Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 17,729 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0RKC Waalwijk kick off!
3.02
0-0Luis Haeldermans knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Alvarado. Rodrigo Alvarado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ron Bosman.
6.16
0-0Billy Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raul Gutierrez. Raul Gutierrez passes the ball forward to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.40
Rodrigo Alvarado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Bowyer. Stanley Bowyer lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Ron Bosman.
9.51
Raul Gutierrez threads the ball through to Marino Piqué. Marino Piqué chips the ball to his team mate, Bart Willems. Bart Willems tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Nabil Haouche!
14.18
0-0Alejandro Munoz comes in with a late challenge on Tore Andre Favo. Alejandro Munoz is given a warning by the referee! Tore Andre Favo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.52
0-0Luis Haeldermans flicks the ball to his team mate, Dionisio Marin. Dionisio Marin flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.20
0-0Chris Pallister clumsily knocks into Luis Haeldermans. The referee calls over Chris Pallister and warns him to calm down! Luis Haeldermans gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.19
0-0Rodolfo Caballero barges into Rodrigo Alvarado. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Alvarado runs off the knock.
24.59
1-0Hakan Ayaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Piqué. Marino Piqué knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Nabil Haouche has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.13
Tore Andre Favo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Caballero. Rodolfo Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister plays a perfect one-two with Bart Willems and rushes in on goal... Chris Pallister rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
32.53
Tore Andre Favo knocks the ball forward to Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis makes a simple pass to Bart Willems. Bart Willems knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.46
Philipp Jaschke threads the ball through to Rodolfo Caballero. Rodolfo Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister plays a perfect one-two with Marino Piqué and rushes in on goal... Chris Pallister takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.58
Billy Souness clumsily knocks into Ivar Schomaker. Billy Souness is given a warning by the referee! Ivar Schomaker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.22
Raul Gutierrez catches Dionisio Marin on the ankles. Raul Gutierrez is warned by the referee! Dionisio Marin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Billy Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Caballero. Rodolfo Caballero makes a simple pass to Marino Piqué. Marino Piqué whips in a cross ball towards Bart Willems. Bart Willems is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen get the second half underway!
47.57
Da Silva Navarrete knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tore Andre Favo.
54.11
Luis Haeldermans knocks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Renteria. Facundo Renteria makes a simple pass to Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philipp Jaschke.
55.18
Richard Inglis passes the ball forward to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister goes all the way! Chris Pallister tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.05
Raul Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Marino Piqué. Marino Piqué knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Haeldermans.
61.55
Rodolfo Caballero knocks the ball forward to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Bart Willems. Bart Willems directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.20
Facundo Renteria kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.29
Facundo Renteria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivar Schomaker. Ivar Schomaker shoots from 25 yards but Ron Bosman is on top of it.
75.13
Rodrigo Alvarado flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivar Schomaker. Ivar Schomaker whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Bowyer. Stanley Bowyer heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.06
Facundo Renteria comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Caballero. The referee calls over Facundo Renteria and shows him a yellow card! Rodolfo Caballero runs off the knock.
84.36
Rodolfo Caballero knocks the ball forward to Marino Piqué. Marino Piqué shoots from distance. Nabil Haouche easily smothers it.
89.38
Rodrigo Alvarado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivar Schomaker. Ivar Schomaker knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Ron Bosman manages to keep it out.
90.00
Hryhoriy Udovenko sweeps the ball long. Stanley Bowyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ron Bosman.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Chris Pallister 25, 55 Bart Willems 62 | Stanley Bowyer 75 |