Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to FC Twente 65. A crowd of 18,894 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and FC Twente 65 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bert Westerveld.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and FC Twente 65 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bert Westerveld.
0.00
0-0FC Twente 65 kick off and get the match underway!
6.25
0-0Paolo Geerinckx controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arjen Lindenbergh. Arjen Lindenbergh sees a break and surges forward. Arjen Lindenbergh knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tino Morgan who gathers it comfortably.
9.25
1-0Alex McStay hits a low pass to Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini lofts in a cross ball towards Ronny Favo. With a superhuman jump, Ronny Favo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Robin Drent had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
12.20
1-0Avril Marrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer skips past Paolo Geerinckx! Rob de Boer takes a shot at goal but is denied by Paolo Geerinckx. Excellent block.
18.40
Rodrigue Wolsky passes the ball forward to Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero takes it forward alone. Avril Marrero knocks in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.11
2-0Paolo Geerinckx hacks Demetrio Lazzarini from behind! Paolo Geerinckx is warned by the referee! Demetrio Lazzarini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.13
Rodrigue Wolsky advances with the ball. Rodrigue Wolsky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alassan Decroix. Alassan Decroix knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.56
2-0Rodrigue Wolsky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Avril Marrero whips in a cross ball towards Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Robin Drent.
28.28
2-0Alejandro Galadames takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Omer Stone jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
33.40
2-0Graham Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Tiler comfortably collects the pass. Lomano Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Martinez. Leonardo Martinez beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
38.29
Tony Mans makes a beautiful solo run. Tony Mans plays a scrappy one-two with Leonardo Martinez and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Tony Mans provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
42.49
Rodrigue Wolsky makes a probing pass to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames threads the ball through to Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero lofts in a cross ball towards Alassan Decroix. Alassan Decroix connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Alex McStay passes the ball forward to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames advances with the ball. Alejandro Galadames finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
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 Twente 65 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the second half underway!
48.58
Youssouf Sagbo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex McStay. Alex McStay laces a weighted ball forward to Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Robin Drent!
49.35
Jimmy Arts brings the ball forward. Jimmy Arts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
51.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Alex McStay plays the ball forward to Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
55.42
Graham Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Tony Mans holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Mans flicks the ball to his team mate, Arjen Lindenbergh. Arjen Lindenbergh lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Martinez. Leonardo Martinez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Tino Morgan keeps it out!
59.48
Youssouf Sagbo threads the ball through to Alassan Decroix. Alassan Decroix shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Robin Drent as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
60.48
Corner kick to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Alejandro Galadames plays it to the near post. Lomano Tiler reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
61.11
Jimmy Arts makes a simple pass to Leonardo Martinez. Leonardo Martinez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.03
Jimmy Arts barges into Alejandro Galadames. The referee brings Jimmy Arts to one side and gives him a warning! Alejandro Galadames stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.55
Alex McStay flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Lazzarini controls it well on his chest. Demetrio Lazzarini plays a scrappy one-two with Alassan Decroix and advances towards the goal... Demetrio Lazzarini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Robin Drent manages to keep it out.
67.25
Bryan Vrede knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Ronny Favo collects the pass. Ronny Favo knocks in a cross ball towards Alassan Decroix. Alassan Decroix connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Paolo Geerinckx.
68.05
3-0Alejandro Galadames takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Alex McStay shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.04
3-0Tony Mans runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tony Mans knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Martinez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.00
Rodrigue Wolsky knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronny Favo. Ronny Favo lofts in a cross ball towards Alassan Decroix. Alassan Decroix outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fantastic reaction save from Robin Drent!
72.27
Bryan Vrede threads the ball through to Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero makes a beautiful solo run. Avril Marrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robin Drent who gathers it comfortably.
77.21
Alex McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronny Favo. Ronny Favo threads a neat ball through to Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.48
3-0Ronny Favo passes the ball forward to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrio Lazzarini. Jimmy Arts catches Demetrio Lazzarini on the ankles. Demetrio Lazzarini appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
83.31
Ronny Favo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer tries a spectacular long range effort. Robin Drent gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
90.00
Graham Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Mans. Tony Mans hits a low pass to Leonardo Martinez. Leonardo Martinez makes a probing pass to Lomano Tiler but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
12
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
26.2%
44%
29.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Avril Marrero of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tino Morgan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alex McStay (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Bryan Vrede (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Youssouf Sagbo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Avril Marrero (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Alejandro Galadames (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ronny Favo (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Demetrio Lazzarini (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alassan Decroix (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Rob de Boer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Dries Zuidam (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tim Bakker (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Shota de Vries (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robin Drent (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Omer Stone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graham Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paolo Geerinckx (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Iwan Langerak (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tony Mans (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jimmy Arts (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arjen Lindenbergh (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lomano Tiler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leonardo Martinez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Evans Bianchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rodrigo Vieira (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Carmona (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Telfer (ATT) | 0 | |