Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alberto MarquezA. Marquez69
G
1
G
70Alexandre BentoA. Bento
Steve HoflandS. Hofland71
D
2
D
81Danilo GiorgettiD. Giorgetti
Cesar CamposC. Campos68
D
3
D
68Billy MendesB. Mendes
Egbert van LeeuwenE. van Leeuwen64
D
4
D
66Pablo MolownyP. Molowny
John MccallJ. Mccall74
M
5
M
74Hennie ClaesH. Claes
Sebastian SchönenbornS. Schönenborn68
M
6
M
69Hennie SluiterH. Sluiter
Anthony Van Der DoelenA. Van Der Doelen65
M
7captain
M
67Don McStayD. McStay
Michel KoolM. Kool58
M
8
M
62Ivar Van NistelrooyI. Van Nistelrooy
Jeffrey Van Den BergJ. Van Den Berg74
A
captain9
A
70Henry DraperH. Draper
Egbert Van WanrooyE. Van Wanrooy68
A
10
A
67Jeffrey WaterreusJ. Waterreus
Rick SchoenmakersR. Schoenmakers59
A
11
A
60Rui MoutinhoR. Moutinho
 
Guillermo de RuiterG. de Ruiter58
D
12
G
69Antoine Van Der HeijdenA. Van Der Heijden
Bogdan SteijnB. Steijn57
D
13
D
66Ed MathijssenE. Mathijssen
Jaap PromesJ. Promes55
A
14
D
65Ruben van den BroekR. van den Broek

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 19,122 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Said Knopper.


0.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
2.18
Egbert Van Wanrooy hacks Pablo Molowny from behind! Egbert Van Wanrooy is shown the yellow card! Pablo Molowny gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.45
Pablo Molowny brings the ball forward. Pablo Molowny knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Moutinho. Rui Moutinho plays a one-two with Henry Draper and rushes in on goal... Rui Moutinho comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.25
Hennie Sluiter threads the ball through to Jeffrey Waterreus. Jeffrey Waterreus shoots from 20 yards but Alberto Marquez reads it well. He makes it look easy!
14.29
Sebastian Schönenborn catches Pablo Molowny on the ankles. The referee calls over Sebastian Schönenborn and warns him to calm down! Pablo Molowny stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.43
John Mccall threads the ball through to Jeffrey Van Den Berg. Jeffrey Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.11
Anthony Van Der Doelen threads a neat ball through to John Mccall. John Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Van Den Berg. Jeffrey Van Den Berg jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
24.28
With some swift thinking, Pablo Molowny plays the ball forward to Rui Moutinho. Rui Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Waterreus. Jeffrey Waterreus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.27
Hennie Sluiter threads the ball through to Ivar Van Nistelrooy. Ivar Van Nistelrooy lofts in a cross ball towards Don McStay. Don McStay heads the ball goalwards but Alberto Marquez reads it well. Nice keeping!
27.54
Steve Hofland threads the ball through to Egbert Van Wanrooy. Egbert Van Wanrooy flicks a high pass forward. Jeffrey Van Den Berg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeffrey Van Den Berg finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alexandre Bento.
29.45
Anthony Van Der Doelen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Rui Moutinho reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
34.07
Egbert van Leeuwen runs forward with the ball. Egbert van Leeuwen flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Van Der Doelen who takes it down. Anthony Van Der Doelen whips in a cross ball towards Rick Schoenmakers. Rick Schoenmakers outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Alexandre Bento manages to gather it effortlessly.
36.16
Egbert van Leeuwen flicks a high pass forward. John Mccall controls it well on his chest. John Mccall flicks a high ball forward to Jeffrey Van Den Berg who takes it down. Jeffrey Van Den Berg finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
42.31
Billy Mendes makes a simple pass to Hennie Sluiter. Hennie Sluiter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeffrey Waterreus. Jeffrey Waterreus shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
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. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Heracles Almelo kicking off!
48.56
Sebastian Schönenborn plays the ball forward to Rick Schoenmakers. Rick Schoenmakers lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Van Der Doelen. With a superhuman jump, Anthony Van Der Doelen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alexandre Bento gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
51.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Hennie Sluiter plays the ball forward to Ivar Van Nistelrooy. Ivar Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.33
Steve Hofland flicks a high pass forward to John Mccall who brings the ball under control. John Mccall advances with the ball. John Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Egbert Van Wanrooy. Egbert Van Wanrooy jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Egbert Van Wanrooy!
57.58
Michel Kool flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Schönenborn controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Van Den Berg. Jeffrey Van Den Berg flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.44
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Ed Mathijssen replacing Hennie Claes and Antoine Van Der Heijden replacing Rui Moutinho .
63.38
Cesar Campos flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Van Der Doelen controls it well on his chest. Anthony Van Der Doelen hits a low pass to Jeffrey Van Den Berg. Jeffrey Van Den Berg threads a neat, attacking ball through to John Mccall. John Mccall shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alexandre Bento with no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
66.56
Anthony Van Der Doelen flicks a high pass forward. Rick Schoenmakers collects the pass. Rick Schoenmakers shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.46
Cesar Campos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Cesar Campos whips in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Van Den Berg. Jeffrey Van Den Berg gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.51
Antoine Van Der Heijden hacks Egbert van Leeuwen from behind! The referee brings Antoine Van Der Heijden to one side and gives him a warning! Egbert van Leeuwen stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.13
Hennie Sluiter flicks a high pass forward to Jeffrey Waterreus who brings the ball under control. Jeffrey Waterreus plays a scrappy one-two with Henry Draper and advances towards the goal... Jeffrey Waterreus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Alberto Marquez easily gets down and covers it.
77.07
Cesar Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeffrey Van Den Berg. Jeffrey Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danilo Giorgetti.
78.12
Billy Mendes comes in with a late challenge on Jeffrey Van Den Berg. Billy Mendes is shown the yellow card! Jeffrey Van Den Berg stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.37
Billy Mendes makes a probing pass to Don McStay. Don McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.15
Sebastian Schönenborn darts forward. Sebastian Schönenborn finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Heracles Almelo are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
85.52
Cesar Campos flicks a high pass forward to John Mccall who brings the ball under control. John Mccall knocks the ball forward to Anthony Van Der Doelen. Anthony Van Der Doelen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danilo Giorgetti.
87.22
Cesar Campos flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Schönenborn who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Schönenborn advances with the ball. Sebastian Schönenborn makes a pass forward but Egbert Van Wanrooy is yards offside!
90.00
Hennie Sluiter chips the ball to his team mate, Don McStay. Don McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

AZ 67 Alkmaar
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
26.6%
41.8%
31.6%

Scorers
Egbert Van Wanrooy 54
Jeffrey Van Den Berg 58, 67
John Mccall 63
Rui Moutinho 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jeffrey Van Den Berg of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings