Match Report


Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem     RKC WaalwijkRKC Waalwijk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Antoine PichotA. Pichot65
G
1
G
59Menno PolakM. Polak
Eric Van HaarenE. Van Haaren67
D
2
D
75Cor Van GesselC. Van Gessel
Marc Van LoenhoutM. Van Loenhout66
D
3
D
70Martin KleinM. Klein
Sandro GobbiS. Gobbi63
D
captain4
D
54Frederico FernandesF. Fernandes
Billy HertogB. Hertog63
D
5
D
52Miel HespM. Hesp
Gilles BrownG. Brown59
M
6
M
68Jaap BotJ. Bot
Oscar BoutaharO. Boutahar57
M
7
M
66Alun ClaphamA. Clapham
Hans CasH. Cas53
M
8
A
77Reinier PrommayonR. Prommayon
Dries JansenD. Jansen68
A
9captain
A
73Scott FergusonS. Ferguson
Ronnie HeeringR. Heering51
A
10
A
67Sander LanckohrS. Lanckohr
Steven ReuserS. Reuser51
A
11
A
65Steve MeeuwisS. Meeuwis
 
Marinus van VeenM. van Veen58
G
12
A
59Tjalle van DamT. van Dam
Patrick MonteiroP. Monteiro52
M
13
G
56Ian VolmerI. Volmer
Roberto van den BroekR. van den Broek51
D
14
M
55Albert NokA. Nok

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 8,929 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Alexio Nuno Gomes.


0.00
Vitesse Arnhem get the match underway!
2.03
Jaap Bot barges into Hans Cas. The referee warns Jaap Bot to calm down! Hans Cas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.24
Alun Clapham catches Oscar Boutahar on the ankles. The referee calls over Alun Clapham and warns him to calm down! Oscar Boutahar runs off the knock.
4.37
Alun Clapham threads the ball through to Sander Lanckohr. Sander Lanckohr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.29
Hans Cas darts forward. Hans Cas runs straight at the defence! Hans Cas strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.45
Frederico Fernandes threads the ball through to Alun Clapham. Alun Clapham makes a probing pass to Sander Lanckohr. Sander Lanckohr shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
20.46
Hans Cas flicks a high pass forward. Dries Jansen collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Dries Jansen plays the ball forward to Steven Reuser who has made a great run into the box. Steven Reuser muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
22.21
Cor Van Gessel barges into Hans Cas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hans Cas carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.21
Free kick to Vitesse Arnhem just outside the area...
23.02
Oscar Boutahar takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
24.45
Frederico Fernandes makes a probing pass to Alun Clapham. Alun Clapham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Antoine Pichot!
26.22
Sandro Gobbi kicks a strong pass forward to Hans Cas. Hans Cas flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Heering holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronnie Heering knocks the ball to his team mate, Dries Jansen. Frederico Fernandes clumsily knocks into Dries Jansen. Dries Jansen appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
27.40
Eric Van Haaren threads the ball through to Gilles Brown. Gilles Brown knocks the ball forward to Steven Reuser. Steven Reuser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.50
Jaap Bot flicks a high pass forward. Scott Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Scott Ferguson shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
33.34
Billy Hertog flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Brown controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Gilles Brown plays the ball forward to Hans Cas. Hans Cas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.38
Miel Hesp pushes mid-way up the pitch. Miel Hesp runs straight at the opposition's defence. Miel Hesp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.44
With great vision, Frederico Fernandes plays the ball forward to Alun Clapham. Alun Clapham makes an attacking run forward. Alun Clapham tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
42.32
Alun Clapham threads a neat ball through to Jaap Bot. Jaap Bot tries a spectacular long range effort but Antoine Pichot reads it well. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Patrick Monteiro replacing Steven Reuser. RKC Waalwijk appear unchanged since the first half. The RKC Waalwijk players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
RKC Waalwijk kick off!
47.10
Marc Van Loenhout catches Scott Ferguson on the ankles. The referee calls over Marc Van Loenhout and shows him a yellow card! Scott Ferguson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.26
Alun Clapham flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Meeuwis. Steve Meeuwis shoots from 25 yards. Steve Meeuwis scores for RKC Waalwijk!!
55.58
Without breaking stride, Sandro Gobbi plays the ball forward to Ronnie Heering. Ronnie Heering plays a one-two with Hans Cas and advances towards the goal... Ronnie Heering shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.02
Sandro Gobbi makes a probing pass to Hans Cas. Hans Cas flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Patrick Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Menno Polak who gathers it comfortably.
60.01
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Roberto van den Broek replacing Hans Cas .
61.08
Alun Clapham sees Reinier Prommayon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Reinier Prommayon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.24
Alun Clapham flicks a high ball forward to Scott Ferguson who gracefully takes it down. Scott Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Clapham. Alun Clapham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.19
Martin Klein makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Klein rushes past Eric Van Haaren! Martin Klein strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Klein!
72.46
Frederico Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Steve Meeuwis. Steve Meeuwis tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Antoine Pichot. What a save!
73.48
Showing composure, Frederico Fernandes plays the ball forward to Alun Clapham. Alun Clapham whips in a cross ball towards Sander Lanckohr. Sander Lanckohr knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Antoine Pichot has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.49
Vitesse Arnhem appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
77.49
Alun Clapham flicks a high ball forward to Steve Meeuwis who takes it down. Steve Meeuwis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Antoine Pichot.
78.42
Jaap Bot takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Sander Lanckohr shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
81.02
Oscar Boutahar makes a probing pass to Marc Van Loenhout. Marc Van Loenhout flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Monteiro puts a great ball through. Ronnie Heering runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.27
Sandro Gobbi sees Gilles Brown in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Brown laces a through ball forward to Ronnie Heering. Ronnie Heering shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.38
Dries Jansen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dries Jansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.44
Alun Clapham passes the ball forward to Jaap Bot. Jaap Bot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.24
Martin Klein clumsily knocks into Roberto van den Broek. Martin Klein is warned by the referee! Roberto van den Broek runs off the knock.
90.00
Sander Lanckohr threads a neat ball through to Alun Clapham. Alun Clapham puts a great ball through. Reinier Prommayon runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Vitesse Arnhem

RKC Waalwijk
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
32.6%
44.9%
22.5%

Scorers
Ronnie Heering 56
Steve Meeuwis 48
Martin Klein 67
Sander Lanckohr 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alun Clapham of RKC Waalwijk

Match Ratings
1.Antoine Pichot (GK)
7
2.Eric Van Haaren (DEF)
6
3.Marc Van Loenhout (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Sandro Gobbi (DEF)
6
5.Billy Hertog (DEF)
6
6.Gilles Brown (MID)
7
7.Oscar Boutahar (MID)
6
8.Hans Cas (MID)
7
9.Dries Jansen (ATT)
6
10.Ronnie Heering (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Steven Reuser (ATT)
6
 
12.Marinus van Veen (GK)
0
13.Patrick Monteiro (MID)
6
14.Roberto van den Broek (DEF)
6

1.Menno Polak (GK)
6
2.Cor Van Gessel (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Martin Klein (DEF)goal scored
8
4.Frederico Fernandes (DEF)
6
5.Miel Hesp (DEF)
6
6.Jaap Bot (MID)
6
7.Alun Clapham (MID)
9
8.Reinier Prommayon (ATT)
6
9.Scott Ferguson (ATT)
6
10.Sander Lanckohr (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Steve Meeuwis (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Tjalle van Dam (ATT)
0
13.Ian Volmer (GK)
0
14.Albert Nok (MID)
0