Match Report
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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 Vitesse Arnhem. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Mokoena.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Mokoena.
0.00
0-0Heracles Almelo kick off the first half!
4.07
0-0Nico Arnold hacks Carl Marr from behind! Nico Arnold is shown the yellow card! Carl Marr stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.07
0-0Free kick to Heracles Almelo just outside the area...
5.32
Carl Marr slowly runs up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
9.58
0-0Lucien Mbamba threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Robson. Sylvain Robson sees space and advances. Sylvain Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Marr. Carl Marr is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.20
Alistair Croft kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Marr. Carl Marr shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.11
0-1Nico Arnold knocks the ball forward to Alun King. Alun King flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Moulijn collects the pass. Humphrey Moulijn advances inside the box! Humphrey Moulijn comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Edmundo Guerrero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.32
Brian Cope plays the ball forward to Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
32.27
0-1Brian Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Robson controls it well on his chest. Sylvain Robson flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Soares collects the pass. Daniel Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Ferrer.
34.36
0-1Sylvain Robson chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Dominic McGrory manages to keep it out.
40.15
With vision, Sylvain Robson plays the ball forward to Carl Marr. Carl Marr edges inside the box! Carl Marr makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem 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
The second half starts with Vitesse Arnhem kicking off!
48.00
1-1Mathias Mexes makes a strong solo run forward. Mathias Mexes flicks a high pass forward to Carl Marr who brings the ball under control. Carl Marr whips in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Nico Arnold. Excellent block.
53.52
Alun King flicks a high pass forward. Adam Upson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Upson lofts in a cross ball towards Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
54.06
Nico Arnold threads the ball through to Ed Blind. Ed Blind decides to run forward with the ball. Ed Blind controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Edmundo Guerrero. What a great pair of hands!
55.09
Alistair Croft flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Soares easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Soares whips in a cross ball towards Carl Marr. Carl Marr makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.08
Brian Cope flicks a high ball forward to Daan Meijer who takes it down. Daan Meijer finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
60.49
Lucien Mbamba threads the ball through to Sylvain Robson. Sylvain Robson flicks a high ball forward to Greg Edworthy who takes it down. Greg Edworthy edges inside the box! Greg Edworthy takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.31
1-1Brian Weaver receives the ball from a throw-in from Lucien Mbamba. Brian Weaver knocks the ball forward to Alistair Croft. Alistair Croft makes a probing pass to Carl Marr. Carl Marr puts a great ball through. Daniel Soares runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.35
Alistair Croft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares whips in a cross ball towards Carl Marr. Carl Marr beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.16
Sylvain Robson hits a low pass to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Marr. Carl Marr heads the ball goalwards. Dominic McGrory didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
72.45
1-1Brian Cope barges into Alistair Croft. The referee calls over Brian Cope and shows him a yellow card! Alistair Croft gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.04
1-1Adam Upson hacks Lucien Mbamba from behind! The referee brings Adam Upson to one side and gives him a warning! Lucien Mbamba runs off the knock.
77.21
1-1Heracles Almelo have made 2 substitutions with Mikkel Schmeichel replacing Carl Marr and Stijn Boffin replacing Mathias Mexes .
83.47
Nico Arnold passes the ball forward to Ed Blind. Ed Blind brings the ball forward. Ed Blind whips in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.49
Ramiro Ferrari threads a neat ball through to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Ferrer.
85.03
Brian Cope sees Adam Upson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Upson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edmundo Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
87.10
Brian Weaver chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Croft. Alistair Croft threads a neat ball through to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Allman.
89.31
Daan Meijer hacks Lucien Mbamba from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lucien Mbamba hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Sylvain Robson darts forward. Sylvain Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Dominic McGrory had no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
28%
40%
32%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sylvain Robson of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Edmundo Guerrero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steven Bowyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Weaver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lucien Mbamba (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mathias Mexes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sylvain Robson (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Alistair Croft (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ramiro Ferrari (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carl Marr (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Greg Edworthy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Soares (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Mikkel Schmeichel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Maclean (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stijn Boffin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Dominic McGrory (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francisco Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nico Arnold (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Andy Allman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pegguy Legwinski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alun King (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Brian Cope (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Ed Blind (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Daan Meijer (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Adam Upson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Humphrey Moulijn (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Clarence Van Der Ree (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Fattori (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuel Ferrier (DEF) | 0 | |