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There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 17,831 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Feyenoord Rotterdam and RKC Waalwijk are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Inia.


0.00
The whistle blows and Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off!
2.05
Clarence Machlas hits a low pass to Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers knocks in a cross ball towards Les Craddock. Les Craddock makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!
4.27
Paolo Hurst plays the ball forward to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh skips past Giulio Cimarelli! Giulio Cimarelli comes in with a late challenge on Stan Walsh. Penalty not given!!
6.47
Enrique Marcelino makes a run forward as Scott Burley takes the throw-in. Enrique Marcelino skillfully chests the ball down. Enrique Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Youssef Ricci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youssef Ricci brings the ball forward. Youssef Ricci finds some space and shoots from distance. Youssef Ricci scores for RKC Waalwijk!!
10.06
Scott Burley hits a low pass to Clive Kasper. Clive Kasper makes a probing pass to Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giulio Cimarelli.
14.22
Clarence Machlas hacks Youssef Ricci from behind! The referee calls over Clarence Machlas and shows him a yellow card! Youssef Ricci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.30
Youssef Ricci knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.08
Marcel Gentile clumsily knocks into Giulio Cimarelli. Marcel Gentile is shown the yellow card! Giulio Cimarelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.14
Clarence Machlas knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing threads a neat ball through to Les Craddock. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Les Craddock provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
22.08
Steffen Wesselmann clumsily knocks into Paolo Hurst. The referee calls over Steffen Wesselmann and shows him a yellow card! Paolo Hurst grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.03
Vitor Ribeiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Vitor Ribeiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
27.07
Jesper Ikedia threads the ball through to Steffen Wesselmann. Steffen Wesselmann sees Silvain Lambers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvain Lambers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Marcelino.
28.20
Alejandro Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Burley.
33.55
Scott Burley brings the ball forward. Scott Burley flicks a high pass forward. Dries Seedorf collects the pass. Dries Seedorf sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
34.47
Scott Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Ricci. Seeing a gap ahead, Youssef Ricci plays the ball forward to Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile plays a scrappy one-two with Stan Walsh and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marcel Gentile shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Olaf Fränkel is on top of it.
42.50
Arjen Ikedia flicks a high pass forward. Dries Seedorf collects the pass. Dries Seedorf whips in a cross ball towards Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Stan Walsh comes in with a late challenge on Giulio Cimarelli. Stan Walsh is warned by the referee! Giulio Cimarelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with RKC Waalwijk kicking off!
51.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Alejandro Diaz plays the ball forward to Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
53.20
Youssef Ricci barges into Steffen Wesselmann. The referee warns Youssef Ricci to calm down! Steffen Wesselmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.05
Nenad Boudarène flicks a high pass forward. Youssef Ricci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youssef Ricci advances with the ball. Youssef Ricci lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Giulio Cimarelli picks a pass forward to Clarence Machlas. Clarence Machlas knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Craddock. Les Craddock finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
60.57
RKC Waalwijk have made 3 substitutions with Chris Babangida replacing Nenad Boudarène, Patricio Rubio replacing Paolo Hurst and Miel Landzaat replacing Marcel Gentile .
63.53
Steffen Wesselmann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steffen Wesselmann edges inside the box! Steffen Wesselmann strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
66.22
Iwan Landzaat hits a low pass to Alejandro Diaz. Alejandro Diaz sees Steven Juffing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Juffing knocks in a cross ball towards Les Craddock. Les Craddock jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Chris Babangida blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
71.12
Enrique Marcelino knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Ricci. Youssef Ricci knocks the ball forward to Miel Landzaat. Miel Landzaat rushes past Iwan Landzaat! Miel Landzaat rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Olaf Fränkel. Excellent save.
72.08
Iwan Landzaat knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Wesselmann. Steffen Wesselmann kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing finds some space and shoots from distance but George Willems reads it well. Superb keeping!
73.28
Patricio Rubio laces a through ball forward to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh plays a quick one-two with Dries Seedorf and rushes in on goal... Stan Walsh makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
77.08
Giulio Cimarelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clarence Machlas. Clarence Machlas flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Willems who gathers it comfortably.
79.27
Chris Babangida darts forward. Chris Babangida sees Dries Seedorf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dries Seedorf makes a probing pass to Stan Walsh but he's offside!
83.58
Iwan Landzaat makes a beautiful solo run. Iwan Landzaat hits a low pass to Steven Juffing. Steven Juffing makes a great pass forward. Silvain Lambers runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
84.47
Miel Landzaat barges into Giulio Cimarelli. Miel Landzaat is shown the yellow card! Giulio Cimarelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Chris Babangida sees Clive Kasper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clive Kasper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dries Seedorf. Dries Seedorf skips past Iwan Landzaat! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dries Seedorf provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Jesper Ikedia is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
29.9%
39.1%
31%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Youssef Ricci of RKC Waalwijk

Match Ratings
1.George Willems (GK)
6
2.Enrique Marcelino (DEF)
7
3.Scott Burley (DEF)
7
4.Nenad Boudarène (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Hurst (MID)
6
6.Youssef Ricci (MID)goal scored
10
7.Clive Kasper (MID)
6
8.Arjen Ikedia (MID)
6
9.Dries Seedorf (ATT)
6
10.Stan Walsh (ATT)
6
11.Marcel Gentile (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Chris Babangida (DEF)
7
13.Patricio Rubio (DEF)
6
14.Miel Landzaat (ATT)yellow card
6