Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     RKC WaalwijkRKC Waalwijk
Maurice Joseph ColeMaurice Joseph Cole Computer Player Computer Player
Marc NeeskensM. Neeskens68
G
1
G
71Alfredo OrtegaA. Ortega
Hannes NordwaldH. Nordwald67
D
2
D
75Enrique MarcelinoE. Marcelino
Aaron MatthijsA. Matthijs77
D
3captain
D
73Scott BurleyS. Burley
Matthias GeisM. Geis67
D
4
D
64Nenad BoudarèneN. Boudarène
Jan GelbJ. Gelb67
D
5
M
73Paolo HurstP. Hurst
Simon HamannS. Hamann69
M
6
M
67Youssef RicciY. Ricci
Aron Van WonderenA. Van Wonderen70
M
7
M
66Clive KasperC. Kasper
Menno Van EijkM. Van Eijk72
M
8
M
64Arjen IkediaA. Ikedia
Nikolas SchachtN. Schacht71
A
captain9
A
73Dries SeedorfD. Seedorf
Tomas FonsecaT. Fonseca71
A
10
A
68Stan WalshS. Walsh
Ottavio CorrentO. Corrent74
A
11
A
53Alex MckinlayA. Mckinlay
 
Jose Fortes BravoJ. Bravo61
D
12
G
65Aboubacar BenonA. Benon
Mustapha EngelaarM. Engelaar65
M
13
D
63Patricio RubioP. Rubio
Simon ProctorS. Proctor69
A
14
D
63Domenico LacombeD. Lacombe

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 18,363 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.


0.00
RKC Waalwijk start the match!
3.59
Paolo Hurst darts forward. Paolo Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Dries Seedorf. Dries Seedorf jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Marc Neeskens!
6.34
Matthias Geis sees Aron Van Wonderen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aron Van Wonderen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Aron Van Wonderen skips past Scott Burley! Aron Van Wonderen shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but Nenad Boudarène blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
12.22
Aaron Matthijs breaks forward. Aaron Matthijs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfredo Ortega who gathers it comfortably.
16.38
Aron Van Wonderen comes in with a late challenge on Clive Kasper. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Clive Kasper runs off the knock.
18.56
Paolo Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Dries Seedorf controls it well on his chest. Dries Seedorf threads a neat ball through to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.45
Youssef Ricci barges into Menno Van Eijk. Youssef Ricci is given a warning by the referee! Menno Van Eijk runs off the knock.
22.17
Enrique Marcelino catches Ottavio Corrent on the ankles. The referee calls over Enrique Marcelino and warns him to calm down! Ottavio Corrent hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.03
Arjen Ikedia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Mckinlay. Alex Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hannes Nordwald.
26.08
Arjen Ikedia makes a simple pass to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh makes a simple pass, allowing Alex Mckinlay to run into the box. Alex Mckinlay tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Marc Neeskens.
27.36
It's a corner kick. Youssef Ricci kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Simon Hamann gets to the ball and clears it up field.
30.57
Simon Hamann makes a simple pass to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Ottavio Corrent provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Alfredo Ortega manages to gather it comfortably.
33.07
Paolo Hurst catches Menno Van Eijk on the ankles. The referee calls over Paolo Hurst and shows him a yellow card! Menno Van Eijk stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.29
Aaron Matthijs hits a low pass to Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Heracles Almelo start the second half!
47.27
Simon Hamann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht plays a scrappy one-two with Ottavio Corrent and advances towards the goal... Nikolas Schacht muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Alfredo Ortega.
48.07
Youssef Ricci runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Youssef Ricci puts a great ball through. Stan Walsh runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
53.37
Matthias Geis kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann knocks the ball forward to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.46
Youssef Ricci passes the ball forward to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Mckinlay. Alex Mckinlay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.36
RKC Waalwijk have made 3 substitutions with Aboubacar Benon replacing Nenad Boudarène, Patricio Rubio replacing Paolo Hurst and Domenico Lacombe replacing Alex Mckinlay .
61.45
Aron Van Wonderen flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Fonseca collects the pass. Tomas Fonseca shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
63.46
Menno Van Eijk kicks a strong pass forward to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nikolas Schacht!
66.38
Scott Burley flicks a high pass forward. Youssef Ricci collects the pass. Youssef Ricci passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Dries Seedorf. Dries Seedorf controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. RKC Waalwijk are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
69.46
Nikolas Schacht comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Marcelino. Nikolas Schacht is shown the yellow card! Enrique Marcelino stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.22
Aboubacar Benon hacks Tomas Fonseca from behind! The referee warns Aboubacar Benon to calm down! Tomas Fonseca runs off the knock.
72.34
Aron Van Wonderen threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht plays a quick one-two with Ottavio Corrent and rushes in on goal... Nikolas Schacht shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Enrique Marcelino steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
79.46
Arjen Ikedia clumsily knocks into Simon Hamann. Arjen Ikedia is shown the yellow card! Simon Hamann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.41
Menno Van Eijk runs straight at the opposition's defence. Menno Van Eijk shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
84.05
Stan Walsh catches Aaron Matthijs on the ankles. The referee warns Stan Walsh to calm down! Aaron Matthijs stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.29
Aron Van Wonderen surges forward with the ball. Aron Van Wonderen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ottavio Corrent is offside!
90.00
Patricio Rubio threads a neat ball through to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh lofts in a cross ball towards Dries Seedorf. Dries Seedorf makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

RKC Waalwijk
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
6
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
28%

Scorers
Nikolas Schacht 63

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

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

1.Alfredo Ortega (GK)
8
2.Enrique Marcelino (DEF)
6
3.Scott Burley (DEF)
6
4.Nenad Boudarène (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Hurst (MID)yellow card
6
6.Youssef Ricci (MID)
7
7.Clive Kasper (MID)
7
8.Arjen Ikedia (MID)yellow card
6
9.Dries Seedorf (ATT)
6
10.Stan Walsh (ATT)
6
11.Alex Mckinlay (ATT)
6
 
12.Aboubacar Benon (GK)
6
13.Patricio Rubio (DEF)
6
14.Domenico Lacombe (DEF)
6