Match Report


MVVMVV     AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar
Computer Player Computer Player Keith Howard Keith Howard
Steven DistinS. Distin75
G
1captain
G
78Adrian VelaA. Vela
Pasquale MatteassiP. Matteassi73
D
2
D
73Rodrigue WolskyR. Wolsky
Bas PothuizenB. Pothuizen66
D
3
D
79Alex McStayA. McStay
Abdoulaye Falikou FofanaA. Falikou Fofana66
D
4
D
84Fabrice MercierF. Mercier
Jan-Willem van GastelJ. van Gastel66
D
5
D
77Youssouf SagboY. Sagbo
Roger HelderR. Helder75
M
6
M
82Alejandro GaladamesA. Galadames
Nico KneisslN. Kneissl70
M
7
M
82Leonardo RamirezL. Ramirez
Orlando BobsonO. Bobson69
M
captain8
M
75Tim BakkerT. Bakker
Nick DavidsN. Davids79
A
9
A
80Sieb BabangidaS. Babangida
Brendan ScowcroftB. Scowcroft72
A
10
A
76Ivo LangerakI. Langerak
Gary DavidsonG. Davidson65
A
11
A
75Rob de BoerR. de Boer
 
Pierre-Alain YapiP. Yapi69
G
12
A
72Clarence ArtsC. Arts
Craig FlintlockC. Flintlock64
D
13
A
71Alassan DecroixA. Decroix
Tony SchilderT. Schilder60
A
14
D
68Maurits de HaanM. de Haan

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at De Geusselt where MVV 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.
Both MVV and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giampaolo Polonia.


0.00
The first half starts with AZ 67 Alkmaar kicking off!
6.39
Tim Bakker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida skips past Orlando Bobson! Sieb Babangida shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Orlando Bobson is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
14.35
Orlando Bobson makes a strong solo run forward. Orlando Bobson sees a break and surges forward. Orlando Bobson whips in a cross ball towards Nick Davids. Nick Davids makes a looping header on goal. The ball comes off Alex McStay and the loose ball is cleared up field.
15.10
Without breaking stride, Leonardo Ramirez plays the ball forward to Alejandro Galadames. Without breaking stride, Alejandro Galadames plays the ball forward to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Steven Distin manages to keep it out.
16.48
Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana sees a break and surges forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana plays the ball forward to Nick Davids. Nick Davids shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.54
Roger Helder flicks a high pass forward. Nick Davids holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nick Davids knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.37
Orlando Bobson flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Scowcroft controls it well on his chest. Brendan Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Vela who gathers it comfortably.
22.35
Orlando Bobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl passes the ball forward to Brendan Scowcroft. Brendan Scowcroft knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gary Davidson is offside!
27.37
With vision, Alex McStay plays the ball forward to Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker flicks a high pass forward. Rob de Boer controls it well on his chest. Rob de Boer makes a simple pass, allowing Tim Bakker to run into the box. Tim Bakker shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Steven Distin gets down and covers it.
30.44
Roger Helder makes a simple pass to Nick Davids. Nick Davids knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youssouf Sagbo.
34.43
Bas Pothuizen threads a neat ball through to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Adrian Vela!
38.31
Alex McStay flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Langerak holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivo Langerak sees Sieb Babangida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sieb Babangida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana.
39.49
Alex McStay knocks the ball forward to Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Ramirez who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.22
Nico Kneissl advances with the ball. Nico Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.44
Bas Pothuizen hits a low pass to Brendan Scowcroft. Brendan Scowcroft threads a neat ball through to Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Scowcroft. Brendan Scowcroft gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The shot is on target but blocked by Fabrice Mercier. That should have been a goal!
45.00
With vision, Youssouf Sagbo plays the ball forward to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Steven Distin had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. MVV appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half. The MVV players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and MVV get the second half underway!
48.02
Leonardo Ramirez barges into Nico Kneissl. Leonardo Ramirez is given a warning by the referee! Nico Kneissl stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.35
Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana comes in with a very late challenge on Leonardo Ramirez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Leonardo Ramirez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.33
Orlando Bobson flicks a high ball forward to Nick Davids who takes it down. Nick Davids shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
53.51
Alejandro Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak directs the ball goalwards with his head but Steven Distin is on top of it.
60.47
MVV have made 2 substitutions with Pierre-Alain Yapi replacing Jan-Willem van Gastel and Craig Flintlock replacing Roger Helder .
61.54
Leonardo Ramirez flicks a high ball forward to Rob de Boer who takes it down. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Distin who gathers it comfortably.
63.18
Orlando Bobson chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Davids. Nick Davids knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adrian Vela with no chance!! Goal for MVV!
67.49
Alejandro Galadames controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
69.47
Tim Bakker makes a simple pass to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Steven Distin easily smothers it!
71.16
Alex McStay makes a probing pass to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.47
Fabrice Mercier flicks a high pass forward. Tim Bakker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Bakker runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tim Bakker whips in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Steven Distin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.11
Ivo Langerak comes in with a late challenge on Craig Flintlock. The referee warns Ivo Langerak to calm down! Craig Flintlock grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.15
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
81.14
Alex McStay sees space and advances. Alex McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer whips in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.50
Alex McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida plays a one-two with Leonardo Ramirez and rushes in on goal... Sieb Babangida strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Steven Distin manages to gather it easily.
84.47
Tim Bakker flicks a high pass forward to Sieb Babangida who brings the ball under control. Sieb Babangida shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
87.18
Showing composure, Alejandro Galadames laces a weighted ball forward to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rob de Boer but the linesman indicates offside!
89.15
Fabrice Mercier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Steven Distin punches it away to safety.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

MVV

AZ 67 Alkmaar
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
30.4%
45.7%
23.9%

Scorers
Nico Kneissl 63
Ivo Langerak 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steven Distin of MVV

Match Ratings