RKC Waalwijk vs AZ Alkmaar, 2024-25 Dutch Eredivisie, Regular Season
· Dutch Eredivisie
72': Michiel Kramer
FT
0 - 3
0 - 3
About
RKC Waalwijk are hosting AZ Alkmaar
at Mandemakers Stadion, Waalwijk, Netherlands, starting on
. The match is a part of the Dutch Eredivisie.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 7': Corner, AZ. Conceded by Julian Lelieveld.
- 7': Attempt missed. Troy Parrott (AZ) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Peer Koopmeiners with a cross following a corner.
- 8': Foul by Daouda Weidmann (RKC Waalwijk).
- 8': Sven Mijnans (AZ) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 10': Offside, RKC Waalwijk. Aaron Meijers is caught offside.
- 11': Corner, AZ. Conceded by Aaron Meijers.
- 12': Foul by Troy Parrott (AZ).
- 12': Roshon van Eijma (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Ruben van Bommel (AZ) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Ibrahim Sadiq.
- 18': Corner, AZ. Conceded by Dario Van den Buijs.
- 19': Corner, AZ. Conceded by Julian Lelieveld.
- 19': Attempt missed. Troy Parrott (AZ) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Sven Mijnans with a cross following a corner.
- 20': Foul by Reuven Niemeijer (RKC Waalwijk).
- 20': Jordy Clasie (AZ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Delay in match because of an injury Jordy Clasie (AZ).
- 20': Reuven Niemeijer (RKC Waalwijk) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 21': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 22': Offside, AZ. Troy Parrott is caught offside.
- 26': Foul by Daouda Weidmann (RKC Waalwijk).
- 26': Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Daouda Weidmann (RKC Waalwijk) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 26': Daouda Weidmann (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Foul by Peer Koopmeiners (AZ).
- 29': Attempt saved. Troy Parrott (AZ) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Wouter Goes.
- 29': Corner, AZ. Conceded by Jeroen Houwen.
- 31': Attempt missed. Troy Parrott (AZ) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Seiya Maikuma with a through ball.
- 31': Goal! RKC Waalwijk 0, AZ 1. Ruben van Bommel (AZ) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Ibrahim Sadiq.
- 33': Chris Lokesa (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 33': Foul by Seiya Maikuma (AZ).
- 35': Attempt blocked. Godfried Roemeratoe (RKC Waalwijk) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 35': Corner, RKC Waalwijk. Conceded by Sven Mijnans.
- 36': Goal! RKC Waalwijk 0, AZ 2. Ruben van Bommel (AZ) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jordy Clasie with a through ball.
- 37': Delay in match because of an injury Wouter Goes (AZ).
- 38': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 39': Chris Lokesa (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Troy Parrott (AZ).
- 44': Foul by Dario Van den Buijs (RKC Waalwijk).
- 44': Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 44': Dario Van den Buijs (RKC Waalwijk) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Attempt saved. Sven Mijnans (AZ) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 45'+1': Attempt blocked. Seiya Maikuma (AZ) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Troy Parrott.
- 45'+1': Corner, AZ. Conceded by Aaron Meijers.
- 45'+2': Attempt missed. Seiya Maikuma (AZ) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, RKC Waalwijk 0, AZ 2.
- 45': Second Half begins RKC Waalwijk 0, AZ 2.
- 45': Substitution, RKC Waalwijk. Liam van Gelderen replaces Julian Lelieveld.
- 45': Substitution, RKC Waalwijk. Michiel Kramer replaces Denilho Cleonise.
- 46': Foul by Michiel Kramer (RKC Waalwijk).
- 46': Seiya Maikuma (AZ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 46': Michiel Kramer (RKC Waalwijk) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 46': Wouter Goes (AZ) is shown the yellow card.
- 47': Attempt blocked. David Møller Wolfe (AZ) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ruben van Bommel.
- 48': Corner, AZ. Conceded by Dario Van den Buijs.
- 48': Foul by Liam van Gelderen (RKC Waalwijk).
- 48': Ruben van Bommel (AZ) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 49': Attempt missed. Jordy Clasie (AZ) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 53': Daouda Weidmann (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Peer Koopmeiners (AZ).
- 55': Foul by Godfried Roemeratoe (RKC Waalwijk).
- 55': Sven Mijnans (AZ) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 56': Attempt missed. Ruben van Bommel (AZ) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 57': Foul by David Møller Wolfe (AZ).
- 57': Richonell Margaret (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 57': Corner, RKC Waalwijk. Conceded by David Møller Wolfe.
- 58': Hand ball by Ruben van Bommel (AZ).
- 60': Daouda Weidmann (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 60': Foul by Peer Koopmeiners (AZ).
- 62': Attempt missed. Sven Mijnans (AZ) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ibrahim Sadiq following a fast break.
- 63': Attempt missed. Sven Mijnans (AZ) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ibrahim Sadiq.
- 66': Corner, AZ. Conceded by Dario Van den Buijs.
- 67': Foul by David Møller Wolfe (AZ).
- 67': Richonell Margaret (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 68': Delay in match because of an injury Daouda Weidmann (RKC Waalwijk).
- 69': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Chris Lokesa (RKC Waalwijk) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 70': Offside, AZ. Sven Mijnans is caught offside.
- 70': Foul by Michiel Kramer (RKC Waalwijk).
- 70': Peer Koopmeiners (AZ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Michiel Kramer (RKC Waalwijk).
- 72': Michiel Kramer (RKC Waalwijk) is shown the red card.
- 73': Substitution, RKC Waalwijk. Alexander Jakobsen replaces Daouda Weidmann.
- 74': Substitution, RKC Waalwijk. Tim van de Loo replaces Reuven Niemeijer.
- 75': Corner, RKC Waalwijk. Conceded by Wouter Goes.
- 77': Foul by Ruben van Bommel (AZ).
- 77': Richonell Margaret (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 77': Ruben van Bommel (AZ) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Foul by Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ).
- 77': Godfried Roemeratoe (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Substitution, AZ. Denso Kasius replaces David Møller Wolfe.
- 78': Substitution, AZ. Kristijan Belic replaces Wouter Goes.
- 79': Substitution, AZ. Zico Buurmeester replaces Sven Mijnans.
- 80': Corner, AZ. Conceded by Aaron Meijers.
- 83': Offside, RKC Waalwijk. Richonell Margaret is caught offside.
- 85': Substitution, AZ. Mexx Meerdink replaces Troy Parrott.
- 85': Substitution, AZ. Jayden Addai replaces Ruben van Bommel.
- 86': Attempt missed. Jayden Addai (AZ) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Seiya Maikuma.
- 87': Corner, AZ. Conceded by Dario Van den Buijs.
- 87': Goal! RKC Waalwijk 0, AZ 3. Mexx Meerdink (AZ) header from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Denso Kasius with a cross following a corner.
- 89': Attempt saved. Mexx Meerdink (AZ) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ibrahim Sadiq.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Jayden Addai (AZ) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kristijan Belic.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Alexander Jakobsen (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Kristijan Belic (AZ).
- 90'+2': Chris Lokesa (RKC Waalwijk) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Kristijan Belic (AZ).
- 90'+2': Kristijan Belic (AZ) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': Chris Lokesa (RKC Waalwijk) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+3': Attempt saved. Dario Van den Buijs (RKC Waalwijk) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
- 90'+3': Foul by Alexander Jakobsen (RKC Waalwijk).
- 90'+3': Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro (AZ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Zico Buurmeester (AZ) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Jayden Addai.
- 90'+5': Attempt missed. Seiya Maikuma (AZ) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 90'+5': Attempt missed. Jayden Addai (AZ) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Denso Kasius.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, RKC Waalwijk 0, AZ 3.
- 0': Match ends, RKC Waalwijk 0, AZ 3.
Statistics
 AZ |
RKC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 10 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 60.9 | Possession | 39.1 |
| 22 | SHOTS | 3 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 427 | Accurate Passes | 249 |
| 498 | Passes | 319 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 19 | Crosses | 11 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 40 | Long Balls | 56 |
| 24 | Accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 19 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 11 | Effective Clearances | 26 |
| 11 | Clearances | 26 |
Game Information
Competition: Dutch Eredivisie
Venue: Mandemakers Stadion
Location: Waalwijk, Netherlands
Attendance: 7,066
Venue: Mandemakers Stadion
Location: Waalwijk, Netherlands
Attendance: 7,066
Eredivisie Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV Eindhoven | 12 | +31 | 33 |
| 2 | FC Utrecht | 11 | +9 | 28 |
| 3 | Ajax Amsterdam | 11 | +14 | 26 |
| 4 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | +15 | 25 |
Line-Ups
RKC Waalwijk (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jeroen Houwen (GK) |
| 3 | Dario van den Buijs  |
| 17 | Roshon van Eijma |
| 28 | Aaron Meijers |
| 2 | Julian Lelieveld |
| 10 | Reuven Niemeijer |
| 30 | Daouda Weidmann |
| 24 | Godfried Roemeratoe |
| 19 | Richonell Margaret |
| 14 | Chris Lokesa |
| 7 | Denilho Cleonise |
AZ Alkmaar (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro (GK) |
| 5 | Alexandre Penetra |
| 3 | Wouter Goes |
| 18 | David Wolfe |
| 16 | Seiya Maikuma |
| 10 | Sven Mijnans |
| 6 | Peer Koopmeiners |
| 8 | Jordy Clasie |
| 9 | Troy Parrott |
| 7 | Ruben Van Bommel |
| 11 | Ibrahim Sadiq |
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