Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to Telstar Velsen. A crowd of 16,923 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RKC Waalwijk and Telstar Velsen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by ƒtienne Meeuwis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RKC Waalwijk and Telstar Velsen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by ƒtienne Meeuwis.
0.00
0-0Telstar Velsen kick off and get the match underway!
3.34
0-0Scott Burley hits a low pass to Paolo Hurst. Paolo Hurst threads a neat ball through to Alex Mckinlay. Alex Mckinlay cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Alex Mckinlay provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.34
0-0Ignacio Jaliens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gareth Wilcox. Gareth Wilcox passes the ball forward to Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Alfredo Ortega!
6.41
Mustapha Ditewig flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Faber who takes it down. Carlos Faber finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
8.05
Gareth Wilcox knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber finds some space and shoots from distance. Alfredo Ortega gets down and covers it.
9.44
Gareth Wilcox flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Faber who takes it down. Carlos Faber shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.16
Jan Mans kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh plays a quick one-two with Marcel Gentile and rushes in on goal... Stan Walsh comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
22.16
Gareth Wilcox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber whips in a cross ball towards Rene Heije. Rene Heije is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Telstar Velsen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.37
0-0Paolo Hurst catches Andy Koster on the ankles. The referee brings Paolo Hurst to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Koster stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.07
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Jan Mans laces a weighted ball forward to Alex Mckinlay. Alex Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stan Walsh!
33.36
Ignacio Jaliens advances with the ball. Ignacio Jaliens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber whips in a cross ball towards Rene Heije. Rene Heije makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.03
Dave Lamey flicks a high pass forward. Alex Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Mckinlay advances inside the box! Alex Mckinlay takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.47
Mustapha Ditewig threads a neat ball through to Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. RKC Waalwijk appear unchanged since the first half. Telstar Velsen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Telstar Velsen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
RKC Waalwijk kick off!
51.48
Brenny Van Vliet pushes up the pitch. Brenny Van Vliet flicks a high pass forward. Jesper Fränkel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jesper Fränkel shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.42
Mustapha Ditewig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
55.21
Enrique Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Bert Van Den Bergh who brings the ball under control. Bert Van Den Bergh sees space and advances. Bert Van Den Bergh knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Mckinlay. Alex Mckinlay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RKC Waalwijk!
59.34
Jan Mans makes a probing pass to Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.34
3-1RKC Waalwijk have made 3 substitutions with George Scholes replacing Nenad Boudarène, Aboubacar Benon replacing Paolo Hurst and Domenico Lacombe replacing Alex Mckinlay .
65.52
Andy Koster deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rene Heije. Rene Heije shoots from 25 yards but Alfredo Ortega reads it well. Nice save!
66.33
3-1Enrique Marcelino threads the ball through to Aboubacar Benon. Aboubacar Benon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Erik Rijkaard who gathers it comfortably.
72.15
3-1Brenny Van Vliet catches Domenico Lacombe on the ankles. Brenny Van Vliet is warned by the referee! Domenico Lacombe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.01
Andy Koster threads the ball through to Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.01
Gareth Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel shoots from 25 yards. Alfredo Ortega gets down and covers it.
85.57
3-2Showing composure, Andy Koster laces a through ball forward to Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Faber. Carlos Faber powers a header at goal. The ball comes off George Scholes and the loose ball is cleared up field.
89.38
Gareth Wilcox makes a probing pass to Rene Heije. Rene Heije edges inside the box! Rene Heije side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
27.5%
47.8%
24.6%
Scorers
| Stan Walsh 28 Alex Mckinlay 55 Marcel Gentile 59 | Rene Heije 33, 89 Carlos Faber 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rene Heije of Telstar Velsen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alfredo Ortega (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jan Mans (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dave Lamey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stan Walsh (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Marcel Gentile (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Alex Mckinlay (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | George Scholes (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Aboubacar Benon (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Domenico Lacombe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Erik Rijkaard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jšrg Van Darwinkel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ignacio Jaliens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brenny Van Vliet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mustapha Ditewig (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gareth Wilcox (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Koster (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marvin Verlinden (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Faber (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jesper Fränkel (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rene Heije (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jeffrey Boutahar (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mamar Bilaudelle (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Gallacher (MID) | 0 | |