Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 19,130 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Orlando Hamers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Orlando Hamers.
0.00
The whistle blows and RKC Waalwijk kick off!
3.07
Youssef de Jong flicks a high pass forward. Robin Schultz collects the pass. Robin Schultz shoots from 25 yards. Robin Schultz scores for AZ 67 Alkmaar!!
6.01
Trevor Hendrie hits a low pass to Thomas Rummenigge. Thomas Rummenigge finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
8.14
Youssef de Jong catches Ernesto Velasco on the ankles. Youssef de Jong is shown the yellow card! Ernesto Velasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Ernesto Velasco plays the ball forward to Harald Jaliens. Harald Jaliens finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Henk Rudge!
16.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Stephen Gemmill plays the ball forward to Youssef de Jong. Youssef de Jong threads a neat ball through to Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
21.35
Mark Matteassi threads the ball through to Youssef de Jong. Youssef de Jong kicks a strong pass forward to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Mustapha Wolters.
24.06
Arco Inia sees a break and surges forward. Arco Inia threads the ball through to Thomas Rummenigge. Thomas Rummenigge shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Henk Rudge.
25.23
It's a corner kick. Duncan Davidson loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Wouter de Groot reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
26.17
Benoit Zampagna sees space and advances. Benoit Zampagna finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Mustapha Wolters manages to gather it comfortably.
28.39
Duncan Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Alex Collins who takes it down. Alex Collins finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.02
Adilson Heije knocks the ball to his team mate, Harald Jaliens. Harald Jaliens shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.13
Andy Verlinden makes a simple pass to Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
36.42
Spencer Blake hacks Dennis Ketting from behind! The referee brings Spencer Blake to one side and gives him a warning! Dennis Ketting runs off the knock.
38.22
Duncan Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Rummenigge who takes it down. Thomas Rummenigge tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.20
Arco Inia flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Davidson controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Duncan Davidson plays the ball forward to Thomas Rummenigge. Thomas Rummenigge lofts in a cross ball towards Harald Jaliens. Harald Jaliens rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
42.53
Stephen Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Benoit Zampagna. Benoit Zampagna chips the ball to his team mate, Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze makes a deft header but Mustapha Wolters is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RKC Waalwijk appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The second half starts with AZ 67 Alkmaar kicking off!
48.31
Duncan Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Harald Jaliens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harald Jaliens tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
49.36
Youssef de Jong makes a probing pass to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Mustapha Wolters. Excellent save.
51.45
Duncan Davidson makes a simple pass to Harald Jaliens. Harald Jaliens sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.33
Robert Dijkstra hits a long diagonal ball forward. Harald Jaliens shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
57.00
Robert Dijkstra sees space and advances. Robert Dijkstra hits a low pass to Thomas Rummenigge. Thomas Rummenigge shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
60.02
RKC Waalwijk have made 2 substitutions with Erik van Dijk replacing Robert Dijkstra and Joos Frijters replacing Thomas Rummenigge .
61.08
Andy Verlinden flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Ketting holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Ketting plays a one-two with Rodney Arveladze and advances towards the goal... Dennis Ketting muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
63.07
Duncan Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Matteassi.
66.36
Wouter de Groot passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Andy Verlinden. Andy Verlinden chips the ball to his team mate, Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.44
Ernesto Velasco hacks Benoit Zampagna from behind! Ernesto Velasco is given a warning by the referee! Benoit Zampagna stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.12
Ernesto Velasco passes the ball forward to Alex Collins. Alex Collins finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
73.57
Duncan Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Harald Jaliens. Harald Jaliens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Henk Rudge.
77.14
RKC Waalwijk have made a substitution with Serhiy Bogdanov replacing Adilson Heije .AZ 67 Alkmaar have made a substitution with Joris Lamey replacing Dennis Ketting .
79.43
Ernesto Velasco threads a neat ball through to Alex Collins. Alex Collins shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
81.11
Youssef de Jong comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Davidson. Youssef de Jong is warned by the referee! Duncan Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.01
Andy Verlinden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joris Lamey. Joris Lamey lofts in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
87.14
Arco Inia barges into Rodney Arveladze. The referee calls over Arco Inia and shows him a yellow card! Rodney Arveladze stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.40
Benoit Zampagna flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Arveladze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodney Arveladze tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Ernesto Velasco hits a low pass to Alex Collins. Alex Collins plays a one-two with Harald Jaliens and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Alex Collins provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mustapha Wolters (GK)
9
2. Arco Inia (DEF)
6
3. Spencer Blake (DEF)
6
4. Robert Dijkstra (DEF)
7
5. Trevor Hendrie (MID)
6
6. Ernesto Velasco (MID)
6
7. Duncan Davidson (MID)
8
8. Adilson Heije (MID)
6
9. Harald Jaliens (ATT)
6
10. Alex Collins (ATT)
6
11. Thomas Rummenigge (ATT)
6
12. Erik van Dijk (GK)
6
13. Serhiy Bogdanov (GK)
6
14. Joos Frijters (DEF)
6
1. Henk Rudge (GK)
9
2. Mark Matteassi (DEF)
6
3. Wouter de Groot (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Gemmill (DEF)
7
5. Guillermo Arts (DEF)
6
6. Andy Verlinden (MID)
7
7. Youssef de Jong (MID)
7
8. Benoit Zampagna (MID)
7
9. Dennis Ketting (ATT)
6
10. Rodney Arveladze (ATT)
6
11. Robin Schultz (ATT)
9
12. Rodrigue Le Crom (ATT)
0
13. Michael Assadourian (MID)
0
14. Joris Lamey (MID)
6