Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 8,571 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruud Van Gastel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruud Van Gastel.
0.00
0-0Heracles Almelo get the match underway!
2.02
0-0David Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Engelaar. Stefan Engelaar flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.33
0-0Rene Smit plays the ball forward to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Ramon Inia manages to gather it effortlessly.
21.58
Alejandro Herrero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alejandro Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ramon Inia gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
22.03
Dami‘n Reuser flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Soares controls it well on his chest. Alberto Soares shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
26.50
Ferry Verlinden receives the ball from a throw-in from Ole Nelisse. Ferry Verlinden knocks the ball to his team mate, Jordy Talan. Jordy Talan passes the ball forward to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink shoots from long range. Ramon Inia easily gets down and covers it.
30.29
1-0Cor Van Dalen flicks a high pass forward to David Law who brings the ball under control. David Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Engelaar. Stefan Engelaar shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.29
1-0Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Abubakari de Haan replacing Robert Heesakkers .
33.17
Ferry Verlinden passes the ball forward to Rene Smit. Rene Smit plays the ball forward to Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Ramon Inia manages to gather it.
38.45
1-0Mario Van Gobbel clumsily knocks into Samuele Ravanelli. The referee brings Mario Van Gobbel to one side and gives him a warning! Samuele Ravanelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.34
Nuno Barros laces a weighted ball forward to Jordy Talan. Jordy Talan flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Besselink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sieb Besselink plays a one-two with Kevin Mckinlay and rushes in on goal... Sieb Besselink takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ramon Inia.
41.45
1-0Nuno Barros takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Ramon Inia punches the ball out of the danger area!
44.29
Rene Smit flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Mckinlay finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Bram Wiekens replacing Marco De Visser and Benedetto Falsini replacing Stefan Engelaar. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. The Heracles Almelo players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Vitesse Arnhem kick off the second half!
48.56
Ferry Verlinden knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Herrero. Alejandro Herrero chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Ramon Inia punches it away to safety.
49.34
1-1Dami‘n Reuser makes a beautiful solo run. Dami‘n Reuser advances inside the box! Dami‘n Reuser cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Nuno Barros!
53.56
Showing composure, Dami‘n Reuser plays the ball forward to Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Falsini. Benedetto Falsini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.46
1-1Cor Van Dalen flicks a high ball forward to David Law who gracefully takes it down. David Law chips the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren skips past Ole Nelisse! Ole Nelisse comes in with a late challenge on Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
61.46
Mario Van Gobbel knocks the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n Reuser. Dami‘n Reuser knocks the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Falsini. Benedetto Falsini plays a scrappy one-two with Joris Brouwers and advances towards the goal... Benedetto Falsini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
63.02
Dami‘n Reuser makes an attacking run forward. Dami‘n Reuser plays a scrappy one-two with Joris Brouwers and advances towards the goal... Dami‘n Reuser takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.12
Mario Van Gobbel kicks a strong pass forward to David Law. David Law decides to run forward with the ball. David Law plays a scrappy one-two with Benedetto Falsini and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Law takes a shot at goal. David Law scores for Vitesse Arnhem!!
69.44
Mario Van Gobbel takes it forward alone. Mario Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Soares who brings the ball under control. Alberto Soares rushes past Nuno Barros! Alberto Soares shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
71.02
Bram Wiekens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n Reuser. Dami‘n Reuser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benedetto Falsini. Benedetto Falsini plays a one-two with Alberto Soares and advances towards the goal... Benedetto Falsini strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.36
Dami‘n Reuser flicks a high pass forward to Jan-Willem Van Dieren who brings the ball under control. Jan-Willem Van Dieren lofts in a cross ball towards Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ronnie Nelisse with no chance!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
81.24
Ferry Verlinden knocks the ball forward to Rene Smit. Rene Smit controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
84.14
3-1Alejandro Herrero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alejandro Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Van Gobbel.
87.27
Without breaking stride, Rene Smit plays the ball forward to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
90.00
Ahmed Hamers makes a simple pass to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Ramon Inia.
90.00
3-1Ole Nelisse takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Samuele Ravanelli strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
30.4%
39.2%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Law of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ramon Inia (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Marco De Visser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robert Heesakkers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mario Van Gobbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cor Van Dalen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Law (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Dami‘n Reuser (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jan-Willem Van Dieren (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Joris Brouwers (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Alberto Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefan Engelaar (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Bram Wiekens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Abubakari de Haan (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Benedetto Falsini (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ronnie Nelisse (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ahmed Hamers (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sieb Besselink (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Samuele Ravanelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Mckinlay (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Danny Whelan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Davy Ricci (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rene Seedorf (GK) | 0 | |