Match Report


Helmond SportHelmond Sport     Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo
Computer Player Computer Player Maurice Joseph Cole Maurice Joseph Cole
Oliver BreitnerO. Breitner61
G
1
G
68Marc NeeskensM. Neeskens
Mohammed GrimM. Grim70
D
2
D
67Jan GelbJ. Gelb
Max HamersM. Hamers64
D
3
D
76Aaron MatthijsA. Matthijs
Gerard BoatengG. Boateng63
D
4
D
67Matthias GeisM. Geis
Olaf MendesO. Mendes50
D
5
D
67Hannes NordwaldH. Nordwald
Willy BossisW. Bossis66
M
6
M
69Simon HamannS. Hamann
Anthony SikoraA. Sikora62
M
7
M
70Aron Van WonderenA. Van Wonderen
Johnny KoevermansJ. Koevermans58
M
captain8
M
72Menno Van EijkM. Van Eijk
Bas NieuwenburgB. Nieuwenburg55
M
9captain
A
71Nikolas SchachtN. Schacht
Regilio Van EdeR. Van Ede71
A
10
A
71Tomas FonsecaT. Fonseca
Kevin BogardeK. Bogarde67
A
11
A
74Ottavio CorrentO. Corrent
 
Marc RoordaM. Roorda60
A
12
M
65Mustapha EngelaarM. Engelaar
Jšrg Van RoyJ. Roy59
G
13
M
65Aaron WilcoxA. Wilcox
Andy CaluwéA. Caluwé54
M
14
A
69Simon ProctorS. Proctor

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadion De Braak where Helmond Sport play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 19,069 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Helmond Sport are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Egbert Zegers.


0.00
Heracles Almelo kick off and get the first half underway!
4.44
Jan Gelb deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Schacht controls it well on his chest. Nikolas Schacht tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Oliver Breitner had no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
16.06
Olaf Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Johnny Koevermans collects the pass. Johnny Koevermans threads a neat ball through to Regilio Van Ede. Regilio Van Ede shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Marc Neeskens.
18.29
Anthony Sikora darts forward. Anthony Sikora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Neeskens who gathers it comfortably.
20.17
Max Hamers flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Sikora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Sikora darts forward. Anthony Sikora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Geis.
22.01
With a delightful solo run, Bas Nieuwenburg stretches the opposition's defence. Bas Nieuwenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Bogarde. Kevin Bogarde beats his man to it with a header. Matthias Geis steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
24.39
Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Corrent holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ottavio Corrent threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht tries a spectacular strike. Oliver Breitner effortlessly gets down and covers it.
36.09
Kevin Bogarde barges into Matthias Geis. Kevin Bogarde is given a warning by the referee! Matthias Geis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.31
Aron Van Wonderen hits a low pass to Ottavio Corrent. With great vision, Ottavio Corrent plays the ball forward to Tomas Fonseca who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Tomas Fonseca provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Oliver Breitner manages to gather it comfortably.
39.08
Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Schacht holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nikolas Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tomas Fonseca!
44.25
Mohammed Grim hits a low pass to Willy Bossis. Willy Bossis hits a low pass to Kevin Bogarde. Kevin Bogarde whips in a cross ball towards Regilio Van Ede. Regilio Van Ede makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent block by Aaron Matthijs!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Helmond Sport appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Helmond Sport kick off and get the second half underway!
53.55
Johnny Koevermans kicks a strong pass forward to Regilio Van Ede. Regilio Van Ede knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.11
Showing composure, Aaron Matthijs plays the ball forward to Menno Van Eijk. Menno Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward to Nikolas Schacht who brings the ball under control. Nikolas Schacht whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.14
Without breaking stride, Menno Van Eijk plays the ball forward to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
61.46
Menno Van Eijk makes a probing pass to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent plays a quick one-two with Nikolas Schacht and rushes in on goal... Ottavio Corrent cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Oliver Breitner gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
65.00
Simon Hamann passes the ball forward to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Oliver Breitner. What a great pair of hands!
71.43
Johnny Koevermans chips the ball to his team mate, Regilio Van Ede. Regilio Van Ede shoots from 20 yards but somehow Marc Neeskens manages to keep it out.
75.08
With vision, Menno Van Eijk plays the ball forward to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent makes a pass forward but Tomas Fonseca is yards offside!
81.13
Menno Van Eijk catches Willy Bossis on the ankles. The referee brings Menno Van Eijk to one side and gives him a warning! Willy Bossis runs off the knock.
83.48
Mohammed Grim sees Johnny Koevermans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Johnny Koevermans runs straight at the opposition's defence. Johnny Koevermans whips in a cross ball towards Regilio Van Ede. Regilio Van Ede directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Marc Neeskens as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
84.05
It's a corner kick. Bas Nieuwenburg loops the ball over to the far post. Marc Neeskens drops low and scoops up the ball.
85.15
Simon Hamann surges forward with the ball. Simon Hamann tries a spectacular long range effort. Oliver Breitner gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Helmond Sport

Heracles Almelo
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
36.6%
45.1%
18.3%

Scorers
Nikolas Schacht 4
Tomas Fonseca 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nikolas Schacht of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings
1.Oliver Breitner (GK)
8
2.Mohammed Grim (DEF)
6
3.Max Hamers (DEF)
6
4.Gerard Boateng (DEF)
6
5.Olaf Mendes (DEF)
6
6.Willy Bossis (MID)
6
7.Anthony Sikora (MID)
6
8.Johnny Koevermans (MID)
7
9.Bas Nieuwenburg (MID)
6
10.Regilio Van Ede (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Bogarde (ATT)
6
 
12.Marc Roorda (ATT)
0
13.Jšrg Van Roy (GK)
0
14.Andy Caluwé (MID)
0

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