Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     FalkirkFalkirk
Maurice Joseph ColeMaurice Joseph Cole David ross Campbell David ross Campbell
Marc NeeskensM. Neeskens68
G
1
G
72Ragnar ÁsgeirssonR. Ásgeirsson
Hannes NordwaldH. Nordwald69
D
2
D
43Scott MatteoS. Matteo
Aaron MatthijsA. Matthijs77
D
3
D
45Dale WilliamsD. Williams
Robert HuibertsR. Huiberts74
D
4
D
44Tony GueiT. Guei
Paul EiltsP. Eilts66
D
5
G
23João Gabriel MartinsJ. Martins
Simon HamannS. Hamann71
M
6
D
45Neil GlassN. Glass
Morten NygaardM. Nygaard82
M
7captain
M
71Leonardo ZerdouxL. Zerdoux
Nikolas SchachtN. Schacht71
A
8
M
31Liam InceL. Ince
Simon ProctorS. Proctor69
A
9
M
73Nuno CastroN. Castro
Ottavio CorrentO. Corrent74
A
captain10
A
50Duncan NivenD. Niven
Tom Van Der LaanT. Van Der Laan73
A
11
A
52Eduardo VianaE. Viana
 
Menno Van EijkM. Van Eijk73
M
12
D
73Gerhard AugsteinG. Augstein
Aron Van WonderenA. Van Wonderen71
M
13
M
78Gerhard NeuhausG. Neuhaus
Philipp BierhoffP. Bierhoff68
A
14
A
74Xavier DeflandreX. Deflandre

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play Falkirk in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Heracles Almelo lead by 4-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by .


0.00
Heracles Almelo start the match!
2.04
Aaron Matthijs flicks a high pass forward. Morten Nygaard collects the pass. Morten Nygaard knocks the ball forward to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan plays a scrappy one-two with Ottavio Corrent and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tom Van Der Laan takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ragnar Ásgeirsson.
3.09
It's a corner kick. Morten Nygaard loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Aaron Matthijs provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies wide!
4.09
Liam Ince flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Niven who brings the ball under control. Duncan Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eduardo Viana!
10.26
Simon Hamann threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent plays a scrappy one-two with Nikolas Schacht and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ottavio Corrent side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Ragnar Ásgeirsson reads it well. Fabulous save!
12.45
Nuno Castro hits a low pass to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Huiberts.
14.47
Aaron Matthijs plays the ball forward to Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.32
Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Schacht holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nikolas Schacht tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Ragnar Ásgeirsson manages to keep it out.
30.33
Morten Nygaard chips the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
32.16
Morten Nygaard surges forward with the ball. Morten Nygaard knocks in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
33.22
Dale Williams flicks a high pass forward. Liam Ince controls it well on his chest. Liam Ince passes the ball forward to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Matthijs.
34.04
Robert Huiberts kicks a strong pass forward to Morten Nygaard. Showing composure, Morten Nygaard plays the ball forward to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ragnar Ásgeirsson comfortably smothers it!
38.36
Nuno Castro darts forward. Nuno Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hannes Nordwald.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Falkirk kick off and get the second half underway!
47.04
Nuno Castro brings the ball forward. Nuno Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.12
Robert Huiberts sees Morten Nygaard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morten Nygaard plays the ball forward to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.35
Morten Nygaard flicks a high pass forward to Tom Van Der Laan who brings the ball under control. Tom Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ragnar Ásgeirsson who gathers it comfortably.
55.44
Heracles Almelo are keeping most of the possession.
59.12
Morten Nygaard threads a neat ball through to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor lofts in a cross ball towards Tom Van Der Laan. With a superhuman jump, Tom Van Der Laan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.51
Liam Ince clumsily knocks into Morten Nygaard. Liam Ince is warned by the referee! Morten Nygaard stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.01
Leonardo Zerdoux flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Niven who brings the ball under control. Duncan Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.42
Aaron Matthijs hits a low pass to Morten Nygaard. With some swift thinking, Morten Nygaard plays the ball forward to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.03
Simon Hamann catches Leonardo Zerdoux on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Zerdoux stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.01
Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with Philipp Bierhoff replacing Tom Van Der Laan .
81.57
Morten Nygaard flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Bierhoff. Philipp Bierhoff heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
85.49
Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward to Simon Proctor who brings the ball under control. Simon Proctor shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

Falkirk
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
20.6%
46%
33.3%

Scorers
Tom Van Der Laan 59
Eduardo Viana 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tom Van Der Laan of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings
1.Marc Neeskens (GK)
6
2.Hannes Nordwald (DEF)
6
3.Aaron Matthijs (DEF)
6
4.Robert Huiberts (DEF)
6
5.Paul Eilts (DEF)
6
6.Simon Hamann (MID)yellow card
6
7.Morten Nygaard (MID)
8
8.Nikolas Schacht (ATT)
6
9.Simon Proctor (ATT)
7
10.Ottavio Corrent (ATT)
7
11.Tom Van Der Laan (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Menno Van Eijk (MID)
0
13.Aron Van Wonderen (MID)
0
14.Philipp Bierhoff (ATT)
6

1.Ragnar Ásgeirsson (GK)
9
2.Scott Matteo (DEF)
6
3.Dale Williams (DEF)
6
4.Tony Guei (DEF)
6
5.João Gabriel Martins (GK)
6
6.Neil Glass (DEF)
6
7.Leonardo Zerdoux (MID)
6
8.Liam Ince (MID)
6
9.Nuno Castro (MID)
7
10.Duncan Niven (ATT)
7
11.Eduardo Viana (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gerhard Augstein (DEF)
0
13.Gerhard Neuhaus (MID)
0
14.Xavier Deflandre (ATT)
0