Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 20,602 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RKC Waalwijk and SC Heerenveen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Anselmo Pancaro.


0.00
RKC Waalwijk start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.23
Ben Lua-Lua sees Paul van den Berg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul van den Berg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
4.51
Joris Meerdink barges into Clive Kasper. Joris Meerdink is warned by the referee! Clive Kasper runs off the knock.
9.35
Without breaking stride, Paolo Hurst plays the ball forward to Dries Seedorf. Dries Seedorf controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Clarence Jochemsen. What a great pair of hands!
10.15
Clive Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Gentile controls it well on his chest. Marcel Gentile shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.33
Clive Kasper chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile lofts in a cross ball towards Dries Seedorf. Dries Seedorf finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.24
Youssef Ricci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dries Seedorf. Dries Seedorf shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.22
Joris Meerdink flicks a high pass forward to Paul van den Berg who brings the ball under control. Paul van den Berg kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Berendsen but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.11
Enrique Marcelino passes the ball forward to Paolo Hurst. Paolo Hurst darts forward. Paolo Hurst finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
34.34
Clive Kasper makes a beautiful solo run. Clive Kasper rushes past Jean-Philippe Blanc! Clive Kasper takes a shot at goal but Clarence Jochemsen is on top of it.
38.05
RKC Waalwijk are in full control of this game.
42.40
Joris Meerdink flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Pichichi who takes it down. Romero P. Pichichi rushes past Nenad Boudarène! Romero P. Pichichi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball is deflected off Nenad Boudarène and goes out of play.
45.00
Jean-Philippe Blanc makes a simple pass to Harald van den Broek. Harald van den Broek threads a neat ball through to Peter Berendsen. Peter Berendsen rushes past Nenad Boudarène! Peter Berendsen tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
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. SC Heerenveen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SC Heerenveen kick off the second half!
47.52
Joris Meerdink flicks a high pass forward. Paul van den Berg collects the pass. Paul van den Berg shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
48.51
Leon Grot threads a neat ball through to Orlando Van Basten. Orlando Van Basten flicks a high pass forward. Peter Berendsen collects the pass. Peter Berendsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
49.31
Nenad Boudarène takes it forward alone. Nenad Boudarène laces a through ball forward to Dries Seedorf. Dries Seedorf edges inside the box! Dries Seedorf takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
53.23
Paul van den Berg catches Nenad Boudarène on the ankles. Paul van den Berg is shown the yellow card! Nenad Boudarène stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.14
Joris Meerdink flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Pichichi controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Pichichi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.23
Joris Meerdink knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Pichichi. Romero P. Pichichi shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
59.02
Paul van den Berg comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Marcelino. The referee brings Paul van den Berg to one side and gives him a warning! Enrique Marcelino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.03
RKC Waalwijk have made 3 substitutions with Chris Babangida replacing Nenad Boudarène, Patricio Rubio replacing Paolo Hurst and Miel Landzaat replacing Marcel Gentile .
65.16
Joris Meerdink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul van den Berg. Paul van den Berg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.19
Orlando Van Basten takes the throw-in. Harald van den Broek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul van den Berg. Paul van den Berg runs straight at the defence! Paul van den Berg comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.36
Enrique Marcelino flicks the ball to his team mate, Clive Kasper. Clive Kasper hits a low pass to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh cuts inside the box! Stan Walsh comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
72.15
Without breaking stride, Enrique Marcelino plays the ball forward to Clive Kasper. Clive Kasper decides to run forward with the ball. Clive Kasper cuts inside the box! Clive Kasper shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Clarence Jochemsen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.08
Jean-Philippe Blanc makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Lua-Lua. Ben Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Peter Berendsen collects the pass. Peter Berendsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow George Willems manages to keep it out.
83.01
Enrique Marcelino hits a low pass to Clive Kasper. Clive Kasper knocks the ball forward to Miel Landzaat. Miel Landzaat shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.57
Ben Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Pichichi. Romero P. Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Willems who gathers it comfortably.
85.08
Joris Meerdink sees Paul van den Berg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul van den Berg finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
87.18
Clive Kasper makes a simple pass to Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh lofts in a cross ball towards Dries Seedorf. Dries Seedorf makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
89.32
Jean-Philippe Blanc sees Orlando Van Basten in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Orlando Van Basten flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul van den Berg. Paul van den Berg shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul van den Berg!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
30.8%
42.9%
26.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Clive Kasper of RKC Waalwijk

Match Ratings