Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     RKC WaalwijkRKC Waalwijk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hennie Van BommelH. Van Bommel73
G
captain1
G
62Ronald de KoningR. de Koning
Christian WillemsC. Willems67
D
2
D
68Henk GalàsekH. Galàsek
Daan TouzaniD. Touzani65
D
3
D
53Billy TaksB. Taks
Maurits van BeekM. van Beek55
D
4captain
D
52Wilfred JansenW. Jansen
Nikos CruzN. Cruz69
M
5
D
52Anselmo BennardoA. Bennardo
Ellery Van Der LuerE. Van Der Luer69
M
6
M
66Gary WhiteG. White
Matt SounessM. Souness65
M
7
M
63Joos BroerseJ. Broerse
Massimo ScottiM. Scotti64
M
8
M
58Marvin Van BommelM. Van Bommel
Joao RibeiroJ. Ribeiro61
M
9
A
69Leon CasL. Cas
Jack KluivertJ. Kluivert69
A
10
A
54Ferdi Van BastenF. Van Basten
Jordi van der WalJ. van der Wal64
A
11
A
53Noe RayN. Ray
 
Martin BoschkerM. Boschker60
A
12
G
60Stefan HespS. Hesp
Marvin OpschoorM. Opschoor60
M
13
M
56Olaf Van Der MeerO. Van Der Meer
Roland GalàsekR. Galàsek57
A
14
G
54Omer WrightO. Wright

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 7,957 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dries Kromkamp.


0.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo kick off!
3.04
Joos Broerse threads the ball through to Noe Ray. Noe Ray shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Hennie Van Bommel!
4.12
Daan Touzani threads a neat ball through to Matt Souness. Matt Souness knocks the ball forward to Joao Ribeiro. Joao Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.25
Billy Taks flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Van Bommel who takes it down. Marvin Van Bommel knocks the ball forward to Leon Cas. Leon Cas knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Van Basten. Ferdi Van Basten makes a looping header on goal but somehow Hennie Van Bommel manages to keep it out.
12.44
Joao Ribeiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.38
From the throw-in, Wilfred Jansen picks out Anselmo Bennardo. Anselmo Bennardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Noe Ray. Noe Ray hits a low pass to Ferdi Van Basten. Ferdi Van Basten knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hennie Van Bommel who gathers it comfortably.
21.17
Christian Willems knocks the ball forward to Massimo Scotti. Massimo Scotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.25
Gary White makes a simple pass to Ferdi Van Basten. Ferdi Van Basten lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Van Bommel. Marvin Van Bommel gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Hennie Van Bommel. Excellent save.
36.57
Christian Willems clumsily knocks into Marvin Van Bommel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Van Bommel stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.32
Joos Broerse comes in with a high challenge, catching Ellery Van Der Luer with his studs. Joos Broerse is shown the red card!! Ellery Van Der Luer stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.34
Maurits van Beek decides to run forward with the ball. Maurits van Beek passes the ball forward to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert edges inside the box! Jack Kluivert rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
45.00
Matt Souness flicks a high pass forward. Joao Ribeiro collects the pass. Joao Ribeiro knocks the ball forward into space. Massimo Scotti bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
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. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RKC Waalwijk kick off!
51.16
Nikos Cruz makes a run forward as Massimo Scotti takes the throw-in. Nikos Cruz skillfully chests the ball down. Nikos Cruz decides to run forward with the ball. Nikos Cruz shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
54.28
Ferdi Van Basten comes in with a late challenge on Christian Willems. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Willems stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.34
Ellery Van Der Luer catches Noe Ray on the ankles. The referee warns Ellery Van Der Luer to calm down! Noe Ray stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.21
Ellery Van Der Luer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ellery Van Der Luer shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.36
Ellery Van Der Luer flicks a high pass forward to Jordi van der Wal who brings the ball under control. Jordi van der Wal lofts in a cross ball towards Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.55
With great vision, Anselmo Bennardo plays the ball forward to Leon Cas. Leon Cas knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Van Basten. Ferdi Van Basten whips the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Hennie Van Bommel!
87.54
Massimo Scotti flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Van Der Luer collects the pass. Ellery Van Der Luer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.13
Joao Ribeiro clumsily knocks into Gary White. The referee calls over Joao Ribeiro and shows him a yellow card! Gary White stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Gary White knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Van Basten. Ferdi Van Basten knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Cas. Leon Cas heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

RKC Waalwijk
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
19.2%
47.9%
32.9%

Scorers
Jack Kluivert 39
Leon Cas 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jack Kluivert of Heracles Almelo

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

1.Ronald de Koning (GK)
6
2.Henk Galàsek (DEF)
6
3.Billy Taks (DEF)
6
4.Wilfred Jansen (DEF)
6
5.Anselmo Bennardo (DEF)
6
6.Gary White (MID)
6
7.Joos Broerse (MID)red card
3
8.Marvin Van Bommel (MID)
6
9.Leon Cas (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ferdi Van Basten (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Noe Ray (ATT)
6
 
12.Stefan Hesp (GK)
0
13.Olaf Van Der Meer (MID)
0
14.Omer Wright (GK)
0