Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 18,952 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bas Yakubu.
The pitch is in good condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bas Yakubu.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.27
1-0Jerome Penders sees a break and surges forward. Jerome Penders makes a probing pass to George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen plays a quick one-two with Nigel Brooking and rushes in on goal... George Van Dalen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.11
1-0Nigel Brooking barges into Don McStay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don McStay runs off the knock.
12.16
Hennie Sluiter takes a long throw-in. Hennie Claes sees Don McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don McStay makes a simple pass, allowing Rui Moutinho to run into the box. Some good footwork from Rui Moutinho provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.03
1-1John Power makes a strong solo run forward. John Power knocks the ball forward to Kevin Helmer. Kevin Helmer shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.02
1-1Hennie Claes surges forward with the ball. Hennie Claes shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Piet Houttuin. What a save!
21.17
Hennie Sluiter knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Moutinho. Rui Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Waterreus. Jeffrey Waterreus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Piet Houttuin manages to keep it out.
24.34
Hennie Sluiter runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hennie Sluiter hits a low pass to Rui Moutinho. Rui Moutinho takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.28
Don McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Hennie Claes. Hennie Claes lofts in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Waterreus. Jeffrey Waterreus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.12
1-3Jeffrey Waterreus flicks a high ball forward to Don McStay who takes it down. Don McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.26
Don McStay threads the ball through to Ivar Van Nistelrooy. Ivar Van Nistelrooy lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Moutinho. Rui Moutinho finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.21
Nigel Brooking threads a neat ball through to George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Billy Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Ivar Van Nistelrooy. With wonderful vision, Ivar Van Nistelrooy picks a pass forward to Hennie Sluiter. Hennie Sluiter cuts inside the box! Hennie Sluiter looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half. The NEC Nijmegen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
47.44
1-3Jerome Penders breaks forward. Jerome Penders threads the ball through to Ulrich Hoogstrate. Ulrich Hoogstrate advances inside the box! Billy Mendes comes in with a late challenge on Ulrich Hoogstrate. Ulrich Hoogstrate appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
49.38
Hennie Claes flicks the ball to his team mate, Don McStay. Don McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Draper. Henry Draper powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Piet Houttuin!
51.46
Billy Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Molowny. Pablo Molowny threads a neat ball through to Don McStay. Don McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Moutinho. Rui Moutinho flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
57.47
Pablo Molowny hits a low pass to Rui Moutinho. Rui Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Waterreus. Jeffrey Waterreus heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.38
1-3AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Ed Mathijssen replacing Hennie Claes and Antoine Van Der Heijden replacing Rui Moutinho .
65.28
Billy Mendes sees a break and surges forward. Billy Mendes makes a probing pass to Antoine Van Der Heijden. Antoine Van Der Heijden knocks in a cross ball towards Hennie Sluiter. Hennie Sluiter flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hennie Sluiter!
73.36
Jerome Penders flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Brooking who takes it down. Nigel Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikos Van Der Gaag. Nikos Van Der Gaag shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alexandre Bento smothers it!
75.52
Showing composure, Hennie Sluiter picks a pass forward to Ivar Van Nistelrooy. Ivar Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen.
77.49
Don McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ed Mathijssen. Ed Mathijssen whips in a cross ball towards Ivar Van Nistelrooy. Ivar Van Nistelrooy beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
81.12
Nigel Brooking threads a neat ball through to Kevin Helmer. Kevin Helmer shoots from 20 yards but Alexandre Bento reads it well. Excellent keeping!
83.06
1-4John Power hits a low pass to Nigel Brooking. Nigel Brooking knocks the ball forward to Kevin Helmer. Kevin Helmer passes the ball forward but George Van Dalen is offside!
84.39
Nigel Brooking chips the ball to his team mate, George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Alexandre Bento. Excellent save.
87.41
Tim Fabrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Power. John Power chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Helmer. Kevin Helmer shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
36.5%
41.9%
21.6%
Scorers
| George Van Dalen 2 | Rui Moutinho 12, 24 Jeffrey Waterreus 27 Hennie Sluiter 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rui Moutinho of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Piet Houttuin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | John Power (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jerome Penders (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tim Fabrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nigel Brooking (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | George Van Dalen (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Kevin Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nikos Van Der Gaag (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ulrich Hoogstrate (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Boateng (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Reinder Dreef (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dami‘n Van Vossen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alexandre Bento (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Danilo Giorgetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Mendes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Pablo Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hennie Claes (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Hennie Sluiter (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Don McStay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ivar Van Nistelrooy (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Henry Draper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jeffrey Waterreus (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Rui Moutinho (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Antoine Van Der Heijden (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ed Mathijssen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ruben van den Broek (DEF) | 0 | |