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 FC Den Bosch. A crowd of 16,347 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Den Bosch appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Said Knopper.


0.00
Heracles Almelo start the match!
14.38
Sebastian Schönenborn flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Van Der Doelen. Anthony Van Der Doelen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Shields.
15.20
Ivan Suarez threads a neat ball through to Jody Christie. Jody Christie shoots from distance. Solid save from Alberto Marquez.
18.38
John Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Egbert Van Wanrooy collects the pass. Egbert Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball towards Rick Schoenmakers. Rick Schoenmakers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.58
Egbert van Leeuwen takes it forward alone. Egbert van Leeuwen flicks a high ball forward to Jeffrey Van Den Berg who gracefully takes it down. Jeffrey Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romano Van Der Luer.
34.37
Cesar Campos flicks a high pass forward to Rick Schoenmakers who brings the ball under control. Rick Schoenmakers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.56
Sebastian Schönenborn runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sebastian Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball towards Rick Schoenmakers. Rick Schoenmakers makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.29
Jody Christie clumsily knocks into Cesar Campos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cesar Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.41
Ronny Bragstad makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Verlinden. Stefan Verlinden whips in a cross ball towards Jody Christie. Jody Christie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.27
Michel Polak hacks Jeffrey Van Den Berg from behind! Michel Polak is warned by the referee! Jeffrey Van Den Berg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Sebastian Schönenborn threads the ball through to Jeffrey Van Den Berg. Jeffrey Van Den Berg deftly passes the ball to Egbert Van Wanrooy, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Egbert Van Wanrooy provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
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. FC Den Bosch also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Den Bosch kick off!
47.37
Ivan Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Christie. Jody Christie shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
48.58
Egbert van Leeuwen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Van Der Doelen. Anthony Van Der Doelen makes a probing pass to Rick Schoenmakers. Rick Schoenmakers shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
49.43
Anthony Van Der Doelen sees space and advances. Anthony Van Der Doelen whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Schönenborn. Sebastian Schönenborn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Superb reactions from Carlos Van Dinteren. What a save!
51.01
Jody Christie clumsily knocks into Egbert van Leeuwen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Jody Christie!! Egbert van Leeuwen runs off the knock.
53.26
Cesar Campos hits a low pass to John Mccall. John Mccall threads a neat ball through to Egbert Van Wanrooy. Egbert Van Wanrooy whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Van Der Doelen. Anthony Van Der Doelen makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
59.10
Anthony Van Der Doelen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Schönenborn. Sebastian Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward. Egbert Van Wanrooy collects the pass. Egbert Van Wanrooy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Shields.
60.50
Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with Bogdan Steijn replacing Michel Kool .FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Gabriel Cano replacing Dave Shields .
63.29
With some swift thinking, Edmundo Merino plays the ball forward to Stefan Verlinden. Stefan Verlinden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.36
Heracles Almelo have made 2 substitutions with Guillermo de Ruiter replacing Jeffrey Van Den Berg and Jaap Promes replacing Rick Schoenmakers .
85.26
Cesar Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Van Der Doelen. Anthony Van Der Doelen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
89.58
John Mccall sees Bogdan Steijn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bogdan Steijn lofts in a cross ball towards Egbert Van Wanrooy. With a superhuman jump, Egbert Van Wanrooy connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
90.00
Edmundo Merino flicks a high ball forward to Ronny Bragstad who takes it down. Ronny Bragstad sees space and advances. Ronny Bragstad knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
28.8%
45.2%
26%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rick Schoenmakers of Heracles Almelo