Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to Telstar Velsen. A crowd of 12,440 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RKC Waalwijk and Telstar Velsen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Tobiassen.


0.00
The whistle blows and RKC Waalwijk get the match underway!
14.59
Kai Sammer kicks a strong pass forward to John Bloomer. John Bloomer shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Tim van Dam smothers it!
18.44
Ronnie Van Bommel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Sammer. Kai Sammer threads a neat ball through to Ed Neeskens. Ed Neeskens knocks in a cross ball towards John Bloomer. John Bloomer heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.20
Melchior Koning passes the ball forward to Pascal van den Heuvel. Pascal van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.11
Regi Oosterhof takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Kai Sammer. Kai Sammer sees a break and surges forward. Kai Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Ed Neeskens. Ed Neeskens connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.31
Raymond Elshot pushes mid-way up the pitch. Raymond Elshot changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Raymond Elshot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ed Neeskens but he's offside!
34.15
Sieme Machlas plays the ball forward to Marchanno Pfennings. Marchanno Pfennings makes a great pass forward. Melchior Koning runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.59
Richard Beckham hacks Pascal van den Heuvel from behind! The referee brings Richard Beckham to one side and gives him a warning! Pascal van den Heuvel grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.31
Yoann Machado makes a beautiful solo run. Yoann Machado knocks in a cross ball towards Marchanno Pfennings. Marchanno Pfennings directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
42.41
Steve Bruggink hits a low pass to John Bloomer. John Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yoann Machado.
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.

45.00
Telstar Velsen kick off and get the second half underway!
53.21
Joachim Benarrivo kicks a strong pass forward to Marchanno Pfennings. Marchanno Pfennings knocks the ball forward to Pascal van den Heuvel but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.07
Matthew Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Tieme van Vliet. Tieme van Vliet flicks a high pass forward to Sieme Machlas who brings the ball under control. Sieme Machlas whips in a cross ball towards Marchanno Pfennings. Marchanno Pfennings makes a convincing header. Jeremy Grim didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.12
Raymond Elshot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ed Neeskens. Ed Neeskens finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Regi Oosterhof plays the ball forward to Ed Neeskens. Ed Neeskens knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dries Jochemsen.
60.25
Regi Oosterhof catches Pascal van den Heuvel on the ankles. The referee calls over Regi Oosterhof and warns him to calm down! Pascal van den Heuvel is taking some rough treatment out there!
67.10
Regi Oosterhof knocks the ball to his team mate, John Bloomer. John Bloomer finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.58
Yoann Machado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Melchior Koning. Melchior Koning knocks the ball forward to Marchanno Pfennings. Marchanno Pfennings finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.17
Melchior Koning sees a break and surges forward. Melchior Koning shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.44
Joachim Benarrivo threads a neat ball through to Marchanno Pfennings. Marchanno Pfennings runs straight at the defence! Marchanno Pfennings muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.45
Pascal van den Heuvel flicks a high ball forward to Marchanno Pfennings who takes it down. Marchanno Pfennings knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jeremy Grim who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
28.6%
50%
21.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Melchior Koning of RKC Waalwijk

Match Ratings