Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 17,873 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Heracles Almelo kick off the first half!
2.44
0-0Wilco Postma passes the ball forward to Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.29
Jerome Wijnen makes a beautiful solo run. Jerome Wijnen knocks in a cross ball towards Kurt Senden. Kurt Senden heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
8.30
0-0Matias Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Senden. Kurt Senden knocks the ball forward to Darl Pfennings but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.53
Abdelkrim Kachloul brings the ball forward. Abdelkrim Kachloul kicks a strong pass forward to Jamal Kuyt but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.24
0-1Matias Caballero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kurt Senden. Kurt Senden lofts in a cross ball towards Darl Pfennings. Darl Pfennings is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Joos Kluivert had no chance!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
27.58
Abdelkrim Kachloul makes a probing pass to Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.19
Abdelkrim Kachloul controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci goes all the way! Daniele Facci shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.13
0-1Wilco Postma clumsily knocks into Henk Beukenkamp. Wilco Postma is given a warning by the referee! Henk Beukenkamp carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.12
Barry Nelisse chips the ball to his team mate, Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.32
0-1Barry Nelisse barges into Eddie Scholes. The referee calls over Barry Nelisse and warns him to calm down! Eddie Scholes runs off the knock.
38.02
Diego Van De Wey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Scholes. Eddie Scholes sees a break and surges forward. Eddie Scholes shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off and get the second half underway!
53.30
0-1Jean-Sebastien Mamouni catches Darl Pfennings on the ankles. The referee calls over Jean-Sebastien Mamouni and shows him a yellow card! Darl Pfennings hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.17
Kevin Buchwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kurt Senden. Kurt Senden whips in a cross ball towards Darl Pfennings. Darl Pfennings is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.48
0-1Eddie Scholes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Copain Van Mol. Copain Van Mol knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.09
Jerome Wijnen takes it forward alone. Jerome Wijnen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mehdi Kelban.
66.35
Abdelkrim Kachloul makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
72.05
Mehdi Kelban deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Barry Nelisse. Barry Nelisse flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci goes all the way! Daniele Facci tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
73.33
0-1Wilco Postma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci goes all the way! Daniele Facci cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Kai Seeler easily smothers it!
78.35
Matias Caballero passes the ball forward to Copain Van Mol. Copain Van Mol shoots from distance but it is miles over!
81.14
Daniele Facci hacks Diego Van De Wey from behind! Daniele Facci is warned by the referee! Diego Van De Wey runs off the knock.
84.28
Henk Beukenkamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Buchwald. Kevin Buchwald makes a probing pass to Kurt Senden. Kurt Senden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joos Kluivert who gathers it comfortably.
85.13
Eddie Scholes kicks a strong pass forward to Copain Van Mol. Copain Van Mol knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mehdi Kelban.
87.29
Abdelkrim Kachloul threads the ball through to Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte plays a perfect one-two with Jamal Kuyt and rushes in on goal... Stefaan De Witte cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Kai Seeler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
22.1%
50%
27.9%
Scorers