Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to NAC Breda. A crowd of 9,446 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RKC Waalwijk and NAC Breda are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Gentenaar.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RKC Waalwijk and NAC Breda are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Gentenaar.
0.00
0-0NAC Breda kick off!
2.53
0-0Fernando Kiko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance. Aaron Adams gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
3.43
0-0Robert Koning breaks forward. Robert Koning sees space and advances. Robert Koning shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.20
0-0Sergio Sibilano comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Kiko. Sergio Sibilano is warned by the referee! Fernando Kiko runs off the knock.
6.37
Mauricio Bravo clumsily knocks into Nelson Beekink. The referee calls over Mauricio Bravo and warns him to calm down! Nelson Beekink runs off the knock.
6.37
0-0Free kick to RKC Waalwijk just outside the area...
7.47
Bjšrn Machlas takes a cautious run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
9.31
Robert Koning flicks a high ball forward to Colin James who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Colin James plays the ball forward to Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.03
Sergio Sibilano hits a low pass to Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
15.46
Colin James makes a simple pass to Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.30
Robert Koning makes a simple pass to Henry Robben. Henry Robben flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Tavares who brings the ball under control. Silvio Tavares shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.28
Jšrg Van Galàsek clumsily knocks into Marino Versteeg. Jšrg Van Galàsek is warned by the referee! Marino Versteeg runs off the knock.
24.59
1-0Patricio Ferrer volleys a long ball forward. Nelson Beekink deftly passes the ball to Jšrg Van Galàsek, releasing him through on goal. Jšrg Van Galàsek shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Aaron Adams had no chance!! Goal for RKC Waalwijk!
28.05
Marino Versteeg flicks a high pass forward. Marchanno Houtman collects the pass. Marchanno Houtman threads the ball through to Mark Hendriks. Mark Hendriks shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
30.44
Marino Versteeg knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin James. Colin James flicks the ball to his team mate, Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Aaron Hasselbaink has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.38
Silvio Tavares hacks Patricio Ferrer from behind! Silvio Tavares is warned by the referee! Patricio Ferrer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.28
Henry Robben laces a weighted ball forward to Mark Hendriks. Mark Hendriks shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.54
Mauricio Bravo threads a neat ball through to Colin James. Colin James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Jos Besselink laces a through ball forward to Jerome Zafarin. Jerome Zafarin threads a neat ball through to Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink knocks in a cross ball towards Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. RKC Waalwijk appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RKC Waalwijk kick off and get the second half underway!
47.39
Fatik Van De Ouweland kicks a strong pass forward to John Evans. John Evans advances with the ball. John Evans shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Aaron Adams had no chance!! Goal for RKC Waalwijk!
51.26
Colin James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
53.34
Mauricio Bravo knocks the ball forward to Henry Robben. Henry Robben knocks the ball forward to Mark Hendriks. Mark Hendriks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.59
Henry Robben flicks a high ball forward to Mark Hendriks who takes it down. Mark Hendriks knocks in a cross ball towards Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian connects with a diving header. Goran Assadourian scores for NAC Breda!!
57.40
Sergio Sibilano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Hendriks. Mark Hendriks shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.23
Patricio Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Machlas. Bjšrn Machlas flicks a high pass forward. Jšrg Van Galàsek collects the pass. Jšrg Van Galàsek plays a scrappy one-two with Callum Hendry and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jšrg Van Galàsek comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Aaron Adams manages to keep it out.
69.14
Jerome Zafarin makes a probing pass to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek directs the ball goalwards with his head. Aaron Adams punches it away to safety.
71.09
Jerome Zafarin hacks Henry Robben from behind! The referee brings Jerome Zafarin to one side and gives him a warning! Henry Robben runs off the knock.
72.04
John Evans flicks a high pass forward to Callum Hendry who brings the ball neatly under control. Callum Hendry cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Callum Hendry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.30
3-2Bjšrn Machlas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.50
3-2Henry Robben hacks John Evans from behind! Henry Robben is shown the yellow card! John Evans stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.22
Showing composure, Patricio Ferrer laces a weighted ball forward to John Evans. John Evans threads the ball through to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.15
Henry Robben kicks a strong pass forward to Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
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Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Aaron Hasselbaink (GK)
6
2. Jos Besselink (DEF)
6
3. Fatik Van De Ouweland (DEF)
6
4. Patricio Ferrer (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Kiko (MID)
6
6. John Evans (MID)
9
7. Jerome Zafarin (MID)
6
8. Bjšrn Machlas (MID)
6
9. Nelson Beekink (ATT)
7
10. Callum Hendry (ATT)
8
11. Jšrg Van Galàsek (ATT)
8
12. Joos Kromkamp (GK)
0
13. Fabien Abdessadki (MID)
0
14. Gian Paolo Stroppa (GK)
0
1. Aaron Adams (GK)
7
2. Mauricio Bravo (DEF)
6
3. Marino Versteeg (DEF)
6
4. Robert Koning (DEF)
7
5. Marchanno Houtman (MID)
6
6. Colin James (MID)
7
7. Henry Robben (MID)
6
8. Sergio Sibilano (MID)
6
9. Goran Assadourian (ATT)
9
10. Mark Hendriks (ATT)
6
11. Silvio Tavares (ATT)
7
12. Dirk Stam (ATT)
0
13. Armando Previtali (ATT)
0
14. Bryan Bogarde (MID)
0