Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     SC HeerenveenSC Heerenveen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hennie Van BommelH. Van Bommel73
G
captain1captain
G
63Vitor SantosV. Santos
Christian WillemsC. Willems67
D
2
D
65John MatteoJ. Matteo
Daan TouzaniD. Touzani65
D
3
D
62Darl MarbusD. Marbus
Maurits van BeekM. van Beek55
D
4
D
53Claudio MonteroC. Montero
Nikos CruzN. Cruz69
M
5
M
74Patrick PienaarP. Pienaar
Ellery Van Der LuerE. Van Der Luer69
M
6
M
64Mario BarbosaM. Barbosa
Matt SounessM. Souness65
M
7
M
64Cosimo MezzanottiC. Mezzanotti
Massimo ScottiM. Scotti64
M
8
M
58Morris ShieldsM. Shields
Joao RibeiroJ. Ribeiro61
M
9
A
64Steven van LeeuwenS. van Leeuwen
Jack KluivertJ. Kluivert69
A
10
A
63Marinus NieuwenburgM. Nieuwenburg
Jordi van der WalJ. van der Wal64
A
11
A
61Reinier OpdamR. Opdam
 
Martin BoschkerM. Boschker60
A
12
A
61Eugne BochuE. Bochu
Marvin OpschoorM. Opschoor60
M
13
A
56Louis Van Der VaartL. Van Der Vaart
Roland GalàsekR. Galàsek57
A
14
A
53Kai RichterK. Richter

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 9,293 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Lindenbergh.


0.00
Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
3.26
Claudio Montero threads the ball through to Mario Barbosa. Mario Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Steven van Leeuwen controls it well on his chest. Steven van Leeuwen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maurits van Beek.
4.52
Christian Willems deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz sees Jack Kluivert in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jack Kluivert lofts in a cross ball towards Jordi van der Wal. Jordi van der Wal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Vitor Santos. Excellent save.
6.40
Claudio Montero flicks a high pass forward. Morris Shields collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Morris Shields stretches the opposition's defence. Morris Shields knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.54
Nikos Cruz chips the ball to his team mate, Jordi van der Wal. Jordi van der Wal puts a great ball through. Massimo Scotti runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
15.25
Cosimo Mezzanotti hacks Nikos Cruz from behind! Cosimo Mezzanotti is shown the yellow card! Nikos Cruz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.46
Daan Touzani clumsily knocks into Marinus Nieuwenburg. The referee warns Daan Touzani to calm down! Marinus Nieuwenburg stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.37
Maurits van Beek chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Willems. Christian Willems threads a neat ball through to Jordi van der Wal. Jordi van der Wal shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Vitor Santos!
21.39
Cosimo Mezzanotti makes a simple pass to Steven van Leeuwen. Steven van Leeuwen lofts in a cross ball towards Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.40
Morris Shields deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Barbosa. Mario Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Steven van Leeuwen. Steven van Leeuwen makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hennie Van Bommel with no chance!! Goal for SC Heerenveen!
30.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.48
Cosimo Mezzanotti flicks a high pass forward. Steven van Leeuwen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven van Leeuwen makes a great pass forward. Marinus Nieuwenburg runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
33.10
Morris Shields flicks a high pass forward to Marinus Nieuwenburg who brings the ball under control. Marinus Nieuwenburg whips in a cross ball towards Reinier Opdam. Reinier Opdam connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.22
Reinier Opdam barges into Daan Touzani. The referee brings Reinier Opdam to one side and gives him a warning! Daan Touzani carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.24
Cosimo Mezzanotti flicks a high pass forward. Steven van Leeuwen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball towards Reinier Opdam. Reinier Opdam powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Showing composure, Massimo Scotti plays the ball forward to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jack Kluivert provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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. SC Heerenveen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SC Heerenveen kick off!
47.38
Darl Marbus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cosimo Mezzanotti. Cosimo Mezzanotti shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
48.42
Marinus Nieuwenburg threads a neat ball through to Reinier Opdam. Reinier Opdam lofts in a cross ball towards Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Hennie Van Bommel didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
49.44
Claudio Montero chips the ball to his team mate, Darl Marbus. Darl Marbus makes a probing pass to Reinier Opdam. Reinier Opdam knocks the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Mezzanotti. Cosimo Mezzanotti muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Hennie Van Bommel. What a save!
54.44
Cosimo Mezzanotti hacks Ellery Van Der Luer from behind! The referee calls over Cosimo Mezzanotti and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Ellery Van Der Luer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.50
Christian Willems chips the ball to his team mate, Ellery Van Der Luer. Ellery Van Der Luer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ellery Van Der Luer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Vitor Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
60.06
Christian Willems sees Maurits van Beek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurits van Beek flicks a high ball forward to Jack Kluivert who takes it down. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball towards Massimo Scotti. Massimo Scotti makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.22
Massimo Scotti passes the ball forward to Jordi van der Wal. Jordi van der Wal flicks the ball to his team mate, Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Vitor Santos smothers it!
66.57
Ellery Van Der Luer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ellery Van Der Luer knocks in a cross ball towards Jordi van der Wal. Jordi van der Wal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
83.35
Darl Marbus threads the ball through to Morris Shields. Morris Shields threads a neat ball through to Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Steven van Leeuwen. Steven van Leeuwen connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.32
Claudio Montero chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Barbosa. Mario Barbosa brings the ball forward. Mario Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Steven van Leeuwen. Steven van Leeuwen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.33
Ellery Van Der Luer knocks the ball to his team mate, Jordi van der Wal. Jordi van der Wal runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Jordi van der Wal provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

SC Heerenveen
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
31.4%
46.5%
22.1%

Scorers
Massimo Scotti 60
Marinus Nieuwenburg 21
Steven van Leeuwen 24, 84
Reinier Opdam 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steven van Leeuwen of SC Heerenveen

Match Ratings