WAALWIJK. Willem II topped RKC Waalwijk to win 2-1. A goal from M. Meulensteen was decisive in the 90min. All goals were scored in the second half. It was Willem II to strike first with a goal of K. O. Wriedt at the 52′. Then M. Kohlert scored again for Willem II in the 60′ minute with a goal. Eventually, M. Meulensteen reduced the distance for RKC Waalwijk with a goal. However, that was it, and the result remained 2-1.
The match was played at the Mandemakers Stadion stadium in Waalwijk on Tuesday and it started at 7:00 pm local time. The referee was Dennis Higler who was helped by Sander van Roekel and Mario Diks. The 4th official was Jesse Rozendal. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was cold at 12.4 degrees Celsius or 54.34 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 78%.
RKC Waalwijk started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1). On the other side, Willem II adopted a aggressive formation (4-3-3).
RKC Waalwijk – Formation
RKC Waalwijk
48'
14'
90'
The manager Joseph Oosting decided to play with the following team: Etienne Vaessen , Jurien Gaari , Melle Meulensteen , Ahmed Touba , Alexander Büttner , Ayman Azhil , Vurnon Anita , Jens Odgaard , Iliass Bel Hassani , Saïd Bakari and Michiel Kramer .
The home team had on the bench: Dario Van Den Buijs, Achraf El Bouchataoui , Yassin Oukili, Luuk Wouters, Lars Nieuwpoort, Jens Teunckens, Sebbe Augustijns, Hans Mulder, Issam El Maach, Lennerd Daneels and Shawn Adewoye .
RKC Waalwijk could not rely on the presence of S. Adewoye (injured).
Best player: Melle Meulensteen
The player that probably impressed the most for RKC Waalwijk was Melle Meulensteen.
His rating is with 1 goal, 67 passes (80% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 4 duels out of 7.
Willem II – Formation
Willem II
On the opposite side, Fred Grim played with: Timon Wellenreuther , Godfried Roemeratoe , Freek Heerkens , Ulrik Jenssen , Derrick Köhn , Görkem Sağlam , Dries Saddiki , Pol Llonch , Che Nunnely , Kwasi Okyere Wriedt and Mats Köhlert .
They had on the bench: Ringo Meerveld , Nikolaos Michelis, John Yeboah, Emil Bergstrom , Elton Kabangu , Connor van den Berg, Miquel Nelom, Argyris Kampetsis, Max Svensson , Jorn Brondeel and Vincent Schippers.
Best player: Mats Köhlert
The player that probably impressed the most for Willem II was Mats Köhlert.
His rating is with 1 goal, 33 passes (87% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 5 duels out of 10. He performed 2 crosses.
Match Statistics
- 49 Ball Possession 51
Shots
- 8 Total 8
- 4 On Target 4
- 4 Off Target 4
- 1 Shots blocked 4
- 92 Attack 123
- 54 Dangerous attack 40
- 98 Ball safe 114
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 5
- 1 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 14 Total 5
- 2 Yellow Cards 0
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 4
There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. RKC Waalwijk was in possession of the ball for 49% of the time vs. Willem II that controlled the ball for 51% of the time.
RKC Waalwijk was more aggressive with 54 dangerous attacks and 8 shots of which 4 were on target. Still, Willem II succeeded in find the solution to win this contest.
RKC Waalwijk shot 8 times, 4 on target, 4 off target. On the other side, Willem II shot 8 times, 4 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
RKC Waalwijk received 2 yellow cards (A. Buttner and A. Touba). On the opposite side, Willem II didn’t receive any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, RKC Waalwijk will stay with 5 points like FC Groningen to stay in the 14th place. On the other side, Willem II will have 13 points to stay in the 3rd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Eredivisie, RKC Waalwijk will play away with Heracles on the 26th of September with a 7-5 head to head record in favor of Heracles (4 draws).
Willem II will host PSV on the 25th of September with a 24-2 head to head record in favor of PSV (2 draws).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Eredivisie.
- Fortuna Sittard – Ajax – 0-5
- RKC Waalwijk – Willem II – 1-2
