Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     FC VolendamFC Volendam
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carl MonkC. Monk68
G
1
G
68Lionel DacourtL. Dacourt
Ronnie CarragherR. Carragher68
D
2
D
72Luis QuaresmaL. Quaresma
Boudewijn Van AnkerenB. Van Ankeren67
D
captain3
D
69Linus NeudeckerL. Neudecker
Gianni OlivaresG. Olivares67
D
4
D
68Arno SchefflerA. Scheffler
Arjan HeubachA. Heubach71
M
5
D
61Alcaly PignolA. Pignol
Eugenio HerreroE. Herrero62
M
6
M
66Colin BradyC. Brady
Joe OpdamJ. Opdam61
M
7
M
64Mark SchenningM. Schenning
Bruno TavaresB. Tavares61
M
8
M
58Marcel HässlerM. Hässler
Tommy NevilleT. Neville72
A
9
A
67Edwin AverdijkE. Averdijk
Henk MathijssenH. Mathijssen68
A
10
A
63Copain WijngaardenC. Wijngaarden
Youssef van GastelY. van Gastel67
A
11captain
A
59Tijani BroerseT. Broerse
 
Duncan JohnstoneD. Johnstone67
G
12
G
67Antoine SedoukiA. Sedouki
Jimmy KerkhofJ. Kerkhof64
D
13
G
61Steve OlfersS. Olfers
Barry RedekerB. Redeker63
A
14
D
60Edgar SchultzE. Schultz

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to FC Volendam. A crowd of 19,004 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Maurits Kooiman.


0.00
Heracles Almelo kick off and get the match underway!
3.39
Showing composure, Luis Quaresma picks a pass forward to Colin Brady. Colin Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse lofts in a cross ball towards Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Carl Monk!
6.00
Linus Neudecker barges into Henk Mathijssen. Linus Neudecker is warned by the referee! Henk Mathijssen runs off the knock.
8.17
Under pressure, Gianni Olivares clears the ball far upfield. Henk Mathijssen plays a scrappy one-two with Youssef van Gastel and advances towards the goal... Henk Mathijssen takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.00
Eugenio Herrero threads the ball through to Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Lionel Dacourt reads it well. Nice save!
24.29
Colin Brady makes a probing pass to Copain Wijngaarden. Copain Wijngaarden knocks in a cross ball towards Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.57
Eugenio Herrero makes a probing pass to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.26
Mark Schenning makes a probing pass to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.46
Bruno Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Youssef van Gastel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youssef van Gastel knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
36.04
Luis Quaresma receives the ball from a throw-in from Alcaly Pignol. Luis Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Brady. Colin Brady threads a neat ball through to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
38.50
Bruno Tavares runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bruno Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
39.37
Colin Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Copain Wijngaarden. Copain Wijngaarden shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
40.50
Linus Neudecker chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Hässler. With a delightful solo run, Marcel Hässler stretches the opposition's defence. Marcel Hässler knocks in a cross ball towards Copain Wijngaarden. Copain Wijngaarden powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Marcel Hässler makes a simple pass to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
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. FC Volendam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Volendam kicking off!
47.15
Youssef van Gastel catches Arno Scheffler on the ankles. Youssef van Gastel is given a warning by the referee! Arno Scheffler stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.39
Marcel Hässler catches Eugenio Herrero on the ankles. Marcel Hässler is warned by the referee! Eugenio Herrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.54
Arno Scheffler knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Schenning. Mark Schenning brings the ball forward. Mark Schenning advances inside the box! Mark Schenning makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Mark Schenning scores for FC Volendam!!
57.42
Marcel Hässler brings the ball forward. Marcel Hässler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Monk who gathers it comfortably.
59.27
Marcel Hässler darts forward. Marcel Hässler knocks in a cross ball towards Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.57
Joe Opdam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen whips the ball goalwards with his head but Alcaly Pignol is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
71.58
Colin Brady darts forward. Colin Brady shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
72.39
Arjan Heubach passes the ball forward to Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
75.55
Eugenio Herrero advances with the ball. Eugenio Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.21
Joe Opdam barges into Colin Brady. Joe Opdam is warned by the referee! Colin Brady carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.52
Eugenio Herrero hits a low pass to Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen runs straight at the defence! Henk Mathijssen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.01
Gianni Olivares hacks Copain Wijngaarden from behind! The referee calls over Gianni Olivares and warns him to calm down! Copain Wijngaarden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.44
Colin Brady flicks a high pass forward. Copain Wijngaarden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Copain Wijngaarden knocks in a cross ball towards Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse makes a convincing header. Carl Monk comfortably picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

FC Volendam
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
24.6%
47.8%
27.5%

Scorers
Tijani Broerse 24
Copain Wijngaarden 40
Mark Schenning 55
Edwin Averdijk 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Hässler of FC Volendam

Match Ratings