Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 20,086 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
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 SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Giampaolo Polonia.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
2.43
0-0Juan Moreno knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Paul Mentink who brings the ball under control. Jean-Paul Mentink rushes past Alex McStay! Jean-Paul Mentink cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
3.37
0-0Juan Moreno darts forward. Juan Moreno knocks the ball forward to Yuri Smaino. Yuri Smaino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.12
0-0Alex McStay hacks Roberto Neves from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Neves runs off the knock.
8.44
1-0Alejandro Galadames makes a probing pass to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Alfredo Lodi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.44
Leonardo Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.35
Leonardo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
22.03
Alex McStay passes the ball forward to Fabrice Mercier. Fabrice Mercier runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fabrice Mercier threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.43
Leonardo Ramirez makes a probing pass to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.39
Alejandro Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker makes a probing pass to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
36.47
Pablo Zamora brings the ball forward. Pablo Zamora threads the ball through to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
38.15
4-0Seeing a gap ahead, Ivo Langerak picks a pass forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
39.45
Luis Campos flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Neves collects the pass. Roberto Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.31
Tim Bakker catches Martin Rodriguez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Rodriguez runs off the knock.
44.24
Luis Campos hits a low pass to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anselmo Di Giuliantonio. Anselmo Di Giuliantonio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabrice Mercier.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off!
49.45
Youssouf Sagbo flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker plays a scrappy one-two with Sieb Babangida and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tim Bakker strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.24
Youssouf Sagbo makes a beautiful solo run. Youssouf Sagbo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Youssouf Sagbo knocks in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.21
Without breaking stride, Tim Bakker plays the ball forward to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alfredo Lodi with no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar! That's his third!
60.10
Fabrice Mercier makes a probing pass to Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker makes a probing pass to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.06
6-0Ivo Langerak clumsily knocks into Juan Moreno. Ivo Langerak is warned by the referee! Juan Moreno stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.41
Tim Bakker passes the ball forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
77.56
Alejandro Galadames kicks a strong pass forward to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfredo Lodi who gathers it comfortably.
83.01
Showing fabulous composure, Jose Rodriquez picks a pass forward to Yuri Smaino. Yuri Smaino lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
84.53
6-0Roberto Neves catches Leonardo Ramirez on the ankles. The referee calls over Roberto Neves and warns him to calm down! Leonardo Ramirez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
8
0
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
20.3%
42.2%
37.5%
Scorers
| Tim Bakker 8, 49 Sieb Babangida 15, 22, 54 Ivo Langerak 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sieb Babangida of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adrian Vela (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex McStay (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Fabrice Mercier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Youssouf Sagbo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Galadames (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leonardo Ramirez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tim Bakker (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Sieb Babangida (ATT) | | 10 |
| 10. | Ivo Langerak (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Rob de Boer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Clarence Arts (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alassan Decroix (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurits de Haan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alfredo Lodi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Juan Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Rodriguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pablo Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Rodriquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Roberto Neves (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Yuri Smaino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean-Paul Mentink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pius Broerse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anselmo Di Giuliantonio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christophe Chow-Yuen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albrecht Linke (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig James (MID) | 0 | |