Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     FC GroningenFC Groningen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alberto MarquezA. Marquez69
G
1
G
71Daniel MarcelinoD. Marcelino
Steve HoflandS. Hofland71
D
2
D
77Marinus ZuidersmaM. Zuidersma
Cesar CamposC. Campos68
D
3captain
D
69Jakob DehmJ. Dehm
Egbert van LeeuwenE. van Leeuwen64
D
4
D
67Jose Fortes FuentesJ. Fuentes
John MccallJ. Mccall74
M
5
D
58Maurits Van Der GouwM. Van Der Gouw
Sebastian SchönenbornS. Schönenborn68
M
6
M
71Youri KarpinY. Karpin
Anthony Van Der DoelenA. Van Der Doelen65
M
7
M
68Joost LarosJ. Laros
Michel KoolM. Kool58
M
8
M
67Barry NokB. Nok
Jeffrey Van Den BergJ. Van Den Berg74
A
captain9
A
66Edgar SteijnE. Steijn
Egbert Van WanrooyE. Van Wanrooy68
A
10
A
65Jerome Van KouwenJ. Van Kouwen
Rick SchoenmakersR. Schoenmakers59
A
11
A
60Jan Vennegoor Van HelmondJ. Van Helmond
 
Guillermo de RuiterG. de Ruiter58
D
12
G
67Jamal RedanJ. Redan
Bogdan SteijnB. Steijn57
D
13
M
67Mariano AliyuM. Aliyu
Jaap PromesJ. Promes55
A
14
M
64Marc Van MolM. Van Mol

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 19,208 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abubakari Van Gessel.


0.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo kick off!
2.18
Barry Nok passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Steijn. With a superhuman jump, Edgar Steijn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
3.59
Joost Laros chips the ball to his team mate, Jerome Van Kouwen. Jerome Van Kouwen whips in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond beats his man to it with a header. Wonderful reactions from Alberto Marquez keeps it out!
6.53
Egbert van Leeuwen kicks a strong pass forward to John Mccall. John Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Egbert Van Wanrooy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Egbert Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Marcelino who gathers it comfortably.
8.27
Barry Nok comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Schönenborn. Barry Nok is warned by the referee! Sebastian Schönenborn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.45
Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond plays the ball forward to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Egbert van Leeuwen.
14.22
With a delightful solo run, Sebastian Schönenborn stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastian Schönenborn shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Daniel Marcelino with no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
18.40
Cesar Campos knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Schönenborn. Sebastian Schönenborn sees space and advances. Sebastian Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.51
Steve Hofland plays the ball forward to Anthony Van Der Doelen. Anthony Van Der Doelen flicks a high pass forward. Michel Kool holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michel Kool knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Dehm.
22.32
Anthony Van Der Doelen flicks the ball to his team mate, John Mccall. John Mccall threads a neat, attacking ball through to Rick Schoenmakers. Rick Schoenmakers strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Daniel Marcelino. Excellent save.
24.43
Joost Laros threads a neat ball through to Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond sees space and advances. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
26.27
Jeffrey Van Den Berg passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Rick Schoenmakers. Rick Schoenmakers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Fuentes.
27.54
Sebastian Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward. Egbert Van Wanrooy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Egbert Van Wanrooy whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Schönenborn. Sebastian Schönenborn beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.38
Joost Laros makes a simple pass to Edgar Steijn. Edgar Steijn lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.05
Without breaking stride, Jose Fortes Fuentes plays the ball forward to Jerome Van Kouwen. Jerome Van Kouwen shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
36.40
Anthony Van Der Doelen clumsily knocks into Joost Laros. Anthony Van Der Doelen is given a warning by the referee! Joost Laros runs off the knock.
39.06
Sebastian Schönenborn barges into Joost Laros. The referee warns Sebastian Schönenborn to calm down! Joost Laros runs off the knock.
42.56
Maurits Van Der Gouw launches a long ball forward into the other half. Edgar Steijn whips in a cross ball towards Jerome Van Kouwen. Jerome Van Kouwen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Alberto Marquez!
44.37
Youri Karpin clumsily knocks into Michel Kool. The referee warns Youri Karpin to calm down! Michel Kool hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Sebastian Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward. Egbert Van Wanrooy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Egbert Van Wanrooy lofts in a cross ball towards Michel Kool. Michel Kool makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen get the second half underway!
47.08
Barry Nok deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Steijn. Edgar Steijn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Hofland.
53.50
Jakob Dehm hits a low pass to Barry Nok. Barry Nok passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Joost Laros. Joost Laros whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Steijn. Edgar Steijn makes a looping header on goal but somehow Alberto Marquez manages to keep it out.
54.39
Sebastian Schönenborn makes a run forward as Anthony Van Der Doelen takes the throw-in. Sebastian Schönenborn skillfully chests the ball down. Sebastian Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward to Rick Schoenmakers who brings the ball under control. Rick Schoenmakers passes the ball forward but Egbert Van Wanrooy is offside!
57.57
Youri Karpin kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.11
FC Groningen have made 2 substitutions with Mariano Aliyu replacing Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond and Marc Van Mol replacing Maurits Van Der Gouw and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.12
Anthony Van Der Doelen makes a probing pass to Egbert Van Wanrooy. Egbert Van Wanrooy tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
63.40
Steve Hofland passes the ball forward to Cesar Campos. Cesar Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rick Schoenmakers. Rick Schoenmakers sees Anthony Van Der Doelen just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Van Der Doelen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Van Der Doelen!
67.14
Steve Hofland sees a break and surges forward. Steve Hofland flicks a high pass forward. Egbert Van Wanrooy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Egbert Van Wanrooy shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
69.52
Jakob Dehm catches Anthony Van Der Doelen on the ankles. Jakob Dehm is warned by the referee! Anthony Van Der Doelen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.58
Marinus Zuidersma makes a probing pass to Barry Nok. Barry Nok flicks a high ball forward to Jerome Van Kouwen who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Jerome Van Kouwen plays the ball forward to Edgar Steijn who has made a great run into the box. Edgar Steijn rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Alberto Marquez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

FC Groningen
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
30.9%
44.4%
24.7%

Scorers
Sebastian Schönenborn 14
Anthony Van Der Doelen 63
Edgar Steijn 74

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Schönenborn of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings