Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. A crowd of 18,108 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Giampaolo Polonia.
The pitch is in good condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Giampaolo Polonia.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with De Graafschap Doetinchem kicking off!
3.37
0-0Leon Neeskens knocks the ball forward to Marco van der Wal. Marco van der Wal controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ulrich Schulp through on goal. Ulrich Schulp muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Adrian Vela reads it well. Great keeping!
20.03
0-0Alex McStay darts forward. Alex McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.41
Showing composure, Leonardo Ramirez laces a weighted ball forward to Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Humphrey Lobont is on top of it.
24.28
0-0Youssouf Sagbo knocks the ball forward to Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts kicks a strong pass forward to Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini 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.
30.52
Fabrice Mercier makes a simple pass to Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge flicks the ball to his team mate, Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
34.35
0-0Steven Witschge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Demetrius De Cicco is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
39.49
0-0With some swift thinking, Eugenio Martinez plays the ball forward to Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge passes the ball forward but Demetrio Lazzarini is offside!
42.54
Leonardo Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Martinez but the referee indicates it's offside!
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. De Graafschap Doetinchem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
47.55
0-1Rui Wau makes a simple pass to Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.42
Demetrius De Cicco hits a low pass to Marco van der Wal. Marco van der Wal shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
55.35
With vision, Fabrice Mercier plays the ball forward to Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez makes a deft header. Good keeping from Humphrey Lobont as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
56.49
0-1Corner kick to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Eugenio Martinez plays it short to Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.02
Youssouf Sagbo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex McStay. Alex McStay threads a neat ball through to Alassan Decroix. Alassan Decroix advances inside the box! Alassan Decroix muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
61.02
1-1De Graafschap Doetinchem have made a substitution with Leonardo Zamora replacing Marco van der Wal .
63.48
1-1Leonardo Zamora clumsily knocks into Fabrice Mercier. The referee warns Leonardo Zamora to calm down! Fabrice Mercier gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.38
Youssouf Sagbo knocks the ball forward to Rodrigue Wolsky. With great vision, Rodrigue Wolsky plays the ball forward to Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
69.51
Alex McStay passes the ball forward to Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge flicks a high pass forward. Clarence Arts collects the pass. Clarence Arts knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.26
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.25
Leonardo Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ramirez. With a superhuman jump, Leonardo Ramirez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Good keeping from Humphrey Lobont as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.38
Eugenio Martinez takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Clarence Arts side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Humphrey Lobont reads it well. Fabulous save!
87.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Fabrice Mercier plays the ball forward to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez makes a simple pass to Alassan Decroix. Alassan Decroix knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Ulrich Schulp kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Zamora. Leonardo Zamora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Ramirez.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
27%
43.2%
29.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Demetrio Lazzarini of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adrian Vela (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabrice Mercier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex McStay (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Youssouf Sagbo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven Witschge (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Martinez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leonardo Ramirez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alassan Decroix (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Demetrio Lazzarini (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Clarence Arts (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Ivo Langerak (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tim Bakker (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alejandro Galadames (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Humphrey Lobont (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Demetrius De Cicco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jermaine Stone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephane Schenardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Neeskens (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marco Arcadio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Maurits Boussatta (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rui Wau (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Andres Segarra (MID) | | 8 |
| 10. | Marco van der Wal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ulrich Schulp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Zamora (ATT) | 5 | |
| 13. | Jakob Nahrstedt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Raymond Graaven (MID) | 0 | |