavio Corrent, releasing him through on goal. Ottavio Corrent strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.39
Aaron Matthijs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen makes a probing pass to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Erik Rijkaard manages to keep it out.
12.15
Menno Van Eijk threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent makes a probing pass between the defence to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.53
Jšrg Van Darwinkel brings the ball forward. Jšrg Van Darwinkel plays the ball forward to Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Marc Neeskens comfortably smothers it!
21.09
Jan Gelb makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Menno Van Eijk. Menno Van Eijk picks a pass forward to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent skips past Joris Van Kouwen! Ottavio Corrent shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Erik Rijkaard smothers it!
22.03
Joris Van Kouwen makes a probing pass to Frits Ketting. Frits Ketting flicks a high pass forward. Jesper Fränkel collects the pass. Jesper Fränkel shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.06
Matthias Geis hacks Jesper Fränkel from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jesper Fränkel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.41
Aaron Matthijs passes the ball forward to Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen darts forward. Aron Van Wonderen lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Erik Rijkaard keeps it out!
30.48
Aron Van Wonderen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Erik Rijkaard keeps it out!
32.19
Frits Ketting deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Taks. Nick Taks shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.31
Anthony Riverola knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Taks. Nick Taks knocks in a cross ball towards Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.51
Menno Van Eijk knocks the ball forward to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.01
Jšrg Van Darwinkel chips the ball to his team mate, Frits Ketting. Frits Ketting makes a beautiful solo run. Frits Ketting knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.20
Simon Hamann sees Tomas Fonseca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Schacht but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.24
Menno Van Eijk catches Frits Ketting on the ankles. The referee calls over Menno Van Eijk and warns him to calm down! Frits Ketting runs off the knock.
44.54
Menno Van Eijk barges into Jšrg Van Darwinkel. Menno Van Eijk is warned by the referee again! Jšrg Van Darwinkel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo have changed their lineup with Mustapha Engelaar replacing Hannes Nordwald and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Telstar Velsen appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Telstar Velsen kick off the second half!
48.06
Menno Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Corrent collects the pass. Ottavio Corrent sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Erik Rijkaard manages to keep it out.
51.07
Aaron Matthijs knocks the ball to his team mate, Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent knocks the ball forward to Tomas Fonseca but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.02
Mile Vivas takes a quick throw-in. Joris Van Kouwen volleys a long ball forward. Nick Taks shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.26
Marvin Verlinden knocks the ball to his team mate, Louis Pothuizen. Louis Pothuizen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.14
Aron Van Wonderen sees Nikolas Schacht in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikolas Schacht cuts inside the box! Nikolas Schacht side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
61.29
Menno Van Eijk threads the ball through to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Erik Rijkaard. What a save!
63.58
Menno Van Eijk kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
65.02
Frits Ketting passes the ball forward to Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.20
Frits Ketting kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Taks. Nick Taks knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Gelb.
67.17
Jan Gelb barges into Jesper Fränkel. Jan Gelb is shown the yellow card! Jesper Fränkel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.17
Jan Gelb makes a probing pass to Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Fonseca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomas Fonseca shoots from long range. Erik Rijkaard gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
77.02
Anthony Riverola flicks a high pass forward. Nick Taks controls it well on his chest. Nick Taks shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
78.28
Mustapha Engelaar plays the ball forward to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.50
Simon Hamann catches Frits Ketting on the ankles. Simon Hamann is shown the yellow card! Frits Ketting hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.30
Joris Van Kouwen knocks the ball to his team mate, Frits Ketting. Seeing a gap ahead, Frits Ketting plays the ball forward to Louis Pothuizen. Louis Pothuizen plays a scrappy one-two with Nick Taks and advances towards the goal... Louis Pothuizen rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.47
Aaron Matthijs clumsily knocks into Nick Taks. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nick Taks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.18
Jan Gelb passes the ball forward to Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.27
Aaron Matthijs catches Jesper Fränkel on the ankles. The referee brings Aaron Matthijs to one side and gives him a warning! Jesper Fränkel stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Simon Hamann knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht runs straight at the defence! Nikolas Schacht rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
7
0
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.6%
40.8%
31.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ottavio Corrent of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings
1.Marc Neeskens (GK)
6
2.Jan Gelb (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Aaron Matthijs (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Matthias Geis (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Hannes Nordwald (DEF)
6
6.Simon Hamann (MID)yellow card
5
7.Aron Van Wonderen (MID)
7
8.Menno Van Eijk (MID)
7
9.Nikolas Schacht (ATT)
6
10.Tomas Fonseca (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Ottavio Corrent (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Mustapha Engelaar (MID)
6
13.Aaron Wilcox (MID)
0
14.Simon Proctor (ATT)
0