Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to MVV. A crowd of 18,674 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while MVV appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabian Meerdink.


0.00
The whistle blows and MVV get the match underway!
3.36
Alex McStay makes a simple pass to Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero flicks a high ball forward to Sieb Babangida who takes it down. Sieb Babangida whips in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Pierre-Alain Yapi had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
8.27
Gialuca Miccoli boots it upfield. Gary Davidson shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
10.09
Gabriel Fuentes comes in with a late challenge on Rob de Boer. Gabriel Fuentes is warned by the referee! Rob de Boer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.03
Alejandro Galadames knocks the ball forward to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak lofts in a cross ball towards Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero makes a convincing header but somehow Pierre-Alain Yapi manages to keep it out.
18.16
Alex McStay sees Rodrigue Wolsky in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigue Wolsky flicks a high pass forward. Rob de Boer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rob de Boer shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Pierre-Alain Yapi!
21.07
Rodrigue Wolsky surges forward with the ball. Rodrigue Wolsky changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rodrigue Wolsky tries a spectacular long range effort but Pierre-Alain Yapi reads it well. Great save!
24.46
Ronny Favo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero sees Rob de Boer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Gabriel Fuentes!
26.51
Avril Marrero makes a probing pass to Ronny Favo. Ronny Favo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gialuca Miccoli.
27.12
Nico Kneissl makes a beautiful solo run. Nico Kneissl lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. With a superhuman jump, Gary Davidson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Tino Morgan is on top of it.
30.27
Gabriel Fuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Orlando Bobson. Orlando Bobson makes a simple pass to Nick Davids. Nick Davids plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Davidson and advances towards the goal... Nick Davids rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.38
Gialuca Miccoli sees Eduardo Lozano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson heads the ball goalwards but Tino Morgan reads it well. Nice save!
36.54
Gialuca Miccoli comes in with a late challenge on Bryan Vrede. Gialuca Miccoli is given a warning by the referee! Bryan Vrede runs off the knock.
39.38
Bryan Vrede flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronny Favo. Ronny Favo sees a break and surges forward. Ronny Favo shoots from 25 yards. Pierre-Alain Yapi gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
42.38
Alejandro Galadames hacks Favio Saenz from behind! Alejandro Galadames is shown the yellow card! Favio Saenz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.38
Rob de Boer flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
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. MVV also appear unchanged since the first half. The MVV players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with AZ 67 Alkmaar kicking off!
49.22
Gabriel Fuentes comes in with a late challenge on Rob de Boer. The referee warns Gabriel Fuentes again to calm down! Rob de Boer runs off the knock.
55.03
Rodrigue Wolsky hits a low pass to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
60.48
MVV have made 3 substitutions with David Vonk replacing Gialuca Miccoli, Brendan Scowcroft replacing Nick Davids and Tony Schilder replacing Eduardo Lozano .
66.51
Orlando Bobson makes an attacking run forward. Orlando Bobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.35
Favio Saenz flicks a high pass forward. Roger Helder controls it well on his chest. Roger Helder knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder lofts in a cross ball towards Roger Helder. Roger Helder finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Tino Morgan had no chance!! Goal for MVV!
75.18
Rodrigue Wolsky picks a pass forward to Alex McStay. Alex McStay passes the ball forward to Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Fuentes.
77.21
Youssouf Sagbo surges forward with the ball. Youssouf Sagbo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
78.17
Gary Davidson barges into Youssouf Sagbo. Gary Davidson is shown the yellow card! Youssouf Sagbo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.19
Gabriel Fuentes passes the ball forward to Orlando Bobson. Orlando Bobson sees Gary Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
84.19
Rodrigue Wolsky threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Galadames. With vision, Alejandro Galadames picks a pass forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer whips in a cross ball towards Ronny Favo. Ronny Favo makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pierre-Alain Yapi with no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
90.00
Gabriel Fuentes flicks a high pass forward to Gary Davidson who brings the ball under control. Gary Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
26%
39.7%
34.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ronny Favo of AZ 67 Alkmaar

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

1.Pierre-Alain Yapi (GK)
8
2.Samuel Fonseca (DEF)
6
3.Favio Saenz (DEF)
6
4.Gabriel Fuentes (DEF)
7
5.Nico Kneissl (MID)
6
6.Gialuca Miccoli (MID)
6
7.Orlando Bobson (MID)
6
8.Roger Helder (MID)goal scored
8
9.Gary Davidson (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Eduardo Lozano (ATT)
6
11.Nick Davids (ATT)
6
 
12.David Vonk (MID)
6
13.Brendan Scowcroft (ATT)
6
14.Tony Schilder (ATT)
6