Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to FC Oss. A crowd of 9,740 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Van Eijk.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Oss kick off!
9.25
Thomas Ziege pushes mid-way up the pitch. Thomas Ziege kicks a strong pass forward to Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.58
Manuel Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emiliano Artime. Emiliano Artime makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.17
Ahmed Hamers flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Ravanelli collects the pass. Samuele Ravanelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Soares.
21.25
Nikolas Meidt passes the ball forward to Jordy Talan. Jordy Talan knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
22.38
Ferry Verlinden hacks Arturo Soto from behind! Ferry Verlinden is warned by the referee! Arturo Soto stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.41
ƒtienne Fuchs takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Anton Meijer. Anton Meijer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.02
Rene Smit flicks a high ball forward to Sieb Besselink who takes it down. Sieb Besselink knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Mckinlay. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Mckinlay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.56
ƒtienne Fuchs chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto whips in a cross ball towards Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
39.53
Nikolas Meidt flicks the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Hamers. Ahmed Hamers chips the ball to his team mate, Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
44.59
Nuno Barros makes a strong solo run forward. Nuno Barros threads the ball through to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink plays a one-two with Kevin Mckinlay and rushes in on goal... Sieb Besselink looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. FC Oss 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
Heracles Almelo kick off the second half!
49.08
Thomas Ziege makes a simple pass to ƒtienne Fuchs. ƒtienne Fuchs brings the ball forward. ƒtienne Fuchs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ferry Verlinden.
55.57
Nikolas Meidt threads a neat ball through to Corrado Villa. Corrado Villa threads a neat ball through to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Yannis Katsouranis!
61.26
Ahmed Hamers flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Ravanelli controls it well on his chest. Samuele Ravanelli knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Yannis Katsouranis. Excellent save.
63.32
Nuno Barros clumsily knocks into Arturo Soto. Nuno Barros is warned by the referee! Arturo Soto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.08
Anton Meijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ferry Verlinden.
75.20
Ferry Verlinden hits a low pass to Ahmed Hamers. Ahmed Hamers runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ahmed Hamers whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.32
Nuno Barros kicks a strong pass forward to Rene Smit. Rene Smit controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli shoots from long range. Yannis Katsouranis gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
81.10
Nuno Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ahmed Hamers. Ahmed Hamers flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Mckinlay who takes it down. Kevin Mckinlay plays a scrappy one-two with Samuele Ravanelli and advances towards the goal... Kevin Mckinlay shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
83.14
Nikolas Meidt threads a neat ball through to Corrado Villa. Corrado Villa passes the ball forward to Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.57
Rene Smit sees Sieb Besselink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sieb Besselink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
85.50
Arturo Soto comes in with a late challenge on Nikolas Meidt. The referee brings Arturo Soto to one side and gives him a warning! Nikolas Meidt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Jose Ruiz plays the ball forward to Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
30.6%
44.7%
24.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yannis Katsouranis of FC Oss

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

1.Yannis Katsouranis (GK)
10
2.Frits Zonneveld (DEF)
6
3.Thomas Ziege (DEF)
8
4.Manuel Soares (DEF)
6
5.Emiliano Artime (MID)
6
6.Anton Meijer (MID)
7
7.Donny Inia (MID)
6
8.Jose Ruiz (MID)
6
9.ƒtienne Fuchs (MID)
7
10.Roland De Cler (ATT)
6
11.Arturo Soto (ATT)
6
 
12.Curtis Rivera (DEF)
0
13.Nondier Meza (DEF)
0
14.Frank Murray (GK)
0