Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Helmond Sport. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jimmy Tuhuteru.


0.00
Heracles Almelo start the match!
2.53
Noah Röhlig knocks the ball forward to Daniel Van Wanrooy. Daniel Van Wanrooy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Alberto Marquez reads it well. Nice save!
4.15
Pim Bosvelt flicks the ball to his team mate, Gionatha Murgita. Gionatha Murgita whips in a cross ball towards Giordano Agliardi. Giordano Agliardi connects with a diving header but Alberto Marquez is on top of it.
6.52
Jack Piket makes a beautiful solo run. Jack Piket skips past Cesar Campos! Jack Piket muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.50
Sebastian Schönenborn makes a probing pass to Anthony Van Der Doelen. Anthony Van Der Doelen knocks in a cross ball towards Niels de Haan. Niels de Haan makes a deft header. Miguel Ramos effortlessly picks it out of the air!
20.38
Noah Birkwald catches Sebastian Schönenborn on the ankles. The referee warns Noah Birkwald to calm down! Sebastian Schönenborn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.44
Pim Bosvelt makes a simple pass to Giordano Agliardi. Giordano Agliardi knocks in a cross ball towards Pim Bosvelt. With a superhuman jump, Pim Bosvelt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Pim Bosvelt scores for Helmond Sport!!
27.05
Steve Hofland clumsily knocks into Noah Röhlig. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noah Röhlig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.57
Darl Van Nistelrooy catches Niels de Haan on the ankles. Darl Van Nistelrooy is shown the yellow card! Niels de Haan runs off the knock.
32.00
Cesar Campos advances with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Cesar Campos stretches the opposition's defence. Cesar Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.42
Delano Bakboord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noah Röhlig. Noah Röhlig makes a probing pass to Gionatha Murgita. Gionatha Murgita finds some space and shoots from distance but Alberto Marquez is on top of it.
36.10
Egbert van Leeuwen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michel Kool. Michel Kool flicks a high pass forward. Jeffrey Van Den Berg collects the pass. Jeffrey Van Den Berg edges inside the box! Jeffrey Van Den Berg rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.18
Pim Bosvelt flicks a high pass forward. Giordano Agliardi collects the pass. Giordano Agliardi knocks in a cross ball towards Gionatha Murgita. Gionatha Murgita rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies well off target!
40.07
Sebastian Schönenborn chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Van Der Doelen. Anthony Van Der Doelen edges inside the box! Anthony Van Der Doelen rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
44.32
Niels de Haan threads a neat ball through to John Mccall. John Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Seeing Gionatha Murgita's run, Jack Piket quickly throws the ball into his path. Showing composure, Gionatha Murgita plays the ball forward to Pim Bosvelt. Pim Bosvelt advances inside the box! Pim Bosvelt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Helmond Sport start the second half!
49.29
Cesar Campos flicks a high pass forward. Michel Kool controls it well on his chest. Michel Kool sees Anthony Van Der Doelen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Van Der Doelen plays the ball forward to Michel Kool who has made a great run into the box. Michel Kool comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.32
Pim Bosvelt passes the ball forward to Noah Röhlig. Noah Röhlig sees Gionatha Murgita just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gionatha Murgita takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.27
Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with Bogdan Steijn replacing Michel Kool .
61.31
Anthony Van Der Doelen kicks a strong pass forward to Jeffrey Van Den Berg. Jeffrey Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Niels de Haan. Niels de Haan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Miguel Ramos. Excellent save.
63.42
Jack Piket flicks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Agliardi. Giordano Agliardi plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Van Wanrooy and advances towards the goal... Giordano Agliardi rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.30
Helmond Sport are dictating the run of play here today.
69.48
Showing composure, Anthony Van Der Doelen plays the ball forward to Sebastian Schönenborn. Sebastian Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.20
Heracles Almelo have made 2 substitutions with Guillermo de Ruiter replacing Jeffrey Van Den Berg and Karim Bisseling replacing Niels de Haan .
78.21
Jack Piket flicks a high pass forward. Gionatha Murgita collects the pass. Gionatha Murgita deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noah Röhlig but the linesman indicates offside!
79.08
Karim Bisseling comes in with a late challenge on Noah Birkwald. Karim Bisseling is shown the yellow card! Noah Birkwald runs off the knock.
81.08
Darl Van Nistelrooy sees Gionatha Murgita in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gionatha Murgita passes the ball forward to Giordano Agliardi. Giordano Agliardi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
85.08
Noah Röhlig flicks a high pass forward to Jack Piket who brings the ball under control. Jack Piket tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Alberto Marquez manages to gather it effortlessly.
87.29
Tim van Leeuwen surges forward with the ball. Tim van Leeuwen threads the ball through to Giordano Agliardi. Giordano Agliardi rushes past Egbert van Leeuwen! Some good footwork from Giordano Agliardi provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Alberto Marquez had no chance!! Goal for Helmond Sport!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.4%
61.6%
Play Area
31.5%
45.2%
23.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pim Bosvelt of Helmond Sport