Match Report
| AZ 67 Alkmaar | AZ 67 Alkmaar |  |  | Helmond Sport | Helmond Sport | ||||||||||||||||
| Phillip Deverill | Phillip Deverill | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tom Huizingh | T. Huizingh |  | 78 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 | | Jurgen Helder | J. Helder | |||||||||
| David Trujillo | D. Trujillo |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Billy Mathijssen | B. Mathijssen | |||||||||
| Eddie Walker | E. Walker |  | 75 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Humphrey Meijer | H. Meijer | |||||||||
| Joel Hyypia | J. Hyypia |  | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 | | Humphrey Van Nistelrooy | H. Van Nistelrooy | |||||||||
| Carlos Franco | C. Franco |  | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 67 | | Alfred Vos | A. Vos | |||||||||
| Steffen Perez | S. Perez |  | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Sjaak Jongen | S. Jongen | |||||||||
| Callum Davidson | C. Davidson |  | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Milan Berck Bakker | M. Bakker | |||||||||
| Miguel Kiko | M. Kiko |  | 75 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 | | Alfred Mulder | A. Mulder | |||||||||
| Joe Condé | J. Condé | | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | Diego Ten Hag | D. Ten Hag | |||||||||
| Toufik Zemmouri | T. Zemmouri |  | 84 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Barry de Graaf | B. de Graaf | |||||||||
| Erik Gerritsen | E. Gerritsen | | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Steven Abidallah | S. Abidallah | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 20,936 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar start the match!
2.32
0-0Joel Hyypia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Perez. Steffen Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Toufik Zemmouri. Toufik Zemmouri threads the ball through to Joe Condé but he's offside!
10.27
0-0Humphrey Meijer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sjaak Jongen. Sjaak Jongen makes a beautiful solo run. Sjaak Jongen shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Tom Huizingh manages to gather it comfortably.
12.18
0-0Alfred Mulder knocks the ball to his team mate, Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf whips in a cross ball towards Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.18
Humphrey Meijer boots it upfield. Barry de Graaf controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
15.37
Sjaak Jongen takes it forward alone. Sjaak Jongen whips in a cross ball towards Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tom Huizingh manages to gather it comfortably.
16.38
Steffen Perez knocks the ball to his team mate, Toufik Zemmouri. Toufik Zemmouri goes all the way! Toufik Zemmouri takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
21.27
0-0Humphrey Meijer knocks the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Bakker. Milan Berck Bakker chips the ball to his team mate, Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Trujillo.
28.16
0-0Sjaak Jongen catches Callum Davidson on the ankles. The referee calls over Sjaak Jongen and shows him a yellow card! Callum Davidson runs off the knock.
30.41
Humphrey Meijer makes a probing pass to Sjaak Jongen. Sjaak Jongen knocks the ball forward to Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf plays a perfect one-two with Diego Ten Hag and rushes in on goal... Barry de Graaf shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.44
Carlos Franco chips the ball to his team mate, Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball towards Toufik Zemmouri. Toufik Zemmouri directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.38
Humphrey Van Nistelrooy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sjaak Jongen. Sjaak Jongen knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah makes a probing pass to Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tom Huizingh manages to gather it comfortably.
44.45
Carlos Franco clumsily knocks into Alfred Mulder. The referee calls over Carlos Franco and shows him a yellow card! Alfred Mulder stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Helmond Sport start the second half!
47.28
Alfred Mulder passes the ball forward to Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.44
Steffen Perez sees space and advances. Steffen Perez plays a perfect one-two with Toufik Zemmouri and rushes in on goal... Steffen Perez shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Jurgen Helder easily smothers it!
57.49
Milan Berck Bakker sees a break and surges forward. Milan Berck Bakker goes all the way! Milan Berck Bakker tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.45
Milan Berck Bakker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
60.52
0-1Milan Berck Bakker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Tom Huizingh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.46
Sjaak Jongen threads the ball through to Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tom Huizingh who gathers it comfortably.
67.03
Humphrey Van Nistelrooy flicks the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Bakker. Milan Berck Bakker advances with the ball. Milan Berck Bakker knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
69.16
David Trujillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Perez. Steffen Perez kicks a strong pass forward to Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Condé. Joe Condé is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
71.07
David Trujillo threads the ball through to Steffen Perez. Steffen Perez advances with the ball. Steffen Perez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.55
Carlos Franco makes a simple pass to Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball towards Toufik Zemmouri. Toufik Zemmouri flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.02
Alfred Mulder flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Trujillo.
83.10
2-1Sjaak Jongen clumsily knocks into Joel Hyypia. Sjaak Jongen is given a warning by the referee! Joel Hyypia runs off the knock.
90.00
2-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
30.8%
42.3%
26.9%
Scorers