Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 17,528 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RKC Waalwijk and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RKC Waalwijk and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with RKC Waalwijk kicking off!
3.12
0-0Scott Burley comes in with a late challenge on Marvin van Leeuwen. The referee warns Scott Burley to calm down! Marvin van Leeuwen runs off the knock.
6.58
0-0Harris Hermans knocks the ball forward to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.16
Paolo Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Mckinlay. Alex Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
9.31
0-0Scott Burley flicks a high ball forward to Jan Mans who takes it down. Jan Mans flicks a high pass forward. Stan Walsh collects the pass. Stan Walsh shoots from 20 yards but somehow Marino Ricci manages to keep it out.
12.37
Scott Burley flicks a high pass forward. Jan Mans collects the pass. Jan Mans knocks the ball forward to Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Marino Ricci.
15.43
0-0Daniel Guiblesi threads the ball through to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfredo Ortega who gathers it comfortably.
16.58
Massimo Robbiati threads the ball through to Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin whips in a cross ball towards Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Alfredo Ortega manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.32
Dave Lamey hits a low pass to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Stan Walsh provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
21.31
Msaddeck Hervé hits a low pass to Massimo Robbiati. Massimo Robbiati flicks a high pass forward. Marvin van Leeuwen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nenad Boudarène.
24.10
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.50
Bert Van Den Bergh flicks a high pass forward to Stan Walsh who brings the ball under control. Stan Walsh shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.34
1-0Jan Mans flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Gentile controls it well on his chest. Marcel Gentile whips in a cross ball towards Alex Mckinlay. Alex Mckinlay gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RKC Waalwijk!
33.49
Daniel Guiblesi threads a neat ball through to Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfredo Ortega who gathers it comfortably.
34.26
1-0Scott Burley threads a neat ball through to Bert Van Den Bergh. Bert Van Den Bergh passes the ball forward to Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Mckinlay but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.47
Daniel Guiblesi knocks the ball forward to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrique Marcelino.
39.29
Massimo Robbiati advances with the ball. Massimo Robbiati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.47
Nuno Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
With great vision, Remco Van Der Schaaf plays the ball forward to Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nuno Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.43
Paolo Hurst brings the ball forward. Paolo Hurst makes a probing pass to Marcel Gentile but he's offside!
54.36
Jan Mans barges into Daniel Guiblesi. The referee calls over Jan Mans and warns him to calm down! Daniel Guiblesi stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.47
1-0Dave Lamey passes the ball forward to Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile rushes past Remco Van Der Schaaf! Remco Van Der Schaaf clumsily knocks into Marcel Gentile. Penalty for RKC Waalwijk!!
59.47
1-0The referee points to the spot..
60.44
Marcel Gentile steps up. Marino Ricci is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.44
2-0RKC Waalwijk have made 3 substitutions with George Scholes replacing Nenad Boudarène, Aboubacar Benon replacing Paolo Hurst and Domenico Lacombe replacing Alex Mckinlay .
66.07
Bert Van Den Bergh makes an attacking run forward. Bert Van Den Bergh plays a quick one-two with Domenico Lacombe and rushes in on goal... Bert Van Den Bergh strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.36
Daniel Guiblesi flicks a high pass forward to Jeremie Foé who brings the ball under control. Jeremie Foé whips in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Alfredo Ortega didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
72.03
Msaddeck Hervé flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Sousa who takes it down. Nuno Sousa hits a low pass to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.34
With imagination, Don Dickov plays the ball forward to Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Marvin van Leeuwen who takes it down. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.38
Massimo Robbiati receives the ball from a throw-in from Daniel Guiblesi. With imagination, Massimo Robbiati plays the ball forward to Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Scholes.
90.00
Remco Van Der Schaaf flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Guiblesi who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Guiblesi plays the ball forward to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
31%
46.4%
22.6%
Scorers
| Alex Mckinlay 28 Marcel Gentile 60 (p) Bert Van Den Bergh 66 | Edward Griffin 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bert Van Den Bergh of RKC Waalwijk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alfredo Ortega (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Enrique Marcelino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Burley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nenad Boudarène (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paolo Hurst (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bert Van Den Bergh (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Jan Mans (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dave Lamey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stan Walsh (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcel Gentile (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alex Mckinlay (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | George Scholes (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Aboubacar Benon (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Domenico Lacombe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Marino Ricci (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Don Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Remco Van Der Schaaf (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Msaddeck Hervé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nuno Sousa (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Daniel Guiblesi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Massimo Robbiati (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Harris Hermans (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marvin van Leeuwen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Edward Griffin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jeremie Foé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nuno Ribeiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Lambers (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean Chr. Antunes (ATT) | 0 | |