Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to FC Volendam. A crowd of 19,173 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Quansah.
The pitch is in good condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Quansah.
0.00
0-0FC Volendam get the match underway!
3.11
0-0Rodrigue Wolsky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Galadames who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Galadames knocks the ball forward to Demetrio Lazzarini but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.49
0-0Rodrigue Wolsky threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida makes a convincing header. Solid save from Ramon Ketting. What a great pair of hands!
10.37
1-0Alejandro Galadames changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alejandro Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.51
1-0Fabrice Mercier runs forward with the ball. Fabrice Mercier hits a low pass to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida whips in a cross ball towards Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
16.41
Francisco Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Adrian Vela!
26.10
Fabrice Mercier takes it forward alone. Fabrice Mercier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini plays the ball forward to Tim Bakker who has made a great run into the box. Tim Bakker rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
27.56
Fabrice Mercier knocks the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini knocks the ball forward to Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.53
Alex McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker makes a probing pass to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.50
Alejandro Galadames drives a long ball upfield. Demetrio Lazzarini tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Ramon Ketting!
36.04
Fabrice Mercier breaks forward. Fabrice Mercier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini shoots from just inside the box. Superb reactions from Ramon Ketting. What a save!
38.56
Martin Smits passes the ball forward to Carl Barton. Carl Barton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vito Schwoch. Vito Schwoch makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Carl Barton. Some good footwork from Carl Barton provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Adrian Vela.
40.02
2-0It's a corner kick. Carl Barton kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Alex McStay reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. FC Volendam also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Volendam players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with AZ 67 Alkmaar kicking off!
47.54
2-0Vitor Fonseca catches Rodrigue Wolsky on the ankles. Vitor Fonseca is given a warning by the referee! Rodrigue Wolsky stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.13
Vito Schwoch knocks the ball forward to Zoumana Fiorese. Zoumana Fiorese plays a quick one-two with Vitor Fonseca and rushes in on goal... Zoumana Fiorese comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
60.33
2-0Leonardo Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Alves.
61.47
Fabrice Mercier makes a strong solo run forward. Fabrice Mercier flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Babangida controls it well on his chest. Sieb Babangida shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
63.46
Alex McStay flicks a high pass forward. Tim Bakker collects the pass. With vision, Tim Bakker laces a weighted ball forward to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sieb Babangida!
67.01
Youssouf Sagbo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Youssouf Sagbo plays a scrappy one-two with Alejandro Galadames and stumbles forward towards the goal... Youssouf Sagbo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Ramon Ketting.
68.46
Corner kick to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Leonardo Ramirez plays it to the near post. Callum Henderson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
73.13
Fabrice Mercier threads a neat ball through to Alex McStay. Alex McStay flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Babangida collects the pass. Sieb Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.11
Tim Bakker passes the ball forward to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Henderson.
89.55
Antoine Timmer flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Fonseca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Fonseca rushes past Fabrice Mercier! Vitor Fonseca side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
29.7%
45.9%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fabrice Mercier of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adrian Vela (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fabrice Mercier (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Youssouf Sagbo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Galadames (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leonardo Ramirez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tim Bakker (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Demetrio Lazzarini (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Sieb Babangida (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Rob de Boer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Clarence Arts (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alassan Decroix (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurits de Haan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ramon Ketting (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Francisco Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Smits (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carl Barton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vito Schwoch (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Antoine Timmer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steve Goossen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vitor Fonseca (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Zoumana Fiorese (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wout Kooiman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oscar Leon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Booth (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Peiro (DEF) | 0 | |