Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 18,133 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Feyenoord Rotterdam and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Inia.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Feyenoord Rotterdam and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Inia.
0.00
0-0Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off!
2.35
0-0Carlos Pastor changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Pastor shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
4.28
Bryan Vrede takes it forward alone. Bryan Vrede passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker lofts in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.58
0-0Silvio Mendes barges into Youssouf Sagbo. Silvio Mendes is given a warning by the referee! Youssouf Sagbo runs off the knock.
9.42
0-0Clarence Geerinckx makes a beautiful solo run. Clarence Geerinckx flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Tino Morgan gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
10.47
0-1Tim Bakker flicks a high ball forward to Rob de Boer who takes it down. Rob de Boer edges inside the box! Rob de Boer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.12
Carlos Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Adilson Landzaat collects the pass. Adilson Landzaat whips in a cross ball towards Bogdan Van Gobbel. Bogdan Van Gobbel heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.47
0-1Alejandro Galadames makes a simple pass to Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero threads the ball through to Sieb Babangida but he's offside!
24.01
Clarence Geerinckx sees Silvio Mendes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Mendes shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
26.24
Alex Johnstone hacks Avril Marrero from behind! Alex Johnstone is warned by the referee! Avril Marrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.52
0-1Clarence Geerinckx controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Southgate. With some swift thinking, Danny Southgate plays the ball forward to Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tino Morgan who gathers it comfortably.
33.59
Tim Bakker threads the ball through to Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Southgate.
39.06
Alejandro Galadames flicks a high ball forward to Tim Bakker who takes it down. Tim Bakker makes a probing pass to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rob de Boer!
44.02
Avril Marrero sees Sieb Babangida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sieb Babangida whips in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
47.11
Alex Johnstone sees Silvio Mendes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tino Morgan punches it away to safety.
53.02
Danny Southgate chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat powers a header at goal but Tino Morgan reads it well. Nice save!
54.45
Alex Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.17
0-3Alejandro Galadames catches Carlos Pastor on the ankles. The referee calls over Alejandro Galadames and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Pastor carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.57
Danny Southgate hacks Alejandro Galadames from behind! Danny Southgate is warned by the referee! Alejandro Galadames stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.02
Kemal Ehiogu comes in with a late challenge on Ivo Langerak. The referee calls over Kemal Ehiogu and warns him to calm down! Ivo Langerak stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.08
Avril Marrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
67.15
0-3Kemal Ehiogu decides to run forward with the ball. Kemal Ehiogu threads the ball through to Egbert Karnebeek. Egbert Karnebeek advances inside the box! Egbert Karnebeek shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent block by Youssouf Sagbo!
69.11
0-3Kemal Ehiogu hacks Avril Marrero from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Avril Marrero runs off the knock.
71.18
Alex McStay surges forward with the ball. Alex McStay threads the ball through to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.34
Clarence Geerinckx sees Silvio Mendes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tino Morgan who gathers it comfortably.
75.18
Danny Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Pastor. Carlos Pastor makes a probing pass to Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youssouf Sagbo.
81.29
Carlos Pastor hacks Alejandro Galadames from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alejandro Galadames stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.20
Bogdan Van Gobbel makes a probing pass to Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
6
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
24.7%
50.7%
24.7%
Scorers
| Rob de Boer 10, 39 Ivo Langerak 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rob de Boer of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Zijm (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Leon Heubach (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Danny Southgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Clarence Geerinckx (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kemal Ehiogu (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Bogdan Van Gobbel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Pastor (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Alex Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adilson Landzaat (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Egbert Karnebeek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Silvio Mendes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vincenzo Hollmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anton Breyer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Davy Lee (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tino Morgan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bryan Vrede (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Youssouf Sagbo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Avril Marrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alejandro Galadames (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Tim Bakker (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Sieb Babangida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ivo Langerak (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Rob de Boer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Dries Zuidam (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eugenio Martinez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kouki Yamamoto (DEF) | 0 | |