Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Vijverberg where De Graafschap Doetinchem play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
4.43
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.17
David Trujillo makes a probing pass to Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko sees space and advances. Miguel Kiko tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
9.15
Paul C. Mircea catches David Trujillo on the ankles. Paul C. Mircea is shown the yellow card! David Trujillo runs off the knock.
12.44
Robin Martin passes the ball forward to Modeste Mbami. Modeste Mbami chips the ball to his team mate, Paul C. Mircea. Paul C. Mircea shoots from just inside the box. Tom Huizingh is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.23
Joel Hyypia knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Perez. Steffen Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé plays a perfect one-two with Toufik Zemmouri and rushes in on goal... Salomon Olembé rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Leandro Canales manages to gather it comfortably.
16.29
Alexander Schnoor decides to run forward with the ball. Alexander Schnoor threads the ball through to Modeste Mbami. Modeste Mbami makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.27
Alexander Schnoor chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Petrov. Yuri Petrov shoots from long range. Tom Huizingh easily smothers it.
22.58
Miguel Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Toufik Zemmouri. Toufik Zemmouri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dan Hansen.
28.26
Sander Scharrenburg chips the ball to his team mate, Paul C. Mircea. Paul C. Mircea shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.23
Sander Scharrenburg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Modeste Mbami. Modeste Mbami shoots from long range. Tom Huizingh easily smothers it.
44.08
Emiliano Lugo threads the ball through to Sander Scharrenburg. Sander Scharrenburg makes a beautiful solo run. Sander Scharrenburg shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and De Graafschap Doetinchem get the second half underway!
47.50
Robin Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul C. Mircea. Paul C. Mircea shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.50
Steffen Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.14
David Trujillo makes a beautiful solo run. David Trujillo sees a break and surges forward. David Trujillo shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
60.24
Emiliano Lugo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Schnoor. Alexander Schnoor knocks the ball forward to Modeste Mbami. Modeste Mbami lofts in a cross ball towards Paul C. Mircea. Paul C. Mircea is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.06
Steffen Perez passes the ball forward to Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé goes all the way! Salomon Olembé rockets a shot on goal but somehow Leandro Canales manages to keep it out.
67.14
Sander Scharrenburg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Modeste Mbami. Modeste Mbami shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Tom Huizingh manages to gather it comfortably.
69.07
Dan Hansen surges forward with the ball. Dan Hansen knocks the ball forward to Yuri Petrov. Yuri Petrov plays a perfect one-two with Modeste Mbami and rushes in on goal... Yuri Petrov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.10
Sander Scharrenburg knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Petrov. Yuri Petrov shoots from 25 yards. Tom Huizingh easily smothers it.
72.53
Rinar Polyachenko threads the ball through to Modeste Mbami. Modeste Mbami finds some space and shoots from distance. Modeste Mbami scores for De Graafschap Doetinchem!!
75.23
Miguel Kiko makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Kiko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Toufik Zemmouri but he's offside!
84.39
Hugo Pardo sees space and advances. Hugo Pardo makes a simple pass to Paul C. Mircea. Paul C. Mircea finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.09
Sander Scharrenburg kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri Petrov. Yuri Petrov whips in a cross ball towards Paul C. Mircea. Paul C. Mircea is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Paul C. Mircea of De Graafschap Doetinchem
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
25%
43.8%
31.2%

Scorers
Paul C. Mircea 12, 28, 47
Modeste Mbami 16, 73