Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to FC Dordrecht. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and FC Dordrecht are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ger Beelenkamp.


0.00
FC Dordrecht start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Menno Van Eijk laces a through ball forward to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
4.51
Wes Ljungberg laces a through ball forward to Tjalle Heesakkers. Tjalle Heesakkers threads a neat ball through to Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ferdi Zwaanswijk!
8.06
With great vision, Dominic Niven plays the ball forward to Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Marc Neeskens gets down and covers it.
9.39
Brian Oakley chips the ball to his team mate, Tjalle Heesakkers. Tjalle Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi Zwaanswijk controls it well on his chest. Ferdi Zwaanswijk lofts in a cross ball towards Max Klompe. Max Klompe flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Marc Neeskens!
10.51
Hannes Nordwald comes in with a late challenge on Roger Taylor. Hannes Nordwald is warned by the referee! Roger Taylor runs off the knock.
12.40
Simon Hamann catches Dominic Niven on the ankles. The referee brings Simon Hamann to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.13
Robert Huiberts flicks a high pass forward. Simon Hamann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Hamann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan chips the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.13
Simon Hamann knocks the ball to his team mate, Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan shoots from 20 yards but Fernando Diez is on top of it.
21.10
Tjalle Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward to Ferdi Zwaanswijk who brings the ball under control. Ferdi Zwaanswijk whips in a cross ball towards Max Klompe. Max Klompe makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
26.01
Aaron Matthijs makes a simple pass to Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
38.16
Tjalle Heesakkers makes a probing pass to Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Matthijs.
40.08
Simon Hamann threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent rushes past Brian Oakley! Ottavio Corrent looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Fernando Diez effortlessly smothers it!
42.03
Simon Hamann flicks the ball to his team mate, Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan plays a one-two with Simon Proctor and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Tom Van Der Laan provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
44.41
Sebastian Gruber makes an attacking run forward. Sebastian Gruber knocks in a cross ball towards Max Klompe. Max Klompe connects with a diving header. Wonderful reactions from Marc Neeskens keeps it out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo have changed their lineup with Nikolas Schacht replacing Simon Proctor. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. The Heracles Almelo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo kick off!
49.47
Wes Ljungberg threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Gruber. Sebastian Gruber makes a probing pass to Max Klompe. Max Klompe lofts in a cross ball towards Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.56
Robert Huiberts flicks a high pass forward to Menno Van Eijk who brings the ball under control. Menno Van Eijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht plays a one-two with Tom Van Der Laan and rushes in on goal... Wes Ljungberg clumsily knocks into Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
53.57
Sebastian Gruber passes the ball forward to Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor cuts inside the box! Roger Taylor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Roger Taylor scores for FC Dordrecht!!
60.02
Heracles Almelo have made 2 substitutions with Jan Gelb replacing Hannes Nordwald and Aaron Wilcox replacing Aron Van Wonderen .
65.35
Thijs Berendsen comes in with a late challenge on Morten Nygaard. The referee calls over Thijs Berendsen and shows him a yellow card! Morten Nygaard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.45
Aaron Matthijs makes a simple pass to Aaron Wilcox. Aaron Wilcox runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Aaron Wilcox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Corrent but he's offside!
69.53
Sebastian Gruber makes a simple pass to Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.29
Brian Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Gruber. Sebastian Gruber knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.07
Sebastian Gruber kicks a strong pass forward to Max Klompe. Max Klompe whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.16
Aaron Wilcox runs straight at the opposition's defence. Aaron Wilcox plays a scrappy one-two with Ottavio Corrent and advances towards the goal... Wes Ljungberg comes in with a late challenge on Aaron Wilcox. Aaron Wilcox appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
77.12
Sebastian Gruber flicks a high pass forward. Roger Taylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roger Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Max Klompe. Max Klompe fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Marc Neeskens!
78.09
Wes Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tjalle Heesakkers. Tjalle Heesakkers decides to run forward with the ball. Tjalle Heesakkers whips in a cross ball towards Max Klompe. Max Klompe flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.08
Mohammed Mariana chips the ball to his team mate, Thijs Berendsen. Thijs Berendsen knocks the ball forward to Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor plays a scrappy one-two with Max Klompe and stumbles forward towards the goal... Roger Taylor cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
83.32
Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Corrent controls it well on his chest. Ottavio Corrent plays a one-two with Nikolas Schacht and rushes in on goal... Ottavio Corrent side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Sebastian Gruber barges into Simon Hamann. Sebastian Gruber is warned by the referee! Simon Hamann stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
28.6%
45.2%
26.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roger Taylor of FC Dordrecht

Match Ratings
1.Marc Neeskens (GK)
8
2.Aaron Matthijs (DEF)
6
3.Hannes Nordwald (DEF)
6
4.Robert Huiberts (DEF)
6
5.Menno Van Eijk (MID)
6
6.Simon Hamann (MID)
7
7.Aron Van Wonderen (MID)
6
8.Morten Nygaard (MID)
6
9.Simon Proctor (ATT)
6
10.Ottavio Corrent (ATT)
6
11.Tom Van Der Laan (ATT)
7
 
12.Jan Gelb (DEF)
6
13.Aaron Wilcox (MID)
7
14.Nikolas Schacht (ATT)
6