Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to PEC Zwolle. A crowd of 8,046 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Joris Jongen.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Joris Jongen.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and PEC Zwolle get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Alejandro Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
8.28
1-0Alejandro Herrero knocks the ball forward to Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Samuele Ravanelli!
15.38
1-0Atam Van Dieren knocks the ball forward to Mario Bosschaart. Mario Bosschaart chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Willems. Sven Willems shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
21.57
Mario Bosschaart makes an attacking run forward. Mario Bosschaart knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Willems. Sven Willems jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.21
Atam Van Dieren flicks the ball to his team mate, Denny Van Der Meer. Denny Van Der Meer decides to run forward with the ball. Denny Van Der Meer finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
27.23
1-1Clarence Alberda darts forward. Clarence Alberda makes a simple pass to Sven Willems. Sven Willems knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ferry Verlinden.
28.13
Ferry Verlinden plays the ball forward to Rene Smit. Rene Smit knocks the ball to his team mate, Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
33.32
With a delightful solo run, Denny Van Der Meer stretches the opposition's defence. Denny Van Der Meer whips in a cross ball towards Sven Willems. Sven Willems connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
36.07
1-1Seeing Rene Smit's run, Alejandro Herrero quickly throws the ball into his path. Rene Smit flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Mckinlay who brings the ball under control. Kevin Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Hugo Andrade and the loose ball is cleared up field.
40.12
Ole Nelisse sees Rene Smit in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rene Smit runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rene Smit knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Atam Van Dieren.
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. PEC Zwolle have changed their lineup with Jimmy de Haan replacing Frederic Coupet. The Heracles Almelo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off the second half!
47.51
Nuno Barros plays the ball forward to Ahmed Hamers. Ahmed Hamers kicks a strong pass forward to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.20
Atam Van Dieren makes a probing pass to Marinus Dijkhuizen. Marinus Dijkhuizen hits a low pass to Jimmy de Haan. Jimmy de Haan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.06
1-1Denny Van Der Meer barges into Rene Smit. The referee calls over Denny Van Der Meer and warns him to calm down! Rene Smit hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.04
Jordy Talan makes an attacking run forward. Jordy Talan knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Mckinlay scores for Heracles Almelo!!
65.18
Marinus Dijkhuizen flicks a high ball forward to Sven Willems who takes it down. Sven Willems plays a one-two with Jimmy de Haan and advances towards the goal... Sven Willems rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Ronnie Nelisse. Excellent save.
66.00
Ahmed Hamers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Lennart Hoeness manages to gather it.
67.03
Ferry Verlinden passes the ball forward to Jordy Talan. Jordy Talan hits a low pass to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.03
Marinus Dijkhuizen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy de Haan. Jimmy de Haan knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Willems. Sven Willems heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
75.49
With some swift thinking, Ole Nelisse plays the ball forward to Alejandro Herrero. Alejandro Herrero knocks the ball forward to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Hoeness who gathers it comfortably.
79.36
Ferry Verlinden flicks the ball to his team mate, Rene Smit. Rene Smit passes the ball forward to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay advances inside the box! Kevin Mckinlay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Lennart Hoeness manages to keep it out.
81.39
Ole Nelisse passes the ball forward to Ahmed Hamers. Ahmed Hamers flicks a high pass forward to Sieb Besselink who brings the ball under control. Sieb Besselink shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.26
Ole Nelisse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Hamers. Ahmed Hamers flicks the ball to his team mate, Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink makes a probing pass between the defence to Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
87.54
Ahmed Hamers knocks the ball forward to Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Clarence Alberda flicks a high pass forward. Mario Bosschaart collects the pass. Mario Bosschaart hits a low pass to Sven Willems. Sven Willems shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
26.7%
44.2%
29.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Mckinlay of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ronnie Nelisse (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ole Nelisse (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ferry Verlinden (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nuno Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jordy Talan (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Herrero (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Rene Smit (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ahmed Hamers (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Sieb Besselink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Samuele Ravanelli (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Kevin Mckinlay (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Danny Whelan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Davy Ricci (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rene Seedorf (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lennart Hoeness (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Atam Van Dieren (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Clarence Alberda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hugo Andrade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marinus Dijkhuizen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Denny Van Der Meer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wilfred De Vogt (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mario Bosschaart (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ignacio Wijker (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frederic Coupet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sven Willems (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Thijs Bergdolmo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Menno Lambers (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jimmy de Haan (ATT) | 6 | |