Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. A crowd of 13,617 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RKC Waalwijk and De Graafschap Doetinchem are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kurt Condé.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RKC Waalwijk and De Graafschap Doetinchem are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kurt Condé.
0.00
0-0RKC Waalwijk kick off and get the match underway!
6.04
0-0Martin Gentile hits a low pass to Antonio Redondo. Antonio Redondo makes a simple pass to Alejandro Ortega. Alejandro Ortega plays a scrappy one-two with Duccio Rutzittu and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alejandro Ortega provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Harvey Abidallah easily gets down and covers it.
18.20
0-0Kew Janssen barges into Jeroen Dijkhuizen. The referee calls over Kew Janssen and warns him to calm down! Jeroen Dijkhuizen stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.26
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.11
0-0Enzo Giampaolo breaks forward. Enzo Giampaolo hits a low pass to Alejandro Ortega. Alejandro Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Abidallah who gathers it comfortably.
27.33
0-0Erik Van Gessel flicks a high pass forward to Arco de Haan who brings the ball under control. Arco de Haan lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Seedorf. Garry Seedorf makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.52
Urvin van Gastel knocks the ball to his team mate, Hennie Cairo. Hennie Cairo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.08
Enzo Giampaolo breaks forward. Enzo Giampaolo flicks a high ball forward to Duccio Rutzittu who takes it down. Duccio Rutzittu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jšrg Van Visser.
38.21
Jeroen Dijkhuizen makes a beautiful solo run. Jeroen Dijkhuizen shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
39.36
Jšrg Van Visser threads a neat ball through to Hennie Cairo. Hennie Cairo knocks the ball forward to Jeroen Dijkhuizen. Jeroen Dijkhuizen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.39
Antonio Redondo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Antonio Redondo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
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. De Graafschap Doetinchem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off the second half!
49.26
0-0Antonio Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Ortega. Alejandro Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Janssen. Bjšrn Van Der Weerden comes in with a late challenge on Kew Janssen. Penalty not given!!
51.58
0-1Erik Van Gessel hits a low pass to Gary Westwood. Gary Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Arco de Haan. Arco de Haan powers a header at goal. It's there!! Jordi Bruins has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.07
0-1Urvin van Gastel launches a long ball forward into the other half. Arco de Haan passes the ball forward but Garry Seedorf is offside!
66.26
0-1Erik Van Gessel hacks Kew Janssen from behind! The referee calls over Erik Van Gessel and shows him a yellow card! Kew Janssen runs off the knock.
67.26
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
69.27
Alberto Beresford makes a strong solo run forward. Alberto Beresford hits a low pass to Arco de Haan. Arco de Haan tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.17
Martin Gentile threads a neat ball through to Antoine Babangida. Antoine Babangida sees space and advances. Antoine Babangida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.17
Arco de Haan chips the ball to his team mate, Hennie Cairo. Hennie Cairo knocks in a cross ball towards Arco de Haan. Arco de Haan powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
83.57
Enzo Giampaolo flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Ortega who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Redondo. Antonio Redondo beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harvey Abidallah with no chance!! Goal for RKC Waalwijk!
87.52
Hennie Cairo hits a low pass to Arco de Haan. Arco de Haan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for 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 Antonio Redondo of RKC Waalwijk |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jordi Bruins (GK)
6
2. Mark Seedorf (DEF)
6
3. Martin Gentile (DEF)
6
4. Enzo Giampaolo (DEF)
8
5. Pietro Florijancic (DEF)
6
6. Ahmed Vreman (MID)
6
7. Kew Janssen (MID)
6
8. Antonio Redondo (MID)
9
9. Antoine Babangida (MID)
6
10. Duccio Rutzittu (ATT)
6
11. Alejandro Ortega (ATT)
7
12. Billy Jochemsen (ATT)
0
13. Danny Barmby (MID)
0
14. Colin Strachan (GK)
0
1. Harvey Abidallah (GK)
7
2. Jšrg Van Visser (DEF)
6
3. Urvin van Gastel (DEF)
7
4. Bjšrn Van Der Weerden (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Beresford (DEF)
6
6. Gary Westwood (MID)
7
7. Hennie Cairo (MID)
6
8. Jeroen Dijkhuizen (MID)
6
9. Erik Van Gessel (MID)
5
10. Garry Seedorf (ATT)
6
11. Arco de Haan (ATT)
9
12. Alje Jansen (DEF)
0
13. Shota Van Kouwen (ATT)
0
14. Maxence Ouedec (MID)
0