Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 17,673 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Heracles Almelo kick off and get the match underway!
10.16
0-0Wilco Postma makes a simple pass to Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt kicks a strong pass forward to Yann Favre. Yann Favre shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
15.29
0-0Abdelkrim Kachloul threads the ball through to Yann Favre. Yann Favre kicks a strong pass forward to Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Jurgen Franken.
16.08
0-0Abdelkrim Kachloul hacks Gerard van Leeuwen from behind! The referee calls over Abdelkrim Kachloul and shows him a yellow card! Gerard van Leeuwen runs off the knock.
20.40
Mehdi Kelban knocks the ball to his team mate, Abdelkrim Kachloul. Abdelkrim Kachloul knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.22
Victor Van Der Vegt knocks the ball forward to Gerard van Leeuwen. Gerard van Leeuwen passes the ball forward to Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers plays a perfect one-two with Atam Kluivert and rushes in on goal... Kurt Olfers tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.43
Alje Moeliker comes in with a late challenge on Mark Van Haaren. The referee calls over Alje Moeliker and shows him a yellow card! Mark Van Haaren stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.44
Abdelkrim Kachloul chips the ball to his team mate, Yann Favre. Yann Favre shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
34.08
Raymond Arveladze knocks the ball to his team mate, Abdelkrim Kachloul. Abdelkrim Kachloul controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci knocks in a cross ball towards Yann Favre. Yann Favre flicks the ball with his head but somehow Jurgen Franken manages to keep it out.
36.38
0-1Marvin Splinter advances with the ball. Marvin Splinter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert goes all the way! Atam Kluivert shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Atam Kluivert!
39.54
0-1Wilco Postma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yann Favre but the linesman indicates offside!
44.04
Mark Van Haaren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert whips in a cross ball towards Jack Grot. Jack Grot is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Joos Kluivert 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 FC Utrecht get the second half underway!
47.06
0-2Alje Moeliker knocks the ball forward to Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marvin Splinter.
51.25
Mehdi Kelban makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alje Moeliker. Alje Moeliker kicks a strong pass forward to Yann Favre. Yann Favre controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.21
Mehdi Kelban flicks the ball to his team mate, Wilco Postma. Wilco Postma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yann Favre. Yann Favre controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.20
Marvin Splinter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Corstanje. Ronnie Corstanje surges forward with the ball. Ronnie Corstanje tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
65.20
Alje Moeliker deftly passes 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!
67.03
Mehdi Kelban knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilco Postma. Wilco Postma sees space and advances. Wilco Postma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.56
Raymond Arveladze knocks the ball to his team mate, Abdelkrim Kachloul. Abdelkrim Kachloul passes the ball forward to Yann Favre. Yann Favre shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.07
Rick Dibi makes a simple pass to Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert lofts in a cross ball towards Kurt Olfers. Kurt Olfers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.15
Raymond Arveladze decides to run forward with the ball. Raymond Arveladze flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
77.44
Abdelkrim Kachloul knocks the ball forward to Yann Favre. Yann Favre lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.08
Abdelkrim Kachloul kicks a strong pass forward to Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt plays a perfect one-two with Daniele Facci and rushes in on goal... Jamal Kuyt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.36
Ronnie Corstanje surges forward with the ball. Ronnie Corstanje whips in a cross ball towards Atam Kluivert. Atam Kluivert powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
85.37
Wilco Postma passes the ball forward to Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dries Van Hintum.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
10
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
26%
45.5%
28.6%
Scorers
| Atam Kluivert 36 Jack Grot 44 Kurt Olfers 72 |