Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     FC Den BoschFC Den Bosch
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hennie Van BommelH. Van Bommel73
G
captain1
G
61Sjaak HuibertsS. Huiberts
Christian WillemsC. Willems67
D
2
D
64Adam ThomsonA. Thomson
Daan TouzaniD. Touzani65
D
3
D
64Tomˆs HillT. Hill
Maurits van BeekM. van Beek55
D
4
D
64Robert StuartR. Stuart
Nikos CruzN. Cruz69
M
5
D
58Bruno ItalianoB. Italiano
Ellery Van Der LuerE. Van Der Luer69
M
6captain
M
60Cedric MansC. Mans
Matt SounessM. Souness65
M
7
M
57Mark LambersM. Lambers
Massimo ScottiM. Scotti64
M
8
M
56Cliff StroeveC. Stroeve
Joao RibeiroJ. Ribeiro61
M
9
M
56David SendenD. Senden
Jack KluivertJ. Kluivert69
A
10
A
62David SplinterD. Splinter
Jordi van der WalJ. van der Wal64
A
11
A
60Jack KluivertJ. Kluivert
 
Martin BoschkerM. Boschker60
A
12
G
60Marcel LanckohrM. Lanckohr
Marvin OpschoorM. Opschoor60
M
13
A
59Michael LodewijksM. Lodewijks
Roland GalàsekR. Galàsek57
A
14
M
53Martin GuerreroM. Guerrero

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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 9,617 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while FC Den Bosch appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marino Elshot.


0.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
3.49
With a delightful solo run, Christian Willems stretches the opposition's defence. Christian Willems whips in a cross ball towards Jordi van der Wal. Jordi van der Wal connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.44
With some swift thinking, Maurits van Beek plays the ball forward to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cliff Stroeve.
10.56
Massimo Scotti knocks the ball forward to Matt Souness. Matt Souness deftly passes the ball to Massimo Scotti, releasing him through on goal. Massimo Scotti muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.40
Robert Stuart hacks Massimo Scotti from behind! The referee brings Robert Stuart to one side and gives him a warning! Massimo Scotti stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.03
Matt Souness takes it forward alone. Matt Souness runs straight at the defence! Matt Souness shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.02
Mark Lambers brings the ball forward. Mark Lambers cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Mark Lambers provides some space. He shoots at goal. Hennie Van Bommel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.52
Christian Willems catches David Splinter on the ankles. Christian Willems is shown the yellow card! David Splinter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.21
Nikos Cruz knocks the ball forward to Jordi van der Wal. Jordi van der Wal knocks in a cross ball towards Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.36
Maurits van Beek flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Van Der Luer collects the pass. Ellery Van Der Luer threads a neat ball through to Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz skips past Robert Stuart! Nikos Cruz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Sjaak Huiberts gets down and covers it.
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 Den Bosch also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Den Bosch kick off and get the second half underway!
47.43
Daan Touzani comes in with a late challenge on David Splinter. The referee warns Daan Touzani to calm down! David Splinter runs off the knock.
54.25
Christian Willems hacks Jack Kluivert from behind! The referee warns Christian Willems to calm down! Jack Kluivert hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.57
Ellery Van Der Luer threads a neat ball through to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Thomson.
59.35
Jack Kluivert chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Lambers. Mark Lambers makes a probing pass to Cliff Stroeve but he's offside!
65.15
Jordi van der Wal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
73.42
David Senden flicks a high ball forward to Jack Kluivert who takes it down. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.36
Jack Kluivert comes in with a late challenge on Matt Souness. The referee warns Jack Kluivert to calm down! Matt Souness grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.41
David Senden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Splinter. David Splinter knocks in a cross ball towards Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.12
Maurits van Beek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.36
Christian Willems makes a probing pass to Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Ellery Van Der Luer who brings the ball under control. Ellery Van Der Luer knocks in a cross ball towards Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Massimo Scotti chips the ball to his team mate, Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

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

Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
21.7%
47%
31.3%

Scorers
Jack Kluivert 36
Mark Lambers 26
Jack Kluivert 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mark Lambers of FC Den Bosch

Match Ratings
1.Hennie Van Bommel (GK)
6
2.Christian Willems (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Daan Touzani (DEF)
6
4.Maurits van Beek (DEF)
6
5.Nikos Cruz (MID)
7
6.Ellery Van Der Luer (MID)
6
7.Matt Souness (MID)
7
8.Massimo Scotti (MID)
6
9.Joao Ribeiro (MID)
6
10.Jack Kluivert (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jordi van der Wal (ATT)
7
 
12.Martin Boschker (ATT)
0
13.Marvin Opschoor (MID)
0
14.Roland Galàsek (ATT)
0

1.Sjaak Huiberts (GK)
6
2.Adam Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Tomˆs Hill (DEF)
6
4.Robert Stuart (DEF)
6
5.Bruno Italiano (DEF)
6
6.Cedric Mans (MID)
6
7.Mark Lambers (MID)goal scored
9
8.Cliff Stroeve (MID)
6
9.David Senden (MID)
6
10.David Splinter (ATT)
6
11.Jack Kluivert (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Marcel Lanckohr (GK)
0
13.Michael Lodewijks (ATT)
0
14.Martin Guerrero (MID)
0