Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     VeendamVeendam
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hennie Van BommelH. Van Bommel73
G
captain1
G
59Allan PoulardA. Poulard
Christian WillemsC. Willems67
D
2
D
62Anthony CharlesA. Charles
Daan TouzaniD. Touzani66
D
3
D
61Leon Van NistelrooyL. Van Nistelrooy
Maurits van BeekM. van Beek55
D
4
D
58Giuliano BoneraG. Bonera
Nikos CruzN. Cruz70
M
5
D
58Sebastian SchumacherS. Schumacher
Ellery Van Der LuerE. Van Der Luer70
M
6
M
71Jakob WitteJ. Witte
Matt SounessM. Souness65
M
7
M
70Ferry Van WonderenF. Van Wonderen
Massimo ScottiM. Scotti64
M
8
M
69Said RijkaardS. Rijkaard
Nelson BrunswijkN. Brunswijk47
M
9
M
53John DalglishJ. Dalglish
Jack KluivertJ. Kluivert71
A
10
A
77Piet Van VossenP. Van Vossen
Ruud Van BarneveldR. Van Barneveld65
A
11captain
A
67Leon DirkL. Dirk
 
Roland GalàsekR. Galàsek57
A
12
D
57Juan-Carlos CortesJ. Cortes
Michel Van DierenM. Van Dieren56
A
13
D
56Bogdan KortlandB. Kortland
Marchanno Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree56
G
14
A
53Bryan SendenB. Senden

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Veendam. A crowd of 9,745 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Cor de Boer.


0.00
Veendam start the match!
6.25
Said Rijkaard catches Ellery Van Der Luer on the ankles. The referee brings Said Rijkaard to one side and gives him a warning! Ellery Van Der Luer stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.54
Massimo Scotti catches John Dalglish on the ankles. Massimo Scotti is warned by the referee! John Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.40
Jack Kluivert kicks a strong pass forward to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.05
Jakob Witte plays the ball forward to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen plays a scrappy one-two with Leon Dirk and advances towards the goal... Piet Van Vossen tries a spectacular strike but Maurits van Beek is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
20.09
Nelson Brunswijk catches Jakob Witte on the ankles. The referee calls over Nelson Brunswijk and warns him to calm down! Jakob Witte stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.58
Christian Willems makes a probing pass to Massimo Scotti. Massimo Scotti sees Nelson Brunswijk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nelson Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Massimo Scotti. Massimo Scotti beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.18
Daan Touzani makes a beautiful solo run. Daan Touzani makes a simple pass to Ellery Van Der Luer. Ellery Van Der Luer shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Allan Poulard.
28.49
It's a corner kick. Matt Souness loops the ball over to the far post. Nikos Cruz tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
38.14
Said Rijkaard flicks a high pass forward. Leon Dirk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Dirk lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Witte. Jakob Witte gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Hennie Van Bommel punches it away to safety.
44.57
Said Rijkaard comes in with a late challenge on Daan Touzani. The referee calls over Said Rijkaard and shows him a yellow card! Daan Touzani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Daan Touzani flicks a high pass forward. Jack Kluivert controls it well on his chest. Jack Kluivert plays a scrappy one-two with Ruud Van Barneveld and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jack Kluivert shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the second half underway!
57.56
Matt Souness threads the ball through to Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz hits a low pass to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Allan Poulard with no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
61.17
Ellery Van Der Luer comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Schumacher. The referee warns Ellery Van Der Luer to calm down! Sebastian Schumacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.47
Christian Willems controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.32
Daan Touzani advances with the ball. Daan Touzani hits a low pass to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack Kluivert but he's offside!
73.35
Giuliano Bonera breaks forward. Giuliano Bonera knocks the ball forward to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen edges inside the box! Daan Touzani hacks Piet Van Vossen from behind! Piet Van Vossen appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
75.19
Ferry Van Wonderen hits a low pass to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Leon Dirk scores for Veendam!!
84.44
Ferry Van Wonderen makes a probing pass to Jakob Witte. Jakob Witte makes a defence splitting pass to Leon Dirk. Maurits van Beek catches Leon Dirk on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
84.44
The referee points to the spot..
85.29
Piet Van Vossen slowly runs up. It's there!! Hennie Van Bommel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

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

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
28.8%
50.7%
20.5%

Scorers
Massimo Scotti 23
Jack Kluivert 58
Leon Dirk 75
Piet Van Vossen 85 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Dirk of Veendam

Match Ratings