Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 9,400 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Vitesse Arnhem and RKC Waalwijk are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Vitesse Arnhem and RKC Waalwijk are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem get the match underway!
4.56
0-0Jurgen Meijndershagen makes a simple pass to Pim van Beek. Pim van Beek makes a simple pass to Cliff Schut. Cliff Schut shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.24
Said Lobont chips the ball to his team mate, Barry Reuser. Barry Reuser makes a probing pass to Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.18
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.15
0-0Alec Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor van den Broek. Jan Vennegoor van den Broek makes a beautiful solo run. Jan Vennegoor van den Broek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
16.50
0-0Barry Reuser takes it forward alone. Barry Reuser knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jurgen Meijndershagen.
18.39
Pim van Beek knocks the ball forward to Jordi Dekker. Jordi Dekker plays a perfect one-two with Cliff Schut and rushes in on goal... Jordi Dekker takes a shot at goal but Peter Witschge is on top of it.
20.10
Alec Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor van den Broek. Jan Vennegoor van den Broek threads the ball through to Cliff Schut. Cliff Schut knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.41
Pim van Beek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jordi Dekker. Jordi Dekker lofts in a cross ball towards Cliff Schut. Cliff Schut flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
24.15
1-0Brenny Schulpen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer goes all the way! Erwin Timmer shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.42
Pim van Beek knocks the ball to his team mate, Cliff Schut. Cliff Schut knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Kluivert.
34.29
1-0Arco Riga barges into Brenny Schulpen. Arco Riga is given a warning by the referee! Brenny Schulpen runs off the knock.
38.55
Arco Riga threads the ball through to Jordi Dekker. Jordi Dekker goes all the way! Jordi Dekker makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Peter Witschge manages to gather it comfortably.
39.35
Said Lobont clumsily knocks into Jordi Dekker. Said Lobont is warned by the referee! Jordi Dekker runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and RKC Waalwijk kick off!
48.11
Pierpaolo Berti knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.05
Brenny Schulpen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dami‘n Karelse who gathers it comfortably.
53.23
Martin Prieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Jordi Dekker. Jordi Dekker knocks in a cross ball towards Cliff Schut. Cliff Schut flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Peter Witschge had no chance!! Goal for RKC Waalwijk!
57.28
Julien Ouédec passes the ball forward to Martin Prieto. Martin Prieto chips the ball to his team mate, Cliff Schut. Cliff Schut goes all the way! Cliff Schut makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Peter Witschge is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.21
Brenny Schulpen kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier whips in a cross ball towards Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Erwin Timmer!
71.45
Barry Reuser sees space and advances. Barry Reuser whips in a cross ball towards Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Dami‘n Karelse.
75.13
Brenny Schulpen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer whips in a cross ball towards Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.10
Jan-Willem Van Ankeren comes in with a late challenge on Erwin Timmer. The referee calls over Jan-Willem Van Ankeren and warns him to calm down! Erwin Timmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.31
Frank Maes makes a probing pass to Brenny Schulpen. Brenny Schulpen flicks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
89.32
Arco Riga kicks a strong pass forward to Jordi Dekker. Jordi Dekker shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%
Scorers
| Erwin Timmer 24, 66 Steven Zoetebier 75 | Cliff Schut 53, 57 |