Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     SBV EindhovenSBV Eindhoven
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ronnie NelisseR. Nelisse75
G
1
G
64Dave Van Der LaanD. Van Der Laan
Ferry VerlindenF. Verlinden61
D
2captain
D
67Sieme BoussattaS. Boussatta
Nuno BarrosN. Barros60
D
3
D
64Garcia Duque De LiguoriG. De Liguori
Nikolas MeidtN. Meidt58
D
4
D
61Rui BentoR. Bento
Jordy TalanJ. Talan68
M
5
D
57Samuele MezzanoS. Mezzano
Alejandro HerreroA. Herrero67
M
6
M
73Sean ChimentiS. Chimenti
Rene SmitR. Smit59
M
7
M
67Alex BoothA. Booth
Ahmed HamersA. Hamers49
M
8
M
66Dave NeeskensD. Neeskens
Sieb BesselinkS. Besselink69
A
9
A
69Armin LittbarskiA. Littbarski
Samuele RavanelliS. Ravanelli65
A
captain10
A
68Robin HoogendorpR. Hoogendorp
Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay64
A
11
A
67Marvin van der HoekM. van der Hoek
 
Roger HuizinghR. Huizingh65
G
12
M
66Victor RoordaV. Roorda
Rene SeedorfR. Seedorf57
G
13
M
65Reinier FaberR. Faber
Billy TelferB. Telfer57
A
14
A
64Mustapha WillemsM. Willems

ALAC
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to SBV Eindhoven. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sieme Kanu.


0.00
The first half starts with SBV Eindhoven kicking off!
4.31
Nuno Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ahmed Hamers. Ahmed Hamers changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ahmed Hamers shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.11
Kevin Mckinlay hacks Garcia Duque De Liguori from behind! Kevin Mckinlay is warned by the referee! Garcia Duque De Liguori grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.58
Nikolas Meidt threads a neat ball through to Rene Smit. Rene Smit knocks the ball forward to Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Dave Van Der Laan manages to keep it out.
18.14
Nikolas Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Rene Smit holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rene Smit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Kevin Mckinlay provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.25
Dave Neeskens makes a probing pass to Robin Hoogendorp. Robin Hoogendorp rushes past Nuno Barros! Robin Hoogendorp shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
26.27
Alex Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robin Hoogendorp. Robin Hoogendorp lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Littbarski. Armin Littbarski is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Ronnie Nelisse reads it well. Fabulous stop!
27.48
Ferry Verlinden flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Hamers collects the pass. Ahmed Hamers flicks a high ball forward to Samuele Ravanelli who takes it down. Samuele Ravanelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.42
Alex Booth threads a neat ball through to Robin Hoogendorp. Robin Hoogendorp runs straight at the defence! Robin Hoogendorp tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.33
Samuele Mezzano passes the ball forward to Dave Neeskens. Dave Neeskens sees space and advances. Dave Neeskens rushes past Nuno Barros! Dave Neeskens rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ronnie Nelisse manages to gather it comfortably.
42.56
Rui Bento makes a simple pass to Sean Chimenti. Sean Chimenti chips the ball to his team mate, Robin Hoogendorp. Robin Hoogendorp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Littbarski but he's offside!
44.08
Garcia Duque De Liguori breaks forward. Garcia Duque De Liguori makes a simple pass to Armin Littbarski. Armin Littbarski whips in a cross ball towards Robin Hoogendorp. Robin Hoogendorp makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half. The Heracles Almelo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo kick off!
47.19
Alejandro Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dave Van Der Laan who gathers it comfortably.
54.14
Nuno Barros surges forward with the ball. Nuno Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.23
Samuele Mezzano threads the ball through to Alex Booth. Alex Booth threads a neat ball through to Marvin van der Hoek. Marvin van der Hoek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Nelisse who gathers it comfortably.
61.27
Rene Smit barges into Sean Chimenti. The referee warns Rene Smit to calm down! Sean Chimenti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.16
Alejandro Herrero passes the ball forward to Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
67.41
Rene Smit flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Besselink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sieb Besselink shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.57
Rui Bento brings the ball forward. Rui Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Littbarski. Armin Littbarski edges inside the box! Armin Littbarski tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.13
Rene Smit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli shoots from outside the area. Dave Van Der Laan gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
75.03
Jordy Talan clumsily knocks into Alex Booth. Jordy Talan is given a warning by the referee! Alex Booth runs off the knock.
77.15
Rene Smit kicks a strong pass forward to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kevin Mckinlay is offside!
83.56
Rene Smit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay threads a neat, attacking ball through to Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
89.51
Sean Chimenti makes a beautiful solo run. Sean Chimenti shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

SBV Eindhoven
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
28.2%
43.5%
28.2%

Scorers
Samuele Ravanelli 54, 84
Robin Hoogendorp 33, 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robin Hoogendorp of SBV Eindhoven

Match Ratings
1.Ronnie Nelisse (GK)
6
2.Ferry Verlinden (DEF)
6
3.Nuno Barros (DEF)
6
4.Nikolas Meidt (DEF)
6
5.Jordy Talan (MID)
5
6.Alejandro Herrero (MID)
6
7.Rene Smit (MID)
6
8.Ahmed Hamers (MID)
6
9.Sieb Besselink (ATT)
6
10.Samuele Ravanelli (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Kevin Mckinlay (ATT)
7
 
12.Roger Huizingh (GK)
0
13.Rene Seedorf (GK)
0
14.Billy Telfer (ATT)
0

1.Dave Van Der Laan (GK)
6
2.Sieme Boussatta (DEF)
6
3.Garcia Duque De Liguori (DEF)
6
4.Rui Bento (DEF)
7
5.Samuele Mezzano (DEF)
6
6.Sean Chimenti (MID)
6
7.Alex Booth (MID)
7
8.Dave Neeskens (MID)
7
9.Armin Littbarski (ATT)
7
10.Robin Hoogendorp (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Marvin van der Hoek (ATT)
6
 
12.Victor Roorda (MID)
0
13.Reinier Faber (MID)
0
14.Mustapha Willems (ATT)
0