Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Veendam. A crowd of 17,911 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and Veendam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Evers.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and Veendam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Evers.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
3.39
0-0Erwin Overmars flicks a high ball forward to Henk Mathijssen who takes it down. Henk Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Davy Alberda.
4.56
0-1Remco Koster passes the ball forward to Arno Szepan. Arno Szepan makes a probing pass to Tony Beekink. Tony Beekink knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Schnellinger. Tobias Schnellinger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.13
Arno Szepan flicks a high pass forward to Michel Melchiot who brings the ball under control. Michel Melchiot shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.29
0-2Erwin Overmars makes a simple pass to Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker runs straight at the defence! Barry Redeker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.29
Eugenio Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville whips in a cross ball towards Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Barry Redeker!
18.54
1-2Barry Redeker hacks Davy Alberda from behind! The referee warns Barry Redeker to calm down! Davy Alberda gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.02
Laurent Zebre darts forward. Laurent Zebre shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.15
With some swift thinking, Christian Turpijn plays the ball forward to Erwin Overmars. Erwin Overmars sees Barry Redeker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Barry Redeker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Davy Alberda.
33.40
1-2Gianni Olivares plays the ball forward to Joe Opdam. Joe Opdam threads the ball through to Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Neville. With a superhuman jump, Tommy Neville connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Christian Sier gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
38.12
Boudewijn Van Ankeren flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Herrero controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Herrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville whips in a cross ball towards Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Christian Sier. Excellent save.
40.52
Laurent Zebre passes the ball forward to Tony Beekink. Tony Beekink plays a scrappy one-two with Michel Melchiot and advances towards the goal... Tony Beekink strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Carl Monk reads it well. Excellent keeping!
42.29
Erwin Overmars flicks a high pass forward. Barry Redeker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Barry Redeker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.14
Eugenio Herrero threads a neat ball through to Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Neville. With a superhuman jump, Tommy Neville connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. Veendam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Veendam get the second half underway!
48.13
With some swift thinking, Arno Szepan plays the ball forward to Tony Beekink. Tony Beekink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
49.56
2-2Tobias Schnellinger clumsily knocks into Gianni Olivares. Tobias Schnellinger is given a warning by the referee! Gianni Olivares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.20
Eugenio Herrero darts forward. Eugenio Herrero shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.14
Boudewijn Van Ankeren sees a break and surges forward. Boudewijn Van Ankeren kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Davy Alberda.
55.26
Laurent Zebre flicks a high pass forward. Tony Beekink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Beekink lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Schnellinger. Tobias Schnellinger knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Carl Monk manages to gather it comfortably.
57.42
Christian Turpijn flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Herrero. Eugenio Herrero makes a simple pass to Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen whips in a cross ball towards Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
66.50
Boudewijn Van Ankeren passes the ball forward to Erwin Overmars. Erwin Overmars threads a neat ball through to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville plays a scrappy one-two with Henk Mathijssen and advances towards the goal... Tommy Neville comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
67.48
Eric Frijters flicks a high pass forward. Tony Beekink collects the pass. Tony Beekink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.57
Pierre Piton barges into Eugenio Herrero. Pierre Piton is given a warning by the referee! Eugenio Herrero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.44
Eric Frijters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Monk who gathers it comfortably.
84.36
Erwin Overmars makes an attacking run forward. Erwin Overmars shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
85.11
Remco Koster passes the ball forward to Pierre Piton. Pierre Piton chips the ball to his team mate, Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
89.13
Erwin Overmars makes a probing pass to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
27.3%
42.9%
29.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Barry Redeker of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Monk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Christian Turpijn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Boudewijn Van Ankeren (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gianni Olivares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arjan Heubach (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Erwin Overmars (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Herrero (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Joe Opdam (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tommy Neville (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Henk Mathijssen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Barry Redeker (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Duncan Johnstone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jimmy Kerkhof (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Abel Moutinho (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Christian Sier (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Davy Alberda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Remco Koster (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giorgio Marsala (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eric Frijters (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pierre Piton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arno Szepan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Laurent Zebre (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Michel Melchiot (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Tobias Schnellinger (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Tony Beekink (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Florian Cziommer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Purrel Bergdolmo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabian de Vries (ATT) | 0 | |