Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Mandemakers Stadion where RKC Waalwijk play host to Cambuur. A crowd of 16,418 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RKC Waalwijk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambuur appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Maurits Kooiman.


0.00
RKC Waalwijk kick off and get the first half underway!
2.18
Spencer Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Yohan Agboh. Yohan Agboh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.13
Without breaking stride, Aaron Riza plays the ball forward to Jerome Zafarin. Jerome Zafarin knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Maris.
4.35
John Evans kicks a strong pass forward to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek makes a defence splitting pass to Urvin Fuchs. Urvin Fuchs side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Mario Fernandes reads it well. Good save!
6.24
John Evans flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Beekink controls it well on his chest. Nelson Beekink shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
8.46
Aaron Riza flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Zafarin comfortably collects the pass. Jerome Zafarin passes the ball forward to Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink plays a quick one-two with Jšrg Van Galàsek and rushes in on goal... Nelson Beekink tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Edwin Caluwé.
9.38
Bjšrn Machlas takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Yohan Agboh reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
14.38
Jose Fortes Moreno barges into Jochem Hendriks. Jose Fortes Moreno is warned by the referee! Jochem Hendriks runs off the knock.
15.17
Edwin Caluwé flicks a high pass forward. Peter de Bruin collects the pass. Peter de Bruin makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Moreno. Jose Fortes Moreno finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Aaron Hasselbaink. What a great pair of hands!
16.52
John Evans flicks the ball to his team mate, Urvin Fuchs. Urvin Fuchs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Mario Fernandes manages to keep it out.
18.23
Edwin Caluwé kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Campbell. Spencer Campbell knocks the ball forward to Barry Den Turk. Barry Den Turk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jochem Hendriks.
21.15
Bjšrn Machlas flicks a high ball forward to Urvin Fuchs who takes it down. Urvin Fuchs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.11
Jochem Hendriks hits a low pass to John Evans. John Evans flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Beekink who brings the ball under control. Nelson Beekink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative 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.
24.48
John Evans flicks a high pass forward to Jšrg Van Galàsek who brings the ball under control. Jšrg Van Galàsek tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.08
Jerome Zafarin flicks a high pass forward to Jšrg Van Galàsek who brings the ball under control. Jšrg Van Galàsek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.10
Bjšrn Machlas takes it forward alone. Bjšrn Machlas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edwin Caluwé.
32.05
Aaron Riza plays the ball forward to John Evans. John Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink lofts in a cross ball towards Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek beats his man to it with a header but Mario Fernandes is on top of it.
33.31
Cliff Van Westerop knocks the ball forward to Fernando Kiko. Fernando Kiko passes the ball forward to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Mario Fernandes manages to keep it out.
34.59
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.49
Joris De Groot catches John Evans on the ankles. Joris De Groot is shown the yellow card! John Evans stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.10
Peter de Bruin kicks a strong pass forward to Barry Den Turk. Barry Den Turk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jochem Hendriks.
42.41
Aaron Riza threads a neat ball through to Jerome Zafarin. Jerome Zafarin makes an attacking run forward. Jerome Zafarin knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink makes a looping header on goal. Alun Thomson steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Cambuur kick off the second half!
47.21
Jerome Zafarin makes an attacking run forward. Jerome Zafarin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Mario Fernandes smothers it!
49.45
Jerome Zafarin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink chips the ball to his team mate, Urvin Fuchs. Some good footwork from Urvin Fuchs provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.23
Jerome Zafarin hits a low pass to Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Maris.
60.57
Joris De Groot receives the ball from a throw-in from Peter de Bruin. Joris De Groot sees Yohan Agboh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yohan Agboh hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Moreno. Jose Fortes Moreno takes a shot at goal. Jose Fortes Moreno scores for Cambuur!!
63.46
Tim Maris sees Spencer Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Spencer Campbell makes a simple pass to Barry Den Turk. Barry Den Turk makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Moreno but he's offside!
66.56
Jerome Zafarin flicks the ball to his team mate, Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
67.37
John Evans hacks Peter de Bruin from behind! John Evans is shown the yellow card! Peter de Bruin runs off the knock.
69.00
Alun Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Spencer Campbell who takes it down. Spencer Campbell sees Jose Fortes Moreno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Moreno plays a quick one-two with Yohan Agboh and rushes in on goal... Jose Fortes Moreno looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Fortes Moreno!
72.35
With great vision, John Evans plays the ball forward to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Maris.
75.06
Cliff Van Westerop chips the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Machlas. Bjšrn Machlas chips the ball to his team mate, Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mario Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
77.06
RKC Waalwijk have made a substitution with Sol Green replacing Nelson Beekink and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Edwin Caluwé laces a weighted ball forward to Peter de Bruin. Peter de Bruin flicks a high pass forward. Yohan Agboh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yohan Agboh makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Moreno. Jose Fortes Moreno strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
81.14
Edwin Caluwé hits a low pass to Peter de Bruin. Peter de Bruin knocks the ball to his team mate, Barry Den Turk. Barry Den Turk plays a quick one-two with Yohan Agboh and rushes in on goal... Barry Den Turk makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
83.46
Peter de Bruin knocks the ball forward to Barry Den Turk. Barry Den Turk edges inside the box! Barry Den Turk takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Aaron Hasselbaink manages to gather it.
84.10
Urvin Fuchs hacks Alun Thomson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Thomson runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 64.4444444444444 vs 35.5555555555556
Play Area
Home team third: 23.33%, Midfield: 43.33%, Away team third: 33.33%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Moreno of Cambuur

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Aaron Riza (DEF)
7
6
5. Fernando Kiko (MID)
6
6. John Evans (MID)
6
8
6
7
11. Urvin Fuchs (ATT)
7

12. Joos Kromkamp (GK)
0
13. Sol Green (ATT)
6

2. Oscar Bot (DEF)
6
3. Edwin Caluwé (DEF)
7
4. Tim Maris (DEF)
6
5. Alun Thomson (DEF)
6
7
5
6
10. Yohan Agboh (ATT)
8

12. Eddie Elliott (ATT)
0
13. Arno Westerveld (ATT)
0