Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 18,033 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and VVV Venlo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jimmy Sikora.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and VVV Venlo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jimmy Sikora.
0.00
0-0VVV Venlo kick off the first half!
3.45
0-1Aloisio Vilda makes an attacking run forward. Aloisio Vilda flicks a high pass forward. Regi Vrede controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Regi Vrede takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.16
0-1With great vision, Dale Barry plays the ball forward to Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
10.17
0-1Cosmin Luijpers knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Matthäus. Jan Matthäus flicks a high ball forward to Jo Frijters who takes it down. Jo Frijters knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Leonardo Blanco manages to keep it out.
16.56
Ramon Grot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Serrant. Jonathan Serrant flicks the ball to his team mate, Jo Frijters. Jo Frijters cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
18.42
Jonathan Serrant makes a simple pass to Jo Frijters. Jo Frijters plays a one-two with Jonathan Serrant and advances towards the goal... Jo Frijters shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.04
Dale Barry sees space and advances. Dale Barry shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.52
Stuart Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Jo Frijters. Jo Frijters finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.44
Niccol˜ Torricelli volleys a long ball forward. Arnauld Maurice shoots from outside the area. Matthias Bierhoff gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
30.07
1-1Dale Barry plays the ball forward to Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice makes a pass forward but Aloisio Vilda is yards offside!
32.54
Simon Bridge kicks a strong pass forward to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda shoots from 20 yards. Matthias Bierhoff gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
36.31
Stuart Gemmill sees Robert Rival in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Rival shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
45.00
Louis Gerritsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Matthias Bierhoff has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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. VVV Venlo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
48.48
2-2Jan Matthäus sees a break and surges forward. Jan Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Blanco who gathers it comfortably.
49.50
Stuart Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Ramon Grot who brings the ball under control. Ramon Grot advances inside the box! Ramon Grot muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.28
Daniel Dekker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice knocks the ball forward to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.04
3-2Cosmin Luijpers hacks Regi Vrede from behind! The referee calls over Cosmin Luijpers and shows him a yellow card! Regi Vrede hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.11
Cosmin Luijpers passes the ball forward to Jan Matthäus. Jan Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Robert Rival holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Rival whips in a cross ball towards Jo Frijters. Jo Frijters connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Leonardo Blanco.
56.05
3-2It's a corner kick. Stuart Gemmill kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Arnauld Maurice gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
59.14
Dale Barry threads the ball through to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Matthias Bierhoff smothers it!
63.06
Daniel Dekker comes in with a late challenge on Jan Matthäus. The referee calls over Daniel Dekker and shows him a yellow card! Jan Matthäus stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.52
Daniel Dekker makes a simple pass to Dale Barry. Dale Barry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge whips in a cross ball towards Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede connects with a diving header. Matthias Bierhoff comfortably punches it away to safety.
66.20
Daniel Dekker flicks a high ball forward to Craig Bould who takes it down. Craig Bould makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda plays a one-two with Regi Vrede and advances towards the goal... Aloisio Vilda shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Matthias Bierhoff!
69.53
Dale Barry brings the ball forward. Dale Barry shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Matthias Bierhoff.
71.25
Craig Bould takes a quick corner, playing it short to Dale Barry. Dale Barry is dispossessed by a tackle from Stuart Gemmill.
73.56
3-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.09
3-2VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Niccolo Kanu replacing Daniel Dekker and Daniel Gil replacing Arnauld Maurice .
79.09
Niccol˜ Torricelli hits it upfield. Aloisio Vilda whips in a cross ball towards Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede makes a deft header but somehow Matthias Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
84.32
Louis Gerritsen threads a neat ball through to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Matthias Bierhoff.
85.48
3-2Corner kick to VVV Venlo. Craig Bould plays it out to the edge of the box. Stuart Gemmill gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
89.21
Dale Barry flicks the ball to his team mate, Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Regi Vrede provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Matthias Bierhoff smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
11
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
33.3%
45.8%
20.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Bierhoff of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthias Bierhoff (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Marinus Hilgerink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cosmin Luijpers (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Niels Trustfull (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ramon Grot (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Jan Matthäus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stuart Gemmill (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Cosmin Van Der Leegte (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jo Frijters (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jonathan Serrant (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robert Rival (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ivo Gentile (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marc Lee (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pim Caluwé (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Blanco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Niccol˜ Torricelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Norman Luzhny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Dekker (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Simon Bridge (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dale Barry (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Bould (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Louis Gerritsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arnauld Maurice (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Aloisio Vilda (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Regi Vrede (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Niccolo Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Seyni Pitau (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Gil (ATT) | 6 | |