Match Report


Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam     Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo
Computer Player Computer Player Tony Schofield Tony Schofield
Victor HeesakkersV. Heesakkers70
G
1
G
73Edmundo GuerreroE. Guerrero
Billy BoothB. Booth73
D
2
D
68Steven BowyerS. Bowyer
Henry KoncheskyH. Konchesky67
D
3
D
78Stijn BoffinS. Boffin
Wout WinterW. Winter59
D
4
D
72Brian WeaverB. Weaver
Noah LittbarskiN. Littbarski72
M
5captain
D
73Alex TelferA. Telfer
Edmundo GarciaE. Garcia70
M
6
M
73Sylvain RobsonS. Robson
Graeme ByrneG. Byrne69
M
7
M
72Alistair CroftA. Croft
Gijs Van DinterenG. Van Dinteren65
M
captain8
M
74Ramiro FerrariR. Ferrari
Yuri DenneboomY. Denneboom72
A
9
A
72Carl MarrC. Marr
Alexander MustoeA. Mustoe66
A
10
A
72Greg EdworthyG. Edworthy
Nicholas BuzareN. Buzare65
A
11
A
81Mikkel SchmeichelM. Schmeichel
 
Roland van DamR. van Dam68
G
12
A
71Daniel SoaresD. Soares
Ferdi De VetF. De Vet64
A
13
M
73Neil MacleanN. Maclean
Gerard ArveladzeG. Arveladze61
A
14
D
68Mathias MexesM. Mexes

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fred Lambers.


0.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam get the match underway!
2.39
Brian Weaver makes a beautiful solo run. Brian Weaver flicks the ball to his team mate, Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Marr. Carl Marr is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Victor Heesakkers. Excellent save.
6.22
Henry Konchesky threads a neat ball through to Graeme Byrne. Graeme Byrne brings the ball forward. Graeme Byrne finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Edmundo Guerrero smothers it!
10.47
Edmundo Garcia plays the ball forward to Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
12.36
Ramiro Ferrari comes in with a late challenge on Henry Konchesky. Ramiro Ferrari is shown the yellow card! Henry Konchesky runs off the knock.
14.29
Sylvain Robson passes the ball forward to Carl Marr. Carl Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Booth.
15.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Alistair Croft plays the ball forward to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel deftly passes the ball to Carl Marr, releasing him through on goal. Carl Marr shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Wout Winter.
16.01
Alistair Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Marr. Carl Marr whips in a cross ball towards Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel heads the ball goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Wout Winter. That should have been a goal!
22.31
Stijn Boffin threads the ball through to Alistair Croft. Alistair Croft decides to run forward with the ball. Alistair Croft skips past Billy Booth! Alistair Croft takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.43
Ramiro Ferrari knocks the ball forward to Carl Marr. Carl Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.23
Ramiro Ferrari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel plays a one-two with Carl Marr and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Mikkel Schmeichel provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Victor Heesakkers with no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
30.25
Henry Konchesky flicks a high ball forward to Gijs Van Dinteren who takes it down. Gijs Van Dinteren chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.02
Sylvain Robson sees Mikkel Schmeichel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mikkel Schmeichel shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
38.38
Brian Weaver catches Yuri Denneboom on the ankles. The referee brings Brian Weaver to one side and gives him a warning! Yuri Denneboom carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.38
Graeme Byrne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom makes a deft header. Steven Bowyer clears it off the line with his head!
42.52
Brian Weaver knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Croft. Alistair Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Marr. Carl Marr shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo kick off!
47.11
Edmundo Garcia passes the ball forward to Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
48.17
Nicholas Buzare catches Brian Weaver on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Weaver runs off the knock.
49.14
Noah Littbarski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.25
Graeme Byrne threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare puts a great ball through. Alexander Mustoe runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.14
Billy Booth threads the ball through to Edmundo Garcia. Edmundo Garcia makes a simple pass to Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
63.31
Sylvain Robson flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
66.30
Sylvain Robson flicks a high pass forward. Greg Edworthy collects the pass. Greg Edworthy tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.21
Stijn Boffin knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Robson. Sylvain Robson threads the ball through to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel finds some space and shoots from distance. Victor Heesakkers is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.16
Sylvain Robson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.14
Showing composure, Sylvain Robson plays the ball forward to Carl Marr. Carl Marr finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Heracles Almelo are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.52
Heracles Almelo have made 3 substitutions with Daniel Soares replacing Greg Edworthy, Neil Maclean replacing Alistair Croft and Mathias Mexes replacing Alex Telfer .
81.37
Graeme Byrne catches Neil Maclean on the ankles. Graeme Byrne is given a warning by the referee! Neil Maclean carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.42
Graeme Byrne hits a low pass to Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Mustoe. With a superhuman jump, Alexander Mustoe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
85.39
Noah Littbarski clumsily knocks into Ramiro Ferrari. The referee warns Noah Littbarski to calm down! Ramiro Ferrari gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.24
Neil Maclean threads a neat ball through to Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares edges inside the box! Daniel Soares strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Feyenoord Rotterdam

Heracles Almelo
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
28.7%
45%
26.2%

Scorers
Alistair Croft 22
Mikkel Schmeichel 27, 67
Greg Edworthy 63
Daniel Soares 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mikkel Schmeichel of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings
1.Victor Heesakkers (GK)
6
2.Billy Booth (DEF)
6
3.Henry Konchesky (DEF)
6
4.Wout Winter (DEF)
6
5.Noah Littbarski (MID)
6
6.Edmundo Garcia (MID)
7
7.Graeme Byrne (MID)
6
8.Gijs Van Dinteren (MID)
6
9.Yuri Denneboom (ATT)
6
10.Alexander Mustoe (ATT)
6
11.Nicholas Buzare (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Roland van Dam (GK)
0
13.Ferdi De Vet (ATT)
0
14.Gerard Arveladze (ATT)
0

1.Edmundo Guerrero (GK)
6
2.Steven Bowyer (DEF)
6
3.Stijn Boffin (DEF)
7
4.Brian Weaver (DEF)
6
5.Alex Telfer (DEF)
6
6.Sylvain Robson (MID)
8
7.Alistair Croft (MID)goal scored
8
8.Ramiro Ferrari (MID)yellow card
5
9.Carl Marr (ATT)
7
10.Greg Edworthy (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Mikkel Schmeichel (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Daniel Soares (ATT)goal scored
7
13.Neil Maclean (MID)
6
14.Mathias Mexes (DEF)
6