Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Go Ahead Eagles. A crowd of 20,233 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ferry Opdam.


0.00
Heracles Almelo kick off the first half!
2.49
Wes Ljungberg hits a low pass to Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Serrano controls it well on his chest. Carlos Serrano whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
3.31
Jos de Koning brings the ball forward. Jos de Koning flicks a high pass forward. Godwin Adeshina collects the pass. Godwin Adeshina makes a pass forward but Gonzalo Potillon makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
4.03
Jos de Koning makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivo Klompe. Ivo Klompe threads a neat ball through to Alje Juffing. Alje Juffing makes a defence splitting pass to Gonzalo Potillon. Gonzalo Potillon strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marc Neeskens with no chance!! Goal for Go Ahead Eagles!
8.01
Arco Willems takes it forward alone. Arco Willems shoots from 20 yards but Marc Neeskens is on top of it.
12.57
Martin Ortega plays the ball forward to Arco Willems. Arco Willems flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Potillon controls it well on his chest. Gonzalo Potillon threads the ball through into the box. Alje Juffing strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
15.18
Wes Ljungberg catches Godwin Adeshina on the ankles. The referee calls over Wes Ljungberg and warns him to calm down! Godwin Adeshina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.36
Simon Hamann decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri van Gastel. With a superhuman jump, Yuri van Gastel connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.40
Aron Van Wonderen knocks the ball forward to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Oscar Hosé is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.45
Ivo Klompe sees space and advances. Ivo Klompe whips in a cross ball towards Godwin Adeshina. Godwin Adeshina knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Go Ahead Eagles!
28.45
Regillio Landzaat flicks a high ball forward to Gonzalo Potillon who takes it down. Gonzalo Potillon shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
33.48
Menno Van Eijk threads a neat ball through to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.36
Wes Ljungberg passes the ball forward to Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Corrent collects the pass. Ottavio Corrent knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Hosé who gathers it comfortably.
40.05
Jan Gelb comes in with a late challenge on Godwin Adeshina. The referee brings Jan Gelb to one side and gives him a warning! Godwin Adeshina runs off the knock.
44.31
Menno Van Eijk runs up as Aron Van Wonderen takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Without breaking stride, Menno Van Eijk plays the ball forward to Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
Gonzalo Potillon barges into Matthias Geis. The referee calls over Gonzalo Potillon and shows him a yellow card! Matthias Geis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo have changed their lineup with Mustapha Engelaar replacing Matthias Geis and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Go Ahead Eagles appear unchanged since the first half. The Heracles Almelo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Go Ahead Eagles kick off!
48.33
Jos de Koning knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Prior. Brian Prior threads the ball through to Godwin Adeshina. Godwin Adeshina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Matthijs.
49.14
Mustapha Engelaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel cuts inside the box! Yuri van Gastel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.35
Mustapha Engelaar knocks the ball forward to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano sees Ottavio Corrent just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Impey barges into Ottavio Corrent. Penalty not given!!
55.34
Wes Ljungberg passes the ball forward to Simon Hamann. Simon Hamann threads the ball through to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.45
Aron Van Wonderen knocks the ball forward to Ottavio Corrent. Ottavio Corrent deftly passes the ball to Yuri van Gastel, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Yuri van Gastel provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Oscar Hosé with no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
67.54
Mustapha Engelaar flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Serrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Serrano skips past Alfred Impey! Some good footwork from Carlos Serrano provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Alfred Impey.
73.00
Martin Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Arco Willems who brings the ball under control. Arco Willems threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Potillon. Gonzalo Potillon shoots from distance but is denied by Marc Neeskens. Excellent save.
75.29
Ivo Klompe clumsily knocks into Simon Hamann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Hamann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.41
Jos de Koning comes in with a late challenge on Ottavio Corrent. The referee brings Jos de Koning to one side and gives him a warning! Ottavio Corrent stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.14
Wes Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Menno Van Eijk. Menno Van Eijk brings the ball forward. Menno Van Eijk whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano whips the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Oscar Hosé as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
85.28
It's a corner kick. Simon Hamann loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Martin Ortega jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
90.00
Ivo Klompe changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ivo Klompe lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Potillon. Gonzalo Potillon flicks the ball with his head but Marc Neeskens reads it well. Superb keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
26%
45.2%
28.8%


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

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

1.Oscar Hosé (GK)
7
2.Jos de Koning (DEF)
6
3.Alfred Impey (DEF)
6
4.Martin Ortega (DEF)
6
5.Regillio Landzaat (MID)
6
6.Arco Willems (MID)
7
7.Ivo Klompe (MID)yellow card
7
8.Brian Prior (MID)
6
9.Alje Juffing (ATT)
6
10.Godwin Adeshina (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Gonzalo Potillon (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Dirk Wijker (GK)
0
13.Mark van den Broek (DEF)
0
14.Reinier Vandenbroeck (GK)
0