Match Report


FC UtrechtFC Utrecht     AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar
Danny PearsonDanny Pearson Keith Howard Keith Howard
Freddy HughesF. Hughes81
G
1captain
G
78Adrian VelaA. Vela
Scott KeeganS. Keegan75
D
2
D
73Rodrigue WolskyR. Wolsky
Elysée BakariE. Bakari79
D
3
D
84Fabrice MercierF. Mercier
Richard MckinlayR. Mckinlay75
D
4
D
79Alex McStayA. McStay
Edmundo CaballeroE. Caballero83
M
5
D
73Kouki YamamotoK. Yamamoto
Ahmed WiekensA. Wiekens83
M
6
M
75Tim BakkerT. Bakker
Shota Van Den BromS. Van Den Brom83
M
captain7
M
82Alejandro GaladamesA. Galadames
Luca GhirardelloL. Ghirardello80
M
8
M
81Leonardo RamirezL. Ramirez
Linus BreyerL. Breyer78
A
9
A
72Clarence ArtsC. Arts
Sergio CamposS. Campos76
A
10
A
76Ivo LangerakI. Langerak
Stefan BusseS. Busse79
A
11
A
75Rob de BoerR. de Boer
 
Rob JansenR. Jansen73
D
12
A
70Demetrio LazzariniD. Lazzarini
Reinier MeeuwisR. Meeuwis76
M
13
M
76Steven WitschgeS. Witschge
Jose Fortes LorenzoJ. Lorenzo73
A
14
M
76Eugenio MartinezE. Martinez

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Veloso.


0.00
FC Utrecht kick off and get the match underway!
6.55
Leonardo Ramirez hits a low pass to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
9.11
Elysée Bakari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Campos controls it well on his chest. Sergio Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
10.03
With a delightful solo run, Edmundo Caballero stretches the opposition's defence. Edmundo Caballero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kouki Yamamoto.
12.02
Scott Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Caballero controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Caballero passes the ball forward to Luca Ghirardello. Luca Ghirardello whips in a cross ball towards Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom whips the ball goalwards with his head. Adrian Vela punches it away to safety.
14.14
Rodrigue Wolsky brings the ball forward. Rodrigue Wolsky makes a simple pass to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer makes a deft header. The ball comes off Scott Keegan and the loose ball is cleared up field.
15.32
Leonardo Ramirez makes a simple pass to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
16.29
Scott Keegan passes the ball forward to Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Campos who brings the ball under control. Sergio Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.16
Shota Van Den Brom passes the ball forward to Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.29
Tim Bakker chips the ball to his team mate, Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.21
Leonardo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Langerak collects the pass. Ivo Langerak whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Galadames. With a superhuman jump, Alejandro Galadames connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Freddy Hughes!
27.50
Edmundo Caballero sees Sergio Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.10
Alex McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak knocks the ball forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Freddy Hughes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.02
Edmundo Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabrice Mercier.
34.50
Ahmed Wiekens flicks a high pass forward. Shota Van Den Brom controls it well on his chest. Shota Van Den Brom sees Stefan Busse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Busse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Adrian Vela as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
36.11
Corner kick to FC Utrecht. Luca Ghirardello chips it to the near post. Shota Van Den Brom cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
38.50
Fabrice Mercier brings the ball forward. Fabrice Mercier flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.10
Alejandro Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Rob de Boer collects the pass. Rob de Boer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Mckinlay.
44.33
Elysée Bakari plays the ball forward to Luca Ghirardello. Luca Ghirardello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar start the second half!
48.43
Richard Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Keegan. Scott Keegan knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Adrian Vela has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.18
Edmundo Caballero passes the ball forward to Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse 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. Nice keeping!
61.19
Tim Bakker chips the ball to his team mate, Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
65.11
Kouki Yamamoto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez threads the ball through to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Freddy Hughes. Excellent save.
75.52
Tim Bakker kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Freddy Hughes had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
78.53
Alex McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez shoots from long range but somehow Freddy Hughes manages to keep it out.
81.19
Fabrice Mercier flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Keegan.
83.58
Elysée Bakari knocks the ball to his team mate, Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom sees a break and surges forward. Shota Van Den Brom lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Rodrigue Wolsky. That should have been a goal!
85.53
Fabrice Mercier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Ramirez who takes it down. Leonardo Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Freddy Hughes.
87.01
Alejandro Galadames takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Luca Ghirardello chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Utrecht

AZ 67 Alkmaar
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
30.6%
43.5%
25.9%

Scorers
Edmundo Caballero 48
Leonardo Ramirez 28, 76

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

Match Ratings
1.Freddy Hughes (GK)
7
2.Scott Keegan (DEF)
7
3.Elysée Bakari (DEF)
6
4.Richard Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5.Edmundo Caballero (MID)goal scored
8
6.Ahmed Wiekens (MID)
6
7.Shota Van Den Brom (MID)
7
8.Luca Ghirardello (MID)
6
9.Linus Breyer (ATT)
6
10.Sergio Campos (ATT)
6
11.Stefan Busse (ATT)
6
 
12.Rob Jansen (DEF)
0
13.Reinier Meeuwis (MID)
0
14.Jose Fortes Lorenzo (ATT)
0

1.Adrian Vela (GK)
7
2.Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF)
6
3.Fabrice Mercier (DEF)
6
4.Alex McStay (DEF)
6
5.Kouki Yamamoto (DEF)
6
6.Tim Bakker (MID)
7
7.Alejandro Galadames (MID)
6
8.Leonardo Ramirez (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Clarence Arts (ATT)
6
10.Ivo Langerak (ATT)
6
11.Rob de Boer (ATT)
6
 
12.Demetrio Lazzarini (ATT)
0
13.Steven Witschge (MID)
0
14.Eugenio Martinez (MID)
0