Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Cambuur. A crowd of 8,960 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and Cambuur are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Harvey Promes.


0.00
Heracles Almelo kick off and get the match underway!
4.03
Theo Bertjens threads a neat ball through to Graziano Tamburini. Graziano Tamburini plays the ball forward to Nabil Van Barneveld. Nabil Van Barneveld plays a perfect one-two with Said Boateng and rushes in on goal... Nabil Van Barneveld comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
6.11
Rene Smit flicks the ball to his team mate, Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
9.08
Nuno Barros threads a neat ball through to Jordy Talan. Jordy Talan knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Marco de Vries manages to gather it.
14.15
Johnny Nok barges into Sieb Besselink. Johnny Nok is given a warning by the referee! Sieb Besselink gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.00
Jordy Talan flicks a high ball forward to Sieb Besselink who takes it down. Sieb Besselink lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
18.52
Nuno Barros kicks a strong pass forward to Rene Smit. Rene Smit flicks a high ball forward to Sieb Besselink who takes it down. Sieb Besselink whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.58
Alje Nok kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Van Der Gouw. Ole Van Der Gouw surges forward with the ball. Ole Van Der Gouw shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ronnie Nelisse with no chance!! Goal for Cambuur!
27.08
Theo Bertjens barges into Kevin Mckinlay. Theo Bertjens is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.43
Nikolas Meidt threads a neat ball through to Jordy Talan. Jordy Talan flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Besselink collects the pass. Sieb Besselink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.48
Ahmed Hamers flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Besselink collects the pass. Sieb Besselink finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.08
Theo Bertjens flicks a high pass forward. Marinus Valk comfortably collects the pass. Marinus Valk makes a simple pass to Said Boateng. Said Boateng shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
40.48
Johnny Nok catches Sieb Besselink on the ankles. The referee brings Johnny Nok to one side and gives him another warning! Sieb Besselink gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
42.16
Gary Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Nabil Van Barneveld. Nabil Van Barneveld knocks in a cross ball towards Said Boateng. Said Boateng connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Ahmed Hamers flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Besselink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sieb Besselink shoots from 20 yards but somehow Marco de Vries manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. Cambuur 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 second half starts with Cambuur kicking off!
51.24
Gary Sullivan decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Said Boateng. Said Boateng flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.17
Gary Sullivan flicks a high ball forward to Said Boateng who takes it down. Said Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Nelisse who gathers it comfortably.
63.59
Nikolas Meidt chips the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Hamers. Ahmed Hamers threads the ball through to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Marco de Vries. Excellent save.
66.46
Jordy Talan flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Ravanelli collects the pass. Samuele Ravanelli shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
69.51
Alje Nok sees a break and surges forward. Alje Nok threads a neat ball through to Daan Dekker. Daan Dekker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.06
Theo Bertjens catches Sieb Besselink on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sieb Besselink grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.11
Ferry Verlinden flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Herrero controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Herrero makes a simple pass to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
79.16
Alejandro Herrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli knocks the ball forward to Sieb Besselink but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.53
Jordy Talan threads the ball through to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay makes a simple pass, allowing Sieb Besselink to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Sieb Besselink provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.29
Alje Nok flicks the ball to his team mate, Ole Van Der Gouw. Ole Van Der Gouw flicks a high pass forward. Said Boateng holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Said Boateng shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Ronnie Nelisse effortlessly smothers it!
85.12
Johnny Nok flicks a high pass forward. Ole Van Der Gouw holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ole Van Der Gouw sees Nabil Van Barneveld in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nabil Van Barneveld shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ronnie Nelisse!
87.06
Ferry Verlinden flicks a high pass forward. Jordy Talan collects the pass. Jordy Talan passes the ball forward to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Marco de Vries is on top of it.
89.18
Theo Bertjens makes a probing pass to Marinus Valk. Marinus Valk runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marinus Valk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Rene Smit barges into Ole Van Der Gouw. Rene Smit is given a warning by the referee! Ole Van Der Gouw stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
21.7%
42.2%
36.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Said Boateng of Cambuur

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

1.Marco de Vries (GK)
8
2.Johnny Nok (DEF)
5
3.Theo Bertjens (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Alje Nok (DEF)
7
5.Graziano Tamburini (MID)
6
6.Ole Van Der Gouw (MID)goal scored
8
7.Gary Sullivan (MID)
7
8.Marinus Valk (MID)
6
9.Nabil Van Barneveld (ATT)
7
10.Said Boateng (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Daan Dekker (ATT)
6
 
12.Miguel Moutinho (GK)
0
13.Marcel Taks (DEF)
0
14.Ivo Broerse (ATT)
0