Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at De Adelaarshorst where Go Ahead Eagles play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 9,260 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Mans.


0.00
The whistle blows and RKC Waalwijk kick off!
2.21
Duncan Davidson knocks the ball forward to Alex Collins. Alex Collins shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.59
Nunzio Bertarelli advances with the ball. Nunzio Bertarelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
6.42
Tomˆs Drent hits a long diagonal ball forward. Paolo Vermeulen plays a scrappy one-two with Stefan Hosé and advances towards the goal... Paolo Vermeulen strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.07
Ernesto Velasco brings the ball forward. Ernesto Velasco tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
18.36
Adilson Heije sees a break and surges forward. Adilson Heije controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
22.27
Joris Sikora flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Hosé. Stefan Hosé runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stefan Hosé provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Go Ahead Eagles kick off!
47.14
Arco Inia breaks forward. Arco Inia flicks a high pass forward. Piet Mokoena collects the pass. Piet Mokoena lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Collins. Alex Collins heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Gerard Brouwer!
53.51
Bas Bouma flicks a high ball forward to Nunzio Bertarelli who takes it down. Nunzio Bertarelli advances with the ball. Nunzio Bertarelli plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Vermeulen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nunzio Bertarelli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
60.32
RKC Waalwijk have made 2 substitutions with Erik van Dijk replacing Robert Dijkstra and Joos Frijters replacing Piet Mokoena .
66.48
Marinus Van Der Vegt threads a neat ball through to Paolo Vermeulen. Paolo Vermeulen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mustapha Wolters who gathers it comfortably.
69.07
With imagination, Johnny Buskermolen plays the ball forward to Joris Sikora. Joris Sikora makes a beautiful solo run. Joris Sikora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.25
Tomˆs Drent controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nunzio Bertarelli. With a delightful solo run, Nunzio Bertarelli stretches the opposition's defence. Nunzio Bertarelli plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Vermeulen and advances towards the goal... Nunzio Bertarelli rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
73.11
Without breaking stride, Adilson Heije plays the ball forward to Joos Frijters. Joos Frijters shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.34
RKC Waalwijk have made a substitution with Thomas Rummenigge replacing Johnny Inia .
81.26
Duncan Davidson passes the ball forward to Alex Collins. Alex Collins shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Gerard Brouwer manages to gather it comfortably.
83.50
Marinus Van Der Vegt surges forward with the ball. Marinus Van Der Vegt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Erik van Dijk.
84.03
Tomˆs Drent darts forward. Tomˆs Drent brings the ball forward. Tomˆs Drent lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Vermeulen. Paolo Vermeulen makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.31
Tomˆs Drent flicks the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Bertarelli. Nunzio Bertarelli threads a neat ball through to Paolo Vermeulen. Paolo Vermeulen knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Hosé. Stefan Hosé knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.14
Joris Sikora threads a neat ball through to Stefan Hosé. Stefan Hosé plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Vermeulen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stefan Hosé takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Go Ahead Eagles are in full control of this game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
22.1%
48.5%
29.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Hosé of Go Ahead Eagles

Match Ratings
1.Mustapha Wolters (GK)
6
2.Arco Inia (DEF)
6
3.Spencer Blake (DEF)
6
4.Robert Dijkstra (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Davidson (MID)
6
6.Ernesto Velasco (MID)
6
7.Adilson Heije (MID)
6
8.Johnny Inia (MID)
6
9.Harald Jaliens (ATT)
6
10.Alex Collins (ATT)
6
11.Piet Mokoena (ATT)
6
 
12.Erik van Dijk (GK)
6
13.Thomas Rummenigge (ATT)
6
14.Joos Frijters (DEF)
6