Match Report


AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar     MVVMVV
Keith HowardKeith Howard Computer Player Computer Player
Adrian VelaA. Vela78
G
captain1
G
75Steven DistinS. Distin
Rodrigue WolskyR. Wolsky73
D
2
D
73Pasquale MatteassiP. Matteassi
Fabrice MercierF. Mercier84
D
3
D
66Bas PothuizenB. Pothuizen
Bryan VredeB. Vrede75
D
4
D
66Abdoulaye Falikou FofanaA. Falikou Fofana
Youssouf SagboY. Sagbo77
D
5
D
66Jan-Willem van GastelJ. van Gastel
Alejandro GaladamesA. Galadames82
M
6
M
75Roger HelderR. Helder
Steven WitschgeS. Witschge76
M
7
M
70Nico KneisslN. Kneissl
Leonardo RamirezL. Ramirez81
M
8captain
M
69Orlando BobsonO. Bobson
Sieb BabangidaS. Babangida80
A
9
A
79Nick DavidsN. Davids
Ivo LangerakI. Langerak76
A
10
A
72Brendan ScowcroftB. Scowcroft
Rob de BoerR. de Boer75
A
11
A
65Gary DavidsonG. Davidson
 
Demetrio LazzariniD. Lazzarini70
A
12
G
69Pierre-Alain YapiP. Yapi
Tim BakkerT. Bakker75
M
13
D
64Craig FlintlockC. Flintlock
Eugenio MartinezE. Martinez76
M
14
A
60Tony SchilderT. Schilder

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to MVV. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and MVV are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giulliano Van Halst.


0.00
MVV kick off and get the first half underway!
2.43
Nico Kneissl flicks a high pass forward to Gary Davidson who brings the ball under control. Gary Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigue Wolsky.
3.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Rodrigue Wolsky plays the ball forward to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak plays a scrappy one-two with Leonardo Ramirez and advances towards the goal... Ivo Langerak takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.47
Nico Kneissl chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Scowcroft. Brendan Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.56
Fabrice Mercier chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames threads a neat ball through to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Distin who gathers it comfortably.
14.25
Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl hits a low pass to Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Nick Davids. Nick Davids connects with a diving header. Adrian Vela manages to gather it.
15.15
Leonardo Ramirez takes a long throw-in. Alejandro Galadames runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alejandro Galadames shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
16.20
Fabrice Mercier chips the ball to his team mate, Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.45
Leonardo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
20.19
Bas Pothuizen catches Leonardo Ramirez on the ankles. Bas Pothuizen is given a warning by the referee! Leonardo Ramirez runs off the knock.
20.19
Free kick to AZ 67 Alkmaar just outside the area...
21.41
Rob de Boer takes a short run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
22.07
Steven Witschge flicks a high pass forward to Rob de Boer who brings the ball under control. Rob de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.55
Youssouf Sagbo flicks a high pass forward. Steven Witschge controls it well on his chest. Steven Witschge knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
28.54
Steven Witschge knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Distin who gathers it comfortably.
30.29
With a delightful solo run, Alejandro Galadames stretches the opposition's defence. Alejandro Galadames tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Steven Distin.
31.22
Corner kick to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Steven Witschge plays it to the far post. Some good footwork from Youssouf Sagbo provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana.
32.11
It's a corner kick. Steven Witschge loops the ball in to towards the near post. Steven Distin scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
36.28
Fabrice Mercier threads a neat ball through to Youssouf Sagbo. Youssouf Sagbo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Kneissl.
38.03
Fabrice Mercier flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Galadames who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Galadames passes the ball forward to Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge lofts in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off the second half!
47.54
Leonardo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Langerak holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivo Langerak shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Steven Distin.
49.27
It's a corner kick. Steven Witschge loops the ball over to the far post. Roger Helder reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
51.25
Roger Helder knocks the ball forward to Brendan Scowcroft. Brendan Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.16
Pasquale Matteassi flicks a high ball forward to Brendan Scowcroft who takes it down. Brendan Scowcroft makes a beautiful solo run. Brendan Scowcroft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
55.48
Steven Witschge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Distin who gathers it comfortably.
57.24
Fabrice Mercier advances with the ball. Fabrice Mercier plays the ball forward to Ivo Langerak who has made a great run into the box. Ivo Langerak strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
59.18
Jan-Willem van Gastel flicks a high pass forward. Roger Helder controls it well on his chest. Roger Helder flicks a high ball forward to Gary Davidson who takes it down. Gary Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Vela who gathers it comfortably.
60.08
MVV have made 2 substitutions with Pierre-Alain Yapi replacing Jan-Willem van Gastel and Craig Flintlock replacing Roger Helder .
65.40
Steven Witschge threads the ball through to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak lofts in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer heads the ball goalwards. Steven Distin picks it out of the air!
67.40
Fabrice Mercier flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames makes a simple pass to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana.
73.01
Nico Kneissl catches Fabrice Mercier on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabrice Mercier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.37
Sieb Babangida makes a simple pass to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer threads a neat, attacking ball through to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Steven Distin.
76.50
Steven Witschge takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Steven Distin scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
77.35
Nick Davids knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson plays the ball forward to Brendan Scowcroft who has made a great run into the box. Brendan Scowcroft side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Adrian Vela is on top of it.
79.39
Steven Witschge makes an attacking run forward. Steven Witschge tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Steven Distin manages to gather it easily.
81.52
With some swift thinking, Bryan Vrede plays the ball forward to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Rob de Boer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rob de Boer plays a one-two with Sieb Babangida and advances towards the goal... Rob de Boer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
85.01
Alejandro Galadames threads the ball through to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
87.18
Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana decides to run forward with the ball. Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana threads a neat ball through to Brendan Scowcroft. Brendan Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Vela who gathers it comfortably.
89.37
Pasquale Matteassi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Orlando Bobson. Orlando Bobson chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Scowcroft. Brendan Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Fabrice Mercier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez hits a low pass to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

AZ 67 Alkmaar

MVV
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.9%
30.1%
Play Area
22.6%
43%
34.4%

Scorers
Ivo Langerak 3
Rob de Boer 82
Leonardo Ramirez 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Ramirez of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings