Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag
Tony SchofieldTony Schofield Computer Player Computer Player
Edmundo GuerreroE. Guerrero73
G
1
G
69Lamberto BarzagliL. Barzagli
Stijn BoffinS. Boffin78
D
2captain
D
75Ted DufresnesT. Dufresnes
Lucien MbambaL. Mbamba70
D
3
D
69Henry RedanH. Redan
Brian WeaverB. Weaver72
D
4
D
67Ernesto CarrascoE. Carrasco
Alex TelferA. Telfer73
D
captain5
D
64Carl MurrayC. Murray
Sylvain RobsonS. Robson73
M
6
M
70Sebastian BirkwaldS. Birkwald
Neil MacleanN. Maclean73
M
7
M
69Maurits BlindM. Blind
Ramiro FerrariR. Ferrari74
M
8
M
69Billy ThomsonB. Thomson
Mikkel SchmeichelM. Schmeichel81
A
9
A
70Dennis Ten HagD. Ten Hag
Greg EdworthyG. Edworthy72
A
10
A
66Louis Van Der HoevenL. Van Der Hoeven
Daniel SoaresD. Soares72
A
11
A
62Mitchel Van NieuwstadtM. Van Nieuwstadt
 
Carl MarrC. Marr72
A
12
M
67Alje EngelaarA. Engelaar
Alistair CroftA. Croft72
M
13
M
62Kofi De GraefK. De Graef
Mathias MexesM. Mexes68
D
14
D
59Ivar MeerdinkI. Meerdink

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to ADO Den Haag. A crowd of 19,410 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and ADO Den Haag are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by GŽrard Evers.


0.00
ADO Den Haag kick off the first half!
2.07
Sebastian Birkwald makes a probing pass to Louis Van Der Hoeven. Louis Van Der Hoeven lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Ten Hag. Dennis Ten Hag fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
3.24
Maurits Blind flicks a high pass forward. Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt collects the pass. Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Ten Hag. Dennis Ten Hag connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Edmundo Guerrero manages to gather it.
8.18
Brian Weaver makes a simple pass to Neil Maclean. Neil Maclean flicks a high pass forward to Mikkel Schmeichel who brings the ball under control. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Carrasco.
12.16
Brian Weaver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Robson. Sylvain Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy plays a scrappy one-two with Mikkel Schmeichel and advances towards the goal... Greg Edworthy looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Henry Redan steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
14.16
Stijn Boffin chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Maclean. Neil Maclean makes an attacking run forward. Neil Maclean passes the ball forward but Mikkel Schmeichel is offside!
16.07
Billy Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Louis Van Der Hoeven. Louis Van Der Hoeven lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Ten Hag. Dennis Ten Hag powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
21.19
Ramiro Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Greg Edworthy collects the pass. Greg Edworthy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ted Dufresnes.
24.21
Neil Maclean flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.02
Ernesto Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Birkwald. With vision, Sebastian Birkwald plays the ball forward to Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt. Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt lofts in a cross ball towards Louis Van Der Hoeven. Louis Van Der Hoeven makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Edmundo Guerrero. What a great pair of hands!
28.32
Maurits Blind sees Louis Van Der Hoeven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Louis Van Der Hoeven shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
30.50
Brian Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Neil Maclean holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Maclean kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Henry Redan.
32.15
Sebastian Birkwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Louis Van Der Hoeven. Louis Van Der Hoeven whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt. Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.40
Brian Weaver flicks a high pass forward to Neil Maclean who brings the ball under control. Neil Maclean makes a probing pass to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy cuts inside the box! Greg Edworthy shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
36.27
Sylvain Robson flicks a high pass forward to Mikkel Schmeichel who brings the ball under control. Mikkel Schmeichel lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
Maurits Blind flicks a high pass forward. Louis Van Der Hoeven collects the pass. Louis Van Der Hoeven finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. ADO Den Haag also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Heracles Almelo kicking off!
47.09
Maurits Blind flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt. Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt whips in a cross ball towards Louis Van Der Hoeven. Louis Van Der Hoeven heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Edmundo Guerrero.
53.52
Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt catches Alex Telfer on the ankles. Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt is given a warning by the referee! Alex Telfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.28
Neil Maclean hits a low pass to Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
66.41
Neil Maclean passes the ball forward to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.19
Sylvain Robson knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Lamberto Barzagli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.36
Billy Thomson brings the ball forward. Billy Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
72.34
Ramiro Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Mikkel Schmeichel collects the pass. Mikkel Schmeichel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.08
Ernesto Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Birkwald. Sebastian Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt controls it well on his chest. Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lucien Mbamba.
77.58
Heracles Almelo have made 3 substitutions with Carl Marr replacing Daniel Soares, Alistair Croft replacing Ramiro Ferrari and Mathias Mexes replacing Lucien Mbamba .ADO Den Haag have made 3 substitutions with Alje Engelaar replacing Ted Dufresnes, Kofi De Graef replacing Carl Murray and Ivar Meerdink replacing Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt .
78.60
Sylvain Robson threads a neat ball through to Carl Marr. Carl Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Carrasco.
79.05
Alistair Croft passes the ball forward to Mikkel Schmeichel. Mikkel Schmeichel runs straight at the defence! Mikkel Schmeichel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Henry Redan happens to be in the right place to block it.
83.42
Maurits Blind deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivar Meerdink. Ivar Meerdink whips in a cross ball towards Louis Van Der Hoeven. Louis Van Der Hoeven finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.03
Mathias Mexes makes a simple pass to Neil Maclean. Neil Maclean knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Marr. Carl Marr whips in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Lamberto Barzagli.
90.00
Neil Maclean takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Maurits Blind jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

ADO Den Haag
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
30%
42.5%
27.5%

Scorers
Greg Edworthy 36
Mikkel Schmeichel 67
Louis Van Der Hoeven 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Greg Edworthy of Heracles Almelo

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

1.Lamberto Barzagli (GK)
6
2.Ted Dufresnes (DEF)
6
3.Henry Redan (DEF)
6
4.Ernesto Carrasco (DEF)
6
5.Carl Murray (DEF)
6
6.Sebastian Birkwald (MID)
7
7.Maurits Blind (MID)
7
8.Billy Thomson (MID)
6
9.Dennis Ten Hag (ATT)
6
10.Louis Van Der Hoeven (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt (ATT)
6
 
12.Alje Engelaar (MID)
6
13.Kofi De Graef (MID)
6
14.Ivar Meerdink (DEF)
6