Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 17,449 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both NAC Breda and RKC Waalwijk are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cliff Cairo.


0.00
The whistle blows and RKC Waalwijk kick off!
2.38
Henry Robben flicks a high pass forward. Goran Assadourian holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Goran Assadourian knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Hendriks. Mark Hendriks is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
3.46
With some swift thinking, John Evans plays the ball forward to Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink flicks a high pass forward. Sol Green controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Sol Green provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
4.30
Henry Robben flicks a high ball forward to Goran Assadourian who takes it down. Goran Assadourian threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Silvio Tavares provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
6.13
Henry Robben knocks the ball forward to Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Hasselbaink who gathers it comfortably.
12.43
Henry Robben knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Hendriks. Mark Hendriks shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
14.37
Henry Robben knocks the ball to his team mate, Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.27
Aaron Riza comes in with a late challenge on Marchanno Houtman. Aaron Riza is shown the yellow card! Marchanno Houtman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.33
Marino Versteeg picks a pass forward to Henry Robben. Henry Robben plays the ball forward to Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian skips past Marvin Dichio! Goran Assadourian comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Goran Assadourian scores for NAC Breda!!
27.15
Marchanno Houtman makes a run forward as Henry Robben takes the throw-in. Marchanno Houtman skillfully chests the ball down. Marchanno Houtman threads a neat ball through to Mark Hendriks. Mark Hendriks makes a great pass forward. Silvio Tavares runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.53
John Evans flicks a high pass forward. Jšrg Van Galàsek controls it well on his chest. Jšrg Van Galàsek plays a scrappy one-two with Nelson Beekink and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jšrg Van Galàsek provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
32.52
Robert Koning knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin James. Colin James laces a weighted ball forward to Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Hendriks. Mark Hendriks rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Mark Hendriks scores for NAC Breda!!
42.53
Mauricio Bravo catches Nelson Beekink on the ankles. Mauricio Bravo is warned by the referee! Nelson Beekink stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half. The NAC Breda players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and NAC Breda kick off!
47.34
Cliff Van Westerop flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Kiko. Fernando Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Sol Green collects the pass. Sol Green plays a one-two with Nelson Beekink and advances towards the goal... Sol Green side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.30
Sergio Sibilano sees Goran Assadourian in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Goran Assadourian lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.55
Colin James knocks the ball to his team mate, Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for NAC Breda!
69.04
John Evans catches Colin James on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin James runs off the knock.
71.21
From the throw-in, Mauricio Bravo picks out Marino Versteeg. Marino Versteeg pushes mid-way up the pitch. Marino Versteeg flicks a high pass forward. Goran Assadourian holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Goran Assadourian finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Aaron Hasselbaink manages to keep it out.
72.51
Henry Robben threads a neat ball through to Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
73.12
Mark Hendriks catches Marvin Dichio on the ankles. The referee calls over Mark Hendriks and shows him a yellow card! Marvin Dichio stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.52
RKC Waalwijk have made a substitution with Fabien Abdessadki replacing Nelson Beekink and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.54
Marchanno Houtman threads a neat ball through to Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
79.09
Henry Robben sees Silvio Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Tavares shoots from long range. Aaron Hasselbaink gets down and covers it.
81.49
Henry Robben flicks a high ball forward to Mark Hendriks who takes it down. Mark Hendriks knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for NAC Breda! That's his third!
85.49
Mauricio Bravo threads the ball through to Colin James. Colin James kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Hendriks. Mark Hendriks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Hasselbaink who gathers it comfortably.
87.38
Bjšrn Machlas knocks the ball forward to Fabien Abdessadki. Fabien Abdessadki makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jšrg Van Galàsek. Mauricio Bravo hacks Jšrg Van Galàsek from behind! Jšrg Van Galàsek appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.4%
35.6%
Play Area
21.9%
41.1%
37%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Goran Assadourian of NAC Breda

Match Ratings
1.Jan Kortland (GK)
6
2.Mauricio Bravo (DEF)
6
3.Robert Koning (DEF)
6
4.Marino Versteeg (DEF)
6
5.Marchanno Houtman (MID)
6
6.Henry Robben (MID)
7
7.Colin James (MID)
6
8.Sergio Sibilano (MID)
6
9.Goran Assadourian (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Mark Hendriks (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Silvio Tavares (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Dirk Stam (ATT)
0
13.Armando Previtali (ATT)
0
14.Bryan Bogarde (MID)
0