Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     VeendamVeendam
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ronnie NelisseR. Nelisse75
G
1
G
53Nick KooimanN. Kooiman
Ole NelisseO. Nelisse62
D
2
D
66Jan Vennegoor WinterJ. Winter
Ferry VerlindenF. Verlinden61
D
3
D
57Arco VeurinkA. Veurink
Nuno BarrosN. Barros60
D
4
D
56Niels LatuheruN. Latuheru
Jordy TalanJ. Talan69
M
5
D
56Julian VidalJ. Vidal
Alejandro HerreroA. Herrero68
M
6
M
69Kofi RobbenK. Robben
Rene SmitR. Smit59
M
7
M
66Peter LindenberghP. Lindenbergh
Ahmed HamersA. Hamers50
M
8
A
64Kofi LanckohrK. Lanckohr
Sieb BesselinkS. Besselink70
A
9
A
56Richard De RomijnR. De Romijn
Samuele RavanelliS. Ravanelli66
A
captain10captain
A
55Jeremy ZwaanswijkJ. Zwaanswijk
Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay65
A
11
A
49Barry Van Der LeegteB. Van Der Leegte
 
Danny WhelanD. Whelan59
D
12
M
59Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Davy RicciD. Ricci59
G
13
M
58Sergio TychonS. Tychon
Rene SeedorfR. Seedorf58
G
14
G
53Tom AlberdaT. Alberda

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Veendam. A crowd of 8,192 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Tomˆs Olfers.


0.00
The whistle blows and Veendam get the match underway!
6.39
Rene Smit barges into Niels Latuheru. Rene Smit is given a warning by the referee! Niels Latuheru hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.38
Rene Smit chips the ball to his team mate, Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Kooiman who gathers it comfortably.
18.41
Ole Nelisse flicks a high pass forward. Jordy Talan controls it well on his chest. Jordy Talan flicks a high ball forward to Sieb Besselink who takes it down. Sieb Besselink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Kooiman who gathers it comfortably.
20.07
Nuno Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Rene Smit. Rene Smit flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Ravanelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuele Ravanelli shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.12
Alejandro Herrero knocks the ball forward to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.09
Alejandro Herrero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alejandro Herrero tries a spectacular long range effort. Nick Kooiman gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
30.54
Ole Nelisse receives the ball from a throw-in from Nuno Barros. Ole Nelisse threads a neat ball through to Rene Smit. Rene Smit runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rene Smit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.17
Peter Lindenbergh chips the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Zwaanswijk. Jeremy Zwaanswijk tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.09
Nuno Barros kicks a strong pass forward to Rene Smit. Rene Smit flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from long range. Nick Kooiman easily gets down and covers it.
38.08
With intelligent imagination, Alejandro Herrero laces a weighted ball forward to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink shoots from distance. Nick Kooiman gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
40.56
Rene Smit catches Peter Lindenbergh on the ankles. Rene Smit is warned by the referee again! Peter Lindenbergh runs off the knock.
42.15
Jan Vennegoor Winter brings the ball forward. Jan Vennegoor Winter flicks the ball to his team mate, Kofi Lanckohr. Kofi Lanckohr cuts inside the box! Kofi Lanckohr muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
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. Veendam also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The second half starts with Heracles Almelo kicking off!
47.58
Ole Nelisse hits a low pass to Rene Smit. Rene Smit chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from long range. Nick Kooiman gets down and covers it.
49.14
Sieb Besselink clumsily knocks into Niels Latuheru. Sieb Besselink is given a warning by the referee! Niels Latuheru stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.42
Ole Nelisse makes a simple pass to Alejandro Herrero. Alejandro Herrero sees space and advances. Alejandro Herrero plays a one-two with Sieb Besselink and rushes in on goal... Alejandro Herrero takes a shot at goal but is denied by Nick Kooiman. Excellent save.
67.39
Niels Latuheru threads the ball through to Kofi Robben. Kofi Robben kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy Zwaanswijk. Jeremy Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Van Der Leegte. Barry Van Der Leegte powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.31
Peter Lindenbergh clumsily knocks into Jordy Talan. The referee brings Peter Lindenbergh to one side and gives him a warning! Jordy Talan runs off the knock.
71.08
With vision, Nuno Barros laces a weighted ball forward to Rene Smit. Rene Smit flicks the ball to his team mate, Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.49
Julian Vidal sees Peter Lindenbergh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Lindenbergh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Zwaanswijk. Jeremy Zwaanswijk plays a scrappy one-two with Barry Van Der Leegte and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jeremy Zwaanswijk strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
79.03
Jordy Talan chips the ball to his team mate, Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.33
Niels Latuheru takes it forward alone. Niels Latuheru flicks a high pass forward. Richard De Romijn collects the pass. Richard De Romijn shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.54
Nuno Barros sees a break and surges forward. Nuno Barros makes a probing pass to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

Veendam
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.3%
38.8%
Play Area
23.8%
41.2%
35%

Scorers
Sieb Besselink 21
Kevin Mckinlay 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Herrero of Heracles Almelo

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

1.Nick Kooiman (GK)
8
2.Jan Vennegoor Winter (DEF)
6
3.Arco Veurink (DEF)
6
4.Niels Latuheru (DEF)
7
5.Julian Vidal (DEF)
6
6.Kofi Robben (MID)
6
7.Peter Lindenbergh (MID)
6
8.Kofi Lanckohr (ATT)
6
9.Richard De Romijn (ATT)
6
10.Jeremy Zwaanswijk (ATT)
6
11.Barry Van Der Leegte (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Morrison (MID)
0
13.Sergio Tychon (MID)
0
14.Tom Alberda (GK)
0