Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at De Adelaarshorst where Go Ahead Eagles play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 8,993 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Go Ahead Eagles and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sieme Kanu.


0.00
Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
2.44
Harvey Van Der Ree makes a strong solo run forward. Harvey Van Der Ree flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton van der Linden. Anton van der Linden shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
8.23
Steffen Lensing sees Giovanni Boutahar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giovanni Boutahar shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
9.38
Alejandro Herrero threads the ball through to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alex Hendry smothers it!
10.35
Gianni Montaperto knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Boutahar. Giovanni Boutahar shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
14.47
Anthony Jochemsen sees space and advances. Anthony Jochemsen threads a neat ball through to Anton van der Linden. Anton van der Linden plays a one-two with Reinier Shew A Tjon and advances towards the goal... Anton van der Linden rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
21.10
Harvey Van Der Ree surges forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Harvey Van Der Ree plays the ball forward to Giovanni Boutahar. Giovanni Boutahar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reinier Shew A Tjon but he's offside!
22.36
Jordy Talan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jordy Talan shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
26.46
Alejandro Herrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
27.15
Sieb Besselink catches Ron Lamey on the ankles. The referee warns Sieb Besselink to calm down! Ron Lamey stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.33
Ron Lamey makes a beautiful solo run. Ron Lamey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton van der Linden. Anton van der Linden threads a neat ball through to Reinier Shew A Tjon. Reinier Shew A Tjon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.04
Kevin de Wit passes the ball forward to Reinier Shew A Tjon. Reinier Shew A Tjon tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Ronnie Nelisse has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.26
Ron Lamey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin de Wit. Kevin de Wit flicks a high pass forward. Reinier Shew A Tjon collects the pass. Reinier Shew A Tjon passes the ball forward to Anton van der Linden. Anton van der Linden shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
44.25
Ernest Cales knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Boutahar. Giovanni Boutahar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Go Ahead Eagles appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Heracles Almelo players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Go Ahead Eagles kick off!
49.28
Ron Lamey advances with the ball. Ron Lamey surges forward with the ball. Ron Lamey controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Reinier Shew A Tjon through on goal. Reinier Shew A Tjon takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
51.54
Rene Smit threads a neat ball through to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alex Hendry manages to gather it easily.
55.11
Rene Smit makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
57.10
Rene Smit kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.48
Alejandro Herrero darts forward. Alejandro Herrero shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.51
Rene Smit passes the ball forward to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
65.41
Steffen Lensing threads a neat ball through to Reinier Shew A Tjon. Reinier Shew A Tjon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Nelisse who gathers it comfortably.
72.31
Jordy Talan barges into Kevin de Wit. The referee brings Jordy Talan to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin de Wit hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.06
Rene Smit sees Kevin Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ron Lamey.
78.58
Rene Smit threads a neat ball through to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
83.44
Nuno Barros flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Herrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Herrero threads a neat ball through to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.26
Ferry Verlinden comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Lensing. The referee brings Ferry Verlinden to one side and gives him a warning! Steffen Lensing runs off the knock.
90.00
Jordy Talan makes a simple pass to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alex Hendry!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
33.8%
44.2%
22.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anton van der Linden of Go Ahead Eagles

Match Ratings