Kozakken Boys vs Waalwijk

Under sunny conditions, RKC Waalwijk dominated possession from the start and pressed forward immediately. After just seven minutes, Jesse van de Haar headed the ball into the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside (source: loon-op-zand.nieuws.nl).

RKC continued to hold the initiative, but clear-cut chances remained scarce. Kozakken Boys looked to counter-attack, but the Waalwijk defence gave little away. Both sides went into the break at 0-0.

After the interval, RKC fielded an entirely different XI — standard practice for pre-season friendlies. The pattern of play barely changed. Attempts from Azzeddine Dkidak and Keyan Varela failed to produce a goal, and RKC could not find a breakthrough in the final stages. Kozakken Boys also failed to find the net (source: loon-op-zand.nieuws.nl).

The match had no clear turning point, as neither side managed to capitalise on a dominant spell. Van de Haar's disallowed header in the 7th minute was the closest either team came to scoring in the first half. RKC's wholesale changes at half-time brought fresh legs but did not unlock the Kozakken Boys defence.

Jesse van de Haar (RKC Waalwijk) — Headed the ball into the net in the 7th minute but saw his goal ruled out for offside. Created no further clear chances.

Azzeddine Dkidak (RKC Waalwijk) — Had one of the few promising moments after the break but could not convert.

Keyan Varela (RKC Waalwijk) — Also tried his luck in the second half without success.

Player of the match: Kozakken Boys' collective defence, who held firm against a professional Keuken Kampioen Divisie side for the full 90 minutes.

The 0-0 scoreline reflects a match in which RKC Waalwijk controlled possession but failed to create enough meaningful chances to trouble the hosts. Kozakken Boys adopted a deliberate defensive strategy with counter-attacks. The few shots on target from either side underline the lack of sharpness in front of goal — understandable in an early pre-season friendly.

RKC Waalwijk remain unbeaten in pre-season with this draw. The match in Werkendam was the third test of the summer for the Keuken Kampioen Divisie side. Kozakken Boys, who play in the Tweede Divisie, opened their season with a creditable draw against a professional opponent.

RKC Waalwijk continue their pre-season programme ahead of the Keuken Kampioen Divisie start, expected in August 2026. Kozakken Boys continue their preparations under new head coach Dennis de Nooijer, who took over this summer (source: regio-voetbal.nl).

A solid but unspectacular pre-season friendly that highlighted RKC Waalwijk's need for more sharpness in attack before the competitive season begins. Kozakken Boys played smartly and compactly, earning their draw through disciplined defensive organisation. For an early pre-season match — moved from 15:00 to 11:00 due to expected heat (source: RKC Waalwijk) — this was a realistic reflection of the gap between a professional club and an amateur side still in the fitness-building phase.