Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven
Computer Player Computer Player Rulzetta White Rulzetta White
Hennie Van BommelH. Van Bommel73
G
captain1
G
69Ernesto SotoE. Soto
Christian WillemsC. Willems67
D
2
D
67Louis De VogtL. De Vogt
Daan TouzaniD. Touzani66
D
3
D
54Fred MeijerF. Meijer
Maurits van BeekM. van Beek55
D
4
D
70Adolfo FarinosA. Farinos
Nikos CruzN. Cruz70
M
5
D
72Frederico MenendezF. Menendez
Ellery Van Der LuerE. Van Der Luer70
M
6
M
78Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith
Matt SounessM. Souness65
M
7
M
71Scott CollinsS. Collins
Massimo ScottiM. Scotti64
M
8captain
M
72Stefano Van NistelrooyS. Van Nistelrooy
Nelson BrunswijkN. Brunswijk47
M
9
A
66Aron de GraafA. de Graaf
Jack KluivertJ. Kluivert71
A
10
A
69Manuel BarbosaM. Barbosa
Ruud Van BarneveldR. Van Barneveld65
A
11
A
72Gavin AllmanG. Allman
 
Roland GalàsekR. Galàsek57
A
12
D
72Juan-Carlos GaladamesJ. Galadames
Michel Van DierenM. Van Dieren56
A
13
M
52Frits PolakF. Polak
Marchanno Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree56
G
14
A
69Dave BrandD. Brand

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to PSV Eindhoven. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while PSV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regillio Schomaker.


0.00
PSV Eindhoven kick off the first half!
2.31
Louis De Vogt hacks Jack Kluivert from behind! The referee brings Louis De Vogt to one side and gives him a warning! Jack Kluivert hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.00
Fred Meijer kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy makes a probing pass to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Hennie Van Bommel had no chance!! Goal for PSV Eindhoven!
9.10
Massimo Scotti flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Van Der Luer collects the pass. Ellery Van Der Luer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
14.19
Nelson Brunswijk brings the ball forward. Nelson Brunswijk shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.34
Christian Willems flicks a high pass forward to Nikos Cruz who brings the ball neatly under control. Nikos Cruz runs straight at the defence! Nikos Cruz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.22
Christian Willems flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Brunswijk. Nelson Brunswijk darts forward. Nelson Brunswijk rushes past Adolfo Farinos! Nelson Brunswijk makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Stefano Van Nistelrooy, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
19.01
It's a corner kick. Matt Souness loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Fred Meijer chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
20.46
Stefano Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Allman who brings the ball under control. Gavin Allman shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.22
Ruud Van Barneveld barges into Adolfo Farinos. The referee calls over Ruud Van Barneveld and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Farinos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.58
Stefano Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Aron de Graaf collects the pass. Aron de Graaf knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hennie Van Bommel who gathers it comfortably.
33.31
Manuel Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Allman who takes it down. Gavin Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
39.07
Scott Collins threads the ball through to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.06
Daan Touzani boots it upfield. Matt Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Collins.
44.24
Stefano Van Nistelrooy kicks a strong pass forward to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hennie Van Bommel who gathers it comfortably.
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. PSV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the second half underway!
57.15
Nelson Brunswijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert shoots from distance. Jack Kluivert scores for Heracles Almelo!!
60.48
Matt Naysmith hits a low pass to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
66.07
Matt Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Louis De Vogt who takes it down. Louis De Vogt flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Allman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Allman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.30
With imagination, Adolfo Farinos plays the ball forward to Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy threads the ball through to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
73.20
Ruud Van Barneveld clumsily knocks into Matt Naysmith. Ruud Van Barneveld is warned by the referee! Matt Naysmith gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.12
Adolfo Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stefano Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball forward to Manuel Barbosa but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.22
Nelson Brunswijk clumsily knocks into Matt Naysmith. The referee brings Nelson Brunswijk to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.45
Massimo Scotti comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Farinos. The referee calls over Massimo Scotti and warns him to calm down! Adolfo Farinos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

PSV Eindhoven
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
25.3%
40%
34.7%

Scorers
Jack Kluivert 57
Manuel Barbosa 6
Matt Naysmith 39
Aron de Graaf 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Barbosa of PSV Eindhoven

Match Ratings