Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to FC Volendam. A crowd of 20,177 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robin Hoogendorp.


0.00
FC Volendam get the match underway!
2.33
Tony Mokoena hits a low pass to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk whips in a cross ball towards Copain Wijngaarden. Copain Wijngaarden makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
4.53
Tony Mokoena sees Copain Wijngaarden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Copain Wijngaarden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.44
Colin Brady catches Vincenzo Thielemann on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vincenzo Thielemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.30
Colin Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse shoots from distance but is denied by Wouter Rudge. Excellent save.
27.32
Marcos Sanchez makes an attacking run forward. Marcos Sanchez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alcaly Pignol.
36.17
Ger de Vries hits a low pass to Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.30
Ger de Vries threads a neat ball through to Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alcaly Pignol.
40.44
Vincenzo Thielemann threads a neat ball through to Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Waterreus. Luis Quaresma catches Andy Waterreus on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. FC Volendam also appear unchanged since the first half. The AZ 67 Alkmaar players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the second half underway!
51.42
Ed Witschge passes the ball forward to Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.50
Tijani Broerse catches Emile Philips on the ankles. Tijani Broerse is shown the yellow card! Emile Philips hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.53
Vincenzo Thielemann kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Scheffler.
55.32
Mark Schenning makes a simple pass to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk knocks in a cross ball towards Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.28
Ger de Vries flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Scheffler.
60.10
Romano Monteiro threads the ball through to Ger de Vries. Seeing a gap ahead, Ger de Vries plays the ball forward to Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing whips in a cross ball towards Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Lionel Dacourt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.48
Ed Witschge hits a low pass to Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Quaresma.
72.12
Mark Schenning advances with the ball. Mark Schenning knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Tony Mokoena plays the ball forward to Copain Wijngaarden. Copain Wijngaarden lofts in a cross ball towards Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Romano Monteiro happens to be in the right place to block it.
78.34
Luis Quaresma advances with the ball. Luis Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Copain Wijngaarden who gracefully takes it down. Copain Wijngaarden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.58
Tijani Broerse hacks Romano Monteiro from behind! The referee calls over Tijani Broerse and warns him to calm down! Romano Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.23
Tony Mokoena barges into Ger de Vries. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ger de Vries stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
25.3%
50.6%
24.1%


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

Match Ratings