Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 16,730 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0VVV Venlo start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.01
0-0Ron Van Den Berg makes a simple pass to Tony Ten Hag. Tony Ten Hag knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.31
0-0Leon Scharrenburg brings the ball forward. Leon Scharrenburg makes a simple pass to Jochem Van Ankeren. Jochem Van Ankeren plays a perfect one-two with Pim Gullit and rushes in on goal... Jochem Van Ankeren tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.41
Ernest Simons decides to run forward with the ball. Ernest Simons knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Den Turk.
10.50
0-0Daniel Den Turk makes a probing pass to Chris Hill. Chris Hill chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Ten Hag. Tony Ten Hag lofts in a cross ball towards Jochem Van Ankeren. Jochem Van Ankeren connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ciro Guerra easily smothers it.
16.55
1-0Harald Van Den Berg surges forward with the ball. Harald Van Den Berg plays a perfect one-two with Jochem Van Ankeren and rushes in on goal... Harald Van Den Berg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.15
Chris Hill decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Hill plays a perfect one-two with Tony Ten Hag and rushes in on goal... Chris Hill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.21
Ron Van Den Berg kicks a strong pass forward to Pim Gullit. Pim Gullit knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Ten Hag. Tony Ten Hag connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.01
Mitchell Van Der Vegt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Schouten. Erwin Schouten sees space and advances. Erwin Schouten knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
28.10
Marc Van Nistelrooy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.07
Chris Hill knocks the ball to his team mate, Jochem Van Ankeren. Jochem Van Ankeren plays a perfect one-two with Tony Ten Hag and rushes in on goal... Jochem Van Ankeren tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Ciro Guerra has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.12
Harald Van Den Berg makes a simple pass to Pim Gullit. Pim Gullit plays a perfect one-two with Jochem Van Ankeren and rushes in on goal... Pim Gullit shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with RKC Waalwijk kicking off!
51.12
3-0Daniel Den Turk catches Carlos Postiga on the ankles. Daniel Den Turk is shown the yellow card! Carlos Postiga grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.03
Marc Van Nistelrooy passes the ball forward to Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.45
Leon Scharrenburg advances with the ball. Leon Scharrenburg passes the ball forward to Tony Ten Hag. Tony Ten Hag tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
60.22
3-0Harald Van Den Berg catches Ernest Simons on the ankles. Harald Van Den Berg is given a warning by the referee! Ernest Simons hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.44
3-063.24
Martin Watier flicks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Cucciari. Datti Mohamed Cucciari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Ten Hag. Tony Ten Hag sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ciro Guerra.
69.08
Harald Van Den Berg sees space and advances. Harald Van Den Berg whips in a cross ball towards Pim Gullit. Pim Gullit heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.16
Daniel Den Turk decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Den Turk surges forward with the ball. Daniel Den Turk whips in a cross ball towards Pim Gullit. Pim Gullit connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
81.23
Ron Van Den Berg makes a probing pass to Pim Gullit. Pim Gullit tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Ciro Guerra manages to keep it out.
83.39
3-0Michael Smit barges into Pim Gullit. Michael Smit is shown the yellow card! Pim Gullit runs off the knock.
84.17
Cedric Dijkhuizen sees space and advances. Cedric Dijkhuizen knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Gavin Souness catches Daniel Den Turk on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Souness and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Den Turk stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
25.6%
46.3%
28%
Scorers