Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 9,790 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tomˆs Olfers.


0.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the match underway!
2.24
Ole Nelisse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jordy Talan. Jordy Talan threads the ball through to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bram Seedorf who gathers it comfortably.
3.20
Ole Nelisse sees Alejandro Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
10.00
Ricardo Rodriquez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ricardo Rodriquez plays a scrappy one-two with Christopher Schoenmakers and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ricardo Rodriquez rockets a shot on goal but somehow Ronnie Nelisse manages to keep it out.
12.20
Alejandro Herrero sees space and advances. Alejandro Herrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Bram Seedorf reads it well. He makes it look easy!
14.11
Sieb Besselink clumsily knocks into Ahmed Van Der Ree. The referee calls over Sieb Besselink and warns him to calm down! Ahmed Van Der Ree stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.14
Paul Mckinlay threads the ball through to Darl Van Wanrooy. Darl Van Wanrooy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Barros.
16.10
Paul Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Rene Smit. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rene Smit hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.09
Ferry Verlinden catches Darl Van Wanrooy on the ankles. The referee calls over Ferry Verlinden and shows him a yellow card! Darl Van Wanrooy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.09
Darl Van Wanrooy clumsily knocks into Nuno Barros. Darl Van Wanrooy is warned by the referee! Nuno Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.43
Rene Smit makes a probing pass to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
28.51
Alejandro Herrero sees Sieb Besselink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sieb Besselink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
30.44
Rene Smit clumsily knocks into Ricardo Rodriquez. The referee calls over Rene Smit and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Rodriquez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.47
Alejandro Herrero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alejandro Herrero knocks the ball forward to Sieb Besselink but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.06
Paul Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Christopher Schoenmakers collects the pass. Christopher Schoenmakers lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.21
Ricardo Rodriquez sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Rodriquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Ronnie Nelisse. What a save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. Roda JC Kerkrade 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 and get the second half underway!
48.04
Rene Smit flicks a high ball forward to Sieb Besselink who takes it down. Sieb Besselink tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.19
Without breaking stride, Alejandro Herrero plays the ball forward to Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.48
Marino Stroeve clumsily knocks into Kevin Mckinlay. Marino Stroeve is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.34
Paul Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.34
Alejandro Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Bram Seedorf easily smothers it!
65.21
Alejandro Herrero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alejandro Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Bram Seedorf reads it well. He makes it look easy!
66.16
Rene Smit runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rene Smit knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bram Seedorf who gathers it comfortably.
67.15
Tomˆs Korsten barges into Samuele Ravanelli. The referee warns Tomˆs Korsten to calm down! Samuele Ravanelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.27
Marino Stroeve chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Mckinlay. With a delightful solo run, Paul Mckinlay stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Darl Van Wanrooy. Darl Van Wanrooy heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Ronnie Nelisse has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.41
Nuno Barros sees Jordy Talan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jordy Talan threads the ball through to Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli shoots from outside the area but Bram Seedorf is on top of it.
79.01
Ole Nelisse flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Herrero. With a delightful solo run, Alejandro Herrero stretches the opposition's defence. Alejandro Herrero shoots from distance but Bram Seedorf reads it well. Well saved!
83.51
Alejandro Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
85.13
Paul Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Christopher Schoenmakers. Christopher Schoenmakers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ferry Verlinden.
89.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Rodriquez plays the ball forward to Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
19.4%
43.1%
37.5%


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)
6
3.Ferry Verlinden (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Nuno Barros (DEF)
6
5.Jordy Talan (MID)
6
6.Alejandro Herrero (MID)
9
7.Rene Smit (MID)
6
8.Ahmed Hamers (MID)
6
9.Sieb Besselink (ATT)goal scored
7
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