Match Report


Go Ahead EaglesGo Ahead Eagles     AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fatik Van GobbelF. Van Gobbel73
G
1
G
69Wouter RudgeW. Rudge
Luuk VremanL. Vreman73
D
2captain
D
74Gregoor Van Der ReeG. Van Der Ree
David SemedoD. Semedo69
D
captain3
D
69Romano MonteiroR. Monteiro
Richard SounessR. Souness66
D
4
D
58Emile PhilipsE. Philips
Olaf Van Der VegtO. Van Der Vegt73
M
5
D
58Jaime GomesJ. Gomes
Geoffrey SteijnG. Steijn69
M
6
M
65Marcos SanchezM. Sanchez
Oscar AguilarO. Aguilar67
M
7
M
65Vincenzo ThielemannV. Thielemann
Aron VerhoevenA. Verhoeven63
M
8
M
64Ger de VriesG. de Vries
Ignacio WiekensI. Wiekens75
A
9
M
56Ed WitschgeE. Witschge
Rodrigo AlmeidaR. Almeida72
A
10
A
82Arnold JuffingA. Juffing
Rene ZwaanswijkR. Zwaanswijk71
A
11
A
60Andy WaterreusA. Waterreus
 
Thomas SchraderT. Schrader65
G
12
G
65Shota BeukenkampS. Beukenkamp
Nelson ElshotN. Elshot57
D
13
G
64Nico BusseN. Busse
Don CollinsD. Collins57
M
14
G
63Ulrich van LeeuwenU. van Leeuwen

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at De Adelaarshorst where Go Ahead Eagles play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 16,605 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Schaap.


0.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
2.01
Vincenzo Thielemann decides to run forward with the ball. Vincenzo Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.24
David Semedo punts the ball hopefully upfield. Ignacio Wiekens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregoor Van Der Ree.
14.07
With a delightful solo run, Geoffrey Steijn stretches the opposition's defence. Geoffrey Steijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaime Gomes.
16.24
Vincenzo Thielemann barges into Oscar Aguilar. Vincenzo Thielemann is shown the yellow card! Oscar Aguilar stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.45
Marcos Sanchez darts forward. Marcos Sanchez shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
21.12
Vincenzo Thielemann passes the ball forward to Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing whips in a cross ball towards Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.02
Geoffrey Steijn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rene Zwaanswijk. Rene Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Wiekens. Ignacio Wiekens finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Wouter Rudge. Excellent save.
27.31
With a delightful solo run, Aron Verhoeven stretches the opposition's defence. Aron Verhoeven finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
30.03
Oscar Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Rene Zwaanswijk. Rene Zwaanswijk finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
33.10
Richard Souness flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Steijn collects the pass. Geoffrey Steijn makes an attacking run forward. Geoffrey Steijn lofts in a cross ball towards Rene Zwaanswijk. Rene Zwaanswijk is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.02
Aron Verhoeven flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Almeida who takes it down. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.17
Oscar Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Ignacio Wiekens. Ignacio Wiekens knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Wouter Rudge is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Go Ahead Eagles have changed their lineup with Thomas Schrader replacing Ignacio Wiekens. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. The Go Ahead Eagles players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Go Ahead Eagles kick off!
53.25
Aron Verhoeven catches Vincenzo Thielemann on the ankles. Aron Verhoeven is shown the yellow card! Vincenzo Thielemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.06
Vincenzo Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Andy Waterreus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Waterreus runs straight at the defence! Andy Waterreus tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.34
Ger de Vries sees Andy Waterreus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Waterreus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luuk Vreman.
77.57
Romano Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Ger de Vries. Ger de Vries flicks a high pass forward. Andy Waterreus collects the pass. Andy Waterreus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luuk Vreman.
81.27
Olaf Van Der Vegt hits a low pass to Rene Zwaanswijk. Rene Zwaanswijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romano Monteiro.
83.41
Ed Witschge threads the ball through to Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fatik Van Gobbel who gathers it comfortably.
87.29
Jaime Gomes passes the ball forward to Ed Witschge. Ed Witschge flicks a high pass forward. Arnold Juffing controls it well on his chest. Arnold Juffing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Go Ahead Eagles

AZ 67 Alkmaar
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
21.7%
52.2%
26.1%

Scorers
Andy Waterreus 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Waterreus of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings