Match Report


RKC WaalwijkRKC Waalwijk     Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
George WillemsG. Willems62
G
1captain
G
70Robert HeijeR. Heije
Enrique MarcelinoE. Marcelino75
D
2
D
67Ger ElzingaG. Elzinga
Scott BurleyS. Burley72
D
captain3
D
66Jeremy RoestJ. Roest
Nenad BoudarèneN. Boudarène64
D
4
D
66Max ForbesM. Forbes
Paolo HurstP. Hurst73
M
5
D
59Roel Van RijswijkR. Van Rijswijk
Youssef RicciY. Ricci67
M
6
M
61Barry KokB. Kok
Clive KasperC. Kasper66
M
7
M
61Albert RobbenA. Robben
Arjen IkediaA. Ikedia63
M
8
M
58Don GemmillD. Gemmill
Dries SeedorfD. Seedorf72
A
9
A
69Alexander BreyerA. Breyer
Stan WalshS. Walsh67
A
10
A
68Oscar Van Der LeegteO. Van Der Leegte
Marcel GentileM. Gentile65
A
11
A
56Sander Van WanrooyS. Van Wanrooy
 
Chris BabangidaC. Babangida63
D
12
G
65Adrian PancaroA. Pancaro
Patricio RubioP. Rubio63
D
13
G
65Jimmy Ben HaddouJ. Ben Haddou
Miel LandzaatM. Landzaat62
A
14
G
64ƒtienne Houttuinƒ. Houttuin

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 16,842 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anselmo Pancaro.


0.00
Vitesse Arnhem kick off and get the first half underway!
6.25
Max Forbes chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Robben. With imagination, Albert Robben picks a pass forward to Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Van Der Leegte. Oscar Van Der Leegte flicks the ball with his head but George Willems is on top of it.
15.01
Clive Kasper kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
20.49
Nenad Boudarène threads the ball through to Arjen Ikedia. With great vision, Arjen Ikedia plays the ball forward to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh plays a one-two with Dries Seedorf and advances towards the goal... Stan Walsh looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Robert Heije reads it well. Fabulous save!
21.19
Max Forbes kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Robben. Albert Robben deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Van Der Leegte. Oscar Van Der Leegte knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrique Marcelino.
26.40
Max Forbes comes in with a late challenge on Clive Kasper. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Clive Kasper runs off the knock.
27.38
Without breaking stride, Albert Robben plays the ball forward to Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nenad Boudarène.
32.33
Nenad Boudarène flicks a high pass forward. Clive Kasper controls it well on his chest. Clive Kasper sees Stan Walsh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stan Walsh rushes past Jeremy Roest! Stan Walsh cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
33.25
Enrique Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Youssef Ricci. Youssef Ricci flicks a high ball forward to Dries Seedorf who takes it down. Dries Seedorf advances inside the box! Dries Seedorf shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.28
Jeremy Roest knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Robben. Albert Robben kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Barry Kok clumsily knocks into Clive Kasper. Barry Kok is warned by the referee! Clive Kasper stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RKC Waalwijk appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vitesse Arnhem players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
RKC Waalwijk start the second half!
47.46
Don Gemmill advances with the ball. Don Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
49.25
Scott Burley flicks a high pass forward. Arjen Ikedia collects the pass. Arjen Ikedia threads the ball through to Dries Seedorf. Dries Seedorf finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.22
Youssef Ricci threads the ball through to Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roel Van Rijswijk.
57.43
Enrique Marcelino passes the ball forward to Clive Kasper. Clive Kasper chips the ball to his team mate, Dries Seedorf. Dries Seedorf shoots from distance but is denied by Robert Heije. Excellent save.
60.43
RKC Waalwijk have made 3 substitutions with Chris Babangida replacing Nenad Boudarène, Patricio Rubio replacing Paolo Hurst and Miel Landzaat replacing Marcel Gentile .
63.37
Patricio Rubio threads the ball through to Dries Seedorf. Dries Seedorf runs straight at the defence! Dries Seedorf takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
65.46
Albert Robben flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy makes a looping header on goal. George Willems gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
66.58
Youssef Ricci receives the ball from a throw-in from Clive Kasper. Youssef Ricci kicks a strong pass forward to Miel Landzaat. Miel Landzaat plays a one-two with Stan Walsh and rushes in on goal... Miel Landzaat strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.27
Patricio Rubio comes in with a late challenge on Max Forbes. The referee brings Patricio Rubio to one side and gives him a warning! Max Forbes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.27
Don Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
78.14
Sander Van Wanrooy hacks Chris Babangida from behind! The referee calls over Sander Van Wanrooy and shows him a yellow card! Chris Babangida stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.49
Barry Kok sees Sander Van Wanrooy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sander Van Wanrooy finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.58
Scott Burley threads a neat ball through to Arjen Ikedia. Arjen Ikedia threads the ball through to Miel Landzaat. Miel Landzaat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Robert Heije gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

RKC Waalwijk

Vitesse Arnhem
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
24.1%
45.8%
30.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Youssef Ricci of RKC Waalwijk

Match Ratings
1.George Willems (GK)
7
2.Enrique Marcelino (DEF)
7
3.Scott Burley (DEF)
7
4.Nenad Boudarène (DEF)
7
5.Paolo Hurst (MID)
6
6.Youssef Ricci (MID)
9
7.Clive Kasper (MID)
8
8.Arjen Ikedia (MID)
7
9.Dries Seedorf (ATT)
8
10.Stan Walsh (ATT)
7
11.Marcel Gentile (ATT)
6
 
12.Chris Babangida (DEF)
6
13.Patricio Rubio (DEF)
6
14.Miel Landzaat (ATT)
7

1.Robert Heije (GK)
8
2.Ger Elzinga (DEF)
6
3.Jeremy Roest (DEF)
6
4.Max Forbes (DEF)yellow card
7
5.Roel Van Rijswijk (DEF)
6
6.Barry Kok (MID)
6
7.Albert Robben (MID)
8
8.Don Gemmill (MID)
7
9.Alexander Breyer (ATT)
6
10.Oscar Van Der Leegte (ATT)
6
11.Sander Van Wanrooy (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Adrian Pancaro (GK)
0
13.Jimmy Ben Haddou (GK)
0
14.ƒtienne Houttuin (GK)
0