Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 18,033 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Heracles Almelo and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Heracles Almelo and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off the first half!
6.53
0-0Oscar Marquez knocks the ball forward to Alje Moeliker. Alje Moeliker knocks the ball forward to Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt makes a probing pass to Daniele Facci but he's offside!
9.35
0-0Christian Miranda barges into Yann Favre. Christian Miranda is warned by the referee! Yann Favre runs off the knock.
10.47
0-1Jos Lanckohr makes a simple pass to Ger Dibi. Ger Dibi whips in a cross ball towards Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.20
0-1Alje Moeliker makes a probing pass to Yann Favre. Yann Favre knocks in a cross ball towards Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Jerome Schreuder.
20.42
0-1Jos Lanckohr flicks the ball to his team mate, Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy goes all the way! Abassi Roy makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
21.11
Jos Lanckohr chips the ball to his team mate, Ger Dibi. Ger Dibi goes all the way! Ger Dibi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.03
Christian Miranda flicks the ball to his team mate, Thijs de Vries. Thijs de Vries takes it forward alone. Thijs de Vries sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Joos Kluivert manages to keep it out.
30.14
0-1Abdelkrim Kachloul comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Marcelino. The referee calls over Abdelkrim Kachloul and shows him a yellow card! Guillermo Marcelino stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.14
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.53
Jos Lanckohr clumsily knocks into Oscar Marquez. The referee calls over Jos Lanckohr and warns him to calm down! Oscar Marquez runs off the knock.
38.11
Raymond Arveladze kicks a strong pass forward to Abdelkrim Kachloul. Abdelkrim Kachloul flicks the ball to his team mate, Yann Favre. Yann Favre makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt takes a shot at goal. Jerome Schreuder is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo kick off!
47.42
Abdelkrim Kachloul chips the ball to his team mate, Yann Favre. Yann Favre deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Facci but the linesman indicates offside!
51.21
Guillermo Marcelino knocks the ball forward to Thijs de Vries. Thijs de Vries makes a probing pass to Ger Dibi. Ger Dibi shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.36
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
55.22
Christian Miranda kicks a strong pass forward to Thijs de Vries. Thijs de Vries flicks the ball to his team mate, Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy kicks a strong pass forward to Geoffrey van den Berg but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.49
1-1Alje Moeliker knocks the ball to his team mate, Yann Favre. Yann Favre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.05
Mehdi Kelban makes a probing pass to Alje Moeliker. Alje Moeliker makes a simple pass to Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci goes all the way! Daniele Facci rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.03
Ger Dibi catches Oscar Marquez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Marquez runs off the knock.
73.03
Heracles Almelo are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
77.21
Jos Lanckohr kicks a strong pass forward to Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.49
Bakary Richter knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilco Postma. Wilco Postma makes a simple pass to Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Thijs de Vries makes a beautiful solo run. Thijs de Vries knocks in a cross ball towards Ger Dibi. Ger Dibi heads the ball goalwards but Joos Kluivert is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
29.8%
44%
26.2%
Scorers
| Jamal Kuyt 38 | Abassi Roy 10 |