Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hennie Van BommelH. Van Bommel73
G
captain1captain
G
58Winston BergkampW. Bergkamp
Daan TouzaniD. Touzani66
D
2
D
67Manuel CamposM. Campos
Maurits van BeekM. van Beek55
D
3
D
66Eugenio HierroE. Hierro
Ruben DouglasR. Douglas54
D
4
D
64Delano Van HintumD. Van Hintum
Nikos CruzN. Cruz70
M
5
D
63Lee KahnL. Kahn
Ellery Van Der LuerE. Van Der Luer70
M
6
M
67Billy MortonB. Morton
Matt SounessM. Souness65
M
7
M
65Rainer JahnR. Jahn
Massimo ScottiM. Scotti64
M
8
A
66Aaron ArveladzeA. Arveladze
Nelson BrunswijkN. Brunswijk47
M
9
A
60Carlos QuaresmaC. Quaresma
Jack KluivertJ. Kluivert71
A
10
A
58Sergio ZwaanswijkS. Zwaanswijk
Ruud Van BarneveldR. Van Barneveld65
A
11
A
56Alain PadovaniA. Padovani
 
Roland GalàsekR. Galàsek57
A
12
M
63Pierre G. TacchiniP. Tacchini
Michel Van DierenM. Van Dieren56
A
13
D
62Frank MurphyF. Murphy
Marchanno Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree56
G
14
D
59Gilles LinekerG. Lineker

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 9,021 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ivo Van Der Meer.


0.00
Heracles Almelo kick off!
2.11
Delano Van Hintum makes a simple pass to Billy Morton. Billy Morton makes a simple pass to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Zwaanswijk. Sergio Zwaanswijk makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Hennie Van Bommel keeps it out!
3.50
Manuel Campos sees Rainer Jahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rainer Jahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Arveladze. Aaron Arveladze whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
4.44
Maurits van Beek hits a low pass to Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz threads the ball through to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.02
Ellery Van Der Luer decides to run forward with the ball. Ellery Van Der Luer skips past Delano Van Hintum! Some silky footwork from Ellery Van Der Luer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Winston Bergkamp has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.48
Manuel Campos threads a neat ball through to Billy Morton. Billy Morton makes an attacking run forward. Billy Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hennie Van Bommel who gathers it comfortably.
20.38
Lee Kahn darts forward. Lee Kahn plays the ball forward to Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
21.50
Maurits van Beek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ellery Van Der Luer. Ellery Van Der Luer flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Brunswijk who brings the ball under control. Nelson Brunswijk shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Winston Bergkamp.
26.07
Rainer Jahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Morton. Billy Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Hennie Van Bommel. Excellent save.
30.31
Daan Touzani flicks a high pass forward to Jack Kluivert who brings the ball under control. Jack Kluivert shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
34.04
Ellery Van Der Luer clumsily knocks into Delano Van Hintum. Ellery Van Der Luer is given a warning by the referee! Delano Van Hintum runs off the knock.
38.05
Eugenio Hierro brings the ball forward. Eugenio Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. NEC Nijmegen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
40.56
Nelson Brunswijk sees a break and surges forward. Nelson Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.16
Ellery Van Der Luer threads a neat ball through to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert whips in a cross ball towards Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
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. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
47.58
Eugenio Hierro flicks a high ball forward to Delano Van Hintum who takes it down. Delano Van Hintum flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn collects the pass. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hennie Van Bommel who gathers it comfortably.
51.19
Showing composure, Delano Van Hintum picks a pass forward to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn hits a low pass to Billy Morton. Billy Morton edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Billy Morton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Hennie Van Bommel had no chance!! Goal for NEC Nijmegen!
54.59
Ellery Van Der Luer flicks a high ball forward to Jack Kluivert who takes it down. Jack Kluivert rushes past Eugenio Hierro! Some good footwork from Jack Kluivert provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.09
Rainer Jahn threads a neat ball through to Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.15
Nikos Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Brunswijk easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nelson Brunswijk finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
60.23
Jack Kluivert barges into Delano Van Hintum. The referee warns Jack Kluivert to calm down! Delano Van Hintum hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.21
Delano Van Hintum sees space and advances. Seeing a gap ahead, Delano Van Hintum picks a pass forward to Aaron Arveladze. Aaron Arveladze knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Hennie Van Bommel.
70.32
It's a corner kick. Billy Morton loops the ball over to the far post. Maurits van Beek gets to the ball and clears it up field.
71.07
Lee Kahn catches Nikos Cruz on the ankles. The referee calls over Lee Kahn and shows him a yellow card! Nikos Cruz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.06
Showing composure, Ellery Van Der Luer plays the ball forward to Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
79.00
Eugenio Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Jahn but the linesman indicates offside!
81.07
From the throw-in, Manuel Campos picks out Eugenio Hierro. Eugenio Hierro takes it forward alone. Eugenio Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Zwaanswijk. Sergio Zwaanswijk puts a great ball through. Billy Morton runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.29
Massimo Scotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Ellery Van Der Luer. Ellery Van Der Luer finds some space and shoots from distance. Winston Bergkamp gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
20.5%
43.6%
35.9%

Scorers
Ellery Van Der Luer 12
Nikos Cruz 42
Billy Morton 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ellery Van Der Luer of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings