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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at De Vliert where FC Den Bosch play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 17,588 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Den Bosch 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 Rob Pasanen.


0.00
FC Den Bosch get the match underway!
2.05
Ronnie Carragher flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Opdam. Joe Opdam threads a neat ball through to Erwin Redan. Erwin Redan tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Stephane Baronchelli manages to keep it out.
6.28
Billy Caldwell sees Barry Redeker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Barry Redeker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Morlock.
8.36
Eugenio Herrero hits a low pass to Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Rijkaard.
16.57
Joe Riverola knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James whips in a cross ball towards Melchior Melchiot. Melchior Melchiot connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Carl Monk.
18.18
Corner kick to FC Den Bosch. Jurgen Moeliker chips it to the near post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Joe Rijkaard provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.35
Eugenio Herrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Redan. Erwin Redan lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.47
Joe Riverola surges forward with the ball. Joe Riverola lofts in a cross ball towards Cor Jochemsen. Cor Jochemsen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
27.54
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.02
Alejandro Accursi receives the ball from a throw-in from Joe Rijkaard. Alejandro Accursi plays the ball forward to Joe Riverola. Joe Riverola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy James. Andy James shoots from distance. Solid save from Carl Monk.
32.05
Sander Van Helmond plays the ball forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell passes the ball forward to Erwin Redan. Erwin Redan whips in a cross ball towards Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stephane Baronchelli with no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
44.53
Joe Riverola flicks a high pass forward. Cor Jochemsen controls it well on his chest. Cor Jochemsen hits a low pass to Melchior Melchiot. Melchior Melchiot comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but is denied by Sander Van Helmond. Excellent block.
45.00
Billy Caldwell barges into Jurgen Moeliker. The referee warns Billy Caldwell to calm down! Jurgen Moeliker stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Heracles Almelo kicking off!
47.55
Billy Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel whips in a cross ball towards Erwin Redan. Erwin Redan knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
48.24
Eugenio Herrero makes a probing pass to Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker knocks in a cross ball towards Erwin Redan. Erwin Redan flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.04
Billy Caldwell makes a simple pass to Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
53.51
Roel de Vos clumsily knocks into Erwin Redan. The referee brings Roel de Vos to one side and gives him a warning! Erwin Redan stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.06
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.25
Sander Van Helmond runs up as Ronnie Carragher takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Sander Van Helmond flicks a high ball forward to Joe Opdam who takes it down. Joe Opdam sees Erwin Redan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erwin Redan whips in a cross ball towards Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
60.58
FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Nicky Salako replacing Andy James .
66.23
Eugenio Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Barry Redeker collects the pass. Barry Redeker lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Redan. Erwin Redan beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.52
Boudewijn Van Ankeren threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Herrero. Eugenio Herrero threads a neat ball through to Erwin Redan. Erwin Redan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.02
Billy Caldwell makes a simple pass to Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker knocks in a cross ball towards Erwin Redan. Erwin Redan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Stephane Baronchelli comfortably punches it away to safety.
75.44
With a delightful solo run, Joe Riverola stretches the opposition's defence. Joe Riverola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Monk who gathers it comfortably.
78.33
Joe Riverola sees Dirk Luijpers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dirk Luijpers whips in a cross ball towards Melchior Melchiot. Melchior Melchiot outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Carl Monk gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
79.20
Sander Van Helmond threads a neat ball through to Arjan Heubach. Arjan Heubach brings the ball forward. Arjan Heubach sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.02
Joe Riverola catches Billy Caldwell on the ankles. Joe Riverola is warned by the referee! Billy Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.28
Billy Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Baronchelli who gathers it comfortably.
87.33
Eugenio Herrero makes a simple pass to Erwin Redan. Erwin Redan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Baronchelli who gathers it comfortably.
89.49
Arjan Heubach flicks the ball to his team mate, Barry Redeker. Barry Redeker whips in a cross ball towards Erwin Redan. Erwin Redan powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 24.6575342465753 vs 75.3424657534247
Play Area
Home team third: 30.14%, Midfield: 49.32%, Away team third: 20.55%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Youssef van Gastel of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Sven Morlock (DEF)
6
3. Joe Rijkaard (DEF)
6
5. Roel de Vos (DEF)
5
6
7. Joe Riverola (MID)
7
8. Andy James (ATT)
6
9. Cor Jochemsen (ATT)
6
10. Dirk Luijpers (ATT)
6

12. Nuno Valente (MID)
0
13. Nicky Salako (MID)
6
14. Dominic Brady (MID)
0

1. Carl Monk (GK)
7
5. Arjan Heubach (MID)
6
7
7
8. Joe Opdam (MID)
6
9. Erwin Redan (ATT)
9
11. Barry Redeker (ATT)
8

13. Jimmy Kerkhof (DEF)
0
14. Bram Mathijssen (ATT)
0