Match Report


AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar     ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag
Keith HowardKeith Howard Computer Player Computer Player
Tino MorganT. Morgan74
G
captain1captain
G
65Oscar HidalgoO. Hidalgo
Rodrigue WolskyR. Wolsky73
D
2
D
66Guillermo PardoG. Pardo
Bryan VredeB. Vrede74
D
3
D
65Jannes HouttuinJ. Houttuin
Alex McStayA. McStay78
D
4
D
58Jordi FrijtersJ. Frijters
Youssouf SagboY. Sagbo77
D
5
M
70Ruben PostigaR. Postiga
Avril MarreroA. Marrero74
M
6
M
68Pius BoutaharP. Boutahar
Alejandro GaladamesA. Galadames81
M
7
M
61Mirko GaravelliM. Garavelli
Tim BakkerT. Bakker74
M
8
M
60Giampiero MarazzinaG. Marazzina
Sieb BabangidaS. Babangida78
A
9
A
66Alejandro IzquierdoA. Izquierdo
Ivo LangerakI. Langerak76
A
10
A
64Luuk WaterreusL. Waterreus
Rob de BoerR. de Boer75
A
11
A
63Jeffrey WapenaarJ. Wapenaar
 
Dries ZuidamD. Zuidam69
M
12
A
63Marinus de GrootM. de Groot
Eugenio MartinezE. Martinez74
M
13
G
62Steve PolakS. Polak
Kouki YamamotoK. Yamamoto73
D
14
A
59Jos KarelseJ. Karelse

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to ADO Den Haag. A crowd of 17,068 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Gier.


0.00
The whistle blows and ADO Den Haag get the match underway!
3.02
Jordi Frijters makes a probing pass to Giampiero Marazzina. Giampiero Marazzina flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Izquierdo who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex McStay.
6.35
Guillermo Pardo threads the ball through to Alejandro Izquierdo. Alejandro Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Wapenaar. Jeffrey Wapenaar powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
10.37
Avril Marrero pushes up the pitch. Avril Marrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
14.13
Jordi Frijters passes the ball forward to Jeffrey Wapenaar. Jeffrey Wapenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Luuk Waterreus. Luuk Waterreus flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
16.41
Jordi Frijters hits a low pass to Mirko Garavelli. Mirko Garavelli flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Waterreus controls it well on his chest. Luuk Waterreus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tino Morgan who gathers it comfortably.
21.19
Alex McStay flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Langerak controls it well on his chest. Ivo Langerak whips in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida whips the ball goalwards with his head. Oscar Hidalgo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.58
Jannes Houttuin makes a simple pass to Alejandro Izquierdo. Alejandro Izquierdo shoots from long range but it flies wide!
28.43
Ruben Postiga runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ruben Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Luuk Waterreus. Youssouf Sagbo barges into Luuk Waterreus. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
28.43
The referee points to the spot..
29.40
Alejandro Izquierdo takes a stuttering run up. The ball slams so fast into the bottom left corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
33.39
Pius Boutahar kicks a strong pass forward to Luuk Waterreus. Luuk Waterreus lofts in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Wapenaar. Jeffrey Wapenaar directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
34.37
Alex McStay pushes mid-way up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Alex McStay plays the ball forward to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida lofts in a cross ball towards Avril Marrero. Jordi Frijters catches Avril Marrero on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
38.12
Alejandro Galadames threads a neat ball through to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer plays a one-two with Alejandro Galadames and rushes in on goal... Rob de Boer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.08
Alejandro Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Mirko Garavelli. Mirko Garavelli lofts in a cross ball towards Luuk Waterreus. Luuk Waterreus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.07
Giampiero Marazzina hits a low pass to Alejandro Izquierdo. Alejandro Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Jannes Houttuin hits a low pass to Luuk Waterreus. Luuk Waterreus makes a probing pass to Alejandro Izquierdo. Alejandro Izquierdo finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. ADO Den Haag also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
51.45
Tim Bakker knocks the ball forward to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
53.00
Without breaking stride, Alex McStay plays the ball forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer whips in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.28
Pius Boutahar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Izquierdo. Alejandro Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Wapenaar. Jeffrey Wapenaar gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.06
Alex McStay threads the ball through to Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker chips the ball to his team mate, Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Oscar Hidalgo.
66.14
Pius Boutahar knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Izquierdo. Alejandro Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.01
Guillermo Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Pius Boutahar collects the pass. Pius Boutahar makes a probing pass to Jeffrey Wapenaar. Jeffrey Wapenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Izquierdo. Alejandro Izquierdo connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for ADO Den Haag!
71.36
Without breaking stride, Mirko Garavelli plays the ball forward to Jeffrey Wapenaar. Jeffrey Wapenaar shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.40
Avril Marrero threads the ball through to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida plays a scrappy one-two with Tim Bakker and advances towards the goal... Guillermo Pardo comes in with a late challenge on Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
81.34
Pius Boutahar hits a low pass to Jeffrey Wapenaar. Jeffrey Wapenaar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.11
Avril Marrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames rushes past Giampiero Marazzina! Alejandro Galadames strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Oscar Hidalgo manages to gather it easily.
85.08
Bryan Vrede surges forward with the ball. Bryan Vrede lofts in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer makes a deft header. Oscar Hidalgo gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
87.55
Bryan Vrede hits a low pass to Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Oscar Hidalgo manages to gather it.
89.36
Jordi Frijters threads a neat ball through to Pius Boutahar. Pius Boutahar flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Izquierdo who takes it down. Alejandro Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex McStay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

AZ 67 Alkmaar

ADO Den Haag
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
29.9%
44.2%
26%

Scorers
Sieb Babangida 21
Ivo Langerak 53
Alejandro Izquierdo 29 (p), 67
Luuk Waterreus 40

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.Bryan Vrede (DEF)
7
4.Alex McStay (DEF)
7
5.Youssouf Sagbo (DEF)
6
6.Avril Marrero (MID)
7
7.Alejandro Galadames (MID)
7
8.Tim Bakker (MID)
6
9.Sieb Babangida (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Ivo Langerak (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Rob de Boer (ATT)
7
 
12.Dries Zuidam (MID)
0
13.Eugenio Martinez (MID)
0
14.Kouki Yamamoto (DEF)
0

1.Oscar Hidalgo (GK)
8
2.Guillermo Pardo (DEF)
6
3.Jannes Houttuin (DEF)
6
4.Jordi Frijters (DEF)
7
5.Ruben Postiga (MID)
7
6.Pius Boutahar (MID)
7
7.Mirko Garavelli (MID)
7
8.Giampiero Marazzina (MID)
6
9.Alejandro Izquierdo (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Luuk Waterreus (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jeffrey Wapenaar (ATT)
7
 
12.Marinus de Groot (ATT)
0
13.Steve Polak (GK)
0
14.Jos Karelse (ATT)
0