Match Report


ALAC
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Go Ahead Eagles. A crowd of 9,628 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Van Nistelrooy.


0.00
The first half starts with Heracles Almelo kicking off!
2.32
Nikos Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld runs straight at the defence! Ruud Van Barneveld rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.09
Christian Willems kicks a strong pass forward to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert cuts inside the box! Malte Beckenbauer comes in with a late challenge on Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
10.36
Matt Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jack Kluivert is offside!
15.11
Michael Marshall breaks forward. Michael Marshall makes a probing pass to Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Hennie Van Bommel.
16.15
It's a corner kick. Jan-Willem Janssen loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Ruud Van Barneveld chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
20.19
Clarence Scharrenburg decides to run forward with the ball. Clarence Scharrenburg lofts in a cross ball towards Fatik Winter. Fatik Winter flicks the ball with his head. Fatik Winter scores for Go Ahead Eagles!!
27.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.20
Maurits van Beek brings the ball forward. Maurits van Beek brings the ball forward. Maurits van Beek shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.16
Malte Beckenbauer breaks forward. Malte Beckenbauer plays the ball forward to Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
34.32
Ellery Van Der Luer makes a probing pass to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yuri Fabrie who gathers it comfortably.
36.09
Ellery Van Der Luer threads a neat ball through to Massimo Scotti. Massimo Scotti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malte Beckenbauer.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. Go Ahead Eagles also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Go Ahead Eagles kicking off!
47.03
George Schaap threads the ball through to Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hennie Van Bommel who gathers it comfortably.
48.58
Nelson Brunswijk flicks a high ball forward to Ruud Van Barneveld who takes it down. Ruud Van Barneveld rushes past Malte Beckenbauer! Ruud Van Barneveld rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
51.55
Daan Touzani comes in with a late challenge on Dirk Goulooze. Daan Touzani is shown the yellow card! Dirk Goulooze runs off the knock.
55.37
Nelson Brunswijk makes a simple pass to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Massimo Scotti through on goal. Massimo Scotti strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Yuri Fabrie comfortably smothers it!
59.03
Christian Willems takes the throw-in. Nikos Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert rushes past Malte Beckenbauer! Jack Kluivert muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.30
Christian Willems pushes mid-way up the pitch. Christian Willems passes the ball forward to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld whips in a cross ball towards Ellery Van Der Luer. Ellery Van Der Luer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Yuri Fabrie.
67.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Massimo Scotti laces a weighted ball forward to Matt Souness. Matt Souness tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
73.26
Malte Beckenbauer decides to run forward with the ball. Malte Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward. Fatik Winter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fatik Winter finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.52
George Schaap threads a neat ball through to Dirk Goulooze. Dirk Goulooze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Willems.
84.54
Clarence Scharrenburg receives the ball from a throw-in from Malte Beckenbauer. Clarence Scharrenburg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Janssen. Jan-Willem Janssen hits a low pass to Dirk Goulooze. Dirk Goulooze lofts in a cross ball towards Fatik Winter. Fatik Winter heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Hennie Van Bommel!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
26.1%
40.2%
33.7%


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