Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Telstar Velsen. A crowd of 18,791 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Telstar Velsen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruben Bosman.


0.00
The whistle blows and Telstar Velsen get the match underway!
3.07
Gionatha Di Salvatore runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gionatha Di Salvatore tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.44
Frederico Mora threads the ball through to Niels de Bruin. Niels de Bruin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.32
Frederico Mora flicks a high pass forward to Raimond Heesakkers who brings the ball under control. Raimond Heesakkers shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.33
Billy Hill flicks a high pass forward to Raimond Heesakkers who brings the ball under control. Raimond Heesakkers whips in a cross ball towards Valerio Cala Campana. With a superhuman jump, Valerio Cala Campana connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Tino Morgan is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
14.51
Vitor Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Niels de Bruin. Niels de Bruin finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
16.01
Antonio Carrasco threads a neat ball through to Edgar Redeker. Edgar Redeker flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Mora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kouki Yamamoto.
24.59
With imagination, Alejandro Galadames plays the ball forward to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dirk Van Dijk comfortably picks it out of the air!
26.19
Alejandro Galadames takes a long throw-in. Bryan Vrede flicks a high pass forward. Ronny Favo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronny Favo hits a low pass to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Dirk Van Dijk is on top of it.
27.07
Alex McStay clumsily knocks into Antonio Carrasco. The referee warns Alex McStay to calm down! Antonio Carrasco gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.43
Wilco Cruyff threads a neat ball through to Valerio Cala Campana. Valerio Cala Campana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Gomes. Vitor Gomes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
32.02
Billy Hill knocks the ball forward to Niels de Bruin. Niels de Bruin edges inside the box! Niels de Bruin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Alex McStay.
33.19
Bryan Vrede comes in with a late challenge on Vitor Gomes. Bryan Vrede is shown the yellow card! Vitor Gomes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.37
Kouki Yamamoto breaks forward. Kouki Yamamoto flicks a high pass forward. Ronny Favo collects the pass. Ronny Favo lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida heads the ball goalwards but somehow Dirk Van Dijk manages to keep it out.
40.25
Antonio Carrasco advances with the ball. Antonio Carrasco hits a low pass to Raimond Heesakkers. Raimond Heesakkers shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.21
Valerio Cala Campana sees Niels de Bruin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niels de Bruin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.31
Valerio Cala Campana passes the ball forward to Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Ronny Favo passes the ball forward to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak cuts inside the box! Ivo Langerak cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Dirk Van Dijk!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. Telstar Velsen have changed their lineup with Ronnie Arts replacing Raimond Heesakkers. The Telstar Velsen players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off the second half!
47.54
Wilco Cruyff threads a neat ball through to Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Redeker. Edgar Redeker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
48.43
Ronny Favo makes a probing pass to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.27
Bryan Vrede flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Galadames knocks the ball to his team mate, Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Dirk Van Dijk had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
59.24
Tim Bakker sees space and advances. Tim Bakker whips in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak directs the ball goalwards with his head but Dirk Van Dijk is on top of it.
65.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Alex McStay plays the ball forward to Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker hits a low pass to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.41
Alejandro Galadames catches Niels de Bruin on the ankles. Alejandro Galadames is shown the yellow card! Niels de Bruin stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.17
Antonio Carrasco knocks the ball forward to Valerio Cala Campana. Valerio Cala Campana makes a probing pass to Edgar Redeker. Edgar Redeker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
72.18
Frederico Mora comes in with a late challenge on Kouki Yamamoto. The referee calls over Frederico Mora and shows him a yellow card! Kouki Yamamoto stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.08
Niels de Bruin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Niels de Bruin finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.36
Vitor Gomes makes an attacking run forward. Vitor Gomes shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.23
Tim Bakker barges into Billy Hill. Tim Bakker is given a warning by the referee! Billy Hill gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.56
Sieb Babangida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer whips in a cross ball towards Ronny Favo. Ronny Favo makes a deft header but Dirk Van Dijk is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
0
10
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.4%
61.6%
Play Area
31.4%
43%
25.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sieb Babangida of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings
1.Tino Morgan (GK)
6
2.Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF)
6
3.Alex McStay (DEF)
6
4.Bryan Vrede (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Kouki Yamamoto (DEF)
6
6.Tim Bakker (MID)
6
7.Alejandro Galadames (MID)yellow card
7
8.Ronny Favo (MID)
7
9.Sieb Babangida (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Ivo Langerak (ATT)
7
11.Rob de Boer (ATT)
6
 
12.Eugenio Martinez (MID)
0
13.Avril Marrero (MID)
0
14.Clarence Arts (ATT)
0