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 FC Utrecht. A crowd of 18,762 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht get the match underway!
2.10
0-0Arnar Freyr Markússon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Wevers. Marco Wevers decides to run forward with the ball. Marco Wevers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.53
0-0Heracles Almelo are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Utrecht's defence.
4.07
0-0Martin Rukavina passes the ball forward to Mamadou Diabaté. Mamadou Diabaté knocks the ball forward to Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko kicks a strong pass forward to Ray Mareggini but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.14
0-1Mariano S. Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins plays a perfect one-two with Ray Mareggini and rushes in on goal... Luke Perkins rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.26
0-1Ramon Weber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Bento. Helder Bento shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.05
Florian Behrens makes a probing pass to Marco Wevers. Marco Wevers chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hofland. Daniel Hofland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.03
Mamadou Diabaté threads the ball through to Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.45
0-1Sotiris Xanthopoulos comes in with a late challenge on Ramon Weber. The referee calls over Sotiris Xanthopoulos and warns him to calm down! Ramon Weber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.36
Ramon Weber passes the ball forward to Helder Bento. Helder Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.13
Kaz Matsuda kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Hofland. Daniel Hofland knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Bento. Helder Bento flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.46
Martin Rukavina flicks the ball to his team mate, Mamadou Diabaté. Mamadou Diabaté knocks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.08
0-1Jean-Luc Huard knocks the ball forward to Marco Wevers. Marco Wevers advances with the ball. Marco Wevers knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Hofland. Daniel Hofland flicks the ball with his head but Carsten Schmeichel is on top of it.
44.08
Shoji Fujita threads the ball through to Niclas Bergmark. Niclas Bergmark makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ray Mareggini. Ray Mareggini goes all the way! Ray Mareggini rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Stavros Vangelis makes a simple pass to Luke Perkins. Luke Perkins goes all the way! Luke Perkins shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Kasper Nygaard.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off the second half!
53.28
Niclas Bergmark surges forward with the ball. Niclas Bergmark goes all the way! Niclas Bergmark takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Kasper Nygaard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.42
Niclas Bergmark brings the ball forward. Niclas Bergmark plays a perfect one-two with Ray Mareggini and rushes in on goal... Niclas Bergmark cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Kasper Nygaard manages to gather it comfortably.
66.14
Niclas Bergmark flicks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko plays a perfect one-two with Luke Perkins and rushes in on goal... Andriy Skachenko tries a spectacular strike but somehow Kasper Nygaard manages to keep it out.
69.00
Florian Behrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Favo. Lars Favo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Hofland. Daniel Hofland tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Carsten Schmeichel easily smothers it!
72.14
0-2Stavros Vangelis catches Kaz Matsuda on the ankles. Stavros Vangelis is warned by the referee! Kaz Matsuda grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.16
Kaz Matsuda knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hofland. Daniel Hofland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.08
Martin Rukavina sees a break and surges forward. Martin Rukavina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.10
Marco Wevers knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Hofland. Daniel Hofland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sotiris Xanthopoulos.
83.58
Mariano S. Lima sees space and advances. Mariano S. Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Andriy Skachenko. Andriy Skachenko powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
87.21
0-2Mariano S. Lima hacks Marco Wevers from behind! Mariano S. Lima is shown the yellow card! Marco Wevers stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.46
Mamadou Diabaté brings the ball forward. Mamadou Diabaté deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ray Mareggini but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
30.9%
44.4%
24.7%
Scorers