Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at MariFlex Stadion where RBC Roosendaal play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 20,963 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RBC Roosendaal 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 Pius Broerse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RBC Roosendaal 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 Pius Broerse.
0.00
0-0RBC Roosendaal get the match underway!
6.20
0-0Stefan Broerse flicks a high pass forward to Victor Kooiman who brings the ball under control. Victor Kooiman edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Victor Kooiman provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
8.21
0-1Eugenio Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker lofts in a cross ball towards Alassan Decroix. Alassan Decroix directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alassan Decroix scores for AZ 67 Alkmaar!!
12.05
0-1Tim Bakker makes a simple pass to Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts lofts in a cross ball towards Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.31
0-1Steven Witschge darts forward. Steven Witschge plays a quick one-two with Alassan Decroix and rushes in on goal... Christopher Bobson catches Steven Witschge on the ankles. Steven Witschge appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
16.36
0-1Tim Bakker hacks Marvin Veldman from behind! The referee brings Tim Bakker to one side and gives him a warning! Marvin Veldman stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.17
Eugenio Martinez knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge lofts in a cross ball towards Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts heads the ball goalwards. Eric Sonkaya picks it out of the air!
27.41
Eugenio Martinez receives the ball from a throw-in from Steven Witschge. With some swift thinking, Eugenio Martinez plays the ball forward to Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.06
0-1Alassan Decroix controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christopher Bobson.
30.30
Demetrio Lazzarini sees Alassan Decroix in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alassan Decroix knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mohammed Blind.
39.14
Marvin Veldman makes a simple pass to Jose E. Pellicori. Jose E. Pellicori lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Ortega. Miguel Ortega heads the ball goalwards. Adrian Vela punches it away to safety.
42.23
With vision, Bryan Vrede picks a pass forward to Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christopher Bobson.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RBC Roosendaal appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the second half underway!
54.25
Marvin Veldman hits a low pass to Victor Kooiman. Victor Kooiman knocks in a cross ball towards Jose E. Pellicori. Jose E. Pellicori jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Adrian Vela manages to gather it.
55.14
Christopher Bobson clumsily knocks into Alassan Decroix. Christopher Bobson is given a warning by the referee! Alassan Decroix hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.43
0-1RBC Roosendaal have made 2 substitutions with Marcos Farinos replacing Stefan Broerse and Albert Van Basten replacing Victor Kooiman .
61.51
Tim Bakker clumsily knocks into Rob Kooiman. The referee calls over Tim Bakker again and warns him to calm down! Rob Kooiman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.27
Rob Kooiman flicks a high pass forward. Jose E. Pellicori holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose E. Pellicori plays a quick one-two with Albert Van Basten and rushes in on goal... Jose E. Pellicori looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.45
Tim Bakker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts whips in a cross ball towards Alassan Decroix. Alassan Decroix makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.45
RBC Roosendaal have made a substitution with Jan Van Dieren replacing Rob Kooiman .
79.53
Bryan Vrede makes a probing pass to Cliff Dijkstra. Cliff Dijkstra threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez deftly passes the ball to Demetrio Lazzarini, releasing him through on goal. Demetrio Lazzarini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Eric Sonkaya has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.58
Eugenio Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Alassan Decroix who brings the ball under control. Alassan Decroix lofts in a cross ball towards Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Eric Sonkaya had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
87.06
Tim Bakker passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alassan Decroix. Alassan Decroix whips in a cross ball towards Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
34.2%
45.2%
20.5%
Scorers
| Alassan Decroix 8 Demetrio Lazzarini 80, 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Demetrio Lazzarini of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Sonkaya (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Christopher Bobson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefan Broerse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mohammed Blind (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Bryan Zimmerman (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Ortega (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marvin Veldman (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rob Kooiman (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Victor Kooiman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Winston van Leeuwen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jose E. Pellicori (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcos Farinos (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Albert Van Basten (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jan Van Dieren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Adrian Vela (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Giampaolo Sotgia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bryan Vrede (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cliff Dijkstra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kouki Yamamoto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tim Bakker (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Martinez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Steven Witschge (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alassan Decroix (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Demetrio Lazzarini (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Clarence Arts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ivo Langerak (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sieb Babangida (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurits de Haan (DEF) | 0 | |