Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     HFC HaarlemHFC Haarlem
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hennie Van BommelH. Van Bommel73
G
captain1
G
71Tomˆs van VlietT. van Vliet
Christian WillemsC. Willems67
D
2
D
70Erik van VlietE. van Vliet
Daan TouzaniD. Touzani66
D
3captain
D
67Mark Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree
Maurits van BeekM. van Beek55
D
4
D
65Harris VandenbroeckH. Vandenbroeck
Nikos CruzN. Cruz70
M
5
D
64Jermaine GascoigneJ. Gascoigne
Ellery Van Der LuerE. Van Der Luer70
M
6
M
57Alfredo SommeseA. Sommese
Matt SounessM. Souness65
M
7
M
56Maurizio ValsesiaM. Valsesia
Massimo ScottiM. Scotti64
M
8
M
53Sebastian NeuhausS. Neuhaus
Nelson BrunswijkN. Brunswijk47
M
9
M
50Arjen OvermarsA. Overmars
Jack KluivertJ. Kluivert71
A
10
A
72Raimond Van DalenR. Van Dalen
Ruud Van BarneveldR. Van Barneveld65
A
11
A
63Shota KnolS. Knol
 
Roland GalàsekR. Galàsek57
A
12
G
62Andre Van Der LaanA. Van Der Laan
Michel Van DierenM. Van Dieren56
A
13
G
60Youssef RobbenY. Robben
Marchanno Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree56
G
14
A
58Marc WijkerM. Wijker

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to HFC Haarlem. A crowd of 8,664 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while HFC Haarlem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Cor de Boer.


0.00
HFC Haarlem kick off and get the first half underway!
2.07
Maurits van Beek flicks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Scotti. Massimo Scotti plays a scrappy one-two with Jack Kluivert and advances towards the goal... Massimo Scotti looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
8.13
Shota Knol makes a simple pass to Raimond Van Dalen. Raimond Van Dalen shoots from 25 yards but somehow Hennie Van Bommel manages to keep it out.
9.06
Maurizio Valsesia knocks the ball to his team mate, Raimond Van Dalen. Raimond Van Dalen whips in a cross ball towards Shota Knol. Shota Knol heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Hennie Van Bommel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.19
Raimond Van Dalen makes an attacking run forward. Raimond Van Dalen shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
24.46
Daan Touzani receives the ball from a throw-in from Christian Willems. Daan Touzani threads a neat ball through to Christian Willems. Christian Willems deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Brunswijk. Nelson Brunswijk threads a neat ball through to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
28.32
Jack Kluivert comes in with a late challenge on Harris Vandenbroeck. Jack Kluivert is warned by the referee! Harris Vandenbroeck hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.36
Harris Vandenbroeck comes in with a late challenge on Ruud Van Barneveld. The referee brings Harris Vandenbroeck to one side and gives him a warning! Ruud Van Barneveld stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.16
Nikos Cruz knocks the ball forward to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
38.34
Ellery Van Der Luer knocks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Scotti. Massimo Scotti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
39.28
Daan Touzani makes a probing pass to Ellery Van Der Luer. Ellery Van Der Luer takes it forward alone. Ellery Van Der Luer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.06
Christian Willems deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off!
47.17
Ellery Van Der Luer knocks the ball forward to Nelson Brunswijk. Without breaking stride, Nelson Brunswijk plays the ball forward to Jack Kluivert who has made a great run into the box. Jack Kluivert looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
63.01
Nelson Brunswijk catches Maurizio Valsesia on the ankles. The referee calls over Nelson Brunswijk and warns him to calm down! Maurizio Valsesia runs off the knock.
66.01
Jermaine Gascoigne flicks a high ball forward to Erik van Vliet who takes it down. Erik van Vliet plays the ball forward to Shota Knol. Shota Knol controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
69.02
Harris Vandenbroeck brings the ball forward. Harris Vandenbroeck flicks a high pass forward. Raimond Van Dalen collects the pass. Raimond Van Dalen shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Hennie Van Bommel. What a save!
75.27
Erik van Vliet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Sommese. Alfredo Sommese chips the ball to his team mate, Raimond Van Dalen. Raimond Van Dalen finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.00
Shota Knol barges into Daan Touzani. Shota Knol is given a warning by the referee! Daan Touzani runs off the knock.
83.32
Nikos Cruz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tomˆs van Vliet with no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
87.06
Nelson Brunswijk flicks a high pass forward to Ellery Van Der Luer who brings the ball under control. Ellery Van Der Luer shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
89.34
Heracles Almelo are in full control of this game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

HFC Haarlem
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.7%
31.3%
Play Area
26.9%
43.3%
29.9%

Scorers
Jack Kluivert 47, 83
Shota Knol 9

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

Match Ratings