Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by CallWave |
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Sparta Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
2.27
1-0Robert Van Der Woerdt knocks the ball forward to Daniel Hofland. Daniel Hofland knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Ebbinge. Jan Ebbinge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.42
1-0Heracles Almelo are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
9.55
1-0Jan Vennegoor Moeliker chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Van Der Woerdt. Robert Van Der Woerdt threads the ball through to Daniel Hofland. Daniel Hofland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.42
1-0Marco Wevers sees a break and surges forward. Marco Wevers whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Hofland. Daniel Hofland powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Jos Nieuwenburg!
16.20
1-0Nelson Janssen advances with the ball. Nelson Janssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.58
David Ferri flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hofland. Daniel Hofland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.07
Marco Wevers passes the ball forward to Jan Ebbinge. Jan Ebbinge tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.11
1-0Ronnie Timmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema kicks a strong pass forward to Edwin Steijn but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.53
Ronnie Timmer advances with the ball. Ronnie Timmer shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
30.22
Sergio Hansma makes a simple pass to Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar plays a perfect one-two with Edwin Steijn and rushes in on goal... Jack Engelaar shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.01
Andre Kluivert knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Timmer. Ronnie Timmer makes a simple pass to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Erwin Cornelisse easily smothers it!
36.18
Ronnie Timmer threads the ball through to Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn threads the ball through to Jack Engelaar but he's offside!
39.11
Sparta Rotterdam are easily keeping Heracles Almelo at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off the second half!
48.39
Marco Wevers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hofland. Daniel Hofland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ferdi Luijpers.
49.58
Aboubacar Cobos makes a beautiful solo run. Aboubacar Cobos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.42
Ronnie Timmer threads the ball through to Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.57
1-0Aboubacar Cobos clumsily knocks into Robert Van Der Woerdt. Aboubacar Cobos is warned by the referee! Robert Van Der Woerdt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.04
Pius Van Vliet threads the ball through to Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.05
Sergio Hansma flicks the ball to his team mate, Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Erwin Cornelisse who gathers it comfortably.
66.17
Jan Vennegoor Moeliker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Van Der Woerdt. Robert Van Der Woerdt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Ebbinge. Jan Ebbinge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.53
Nelson Janssen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Ebbinge. Jan Ebbinge shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.15
1-0Aboubacar Cobos clumsily knocks into Daniel Hofland. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Hofland stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.40
Marco Wevers advances with the ball. Marco Wevers whips in a cross ball towards Jan Ebbinge. Jan Ebbinge powers a header at goal but somehow Jos Nieuwenburg manages to keep it out.
81.42
Ferdi Luijpers makes a simple pass to Pius Van Vliet. Pius Van Vliet flicks the ball to his team mate, Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar goes all the way! Jack Engelaar shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Erwin Cornelisse.
85.04
Nelson Janssen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Ebbinge. Jan Ebbinge shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
25%
50%
25%
Scorers