Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 8,658 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with RKC Waalwijk kicking off!
9.02
0-0Shaun Owen threads the ball through to Dami‘n Fuchs. Dami‘n Fuchs shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.11
0-0Ronald Visser barges into Shaun Owen. Ronald Visser is warned by the referee! Shaun Owen stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.13
0-0Cedric Wisgerhof threads the ball through to Shaun Owen. Shaun Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edwin Broers. Edwin Broers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.53
0-0Patrick Of Hesselink makes a probing pass to Richard Greig. Richard Greig shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jan Keller easily smothers it!
20.13
0-0Patrick Of Hesselink barges into Mitchel de Boer. Patrick Of Hesselink is given a warning by the referee! Mitchel de Boer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.19
ƒtienne Meijer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Navarrete. Guilherme Navarrete flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Greig. Richard Greig shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.05
Mitchel de Boer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jordi Visser. Jordi Visser plays a perfect one-two with Aron Vermeulen and rushes in on goal... Jordi Visser tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
36.19
1-0ƒtienne Meijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriele Urso. Gabriele Urso advances with the ball. Gabriele Urso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.28
Gabriele Urso clumsily knocks into Mitchel de Boer. Gabriele Urso is given a warning by the referee! Mitchel de Boer runs off the knock.
42.19
Vincenzo Lange controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco van Beek. Marco van Beek shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off the second half!
49.22
1-0Patrick Of Hesselink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Greig. Richard Greig passes the ball forward but Edwin Broers is offside!
51.11
Patrick Of Hesselink knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Greig. Richard Greig goes all the way! Richard Greig cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.50
Vincenzo Lange flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco van Beek. Marco van Beek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by ƒtienne Meijer.
54.05
Shaun Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dami‘n Fuchs. Dami‘n Fuchs shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.47
Bryan Kromkamp knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Owen. Shaun Owen threads the ball through to Dami‘n Fuchs. Dami‘n Fuchs finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.35
Vincenzo Lange kicks a strong pass forward to Jordi Visser. Jordi Visser plays a perfect one-two with Aron Vermeulen and rushes in on goal... Jordi Visser shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
63.09
Guilherme Navarrete knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Greig. Richard Greig finds some space and shoots from distance. Jan Keller is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.48
Shaun Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dami‘n Fuchs. Dami‘n Fuchs finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
71.47
Maurits Hosé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Lange. Vincenzo Lange brings the ball forward. Vincenzo Lange whips in a cross ball towards Aron Vermeulen. Aron Vermeulen directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fred Houttuin easily picks it out of the air!
78.33
Rafael Maris sweeps the ball long. Marco van Beek plays a perfect one-two with Aron Vermeulen and rushes in on goal... Marco van Beek makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.11
Cedric Wisgerhof makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Of Hesselink. Patrick Of Hesselink threads the ball through to Richard Greig. Richard Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jan Keller manages to gather it comfortably.
83.07
Giulliano Beelenkamp knocks the ball forward to Ronald Visser. Ronald Visser kicks a strong pass forward to Jordi Visser. Jordi Visser lofts in a cross ball towards Marco van Beek. Marco van Beek directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Fred Houttuin.
85.08
Maurits Hosé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Lange. Vincenzo Lange knocks the ball forward to Aron Vermeulen. Aron Vermeulen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.37
Shaun Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Greig. Richard Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Edwin Broers. Edwin Broers heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Jan Keller!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
25.5%
45.7%
28.7%
Scorers