Match Report
| RKC Waalwijk | RKC Waalwijk |  |  | HFC Haarlem | HFC Haarlem | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Fred Houttuin | F. Houttuin |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Theo Opdam | T. Opdam | |||||||||
| Bryan Kromkamp | B. Kromkamp | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Samuel Pinheiro | S. Pinheiro | |||||||||
| ƒtienne Meijer | ƒ. Meijer | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Roel Hupkes | R. Hupkes | |||||||||
| Ferdi Zuidersma | F. Zuidersma | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Mario Rego | M. Rego | |||||||||
| Cedric Wisgerhof | C. Wisgerhof | | 52 | D | | 5 | | M | 57 |  | Nuno Peralta | N. Peralta | |||||||||
| Dean Wetherall | D. Wetherall |  | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Simon Lofthouse | S. Lofthouse | |||||||||
| Gabriele Urso | G. Urso |  | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Stefan Roorda | S. Roorda | |||||||||
| Patrick Of Hesselink | P. Of Hesselink | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Michel Cruyff | M. Cruyff | |||||||||
| Djibrill Tainio | D. Tainio |  | 53 | M | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Kees Huizingh | K. Huizingh | |||||||||
| Edwin Broers | E. Broers | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 |  | Michael Schmeichel | M. Schmeichel | |||||||||
| Richard Greig | R. Greig |  | 74 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Stefan Van Barneveld | S. Van Barneveld | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to HFC Haarlem. A crowd of 9,791 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while HFC Haarlem appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while HFC Haarlem appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0HFC Haarlem kick off and get the match underway!
3.43
0-0RKC Waalwijk are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
4.02
0-0Samuel Pinheiro threads the ball through to Stefan Roorda. Stefan Roorda threads the ball through to Kees Huizingh. Kees Huizingh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
6.44
0-0ƒtienne Meijer kicks a strong pass forward to Djibrill Tainio. Djibrill Tainio makes a simple pass to Richard Greig. Richard Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Theo Opdam manages to gather it comfortably.
9.53
ƒtienne Meijer threads the ball through to Gabriele Urso. Gabriele Urso knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Greig. Richard Greig shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
14.44
Gabriele Urso passes the ball forward to Edwin Broers. Edwin Broers tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
20.27
0-0Ferdi Zuidersma makes a simple pass to Dean Wetherall. Dean Wetherall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edwin Broers. Edwin Broers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Pinheiro.
22.29
Djibrill Tainio chips the ball to his team mate, Edwin Broers. Edwin Broers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Pinheiro.
27.15
0-0Simon Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Kees Huizingh. Kees Huizingh passes the ball forward but Michael Schmeichel is offside!
28.12
Gabriele Urso threads the ball through to Richard Greig. Richard Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.09
Gabriele Urso flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Greig. Richard Greig shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Theo Opdam.
42.40
1-0Patrick Of Hesselink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edwin Broers. Edwin Broers lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Greig. Richard Greig flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with RKC Waalwijk kicking off!
48.31
Nuno Peralta sees a break and surges forward. Nuno Peralta lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Van Barneveld. Stefan Van Barneveld connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Fred Houttuin had no chance!! Goal for HFC Haarlem!
53.17
Nuno Peralta takes it forward alone. Nuno Peralta knocks in a cross ball towards Kees Huizingh. Kees Huizingh heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.05
ƒtienne Meijer surges forward with the ball. ƒtienne Meijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Greig. Richard Greig goes all the way! Richard Greig tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.23
Stefan Roorda flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Van Barneveld. Stefan Van Barneveld shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Fred Houttuin easily smothers it!
61.34
Stefan Roorda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Schmeichel. Michael Schmeichel goes all the way! Michael Schmeichel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.41
Roel Hupkes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse makes a simple pass to Kees Huizingh. Kees Huizingh controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Fred Houttuin manages to keep it out.
65.10
Cedric Wisgerhof passes the ball forward to Gabriele Urso. Gabriele Urso threads the ball through to Richard Greig. Richard Greig shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.50
Michel Cruyff knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Van Barneveld. Stefan Van Barneveld knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.55
Roel Hupkes threads the ball through to Michel Cruyff. Michel Cruyff decides to run forward with the ball. Michel Cruyff tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.39
Stefan Roorda sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Roorda knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Van Barneveld. Stefan Van Barneveld powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.15
2-2Simon Lofthouse clumsily knocks into Gabriele Urso. Simon Lofthouse is given a warning by the referee! Gabriele Urso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.40
Mario Rego hacks Richard Greig from behind! The referee calls over Mario Rego and warns him to calm down! Richard Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.18
Michel Cruyff catches Dean Wetherall on the ankles. The referee calls over Michel Cruyff and warns him to calm down! Dean Wetherall stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Ferdi Zuidersma makes a beautiful solo run. Ferdi Zuidersma chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Greig. Richard Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Richard Greig 42, 54 | Stefan Van Barneveld 48, 71 |