Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 19,261 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both HFC Haarlem and RKC Waalwijk are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Egbert Zegers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both HFC Haarlem and RKC Waalwijk are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Egbert Zegers.
0.00
HFC Haarlem get the match underway!
2.33
Scott Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Bert Van Den Bergh. Bert Van Den Bergh sees Stan Walsh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stan Walsh knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bjšrn Van Gastel who gathers it comfortably.
3.46
Enrique Marcelino makes a beautiful solo run. Enrique Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Gentile holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Gentile knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Bjšrn Van Gastel. Excellent save.
6.06
Paolo Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Gentile holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Gentile flicks a high pass forward. Stan Walsh controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Stan Walsh provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Bjšrn Van Gastel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.35
Jan Mans brings the ball forward. Jan Mans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Erik Piket.
18.34
Bert Van Den Bergh sees space and advances. Bert Van Den Bergh flicks a high pass forward. Alex Mckinlay controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Alex Mckinlay provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.58
With great vision, Regilio Wijngaarden plays the ball forward to Ramon Van De Ouweland. Ramon Van De Ouweland advances inside the box! Ramon Van De Ouweland shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.33
Dave Lamey sees Alex Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Marcel Gentile scores for RKC Waalwijk!!
28.33
Bert Van Den Bergh makes a simple pass to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
32.19
Jan Mans knocks the ball forward to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.34
Without breaking stride, Anton De Graef plays the ball forward to Ramon Van De Ouweland. Ramon Van De Ouweland plays a quick one-two with Rick Wisgerhof and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ramon Van De Ouweland provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. HFC Haarlem appear unchanged since the first half. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RKC Waalwijk kick off and get the second half underway!
47.22
Gregory Mary catches Stan Walsh on the ankles. Gregory Mary is shown the yellow card! Stan Walsh stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.25
Nenad Boudarène flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Hurst who takes it down. Paolo Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Stan Walsh controls it well on his chest. Stan Walsh rushes past Gregory Mary! Stan Walsh strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
54.50
Bert Van Den Bergh makes an attacking run forward. Bert Van Den Bergh controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Stan Walsh through on goal. Stan Walsh looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Bjšrn Van Gastel. Excellent save.
55.29
Scott Burley comes in with a late challenge on Rick Wisgerhof. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rick Wisgerhof runs off the knock.
59.21
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.14
RKC Waalwijk have made 3 substitutions with George Scholes replacing Nenad Boudarène, Aboubacar Benon replacing Paolo Hurst and Domenico Lacombe replacing Alex Mckinlay .
72.10
Tijani Lurling plays the ball forward to Leonardo Navarro. Leonardo Navarro lofts in a cross ball towards Ramon Van De Ouweland. Ramon Van De Ouweland shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
78.42
Rody Van Der Gouw runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rody Van Der Gouw sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.09
Regilio Wijngaarden changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Regilio Wijngaarden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.44
Bert Van Den Bergh barges into Roy Maris. The referee brings Bert Van Den Bergh to one side and gives him a warning! Roy Maris stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.22
Bert Van Den Bergh flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh advances inside the box! Roy Maris clumsily knocks into Stan Walsh. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
89.36
Jan Mans sees a break and surges forward. Jan Mans knocks in a cross ball towards Domenico Lacombe. Domenico Lacombe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Gregory Mary makes a probing pass to Anton De Graef. Anton De Graef threads the ball through to Ramon Van De Ouweland. Ramon Van De Ouweland plays a one-two with Leonardo Navarro and rushes in on goal... Ramon Van De Ouweland rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
29.9%
44.8%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stan Walsh of RKC Waalwijk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bjšrn Van Gastel (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Erik Piket (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregory Mary (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 4. | Roy Maris (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Anton De Graef (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rody Van Der Gouw (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tijani Lurling (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Regilio Wijngaarden (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ramon Van De Ouweland (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Leonardo Navarro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rick Wisgerhof (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marc Van Der Ree (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael de Jong (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tjalle Valk (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alfredo Ortega (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Enrique Marcelino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Burley (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 4. | Nenad Boudarène (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paolo Hurst (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bert Van Den Bergh (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jan Mans (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dave Lamey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stan Walsh (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Marcel Gentile (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Alex Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | George Scholes (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Aboubacar Benon (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Domenico Lacombe (DEF) | 6 | |









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