Match Report


RKC WaalwijkRKC Waalwijk     FC DordrechtFC Dordrecht
Computer Player Computer Player Marli Overstreet Marli Overstreet
Aaron HasselbainkA. Hasselbaink74
G
1
G
77Arek SwierczewskiA. Swierczewski
Cliff Van WesteropC. Van Westerop57
D
2
D
76Steffen FloS. Flo
Marvin DichioM. Dichio53
D
3
D
81Tahar KachloulT. Kachloul
Aaron RizaA. Riza51
D
4
D
75Susumu SaitoS. Saito
Fernando KikoF. Kiko78
M
5
D
72Serge SanogoS. Sanogo
John EvansJ. Evans67
M
6
M
71Stefan Dumitru OlteanuS. Olteanu
Jerome ZafarinJ. Zafarin67
M
captain7
M
73Armin BackesA. Backes
Bjšrn MachlasB. Machlas64
M
8
M
77Steffen SchraderS. Schrader
Nelson BeekinkN. Beekink68
A
9
A
69Lampros XanthopoulosL. Xanthopoulos
Jšrg Van GalàsekJ. Galàsek65
A
10
A
76Luís RicoL. Rico
Sol GreenS. Green59
A
11captain
A
83Nico HallerN. Haller
 
Joos KromkampJ. Kromkamp62
G
12
G
77Emmanuel WestE. West
Fabien AbdessadkiF. Abdessadki58
M
13
M
78Alexander SaravakosA. Saravakos
Gian Paolo StroppaG. Stroppa57
G
14
A
65Michael Pierre-FanfanM. Pierre-Fanfan

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to FC Dordrecht. A crowd of 20,117 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Bosschaart.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Dordrecht get the match underway!
2.40
Marvin Dichio flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Kiko. Fernando Kiko flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Beekink who brings the ball under control. Nelson Beekink tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
3.44
Armin Backes flicks a high ball forward to Lampros Xanthopoulos who takes it down. Lampros Xanthopoulos skips past Aaron Riza! Lampros Xanthopoulos strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.29
Aaron Riza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bjšrn Machlas. Bjšrn Machlas makes a simple pass to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
12.35
John Evans threads a neat ball through to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek shoots from distance but is denied by Arek Swierczewski. Excellent save.
14.31
Steffen Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Luís Rico holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luís Rico whips in a cross ball towards Nico Haller. Nico Haller finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Aaron Hasselbaink comfortably punches it away to safety.
15.52
Bjšrn Machlas chips the ball to his team mate, Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.23
Jerome Zafarin flicks a high pass forward to Jšrg Van Galàsek who brings the ball under control. Jšrg Van Galàsek rushes past Tahar Kachloul! Jšrg Van Galàsek muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.25
Susumu Saito flicks a high ball forward to Armin Backes who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Armin Backes plays the ball forward to Luís Rico. Luís Rico sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.03
Susumu Saito threads a neat ball through to Stefan Dumitru Olteanu. Stefan Dumitru Olteanu kicks a strong pass forward to Luís Rico. Luís Rico controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.56
Susumu Saito sees Steffen Schrader in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Schrader deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luís Rico. Luís Rico finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Aaron Hasselbaink. What a save!
28.30
Steffen Schrader hacks John Evans from behind! The referee brings Steffen Schrader to one side and gives him a warning! John Evans hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.08
Tahar Kachloul flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Dumitru Olteanu who takes it down. Stefan Dumitru Olteanu surges forward with the ball. Stefan Dumitru Olteanu knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Haller. Nico Haller outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.54
Tahar Kachloul flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Dumitru Olteanu collects the pass. Stefan Dumitru Olteanu chips the ball to his team mate, Luís Rico. Luís Rico lofts in a cross ball towards Lampros Xanthopoulos. Lampros Xanthopoulos rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Aaron Hasselbaink is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
44.56
John Evans makes a simple pass to Sol Green. Sol Green shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RKC Waalwijk appear unchanged since the first half. FC Dordrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RKC Waalwijk kick off the second half!
48.32
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu catches Bjšrn Machlas on the ankles. Stefan Dumitru Olteanu is given a warning by the referee! Bjšrn Machlas runs off the knock.
49.08
Steffen Schrader makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lampros Xanthopoulos. Lampros Xanthopoulos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.29
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu flicks a high ball forward to Nico Haller who takes it down. Nico Haller lofts in a cross ball towards Lampros Xanthopoulos. Lampros Xanthopoulos flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Aaron Hasselbaink as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
52.58
Steffen Schrader takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Aaron Hasselbaink gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
55.19
Susumu Saito plays a long ball forward. Lampros Xanthopoulos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.36
Jerome Zafarin clumsily knocks into Stefan Dumitru Olteanu. The referee warns Jerome Zafarin to calm down! Stefan Dumitru Olteanu stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.18
FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Alexander Saravakos replacing Armin Backes .
63.13
Serge Sanogo threads a neat ball through to Steffen Schrader. Steffen Schrader sees Luís Rico in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luís Rico knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Hasselbaink who gathers it comfortably.
66.40
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu brings the ball forward. Stefan Dumitru Olteanu lofts in a cross ball towards Luís Rico. Luís Rico makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.21
Steffen Schrader knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Haller. Nico Haller finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Aaron Hasselbaink effortlessly smothers it!
69.45
Steffen Flo flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Dumitru Olteanu collects the pass. Stefan Dumitru Olteanu threads a neat ball through to Luís Rico. Luís Rico knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Hasselbaink who gathers it comfortably.
71.02
Alexander Saravakos knocks the ball to his team mate, Lampros Xanthopoulos. Lampros Xanthopoulos whips in a cross ball towards Luís Rico. Luís Rico directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.09
John Evans flicks a high pass forward to Sol Green who brings the ball under control. Sol Green makes a great pass forward. Jšrg Van Galàsek runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.53
Bjšrn Machlas makes an attacking run forward. Bjšrn Machlas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.50
RKC Waalwijk have made a substitution with Fabien Abdessadki replacing Nelson Beekink and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Michael Pierre-Fanfan replacing Nico Haller .
78.56
Sol Green barges into Tahar Kachloul. The referee calls over Sol Green and shows him a yellow card! Tahar Kachloul grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.14
Aaron Riza flicks a high pass forward. John Evans collects the pass. John Evans knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabien Abdessadki. Fabien Abdessadki shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
84.19
Steffen Schrader kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Pierre-Fanfan. Michael Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball towards Lampros Xanthopoulos. Lampros Xanthopoulos connects with a diving header. Lampros Xanthopoulos scores for FC Dordrecht!!
87.48
Serge Sanogo darts forward. Serge Sanogo flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Pierre-Fanfan. Michael Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball towards Luís Rico. Luís Rico connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent block by Cliff Van Westerop!
89.11
Steffen Schrader sees Luís Rico in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luís Rico whips in a cross ball towards Michael Pierre-Fanfan. Michael Pierre-Fanfan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Aaron Hasselbaink gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RKC Waalwijk

FC Dordrecht
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
11
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.7%
62.3%
Play Area
29.9%
41.6%
28.6%

Scorers
Lampros Xanthopoulos 3, 84
Luís Rico 18
Nico Haller 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lampros Xanthopoulos of FC Dordrecht

Match Ratings