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 15,678 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Schaap.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Schaap.
0.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar start the match!
2.46
Cliff Van Westerop flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Zafarin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerome Zafarin flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Beekink controls it well on his chest. Nelson Beekink knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Green. Sol Green is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Wouter Rudge punches it away to safety.
3.45
Emile Philips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Thielemann. With a delightful solo run, Vincenzo Thielemann stretches the opposition's defence. Vincenzo Thielemann whips in a cross ball towards Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.30
Ed Witschge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing whips in a cross ball towards Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
16.14
Bjšrn Machlas plays the ball forward to Sol Green. Sol Green whips in a cross ball towards Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Wouter Rudge.
17.08
Bjšrn Machlas takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Arnold Juffing reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
22.08
Bjšrn Machlas threads a neat ball through to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Green. Sol Green makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.19
Aaron Riza breaks forward. Aaron Riza knocks the ball forward to Sol Green. Sol Green shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Wouter Rudge!
40.21
Bjšrn Machlas runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bjšrn Machlas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
42.26
Ed Witschge comes in with a late challenge on John Evans. The referee warns Ed Witschge to calm down! John Evans runs off the knock.
44.42
RKC Waalwijk are in full control of this game.
45.00
John Evans flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Beekink who brings the ball under control. Nelson Beekink lofts in a cross ball towards Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Wouter Rudge.
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. The AZ 67 Alkmaar players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
RKC Waalwijk start the second half!
47.07
Arnold Juffing hacks Cliff Van Westerop from behind! Arnold Juffing is shown the yellow card! Cliff Van Westerop grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.57
Aaron Riza hacks Arnold Juffing from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arnold Juffing hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.04
Ger de Vries hits a low pass to Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marvin Dichio.
57.59
Romano Monteiro catches Nelson Beekink on the ankles. The referee warns Romano Monteiro to calm down! Nelson Beekink stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.23
Ger de Vries plays the ball forward to Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.46
Jerome Zafarin knocks the ball to his team mate, Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wouter Rudge who gathers it comfortably.
69.45
Emile Philips knocks the ball forward to Ger de Vries. Ger de Vries flicks a high pass forward. Andy Waterreus collects the pass. Andy Waterreus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.37
Vincenzo Thielemann takes a quick throw-in, which Ger de Vries takes on the chest. Ger de Vries sees Arnold Juffing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnold Juffing sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Aaron Hasselbaink gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
77.12
RKC Waalwijk have made a substitution with Fabien Abdessadki replacing Nelson Beekink and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.15
Cliff Van Westerop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Evans. John Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Green. Sol Green shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.25
Marcos Sanchez sees Andy Waterreus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Waterreus lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
85.59
Aaron Riza threads the ball through to Jerome Zafarin. Jerome Zafarin knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabien Abdessadki. Fabien Abdessadki lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Green. Sol Green flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.41
Ger de Vries makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Aaron Hasselbaink with no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
90.00
Vincenzo Thielemann threads a neat ball through to Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus knocks in a cross ball towards Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
28.1%
48.4%
23.4%
Scorers
Sol Green 22 | Andy Waterreus 3, 87 Arnold Juffing 63 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Waterreus of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
1. | Aaron Hasselbaink (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Cliff Van Westerop (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Marvin Dichio (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Aaron Riza (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
5. | Fernando Kiko (MID) | 6 | |
6. | John Evans (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Jerome Zafarin (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Bjšrn Machlas (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Nelson Beekink (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Jšrg Van Galàsek (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Sol Green (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Joos Kromkamp (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Fabien Abdessadki (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Gian Paolo Stroppa (GK) | 0 |
1. | Wouter Rudge (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Gregoor Van Der Ree (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Romano Monteiro (DEF) | 5 | |
4. | Emile Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jaime Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Marcos Sanchez (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Vincenzo Thielemann (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Ger de Vries (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Ed Witschge (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Arnold Juffing (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
11. | Andy Waterreus (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Shota Beukenkamp (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Nico Busse (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Ulrich van Leeuwen (GK) | 0 |