Match Report


RKC WaalwijkRKC Waalwijk     Fortuna SittardFortuna Sittard
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don McGroryD. McGrory58
G
1
G
60Marino QuansahM. Quansah
Dave Van GobbelD. Van Gobbel70
D
2
D
56Marvin De NooijerM. De Nooijer
Dominic JohnstoneD. Johnstone64
D
3
D
56Pasquale LannaP. Lanna
Morris SmithM. Smith61
D
4
D
55Roberto ElshotR. Elshot
Wilfred NieuwenburgW. Nieuwenburg60
D
captain5
M
70Ulrich FränkelU. Fränkel
Rafael PromesR. Promes67
M
6
M
64Tiago AntunesT. Antunes
Ger Van LoenhoutG. Van Loenhout62
M
7captain
M
64Edwin HendriksE. Hendriks
Tony ZafarinT. Zafarin60
M
8
M
60Jordy MonteiroJ. Monteiro
Bert OoijerB. Ooijer66
A
9
A
68Leonardo ContehL. Conteh
Cliff Van Den BromC. Van Den Brom63
A
10
A
68Alessio BrancaA. Branca
Tom Dos SantosT. Dos Santos54
A
11
A
68Ulrich BomersU. Bomers
 
Martijn WiekensM. Wiekens58
D
12
A
64Ruud Van Den BergR. Van Den Berg
Davy Van EdeD. Van Ede57
G
13
A
59Marchanno WoltersM. Wolters
Dries SchultzD. Schultz57
M
14
G
57Cliff BosveltC. Bosvelt

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to Fortuna Sittard. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sieme Kanu.


0.00
Fortuna Sittard kick off and get the first half underway!
2.26
Edwin Hendriks flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Conteh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Conteh whips in a cross ball towards Alessio Branca. Alessio Branca directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
3.02
Jordy Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Conteh. Leonardo Conteh shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.06
Pasquale Lanna flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Antunes who takes it down. Tiago Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Bomers. Ulrich Bomers shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Don McGrory!
10.06
Dominic Johnstone sees Rafael Promes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Promes passes the ball forward to Tom Dos Santos. Tom Dos Santos edges inside the box! Tom Dos Santos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. RKC Waalwijk are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.57
Rafael Promes laces a through ball forward to Cliff Van Den Brom. Cliff Van Den Brom shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
27.50
Morris Smith flicks a high pass forward to Tony Zafarin who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Tony Zafarin picks a pass forward to Cliff Van Den Brom. Cliff Van Den Brom passes the ball forward to Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.58
Ger Van Loenhout makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tom Dos Santos. Tom Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Cliff Van Den Brom. Cliff Van Den Brom rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
34.52
Dominic Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Promes. Rafael Promes sees space and advances. Rafael Promes shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
38.35
Morris Smith knocks the ball forward to Ger Van Loenhout. Ger Van Loenhout threads a neat ball through to Tom Dos Santos. Tom Dos Santos finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.20
Roberto Elshot flicks a high pass forward. Ulrich Fränkel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ulrich Fränkel sees Alessio Branca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alessio Branca shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.04
Morris Smith flicks a high pass forward to Ger Van Loenhout who brings the ball under control. Ger Van Loenhout chips the ball to his team mate, Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Ulrich Fränkel barges into Tony Zafarin. Ulrich Fränkel is shown the yellow card! Tony Zafarin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RKC Waalwijk appear unchanged since the first half. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fortuna Sittard players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
RKC Waalwijk kick off and get the second half underway!
53.49
Rafael Promes surges forward with the ball. Rafael Promes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Cliff Van Den Brom is offside!
55.13
Alessio Branca barges into Dominic Johnstone. Alessio Branca is shown the yellow card! Dominic Johnstone runs off the knock.
57.26
Dominic Johnstone decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Johnstone advances with the ball. Dominic Johnstone plays a one-two with Bert Ooijer and advances towards the goal... Dominic Johnstone strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.25
Tiago Antunes takes a quick throw-in, which Ulrich Fränkel takes on the chest. Ulrich Fränkel makes a probing pass to Leonardo Conteh. Leonardo Conteh lofts in a cross ball towards Alessio Branca. Alessio Branca directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
60.05
Rafael Promes hacks Edwin Hendriks from behind! Rafael Promes is given a warning by the referee! Edwin Hendriks carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.03
Rafael Promes threads a neat ball through to Tom Dos Santos. Tom Dos Santos finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
63.23
Ulrich Fränkel decides to run forward with the ball. Ulrich Fränkel shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Don McGrory smothers it!
72.03
Tony Zafarin darts forward. Tony Zafarin controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Cliff Van Den Brom through on goal. Some silky footwork from Cliff Van Den Brom provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Marino Quansah gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
84.29
Tiago Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Conteh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Conteh knocks in a cross ball towards Ulrich Bomers. Ulrich Bomers directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RKC Waalwijk

Fortuna Sittard
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
33.9%
40.3%
25.8%

Scorers
Bert Ooijer 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bert Ooijer of RKC Waalwijk

Match Ratings