Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 18,812 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽ Cornelisse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽ Cornelisse.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with SC Heerenveen kicking off!
4.21
0-0Christopher Babangida darts forward. Christopher Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.28
0-0Gavin Mcallister runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Wouter de Groot blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
8.24
Christopher Babangida surges forward with the ball. Christopher Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
10.53
0-0Wouter de Groot threads the ball through to Youssef de Jong. Youssef de Jong kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigue Le Crom. Rodrigue Le Crom knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Isaiah Bishop.
18.20
Gavin Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Adam Meram. Adam Meram shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.15
1-0With a delightful solo run, Youssef de Jong stretches the opposition's defence. Youssef de Jong shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
24.03
1-0Mark Matteassi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christopher Babangida. Christopher Babangida knocks the ball forward to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Jos Davids!
26.16
Andy Verlinden kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigue Le Crom. Rodrigue Le Crom shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
27.28
Sylvain Boateng makes a beautiful solo run. Sylvain Boateng shoots from distance but somehow Tom Goossen manages to keep it out.
30.48
1-0Wouter de Groot hacks Adam Meram from behind! Wouter de Groot is shown the yellow card! Adam Meram runs off the knock.
32.14
Nikos Maris knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Adam Meram through on goal. Adam Meram cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Tom Goossen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.59
Youssef de Jong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.41
Gavin Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Alec Dickov collects the pass. Alec Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Kader Heaumet. With a superhuman jump, Kader Heaumet connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Tom Goossen reads it well. He makes it look easy!
44.08
1-1Andy Verlinden barges into Sylvain Boateng. Andy Verlinden is shown the yellow card! Sylvain Boateng gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Stephen Gemmill volleys a long ball forward. Dennis Ketting knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Isaiah Bishop.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. SC Heerenveen have changed their lineup with Bram Hoogstrate replacing Alec Dickov. The AZ 67 Alkmaar players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off the second half!
49.03
Sherif Frau decides to run forward with the ball. Sherif Frau makes a probing pass to Rodrigue Le Crom. Rodrigue Le Crom knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.45
Winston Van Haaren threads the ball through to Sylvain Boateng. Sylvain Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Meram. Adam Meram knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tom Goossen who gathers it comfortably.
57.19
1-1SC Heerenveen are dictating the run of play here today.
60.16
1-1SC Heerenveen have made 2 substitutions with Mike Van Gastel replacing Winston Van Haaren and Kofi Van Halst replacing Sylvain Boateng .
61.17
Mark Matteassi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Verlinden. Andy Verlinden flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Arveladze collects the pass. Rodney Arveladze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Newton.
63.06
Andy Verlinden knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze shoots from distance. It's there!! Jos Davids has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.14
Patrick Newton flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Weigel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Weigel chips the ball to his team mate, Kader Heaumet. Kader Heaumet shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
73.21
Mike Van Gastel sees Steffen Weigel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Weigel flicks a high pass forward. Adam Meram collects the pass. Adam Meram knocks in a cross ball towards Kader Heaumet. Kader Heaumet knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.50
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made a substitution with Joris Lamey replacing Dennis Ketting .
78.58
Nikos Maris passes the ball forward to Bram Hoogstrate. Bram Hoogstrate knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tom Goossen who gathers it comfortably.
81.18
Joris Lamey comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Newton. Joris Lamey is shown the yellow card! Patrick Newton stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.11
Stephen Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christopher Babangida. Christopher Babangida flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Arveladze collects the pass. Rodney Arveladze shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
87.09
Nikos Maris flicks the ball to his team mate, Kader Heaumet. Kader Heaumet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Youssef de Jong of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tom Goossen (GK)
7
2. Mark Matteassi (DEF)
6
3. Sherif Frau (DEF)
7
4. Wouter de Groot (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Gemmill (DEF)
6
6. Christopher Babangida (MID)
8
7. Andy Verlinden (MID)
6
8. Youssef de Jong (MID)
9
9. Dennis Ketting (ATT)
6
10. Rodney Arveladze (ATT)
9
11. Rodrigue Le Crom (ATT)
6
12. Benoit Zampagna (MID)
0
13. Michael Assadourian (MID)
0
14. Joris Lamey (MID)
5
1. Jos Davids (GK)
7
2. Isaiah Bishop (DEF)
6
3. Winston Van Haaren (DEF)
6
4. Patrick Newton (DEF)
7
5. Gavin Mcallister (MID)
7
6. Steffen Weigel (MID)
6
7. Sylvain Boateng (MID)
6
8. Nikos Maris (MID)
6
9. Alec Dickov (ATT)
7
10. Kader Heaumet (ATT)
6
11. Adam Meram (ATT)
8
12. Mike Van Gastel (DEF)
6
13. Kofi Van Halst (DEF)
6
14. Bram Hoogstrate (ATT)
6