Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     RKC WaalwijkRKC Waalwijk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hennie Van BommelH. Van Bommel73
G
captain1
G
64Ronald de KoningR. de Koning
Christian WillemsC. Willems67
D
2
D
63Ralph HenryR. Henry
Daan TouzaniD. Touzani66
D
3captain
D
54Victor NietoV. Nieto
Maurits van BeekM. van Beek55
D
4
D
53Billy TaksB. Taks
Nikos CruzN. Cruz70
M
5
D
52Anselmo BennardoA. Bennardo
Ellery Van Der LuerE. Van Der Luer69
M
6
M
68Rene VercammenR. Vercammen
Matt SounessM. Souness65
M
7
M
66Gary WhiteG. White
Massimo ScottiM. Scotti64
M
8
M
63Joos BroerseJ. Broerse
Nelson BrunswijkN. Brunswijk47
M
9
A
71Leon CasL. Cas
Jack KluivertJ. Kluivert71
A
10
A
71Davy GrimD. Grim
Ruud Van BarneveldR. Van Barneveld65
A
11
A
57Mitchel NokM. Nok
 
Roland GalàsekR. Galàsek57
A
12
M
58Marvin Van BommelM. Van Bommel
Michel Van DierenM. Van Dieren56
A
13
M
57Olaf Van Der MeerO. Van Der Meer
Marchanno Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree56
G
14
G
54Omer WrightO. Wright

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 9,461 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 Boudewijn De Cler.


0.00
Heracles Almelo start the match!
2.44
Mitchel Nok passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Davy Grim. Davy Grim whips in a cross ball towards Leon Cas. Leon Cas outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Hennie Van Bommel manages to gather it effortlessly.
6.18
Christian Willems knocks the ball forward to Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Ellery Van Der Luer. Ellery Van Der Luer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Ronald de Koning gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
9.03
Anselmo Bennardo hits a low pass to Davy Grim. Davy Grim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Hennie Van Bommel manages to gather it comfortably.
10.24
Ruud Van Barneveld catches Billy Taks on the ankles. Ruud Van Barneveld is shown the yellow card! Billy Taks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.46
Christian Willems takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Maurits van Beek. Maurits van Beek threads a neat ball through to Massimo Scotti. Massimo Scotti knocks the ball forward to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld plays a scrappy one-two with Jack Kluivert and advances towards the goal... Ruud Van Barneveld cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
26.45
With imagination, Nelson Brunswijk picks a pass forward to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert threads a neat ball through to Matt Souness. Matt Souness takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.54
Jack Kluivert catches Billy Taks on the ankles. The referee warns Jack Kluivert to calm down! Billy Taks runs off the knock.
36.14
Christian Willems makes a probing pass to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert threads a neat ball through to Ellery Van Der Luer. Ellery Van Der Luer advances inside the box! Ellery Van Der Luer shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
44.36
Billy Taks comes in with a late challenge on Nikos Cruz. Billy Taks is warned by the referee! Nikos Cruz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Anselmo Bennardo boots it upfield. Davy Grim shoots from long range but Hennie Van Bommel reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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 start the second half!
49.21
Nelson Brunswijk barges into Ralph Henry. The referee brings Nelson Brunswijk to one side and gives him a warning! Ralph Henry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.15
With a delightful solo run, Maurits van Beek stretches the opposition's defence. Maurits van Beek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.35
Billy Taks passes the ball forward to Rene Vercammen. Rene Vercammen sees Leon Cas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Cas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.30
Massimo Scotti runs straight at the opposition's defence. Massimo Scotti shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
61.48
Maurits van Beek flicks a high pass forward to Nikos Cruz who brings the ball under control. Nikos Cruz threads a neat ball through to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert runs straight at the defence! Jack Kluivert comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Ronald de Koning!
63.45
Christian Willems barges into Mitchel Nok. Christian Willems is shown the yellow card! Mitchel Nok stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.01
Mitchel Nok flicks a high pass forward. Davy Grim collects the pass. Davy Grim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.52
Gary White flicks the ball to his team mate, Rene Vercammen. Rene Vercammen knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Grim. Davy Grim makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
89.30
Gary White makes a probing pass to Davy Grim. Davy Grim knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Nok. Mitchel Nok outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

RKC Waalwijk
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
24.7%
45.7%
29.6%

Scorers
Matt Souness 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Souness of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings
1.Hennie Van Bommel (GK)
7
2.Christian Willems (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Daan Touzani (DEF)
6
4.Maurits van Beek (DEF)
8
5.Nikos Cruz (MID)
7
6.Ellery Van Der Luer (MID)
7
7.Matt Souness (MID)goal scored
9
8.Massimo Scotti (MID)
7
9.Nelson Brunswijk (MID)
6
10.Jack Kluivert (ATT)
9
11.Ruud Van Barneveld (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Roland Galàsek (ATT)
0
13.Michel Van Dieren (ATT)
0
14.Marchanno Van Der Ree (GK)
0

1.Ronald de Koning (GK)
7
2.Ralph Henry (DEF)
6
3.Victor Nieto (DEF)
6
4.Billy Taks (DEF)
6
5.Anselmo Bennardo (DEF)
6
6.Rene Vercammen (MID)
7
7.Gary White (MID)
6
8.Joos Broerse (MID)
6
9.Leon Cas (ATT)
6
10.Davy Grim (ATT)
7
11.Mitchel Nok (ATT)
6
 
12.Marvin Van Bommel (MID)
0
13.Olaf Van Der Meer (MID)
0
14.Omer Wright (GK)
0