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 Sparta Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the first half underway!
2.35
0-1Ronnie Timmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn plays a perfect one-two with Jack Engelaar and rushes in on goal... Edwin Steijn rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Marc-Vivien Devaux had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
10.24
0-1Ronnie Timmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn kicks a strong pass forward to Jack Engelaar but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.02
0-1Pius Van Vliet kicks a strong pass forward to ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.44
Carlos Quaresma brings the ball forward. Carlos Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ferdi Luijpers.
18.31
Aboubacar Cobos kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Hansma. Sergio Hansma knocks the ball forward to Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc-Vivien Devaux who gathers it comfortably.
20.56
0-1Sergio Hansma brings the ball forward. Sergio Hansma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.41
Danilo Corini sees space and advances. Danilo Corini knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnold de Koning. Arnold de Koning tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
26.23
Carlos Quaresma threads the ball through to Arnold de Koning. Arnold de Koning knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Opschoor. Robin Opschoor flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.42
Pius Van Vliet flicks the ball to his team mate, Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar lofts in a cross ball towards Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
28.54
Armin Schnoor makes a simple pass to Arnold de Koning. Arnold de Koning finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
32.36
0-1Edwin Steijn barges into Nelson Vercammen. The referee calls over Edwin Steijn and shows him a yellow card! Nelson Vercammen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.03
Armin Schnoor threads the ball through to Arnold de Koning. Arnold de Koning plays a perfect one-two with Robin Opschoor and rushes in on goal... Arnold de Koning takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jos Nieuwenburg had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
44.18
Sergio Hansma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema whips in a cross ball towards Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Marc-Vivien Devaux had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
49.45
1-2Sergio Hansma kicks a strong pass forward to Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn knocks in a cross ball towards Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar flicks the ball with his head but somehow Marc-Vivien Devaux manages to keep it out.
53.47
Ronnie Timmer brings the ball forward. Ronnie Timmer knocks in a cross ball towards Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.24
1-2Ferdi Luijpers catches Arnold de Koning on the ankles. The referee calls over Ferdi Luijpers and warns him to calm down! Arnold de Koning runs off the knock.
60.23
Wouter Van Dieren chips the ball to his team mate, Robin Opschoor. Robin Opschoor finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
63.33
Pius Van Vliet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Venema. ƒtienne Venema goes all the way! ƒtienne Venema shoots from just inside the box but somehow Marc-Vivien Devaux manages to keep it out.
67.36
Pius Van Vliet chips the ball to his team mate, Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.33
Pius Van Vliet kicks a strong pass forward to Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn plays a perfect one-two with Jack Engelaar and rushes in on goal... Edwin Steijn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Marc-Vivien Devaux easily smothers it.
75.10
Mario Hofland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robin Opschoor. Robin Opschoor lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold de Koning. Arnold de Koning connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arnold de Koning!
78.15
Sergio Hansma makes a probing pass to Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar lofts in a cross ball towards Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.38
Ferdi Luijpers passes the ball forward to Ronnie Timmer. Ronnie Timmer makes a probing pass to Edwin Steijn. Edwin Steijn lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Engelaar. Jack Engelaar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Marc-Vivien Devaux!
90.00
Frederico Soares makes a simple pass to Wouter Van Dieren. Wouter Van Dieren deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robin Opschoor. Robin Opschoor lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold de Koning. Arnold de Koning powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Jos Nieuwenburg!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
30.6%
50%
19.4%
Scorers
| Arnold de Koning 36, 75 | Edwin Steijn 2, 44 Jack Engelaar 67 |