Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 18,798 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Abubakari Van Gessel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Abubakari Van Gessel.
0.00
0-0VVV Venlo start the match!
2.47
0-0Simon Kneissl flicks a high ball forward to Piet Van Der Vegt who takes it down. Piet Van Der Vegt plays a one-two with Ivar van Vliet and advances towards the goal... Piet Van Der Vegt shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alexandre Bento.
3.49
0-0It's a corner kick. Marino Van Der Meyde loops the ball in to towards the near post. Hennie Sluiter reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
9.49
0-1Marino Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward. Piet Van Der Vegt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Piet Van Der Vegt knocks the ball forward, putting Simon Kneissl through on goal. Simon Kneissl takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.33
0-1Alexandre Santos flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Welter who brings the ball under control. Moritz Welter flicks a high pass forward. Piet Van Der Vegt collects the pass. Piet Van Der Vegt makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.54
Don McStay threads a neat ball through to Hennie Sluiter. Hennie Sluiter knocks in a cross ball towards Don McStay. With a superhuman jump, Don McStay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Corrado Bonazzoli manages to keep it out.
16.24
Moritz Welter makes a probing pass to Piet Van Der Vegt. Piet Van Der Vegt plays a scrappy one-two with Ivar van Vliet and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Piet Van Der Vegt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
20.26
0-1Pablo Molowny barges into Marino Van Der Meyde. Pablo Molowny is warned by the referee! Marino Van Der Meyde carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.26
Free kick to VVV Venlo just outside the area...
21.21
Piet Van Der Vegt takes a stuttering run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
22.55
0-1Donny de Groot launches a long ball forward into the other half. Piet Van Der Vegt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.30
Hennie Claes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeffrey Waterreus. Jeffrey Waterreus knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Moutinho. Rui Moutinho makes a looping header on goal. Corrado Bonazzoli manages to gather it.
28.41
Alexandre Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Welter. Moritz Welter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
38.39
Danilo Giorgetti flicks a high pass forward. Hennie Sluiter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hennie Sluiter makes a simple pass to Jeffrey Waterreus. Jeffrey Waterreus knocks in a cross ball towards Don McStay. Don McStay knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
39.54
Moritz Welter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde beats his man to it with a header. Alexandre Bento didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.46
Billy Mendes takes it forward alone. Billy Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Waterreus. Jeffrey Waterreus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Donny de Groot.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Nelson Hesp replacing Simon Kneissl and Alex McNeill replacing Ivar van Vliet.
45.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
49.32
Moritz Welter comes in with a late challenge on Billy Mendes. Moritz Welter is shown the yellow card! Billy Mendes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.18
Hennie Sluiter makes a probing pass to Jeffrey Waterreus. Jeffrey Waterreus lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Moutinho. Rui Moutinho outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.15
Martin Elzinga breaks forward. Martin Elzinga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill runs straight at the defence! Alex McNeill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Alexandre Bento. Excellent save.
55.59
Marino Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Hesp easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nelson Hesp plays a one-two with Moritz Welter and rushes in on goal... Nelson Hesp shoots from just inside the box but Alexandre Bento is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
59.53
0-1Martin Elzinga clumsily knocks into Danilo Giorgetti. The referee brings Martin Elzinga to one side and gives him a warning! Danilo Giorgetti stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.35
0-1AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Ed Mathijssen replacing Hennie Claes and Antoine Van Der Heijden replacing Rui Moutinho .VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Romero P. Gainza replacing Piet Van Der Vegt .
61.35
0-1Marino Van Der Meyde decides to run forward with the ball. Marino Van Der Meyde plays a scrappy one-two with Flavio Capone and advances towards the goal... Marino Van Der Meyde looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Billy Mendes blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
65.05
Pablo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Antoine Van Der Heijden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antoine Van Der Heijden finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.56
Ed Mathijssen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don McStay. Don McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Ed Mathijssen. Ed Mathijssen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.14
Billy Mendes sees Don McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don McStay flicks a high ball forward to Antoine Van Der Heijden who takes it down. Antoine Van Der Heijden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Welter.
72.40
Hennie Sluiter flicks a high ball forward to Henry Draper who takes it down. Henry Draper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
73.04
Moritz Welter surges forward with the ball. Moritz Welter lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Hesp. Nelson Hesp knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
77.48
0-1VVV Venlo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
77.48
Jeffrey Waterreus flicks a high ball forward to Antoine Van Der Heijden who takes it down. Antoine Van Der Heijden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Donny de Groot.
81.33
Rodney Sier clumsily knocks into Jeffrey Waterreus. Rodney Sier is warned by the referee! Jeffrey Waterreus runs off the knock.
83.33
Danilo Giorgetti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antoine Van Der Heijden. Antoine Van Der Heijden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Santos.
87.32
Don McStay flicks a high pass forward. Ed Mathijssen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ed Mathijssen lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Draper. Henry Draper is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Corrado Bonazzoli with no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
90.00
Pablo Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Ivar Van Nistelrooy. Ivar Van Nistelrooy chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Draper. Henry Draper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Corrado Bonazzoli who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
29.3%
44%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Henry Draper of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexandre Bento (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Danilo Giorgetti (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Billy Mendes (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Pablo Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hennie Claes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hennie Sluiter (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Don McStay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ivar Van Nistelrooy (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Henry Draper (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Jeffrey Waterreus (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rui Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Antoine Van Der Heijden (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ed Mathijssen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 14. | Ruben van den Broek (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Corrado Bonazzoli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Donny de Groot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexandre Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodney Sier (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Martin Elzinga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marino Van Der Meyde (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Moritz Welter (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Flavio Capone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ivar van Vliet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Kneissl (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Piet Van Der Vegt (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Romero P. Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nelson Hesp (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alex McNeill (MID) | 6 | |