Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade 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 Anselmo Pancaro.


0.00
Heracles Almelo kick off!
4.36
Franco Pino flicks a high pass forward. Simon Hamann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Hamann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano knocks the ball forward to Yuri van Gastel but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.28
Matthias Geis hacks Edward Griffin from behind! Matthias Geis is given a warning by the referee! Edward Griffin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.44
Winston Zijm threads the ball through to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Marc Neeskens effortlessly punches it away to safety.
12.20
Simon Hamann flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Serrano who takes it down. Carlos Serrano knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Hauke Berg picks it out of the air!
14.13
Menno Van Eijk chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.17
Jeremie Foé comes in with a late challenge on Wes Ljungberg. The referee calls over Jeremie Foé and warns him to calm down! Wes Ljungberg grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.35
Milan Berck Schreuder knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Marc Neeskens.
21.02
Nuno Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
24.03
Winston Zijm flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen powers a header at goal but Marc Neeskens is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
26.25
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.37
Matthias Geis flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano heads the ball goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
36.43
Winston Zijm knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé hits a low pass to Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
42.48
Alun Salmon makes a simple pass to Daniel Guiblesi. Daniel Guiblesi flicks a high pass forward to Jeremie Foé who brings the ball under control. Jeremie Foé knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
44.16
Remco Van Der Schaaf makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa passes the ball forward to Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the second half underway!
47.46
Wes Ljungberg sees Menno Van Eijk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Menno Van Eijk passes the ball forward to Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel runs straight at the defence! Yuri van Gastel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Hauke Berg!
51.04
Milan Berck Schreuder makes an attacking run forward. Milan Berck Schreuder knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. With a superhuman jump, Edward Griffin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Marc Neeskens punches it away to safety.
53.48
Aron Van Wonderen chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
54.47
Aron Van Wonderen barges into Winston Zijm. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Winston Zijm runs off the knock.
63.31
Aron Van Wonderen takes it forward alone. Aron Van Wonderen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.37
Winston Zijm chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.57
Nuno Sousa sees Edward Griffin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
67.32
Aron Van Wonderen chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.36
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
71.14
Daniel Guiblesi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin whips in a cross ball towards Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Marc Neeskens had no chance!! Goal for Roda JC Kerkrade!
79.13
Daniel Guiblesi makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Guiblesi knocks the ball forward, putting Marvin van Leeuwen through on goal. Marvin van Leeuwen strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Marc Neeskens gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
89.36
Franco Pino catches Jeremie Foé on the ankles. The referee brings Franco Pino to one side and gives him a warning! Jeremie Foé runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
24.4%
44.9%
30.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Neeskens of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings
1.Hauke Berg (GK)
7
2.Remco Van Der Schaaf (DEF)
6
3.Alun Salmon (DEF)
6
4.Edwin Human (DEF)
6
5.Winston Zijm (MID)
7
6.Nuno Sousa (MID)
7
7.Daniel Guiblesi (MID)
7
8.Milan Berck Schreuder (MID)
7
9.Marvin van Leeuwen (ATT)
7
10.Jeremie Foé (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Edward Griffin (ATT)
8
 
12.Pegguy Mboma (GK)
0
13.Msaddeck Hervé (DEF)
0
14.Gerard Llacer (ATT)
0

1.Marc Neeskens (GK)
9
2.Wes Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3.Franco Pino (DEF)
6
4.Matthias Geis (DEF)
6
5.Jan Gelb (DEF)
6
6.Menno Van Eijk (MID)
6
7.Simon Hamann (MID)
6
8.Aron Van Wonderen (MID)yellow card
6
9.Yuri van Gastel (ATT)
7
10.Ottavio Corrent (ATT)
6
11.Carlos Serrano (ATT)
6
 
12.Aaron Matthijs (DEF)
0
13.Mustapha Engelaar (MID)
0
14.Rafael Antunes (ATT)
0