Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play AC Milan in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,951 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
6.14
0-0Mustapha Engelaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent advances inside the box! Ottavio Corrent side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.45
0-0Aron Van Wonderen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Moreno Faccini. What a save!
14.59
Bastián Soto flicks a high ball forward to Rainer Schöll who takes it down. Rainer Schöll threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Carbone. Maurizio Carbone whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Magoni. Cesare Magoni connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.27
Matthias Geis knocks the ball forward to Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca runs straight at the defence! Tomas Fonseca shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.55
Matthias Geis knocks the ball forward to 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 but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.20
0-0Aaron Matthijs clumsily knocks into Cesare Magoni. Aaron Matthijs is given a warning by the referee! Cesare Magoni gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.02
0-0Aron Van Wonderen kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.30
Aron Van Wonderen threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.00
Diaw Brevi flicks a high ball forward to Tomas Rizzitelli who takes it down. Tomas Rizzitelli hits a low pass to Cesare Magoni. Cesare Magoni shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
42.35
Rainer Schöll controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesare Magoni. Cesare Magoni tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
44.03
0-1George Scholes decides to run forward with the ball. George Scholes plays a quick one-two with Maurizio Carbone and rushes in on goal... George Scholes rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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 Jan Gelb replacing Mustapha Engelaar and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. AC Milan appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AC Milan kick off and get the second half underway!
59.27
Aron Van Wonderen catches Rainer Schöll on the ankles. The referee brings Aron Van Wonderen to one side and gives him a warning! Rainer Schöll gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.07
With a delightful solo run, Tomas Rizzitelli stretches the opposition's defence. Tomas Rizzitelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Geis.
69.19
0-1Heracles Almelo are keeping most of the possession.
73.34
Rainer Schöll makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesare Magoni. Cesare Magoni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
75.41
0-1Tomas Fonseca catches Mirco Berretta on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mirco Berretta runs off the knock.
77.39
0-1Heracles Almelo have made 2 substitutions with Aaron Wilcox replacing Aron Van Wonderen and Simon Proctor replacing Ottavio Corrent .
87.47
Simon Hamann advances with the ball. Simon Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Moreno Faccini had no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
90.00
Simon Hamann threads a neat ball through to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Schacht. With a superhuman jump, Nikolas Schacht connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Moreno Faccini.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
23.5%
42.4%
34.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to George Scholes of AC Milan |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Neeskens (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hannes Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aaron Matthijs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matthias Geis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Mustapha Engelaar (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simon Hamann (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Aron Van Wonderen (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Menno Van Eijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nikolas Schacht (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Tomas Fonseca (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Ottavio Corrent (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Aaron Wilcox (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Simon Proctor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Moreno Faccini (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bastián Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Danilo Bertani (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mirco Berretta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diaw Brevi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomas Rizzitelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rainer Schöll (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | George Scholes (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Cesare Magoni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cristiano Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Maurizio Carbone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Mattia Pedone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aldo Sommese (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ferry Brouwer (ATT) | 0 | |