Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 17,184 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RKC Waalwijk and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dami‘n Veldman.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RKC Waalwijk and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dami‘n Veldman.
0.00
0-0RKC Waalwijk kick off and get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Paul Goodwin chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann plays a one-two with Iwan Seedorf and advances towards the goal... Nenad Boudarène catches Jonas Dittmann on the ankles. Jonas Dittmann appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
4.14
0-0Clive Kasper plays the ball forward to Alex Mckinlay. Alex Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darius Shaw who gathers it comfortably.
9.16
0-0Noah Francke knocks the ball to his team mate, Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf knocks in a cross ball towards Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
10.55
0-0Showing composure, Pascal Köpke laces a through ball forward to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann edges inside the box! Jonas Dittmann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Alfredo Ortega manages to keep it out.
16.09
0-1Sven Frieser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Goodwin. Paul Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.27
0-1Clive Kasper barges into Pascal Köpke. The referee brings Clive Kasper to one side and gives him a warning! Pascal Köpke runs off the knock.
22.32
Noah Francke makes a run forward as Pascal Köpke takes the throw-in. Noah Francke skillfully chests the ball down. Noah Francke surges forward with the ball. Noah Francke plays a one-two with Jonas Dittmann and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Noah Francke provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.01
Paul Goodwin threads a neat ball through to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfredo Ortega who gathers it comfortably.
27.22
Paul Goodwin flicks a high ball forward to Jonas Dittmann who takes it down. Jonas Dittmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfredo Ortega who gathers it comfortably.
28.44
Serge Essola flicks a high pass forward. Noah Francke collects the pass. Noah Francke threads a neat ball through to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.00
Paolo Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.07
Serge Essola knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Francke. Noah Francke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel knocks the ball to his team mate, Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.10
0-3Arjen Ikedia hacks Anton Mariana from behind! Arjen Ikedia is shown the yellow card! Anton Mariana runs off the knock.
44.10
With great vision, Anton Mariana plays the ball forward to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
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. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the second half underway!
48.27
Clive Kasper threads a neat ball through to Alex Mckinlay. Alex Mckinlay makes a probing pass between the defence to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.23
Serge Essola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pascal Köpke. Pascal Köpke knocks the ball forward to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann shoots from long range. Alfredo Ortega is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.58
0-4Serge Essola sees Paul Goodwin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Goodwin threads a neat ball through to Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel makes a great pass forward. Iwan Seedorf runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.26
Serge Essola flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Goodwin. Paul Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AZ 67 Alkmaar are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
60.41
0-4RKC Waalwijk have made 3 substitutions with Aboubacar Benon replacing Nenad Boudarène, Patricio Rubio replacing Paolo Hurst and Domenico Lacombe replacing Alex Mckinlay .
73.35
Sven Frieser threads the ball through to Pascal Köpke. Pascal Köpke hits a low pass to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.27
Pascal Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Iwan Seedorf controls it well on his chest. Iwan Seedorf plays a one-two with Ferry van den Heuvel and rushes in on goal... Iwan Seedorf cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Alfredo Ortega is on top of it.
77.23
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Ruben Fonseca replacing Paul Goodwin and Generoso Marazzina replacing Iwan Seedorf .
78.25
Arjen Ikedia threads a neat ball through to Domenico Lacombe. Domenico Lacombe lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
87.20
0-4Patricio Rubio comes in with a late challenge on Ruben Fonseca. Patricio Rubio is warned by the referee! Ruben Fonseca carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
With some swift thinking, Ruben Fonseca plays the ball forward to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann whips in a cross ball towards Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel connects with a diving header. Alfredo Ortega picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
0
7
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
23.9%
76.1%
Play Area
26.9%
47.8%
25.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonas Dittmann of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
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. | Youssef Ricci (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Clive Kasper (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arjen Ikedia (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Stan Walsh (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcel Gentile (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aboubacar Benon (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Patricio Rubio (DEF) | 5 | |
| 14. | Domenico Lacombe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Darius Shaw (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sven Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Serge Essola (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gary Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anton Mariana (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pascal Köpke (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paul Goodwin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Noah Francke (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Jonas Dittmann (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Iwan Seedorf (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ferry van den Heuvel (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ruben Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mario Redeker (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Generoso Marazzina (GK) | 6 | |