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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to SBV Eindhoven. A crowd of 18,722 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by ƒtienne Meeuwis.


0.00
The first half starts with SBV Eindhoven kicking off!
2.50
Simon Hamann threads the ball through to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
3.20
Aaron Matthijs hits a low pass to Menno Van Eijk. Menno Van Eijk kicks a strong pass forward to Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.09
Aron Van Wonderen threads the ball through to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.32
Alfred Delaney passes the ball forward to Maurice Matthijs. Maurice Matthijs plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin McCoist and advances towards the goal... Maurice Matthijs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Marc Neeskens is on top of his game. Nice save!
15.57
Hannes Nordwald hits a low pass to Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen threads the ball through to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Tomas Jörgensen. Excellent save.
20.41
Jan Gelb threads a neat ball through to Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen threads a neat ball through to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
27.30
Vasco Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni Hoekstra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giovanni Hoekstra sees a break and surges forward. Giovanni Hoekstra whips in a cross ball towards Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
28.23
Simon Hamann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent knocks in a cross ball towards Nikolas Schacht. With a superhuman jump, Nikolas Schacht connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.05
Chris De Jong flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Delaney who brings the ball under control. Alfred Delaney flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Matthijs.
34.08
Menno Van Eijk kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca knocks the ball forward, putting Ottavio Corrent through on goal. Some silky footwork from Ottavio Corrent provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Tomas Jörgensen manages to gather it.
36.32
Simon Hamann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Tomas Jörgensen had no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
40.42
Menno Van Eijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Matthias Geis barges into Alfred Delaney. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfred Delaney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the second half underway!
47.21
Lennart Röhner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lennart Röhner shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.06
Joos Beukenkamp sees Kevin McCoist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.54
Aron Van Wonderen chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
55.26
Bogdan Opdam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joos Beukenkamp. Joos Beukenkamp brings the ball forward. Joos Beukenkamp tries a spectacular long range effort but Marc Neeskens is on top of his game. Good keeping!
57.36
Bogdan Opdam hacks Tomas Fonseca from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomas Fonseca gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.18
Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward to Tomas Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Tomas Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Tomas Jörgensen is on top of it.
60.33
Aron Van Wonderen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Fonseca. Tomas Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Tomas Jörgensen had no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
69.38
Chris De Jong clumsily knocks into Ottavio Corrent. Chris De Jong is warned by the referee! Ottavio Corrent runs off the knock.
71.25
Menno Van Eijk kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht connects with a diving header. Tomas Jörgensen easily punches it away to safety.
72.07
With great vision, Jan Gelb plays the ball forward to Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen chips the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht plays a scrappy one-two with Ottavio Corrent and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nikolas Schacht shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
75.09
Aron Van Wonderen takes it forward alone. Aron Van Wonderen finds some space and shoots from distance. Aron Van Wonderen scores for Heracles Almelo!!
77.09
Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with Simon Proctor replacing Nikolas Schacht .
83.17
Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Fonseca collects the pass. Tomas Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.37
Simon Hamann hits a low pass to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Tomas Jörgensen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.01
Giovanni Hoekstra flicks a high pass forward to Maurice Matthijs who brings the ball under control. Maurice Matthijs advances inside the box! Maurice Matthijs comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.39
Jan Gelb makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen threads the ball through to Simon Proctor. Simon Proctor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasco Oliveira.
90.00
With vision, Lennart Röhner picks a pass forward to Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Brian Mercer. Brian Mercer fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 5 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 10 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.9767441860465 vs 43.0232558139535
Play Area
Home team third: 24.42%, Midfield: 43.02%, Away team third: 32.56%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ottavio Corrent of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
2. Jan Gelb (DEF)
6
6
4. Matthias Geis (DEF)
5
6
6. Simon Hamann (MID)
7
7
9
10. Tomas Fonseca (ATT)
8
11. Ottavio Corrent (ATT)
9

13. Roland Bottelin (MID)
0
14. Simon Proctor (ATT)
6

2. Bogdan Opdam (DEF)
6
3. Chris De Jong (DEF)
6
6
6
6
6
9. Kevin McCoist (ATT)
6
7
11. Brian Mercer (ATT)
7

0
13. Luuk Riga (GK)
0