Match Report


AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar     Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Olly Martin Olly Martin
Darius ShawD. Shaw67
G
captain1
G
80Abdelkrim ChippoA. Chippo
Sven FrieserS. Frieser70
D
2
D
75Komian MateK. Mate
Serge EssolaS. Essola69
D
3
D
77Ledley GrantL. Grant
Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay68
D
4
D
82Mihai DalakisM. Dalakis
Anton MarianaA. Mariana69
M
5
M
77Panagiotis PolitesP. Polites
Pascal KöpkeP. Köpke66
M
6
M
77Arjen JanssenA. Janssen
Paul GoodwinP. Goodwin63
M
7
M
81Jan Vennegoor LameyJ. Lamey
Noah FranckeN. Francke63
M
8
M
77Jos Van BeukeringJ. Van Beukering
Jonas DittmannJ. Dittmann76
A
9
A
85James BoydJ. Boyd
Iwan SeedorfI. Seedorf69
A
10
A
80Sophiane RecorbetS. Recorbet
Ferry van den HeuvelF. van den Heuvel67
A
11captain
A
84Arno BaslerA. Basler
 
Ruben FonsecaR. Fonseca66
D
12
D
73Panagiotis PappasP. Pappas
Mario RedekerM. Redeker62
D
13
M
74Linus SchnellingerL. Schnellinger
Generoso MarazzinaG. Marazzina61
G
14
A
81Gary JamesG. James

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Sparta Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Egbert Zegers.


0.00
The first half starts with AZ 67 Alkmaar kicking off!
9.40
Pascal Köpke receives the ball from a throw-in from Anton Mariana. Pascal Köpke sees Ferry van den Heuvel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ferry van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdelkrim Chippo who gathers it comfortably.
10.23
Ledley Grant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Lamey. Without breaking stride, Jan Vennegoor Lamey plays the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd plays a sublime one-two with Sophiane Recorbet and races in on goal... James Boyd comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.21
Pascal Köpke threads the ball through to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Abdelkrim Chippo. What a save!
18.00
Ledley Grant makes a simple pass to Arjen Janssen. Arjen Janssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Boyd. James Boyd knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Basler. Arno Basler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Darius Shaw. What a save!
20.37
Jos Van Beukering flicks a high ball forward to Arno Basler who takes it down. Arno Basler tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
21.33
Sven Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Anton Mariana controls it well on his chest. Anton Mariana threads the ball through to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
22.19
Jan Vennegoor Lamey changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jan Vennegoor Lamey lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Basler. Arno Basler makes a deft header. The ball comes off Serge Essola and the loose ball is cleared up field.
24.17
Pascal Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Dittmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonas Dittmann tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Abdelkrim Chippo manages to keep it out.
26.22
Pascal Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Ferry van den Heuvel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferry van den Heuvel shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Abdelkrim Chippo. Excellent save.
33.39
Paul Goodwin barges into Arjen Janssen. Paul Goodwin is given a warning by the referee! Arjen Janssen runs off the knock.
34.27
With vision, Noah Francke laces a weighted ball forward to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf plays a scrappy one-two with Ferry van den Heuvel and advances towards the goal... Iwan Seedorf muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.39
Pascal Köpke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf advances inside the box! Iwan Seedorf cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
39.01
Mihai Dalakis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arjen Janssen. Arjen Janssen threads a neat ball through to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Basler. Arno Basler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.49
Jos Van Beukering makes a simple pass to James Boyd. James Boyd deftly passes the ball to Arno Basler, releasing him through on goal. Arno Basler shoots from just inside the box. Darius Shaw gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
44.08
Noah Francke knocks the ball forward to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
54.20
Gary Mckinlay makes a strong solo run forward. Gary Mckinlay changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Mckinlay shoots from 20 yards but Abdelkrim Chippo is on top of it.
57.30
Arjen Janssen advances with the ball. Arjen Janssen makes a pass forward but Arno Basler is yards offside!
59.46
Arjen Janssen flicks a high pass forward. Arno Basler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Basler puts a great ball through. James Boyd runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.18
Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Panagiotis Pappas replacing Ledley Grant and Linus Schnellinger replacing Jan Vennegoor Lamey .
61.26
Gary Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Arno Basler. The referee warns Gary Mckinlay to calm down! Arno Basler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.20
Panagiotis Pappas comes in with a late challenge on Paul Goodwin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Goodwin stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.19
Panagiotis Polites flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Recorbet controls it well on his chest. Sophiane Recorbet knocks in a cross ball towards James Boyd. James Boyd heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.24
Linus Schnellinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Basler. Arno Basler cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Arno Basler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Darius Shaw. Excellent save.
72.12
Jos Van Beukering brings the ball forward. Jos Van Beukering plays a one-two with James Boyd and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Jos Van Beukering provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Darius Shaw reads it well. Quality keeping!
77.14
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Ruben Fonseca replacing Paul Goodwin and Generoso Marazzina replacing Iwan Seedorf .
78.15
Sven Frieser barges into James Boyd. The referee brings Sven Frieser to one side and gives him a warning! James Boyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.40
Linus Schnellinger passes the ball forward to James Boyd. James Boyd plays a scrappy one-two with Arno Basler and advances towards the goal... James Boyd tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but is blocked by Gary Mckinlay.
83.53
Jos Van Beukering passes the ball forward to Arno Basler. Arno Basler threads the ball through into the box. James Boyd rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Darius Shaw has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That's his third!
89.21
Panagiotis Pappas chips the ball to his team mate, Arjen Janssen. Arjen Janssen picks a pass forward to Sophiane Recorbet. Sophiane Recorbet plays a one-two with James Boyd and advances towards the goal... Sophiane Recorbet shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Sophiane Recorbet scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AZ 67 Alkmaar

Sparta Rotterdam
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
6
11
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
31.6%
44.7%
23.7%

Scorers
Iwan Seedorf 36
James Boyd 10, 66, 84
Arno Basler 39
Sophiane Recorbet 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to James Boyd of Sparta Rotterdam

Match Ratings
1.Darius Shaw (GK)
6
2.Sven Frieser (DEF)
6
3.Serge Essola (DEF)
6
4.Gary Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5.Anton Mariana (MID)
6
6.Pascal Köpke (MID)
7
7.Paul Goodwin (MID)
6
8.Noah Francke (MID)
6
9.Jonas Dittmann (ATT)
6
10.Iwan Seedorf (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Ferry van den Heuvel (ATT)
6
 
12.Ruben Fonseca (DEF)
6
13.Mario Redeker (DEF)
0
14.Generoso Marazzina (GK)
6

1.Abdelkrim Chippo (GK)
7
2.Komian Mate (DEF)
6
3.Ledley Grant (DEF)
6
4.Mihai Dalakis (DEF)
6
5.Panagiotis Polites (MID)
6
6.Arjen Janssen (MID)
6
7.Jan Vennegoor Lamey (MID)
6
8.Jos Van Beukering (MID)
7
9.James Boyd (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Sophiane Recorbet (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Arno Basler (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Panagiotis Pappas (DEF)yellow card
5
13.Linus Schnellinger (MID)
6
14.Gary James (ATT)
0