Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     Fortuna SittardFortuna Sittard
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hennie Van BommelH. Van Bommel73
G
captain1
G
60Purrel PaauweP. Paauwe
Christian WillemsC. Willems67
D
2
D
66Mitchel Van BarneveldM. Van Barneveld
Daan TouzaniD. Touzani66
D
3
D
64Robin HoutmanR. Houtman
Maurits van BeekM. van Beek55
D
4
D
51Cor Van SteenveldtC. Van Steenveldt
Nikos CruzN. Cruz70
M
5
D
48Menno AlberdaM. Alberda
Ellery Van Der LuerE. Van Der Luer69
M
6
M
73Steve KnolS. Knol
Matt SounessM. Souness65
M
7
M
64Christopher DavidsC. Davids
Massimo ScottiM. Scotti64
M
8
M
63Gregoor KorstenG. Korsten
Nelson BrunswijkN. Brunswijk47
M
9
M
61Hennie De JongH. De Jong
Jack KluivertJ. Kluivert71
A
10
A
58Patrick KreekP. Kreek
Ruud Van BarneveldR. Van Barneveld65
A
11captain
A
57David HuizinghD. Huizingh
 
Roland GalàsekR. Galàsek57
A
12
M
60Ivar HupkesI. Hupkes
Michel Van DierenM. Van Dieren56
A
13
M
56Omer BishopO. Bishop
Marchanno Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree56
G
14
M
53Steven DesaillyS. Desailly

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Fortuna Sittard. 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 Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivo Van Der Meer.


0.00
Heracles Almelo kick off the first half!
3.15
Daan Touzani knocks the ball to his team mate, Ellery Van Der Luer. Ellery Van Der Luer shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
6.15
Ellery Van Der Luer flicks a high pass forward. Jack Kluivert collects the pass. Jack Kluivert controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Purrel Paauwe is on top of it.
9.52
Gregoor Korsten decides to run forward with the ball. Gregoor Korsten shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.33
Gregoor Korsten advances with the ball. Gregoor Korsten whips in a cross ball towards Christopher Davids. Christopher Davids makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
15.44
Nelson Brunswijk flicks a high pass forward. Massimo Scotti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Massimo Scotti finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
18.40
Nelson Brunswijk flicks a high pass forward. Jack Kluivert collects the pass. Jack Kluivert shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
32.23
Gregoor Korsten makes a probing pass to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball towards David Huizingh. David Huizingh finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.32
Massimo Scotti threads a neat ball through to Ellery Van Der Luer. Ellery Van Der Luer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Menno Alberda.
38.30
Nelson Brunswijk makes a simple pass to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert edges inside the box! Jack Kluivert takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
39.57
Ellery Van Der Luer flicks a high pass forward. Massimo Scotti controls it well on his chest. Massimo Scotti finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.58
Patrick Kreek hits a low pass to Gregoor Korsten. Gregoor Korsten knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard get the second half underway!
47.06
Robin Houtman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christopher Davids. Christopher Davids threads a neat ball through to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurits van Beek.
49.56
Christopher Davids runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christopher Davids sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
53.46
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.48
Daan Touzani flicks a high ball forward to Massimo Scotti who takes it down. Massimo Scotti passes the ball forward to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.26
Maurits van Beek hits a low pass to Ellery Van Der Luer. Ellery Van Der Luer plays a one-two with Ruud Van Barneveld and advances towards the goal... Ellery Van Der Luer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Purrel Paauwe smothers it!
61.50
Christian Willems flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Van Der Luer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ellery Van Der Luer threads a neat ball through to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert plays a one-two with Massimo Scotti and rushes in on goal... Jack Kluivert muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Purrel Paauwe easily gets down and covers it.
73.42
Ellery Van Der Luer passes the ball forward to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld lofts in a cross ball towards Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.00
Cor Van Steenveldt changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cor Van Steenveldt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.13
Christopher Davids chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.20
Matt Souness sees Jack Kluivert in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jack Kluivert plays a scrappy one-two with Massimo Scotti and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jack Kluivert tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Christopher Davids runs up as Gregoor Korsten takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Christopher Davids sees Gregoor Korsten in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregoor Korsten knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

Fortuna Sittard
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
19.5%
49.4%
31.2%

Scorers
Massimo Scotti 40
Patrick Kreek 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Massimo Scotti of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings