Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     RKC WaalwijkRKC Waalwijk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ronnie NelisseR. Nelisse75
G
1
G
58Don McGroryD. McGrory
Ole NelisseO. Nelisse62
D
2
D
70Dave Van GobbelD. Van Gobbel
Ferry VerlindenF. Verlinden61
D
3
D
64Dominic JohnstoneD. Johnstone
Nuno BarrosN. Barros60
D
4
D
61Morris SmithM. Smith
Jordy TalanJ. Talan70
M
5captain
D
60Wilfred NieuwenburgW. Nieuwenburg
Alejandro HerreroA. Herrero68
M
6
M
67Rafael PromesR. Promes
Rene SmitR. Smit59
M
7
M
62Ger Van LoenhoutG. Van Loenhout
Ahmed HamersA. Hamers50
M
8
M
60Tony ZafarinT. Zafarin
Sieb BesselinkS. Besselink70
A
9
A
66Bert OoijerB. Ooijer
Samuele RavanelliS. Ravanelli66
A
captain10
A
63Cliff Van Den BromC. Van Den Brom
Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay65
A
11
A
57Dietmar BierhoffD. Bierhoff
 
Danny WhelanD. Whelan59
D
12
D
58Martijn WiekensM. Wiekens
Davy RicciD. Ricci59
G
13
G
57Davy Van EdeD. Van Ede
Rene SeedorfR. Seedorf58
G
14
M
57Dries SchultzD. Schultz

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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 RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 8,999 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruud Van Halst.


0.00
Heracles Almelo start the match!
4.55
With some swift thinking, Dave Van Gobbel plays the ball forward to Rafael Promes. Rafael Promes flicks a high ball forward to Cliff Van Den Brom who takes it down. Cliff Van Den Brom lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Bierhoff. Dietmar Bierhoff connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.29
Ger Van Loenhout makes a probing pass to Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ronnie Nelisse.
9.25
Rafael Promes brings the ball forward. Rafael Promes runs straight at the defence! Rafael Promes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Ronnie Nelisse is on top of his game. Nice save!
10.55
Ole Nelisse flicks a high pass forward to Rene Smit who brings the ball under control. Rene Smit flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from distance but somehow Don McGrory manages to keep it out.
20.27
Ger Van Loenhout hits a low pass to Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.51
Alejandro Herrero makes a simple pass to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.10
Wilfred Nieuwenburg clumsily knocks into Kevin Mckinlay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.02
Jordy Talan clumsily knocks into Tony Zafarin. The referee warns Jordy Talan to calm down! Tony Zafarin stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.13
Tony Zafarin barges into Jordy Talan. The referee warns Tony Zafarin to calm down! Jordy Talan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.41
Dave Van Gobbel makes a probing pass to Tony Zafarin. Tony Zafarin makes a probing pass to Dietmar Bierhoff. Dietmar Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
28.39
Ahmed Hamers chips the ball to his team mate, Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.50
Alejandro Herrero flicks a high pass forward to Sieb Besselink who brings the ball under control. Sieb Besselink shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
36.41
Rafael Promes barges into Ahmed Hamers. The referee warns Rafael Promes to calm down! Ahmed Hamers runs off the knock.
39.10
Wilfred Nieuwenburg clumsily knocks into Kevin Mckinlay. The referee calls over Wilfred Nieuwenburg and warns him to calm down! Kevin Mckinlay runs off the knock.
44.29
Rafael Promes threads a neat ball through to Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer edges inside the box! Bert Ooijer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ronnie Nelisse.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. RKC Waalwijk 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
RKC Waalwijk start the second half!
48.03
Tony Zafarin plays the ball forward to Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.06
Rafael Promes darts forward. Rafael Promes lofts in a cross ball towards Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
53.52
Tony Zafarin flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Bierhoff controls it well on his chest. Dietmar Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
54.42
Nuno Barros threads the ball through to Rene Smit. Rene Smit changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rene Smit shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
57.04
Ferry Verlinden comes in with a late challenge on Dietmar Bierhoff. Ferry Verlinden is given a warning by the referee! Dietmar Bierhoff runs off the knock.
57.04
Free kick to RKC Waalwijk just outside the area...
58.56
Rafael Promes takes a stuttering run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
65.48
Morris Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Promes. Rafael Promes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cliff Van Den Brom. Cliff Van Den Brom plays a one-two with Dietmar Bierhoff and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Cliff Van Den Brom provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
66.54
Wilfred Nieuwenburg sees Rafael Promes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Promes threads a neat ball through to Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer rushes past Ole Nelisse! Bert Ooijer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.18
Dominic Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Ger Van Loenhout collects the pass. Ger Van Loenhout makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cliff Van Den Brom. Cliff Van Den Brom plays a quick one-two with Bert Ooijer and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Cliff Van Den Brom provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.46
Nuno Barros flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Herrero who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Herrero threads the ball through to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.13
Rene Smit hacks Rafael Promes from behind! Rene Smit is warned by the referee! Rafael Promes runs off the knock.
89.44
RKC Waalwijk are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

RKC Waalwijk
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
28%
42.7%
29.3%

Scorers
Bert Ooijer 67
Cliff Van Den Brom 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bert Ooijer of RKC Waalwijk

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

1.Don McGrory (GK)
6
2.Dave Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Johnstone (DEF)
6
4.Morris Smith (DEF)
6
5.Wilfred Nieuwenburg (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Rafael Promes (MID)
8
7.Ger Van Loenhout (MID)
6
8.Tony Zafarin (MID)
6
9.Bert Ooijer (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Cliff Van Den Brom (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Dietmar Bierhoff (ATT)
6
 
12.Martijn Wiekens (DEF)
0
13.Davy Van Ede (GK)
0
14.Dries Schultz (MID)
0