Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play Tottenham Hotspur in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Heracles Almelo kick off!
10.45
0-0Nwankwo Middleton knocks the ball forward to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa skips past Said Lama! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paulo Barbosa provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
12.11
0-0Jose Fortes Bravo passes the ball forward to Aaron Wilcox. Aaron Wilcox passes the ball forward to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor plays a quick one-two with Tomas Fonseca and rushes in on goal... Simon Proctor shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
20.08
0-0Joos Houtman hacks Abel Valente from behind! Joos Houtman is shown the yellow card! Abel Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.53
0-0Aaron Wilcox flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Antunes who takes it down. Rafael Antunes makes a probing pass to Tomas Fonseca but he's offside!
22.58
Hannes Nordwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Wilcox. Aaron Wilcox makes a probing pass to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
28.59
0-0Alexandre Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Nwankwo Middleton who takes it down. Nwankwo Middleton makes a probing pass to Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hannes Nordwald.
30.30
1-0Aaron Wilcox chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor threads the ball through into the box. Rafael Antunes tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.24
Jean Francois Barul surges forward with the ball. Jean Francois Barul knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.48
Jose Fortes Bravo makes a probing pass to Joos Houtman. Joos Houtman kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Demetrio Ferro who gathers it comfortably.
44.13
Jean Francois Barul flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Tavares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Jason Standing passes the ball forward to Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Neeskens who gathers it comfortably.
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tottenham Hotspur players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off the second half!
48.07
Under pressure, Alexandre Almeida clears the ball far upfield. Samuel Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen heads the ball goalwards. The keeper, Marc Neeskens, sees it late!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
51.37
Menno Van Eijk chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca puts a great ball through. Rafael Antunes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
53.46
Brian Johnson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Standing. Jason Standing makes an attacking run forward. Jason Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Samuel Tavares!
59.44
Hannes Nordwald kicks a strong pass forward to Mustapha Engelaar. With great vision, Mustapha Engelaar plays the ball forward to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor sees Rafael Antunes just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Antunes tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.44
2-2Heracles Almelo have made 3 substitutions with Jan Gelb replacing Hannes Nordwald, Aron Van Wonderen replacing Menno Van Eijk and Ottavio Corrent replacing Tomas Fonseca .
67.10
2-2Joos Houtman hacks Jean Francois Barul from behind! The referee brings Joos Houtman to one side and gives him a warning! Jean Francois Barul runs off the knock.
69.25
Aaron Wilcox sees Ottavio Corrent in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ottavio Corrent makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Simon Proctor. Some silky footwork from Simon Proctor provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Demetrio Ferro comfortably smothers it!
72.31
Jean Francois Barul comes in with a late challenge on Joos Houtman. The referee warns Jean Francois Barul to calm down! Joos Houtman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.03
Jan Gelb flicks the ball to his team mate, Joos Houtman. Joos Houtman chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Antunes. Rafael Antunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Camel Bourmaud.
75.21
Mustapha Engelaar catches Abel Valente on the ankles. The referee calls over Mustapha Engelaar and warns him to calm down! Abel Valente hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.31
Abel Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Barbosa. With a superhuman jump, Paulo Barbosa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Marc Neeskens!
79.46
Aaron Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Rafael Antunes. Rafael Antunes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ottavio Corrent is offside!
84.18
Aaron Wilcox makes a probing pass to Rafael Antunes. Rafael Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
89.39
Aaron Wilcox takes it forward alone. Aaron Wilcox sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
24.3%
44.3%
31.4%
Scorers
| Rafael Antunes 30, 59 Simon Proctor 84 | Richard Van Veen 48 Samuel Tavares 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Antunes of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Neeskens (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Said Lama (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hannes Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Fortes Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mustapha Engelaar (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joos Houtman (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Aaron Wilcox (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Menno Van Eijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Antunes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Tomas Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Proctor (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Aron Van Wonderen (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ottavio Corrent (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Demetrio Ferro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Camel Bourmaud (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nwankwo Middleton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jason Standing (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jean Francois Barul (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Abel Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paulo Barbosa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Van Veen (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Samuel Tavares (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Aldo Botticella (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Darren Matthews (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jermaine Mason (DEF) | 0 | |