Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at De Vliert where FC Den Bosch play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 20,468 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Den Bosch are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Schaap.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Den Bosch are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Schaap.
0.00
0-0FC Den Bosch kick off!
2.18
0-0Joe Riverola flicks a high pass forward to Mike Jongsma who brings the ball under control. Mike Jongsma threads the ball through to Ole Veurink but he's offside!
4.16
0-0Joe Riverola flicks a high pass forward. Ole Veurink controls it well on his chest. Ole Veurink whips in a cross ball towards Melchior Melchiot. Melchior Melchiot makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Ronnie Carragher. Excellent block.
6.34
0-0Joe Riverola hacks Bruno Tavares from behind! Joe Riverola is warned by the referee! Bruno Tavares grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.04
0-0Ronnie Carragher hacks Dirk Luijpers from behind! The referee calls over Ronnie Carragher and shows him a yellow card! Dirk Luijpers stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.45
0-1Ronnie Carragher passes the ball forward to Eugenio Herrero. Eugenio Herrero takes it forward alone. Eugenio Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.13
Willem Viscaal plays a long ball forward. Mike Jongsma lofts in a cross ball towards Dirk Luijpers. Dirk Luijpers flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.01
1-1Arjan Heubach decides to run forward with the ball. Arjan Heubach lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville makes a convincing header. Stephane Baronchelli effortlessly picks it out of the air!
20.54
1-1Gianni Olivares kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Herrero. Eugenio Herrero makes a probing pass to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.38
1-1Jurgen Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Ole Veurink controls it well on his chest. Ole Veurink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.20
Boudewijn Van Ankeren passes the ball forward to Eugenio Herrero. Eugenio Herrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel skips past Willem Viscaal! Youssef van Gastel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
24.18
Joe Opdam flicks the ball to his team mate, Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.02
Arjan Heubach makes a simple pass to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
30.56
Willem Viscaal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Riverola. Joe Riverola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Melchior Melchiot. Melchior Melchiot shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.17
Tommy Neville hacks Alejandro Accursi from behind! The referee brings Tommy Neville to one side and gives him a warning! Alejandro Accursi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.33
Joe Riverola flicks a high ball forward to Ole Veurink who takes it down. Ole Veurink whips in a cross ball towards Mike Jongsma. Mike Jongsma makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Seeing Jurgen Moeliker's attacking run, Joe Riverola quickly throws the ball into his path. Jurgen Moeliker makes a simple pass to Melchior Melchiot. Melchior Melchiot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Den Bosch appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off the second half!
48.32
Jurgen Moeliker sees Mike Jongsma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Jongsma whips in a cross ball towards Ole Veurink. Ole Veurink finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
51.58
Willem Viscaal flicks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Moeliker. Jurgen Moeliker chips the ball to his team mate, Melchior Melchiot. Melchior Melchiot knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianni Olivares.
54.12
Joe Riverola makes a probing pass to Dirk Luijpers. Dirk Luijpers advances inside the box! Dirk Luijpers rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.25
2-1FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Nuno Valente replacing Dirk Luijpers .
61.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Herrero plays the ball forward to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.15
Eugenio Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel lofts in a cross ball towards Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.07
Bruno Tavares threads the ball through to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stephane Baronchelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.42
Gianni Olivares threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Herrero. Eugenio Herrero advances with the ball. Eugenio Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.25
Gianni Olivares knocks the ball forward to Joe Opdam. Joe Opdam flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Overath.
87.23
Joe Opdam kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Overath.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
33.3%
42.9%
23.8%
Scorers
| Dirk Luijpers 15, 54 | Tommy Neville 10, 77 Henk Mathijssen 63 Youssef van Gastel 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Neville of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephane Baronchelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sven Morlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Willem Viscaal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marc Overath (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Accursi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jurgen Moeliker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joe Riverola (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dirk Luijpers (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Melchior Melchiot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mike Jongsma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ole Veurink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicky Salako (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nuno Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Brady (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Carl Monk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ronnie Carragher (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Boudewijn Van Ankeren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gianni Olivares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arjan Heubach (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eugenio Herrero (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Joe Opdam (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bruno Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tommy Neville (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Henk Mathijssen (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Youssef van Gastel (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Duncan Johnstone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jimmy Kerkhof (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Barry Redeker (ATT) | 0 | |