Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Heesen Yachts Stadion where FC Oss play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Oss and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Inia.


0.00
Heracles Almelo kick off!
6.33
Simon Hamann sees space and advances. Simon Hamann edges inside the box! Simon Hamann shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
8.49
Martin Iaquinta flicks a high pass forward. Wouter Faber holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wouter Faber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Smith. Terry Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.33
Michael Kans clumsily knocks into Simon Hamann. The referee warns Michael Kans to calm down! Simon Hamann runs off the knock.
15.25
Michael Kans makes a simple pass to Wouter Faber. Wouter Faber takes it forward alone. Wouter Faber plays a one-two with Terry Smith and advances towards the goal... Wouter Faber tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.53
Menno Van Eijk kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel edges inside the box! Yuri van Gastel tries a spectacular strike. Good keeping from Humphrey Van De Hor as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
18.43
It's a corner kick. Menno Van Eijk loops the ball in to towards the near post. Humphrey Van De Hor punches the ball out of the danger area!
27.44
With some swift thinking, Wes Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Menno Van Eijk. Menno Van Eijk threads the ball through to Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ottavio Corrent through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Ottavio Corrent provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
28.13
Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Antunes who brings the ball under control. Rafael Antunes shoots from outside the area. Humphrey Van De Hor effortlessly gets down and covers it.
30.25
Menno Van Eijk decides to run forward with the ball. Menno Van Eijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Humphrey Van De Hor is on top of it.
33.28
With a delightful solo run, Simon Hamann stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Hamann shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.03
Simon Hamann passes the ball forward to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Humphrey Van De Hor. Excellent save.
42.36
Bryan Cruz barges into Martin Iaquinta. Bryan Cruz is shown the yellow card! Martin Iaquinta runs off the knock.
45.00
Ian Koevermans receives the ball from a throw-in from Egbert Moulijn. Ian Koevermans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wouter Faber. Wouter Faber passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Terry Smith. Terry Smith finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
FC Oss kick off and get the second half underway!
48.12
Simon Hamann clumsily knocks into Wouter Faber. The referee calls over Simon Hamann and shows him a yellow card! Wouter Faber stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.28
Bryan Cruz passes the ball forward to Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.37
Mark Steijn threads the ball through to Callum Mckinlay. Callum Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.46
Menno Van Eijk threads a neat ball through to Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Antunes. Rafael Antunes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.26
Mark Steijn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brutil Ax. Brutil Ax chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Mckinlay. Some world-class footwork from Callum Mckinlay provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Marc Neeskens manages to gather it comfortably.
66.52
Tom Dassen threads a neat ball through to Brutil Ax. Brutil Ax shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Marc Neeskens. What a great pair of hands!
73.03
Said Lama sees Menno Van Eijk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Menno Van Eijk brings the ball forward. Menno Van Eijk cuts inside the box! Menno Van Eijk strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Good keeping from Humphrey Van De Hor as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
74.07
Menno Van Eijk takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Wouter Faber reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
75.58
Michael Kans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Steijn. Mark Steijn passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Brutil Ax. Brutil Ax plays a scrappy one-two with Terry Smith and stumbles forward towards the goal... Brutil Ax cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Marc Neeskens. What a great pair of hands!
78.12
Simon Hamann threads a neat ball through to Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
81.43
Wes Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward to Simon Hamann who brings the ball under control. Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Antunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Antunes tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Humphrey Van De Hor. Excellent save.
83.56
Jose Fortes Bravo barges into Brutil Ax. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Bravo and shows him a yellow card! Brutil Ax runs off the knock.
85.31
Menno Van Eijk plays the ball forward to Rafael Antunes. Rafael Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri van Gastel but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.49
Mark Steijn hacks Bryan Cruz from behind! Mark Steijn is warned by the referee! Bryan Cruz stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
34.6%
47.4%
17.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Humphrey Van De Hor of FC Oss

Match Ratings
1.Humphrey Van De Hor (GK)
8
2.Martin Iaquinta (DEF)
6
3.Egbert Moulijn (DEF)
6
4.Michael Kans (DEF)
6
5.Ian Koevermans (DEF)
6
6.Mark Steijn (MID)
7
7.Wouter Faber (MID)
7
8.Tom Dassen (MID)
6
9.Brutil Ax (ATT)
7
10.Callum Mckinlay (ATT)
6
11.Terry Smith (ATT)
6
 
12.Cosmin Zafarin (ATT)
0
13.Patrice Tamazout (ATT)
0
14.Isaiah Wilson (MID)
0

1.Marc Neeskens (GK)
7
2.Said Lama (DEF)
6
3.Wes Ljungberg (DEF)
6
4.Matthias Geis (DEF)
6
5.Jose Fortes Bravo (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Menno Van Eijk (MID)
8
7.Simon Hamann (MID)yellow card
8
8.Bryan Cruz (MID)yellow card
6
9.Rafael Antunes (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Yuri van Gastel (ATT)
8
11.Ottavio Corrent (ATT)
6
 
12.Franco Pino (DEF)
0
13.Mustapha Engelaar (MID)
0
14.Carlos Serrano (ATT)
0