Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 15,545 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Evers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Evers.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen kick off and get the match underway!
2.21
0-0Jerome Zafarin knocks the ball forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.39
0-0Callum Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Humphrey Van Der Gaag. Callum Hendry is warned by the referee! Humphrey Van Der Gaag grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.41
0-0John Evans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.58
Bryan Bosschaart takes a long throw-in. Bjšrn Neeskens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
10.27
Cliff Van Westerop flicks a high pass forward to Bjšrn Machlas who brings the ball under control. Bjšrn Machlas chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
12.43
0-0Bjšrn Neeskens flicks a high pass forward to Danny Hesp who brings the ball under control. Danny Hesp knocks in a cross ball towards Hans Wevers. Hans Wevers makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
14.02
Cliff Van Westerop chips the ball to his team mate, Jerome Zafarin. Jerome Zafarin threads a neat ball through to Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
18.25
Davy Tuhuteru knocks the ball forward to Bryan Bosschaart. Bryan Bosschaart runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bryan Bosschaart shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.55
Fernando Kiko hits a low pass to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.38
Bjšrn Neeskens changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bjšrn Neeskens finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Aaron Hasselbaink.
23.16
0-0Bjšrn Neeskens takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Humphrey Van Der Gaag shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
24.09
Bjšrn Machlas kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink knocks in a cross ball towards Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek heads the ball goalwards but somehow Piet Ketting manages to keep it out.
27.01
0-0RKC Waalwijk are in full control of this game.
30.05
Bjšrn Machlas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Jšrg Van Galàsek and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Callum Hendry provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.49
Bjšrn Neeskens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hans Wevers. Hans Wevers plays a quick one-two with Mehdi Ait-Ouarab and rushes in on goal... Hans Wevers cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
33.49
Ronnie Kans threads a neat ball through to Bjšrn Neeskens. Bjšrn Neeskens threads a neat ball through to Hans Wevers. Hans Wevers whips in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.46
0-0John Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Beekink but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RKC Waalwijk appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen have changed their lineup with Alberto Nieto replacing Hans Wevers and Ivo Meeuwis replacing Bryan Bosschaart.
45.00
The whistle blows and RKC Waalwijk get the second half underway!
48.01
With a delightful solo run, Ivo Meeuwis stretches the opposition's defence. Ivo Meeuwis rushes past Cliff Van Westerop! Ivo Meeuwis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Aaron Hasselbaink effortlessly smothers it!
49.15
Jerome Zafarin makes a beautiful solo run. Jerome Zafarin whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.08
Bjšrn Neeskens threads a neat ball through to Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab runs straight at the defence! Mehdi Ait-Ouarab cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.54
With some swift thinking, Jerome Zafarin plays the ball forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.07
0-1Ivo Meeuwis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Hesp. Danny Hesp flicks the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.54
From the throw-in, Fernando Kiko picks out Bjšrn Machlas. Bjšrn Machlas chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Kans.
72.06
Davy Tuhuteru flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Meeuwis controls it well on his chest. Ivo Meeuwis hits a low pass to Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto lofts in a cross ball towards Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mehdi Ait-Ouarab!
77.09
0-2RKC Waalwijk have made a substitution with Sol Green replacing Nelson Beekink and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
81.02
John Evans threads a neat ball through to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
83.58
0-2Fernando Kiko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek threads the ball through into the box. Sol Green tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ronnie Kans.
84.58
Ivo Meeuwis flicks a high pass forward. ƒtienne Arveladze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. ƒtienne Arveladze rushes past Aaron Riza! ƒtienne Arveladze cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.32
Bjšrn Neeskens flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Hesp. Danny Hesp plays a perfect one-two with Mehdi Ait-Ouarab and rushes in on goal... Danny Hesp shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
89.38
Marvin Dichio catches Alberto Nieto on the ankles. Marvin Dichio is shown the yellow card! Alberto Nieto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to ƒtienne Arveladze of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Aaron Hasselbaink (GK)
7
2. Cliff Van Westerop (DEF)
7
3. Marvin Dichio (DEF)
6
4. Aaron Riza (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Kiko (MID)
6
6. John Evans (MID)
6
7. Jerome Zafarin (MID)
7
8. Bjšrn Machlas (MID)
7
9. Nelson Beekink (ATT)
6
10. Callum Hendry (ATT)
6
11. Jšrg Van Galàsek (ATT)
6
12. Joos Kromkamp (GK)
0
13. Sol Green (ATT)
6
14. Fabien Abdessadki (MID)
0
1. Piet Ketting (GK)
6
2. Jurgen Hendriks (DEF)
6
3. Ronnie Kans (DEF)
6
4. Humphrey Van Der Gaag (DEF)
6
5. Davy Tuhuteru (DEF)
6
6. Bjšrn Neeskens (MID)
8
7. Bryan Bosschaart (MID)
6
8. ƒtienne Arveladze (ATT)
9
9. Hans Wevers (ATT)
6
10. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab (ATT)
9
11. Danny Hesp (ATT)
7
12. Alberto Nieto (DEF)
7
13. Gary Davidson (DEF)
0
14. Ivo Meeuwis (MID)
8