Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Yanmar Stadion where Almere City FC play host to HBS Craeyenhout. A crowd of 9,254 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Almere City FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while HBS Craeyenhout appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Almere City FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while HBS Craeyenhout appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
Almere City FC start the match!
2.34
Romano Hersi barges into Robin Hendriks. Romano Hersi is given a warning by the referee! Robin Hendriks stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.04
Erik Timmer makes a simple pass to Reinder Van Gessel. Reinder Van Gessel flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Lamey. Diego Lamey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.27
Silvio Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dado Henin. Dado Henin goes all the way! Dado Henin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Martino Bachini manages to keep it out.
30.44
Silvio Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Crespo. Adolfo Crespo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jesper Kanu.
32.18
Erik Timmer surges forward with the ball. Erik Timmer passes the ball forward to Reinder Van Gessel. Reinder Van Gessel takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jeremy Turpijn manages to gather it comfortably.
34.24
Pascal Koroglu kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Valente. Silvio Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Dado Henin. Dado Henin finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.44
HBS Craeyenhout are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
38.50
Ruud Babangida clumsily knocks into Silvio Valente. Ruud Babangida is given a warning by the referee! Silvio Valente runs off the knock.
44.51
Silvio Valente brings the ball forward. Silvio Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dado Henin. Dado Henin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and HBS Craeyenhout kick off!
51.01
Pascal Koroglu kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Crespo. Adolfo Crespo plays a perfect one-two with Dado Henin and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Crespo takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.21
Pascal Koroglu makes a probing pass to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente knocks the ball forward to Dado Henin. Dado Henin goes all the way! Dado Henin tries a spectacular strike. Martino Bachini easily smothers it.
59.39
Henk Koning deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romano Hersi. Romano Hersi goes all the way! Romano Hersi rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
65.23
Robin Hendriks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erik Timmer. Erik Timmer knocks the ball forward to Diego Lamey. Diego Lamey kicks a strong pass forward to Reinder Van Gessel but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.23
Diego Lamey barges into Pascal Koroglu. Diego Lamey is shown the yellow card! Pascal Koroglu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.06
Ruud Babangida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reinder Van Gessel. Reinder Van Gessel goes all the way! Reinder Van Gessel takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jeremy Turpijn.
77.37
Shota Hulshoff flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Valente. Silvio Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Crespo. Adolfo Crespo finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.34
Mario Rego passes the ball forward to Silvio Valente. Silvio Valente takes it forward alone. Silvio Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Dado Henin. Dado Henin powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.30
Tiago Valente threads the ball through to Adolfo Crespo. Adolfo Crespo plays a perfect one-two with Romano Hersi and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Crespo rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.18
Jesper Kanu sees a break and surges forward. Jesper Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Lamey. Diego Lamey finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
26.8%
46.5%
26.8%
Scorers