Match Report
| AZ 67 Alkmaar | AZ 67 Alkmaar |  |  | Go Ahead Eagles | Go Ahead Eagles | ||||||||||||||||
| Cristian David homrich | Cristian David homrich | Darren Burgess | Darren Burgess | ||||||||||||||||||
| Luuk Riga | L. Riga |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Harvey van der Meer | H. van der Meer | |||||||||
| Callum McStay | C. McStay |  | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 |  | Orestis Intzidis | O. Intzidis | |||||||||
| Lorenzo Vecchiola | L. Vecchiola |  | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Abubakari Houwing | A. Houwing | |||||||||
| Danilo Corini | D. Corini | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Nikos Kuiper | N. Kuiper | |||||||||
| David Ferguson | D. Ferguson | | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 65 | | Aron Hansma | A. Hansma | |||||||||
| Gordon Meredith | G. Meredith |  | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 |  | Eddie Myers | E. Myers | |||||||||
| Johann Tschanz | J. Tschanz |  | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 |  | Alberto Pirri | A. Pirri | |||||||||
| Richard Tychon | R. Tychon | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 |  | Nico Zick | N. Zick | |||||||||
| Alexandre Burle | A. Burle |  | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 78 | | Cliff Grot | C. Grot | |||||||||
| Cleto Foggia | C. Foggia | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Brenny Van De Hor | B. Van De Hor | |||||||||
| Marino Bega | M. Bega | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Jan van den Heuvel | J. van den Heuvel | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Go Ahead Eagles. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Go Ahead Eagles kick off!
2.54
0-0Danilo Corini chips the ball to his team mate, Gordon Meredith. Gordon Meredith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia makes a simple pass to Marino Bega. Marino Bega takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.52
0-0Eddie Myers knocks the ball forward to Jan van den Heuvel. Jan van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.37
0-1Eddie Myers chips the ball to his team mate, Jan van den Heuvel. Jan van den Heuvel lofts in a cross ball towards Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.31
0-1Alberto Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot lofts in a cross ball towards Brenny Van De Hor. Brenny Van De Hor heads the ball goalwards. Luuk Riga manages to gather it comfortably.
16.30
Nico Zick knocks the ball forward to Brenny Van De Hor. Brenny Van De Hor lofts in a cross ball towards Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.58
0-2Cliff Grot hacks Danilo Corini from behind! Cliff Grot is shown the yellow card! Danilo Corini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.44
David Ferguson takes it forward alone. David Ferguson shoots from 20 yards. Harvey van der Meer easily smothers it.
26.17
0-2Alberto Pirri brings the ball forward. Alberto Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Cliff Grot but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.44
Eddie Myers makes a probing pass to Jan van den Heuvel. Jan van den Heuvel whips in a cross ball towards Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Luuk Riga manages to keep it out.
30.01
David Ferguson barges into Nico Zick. David Ferguson is shown the yellow card! Nico Zick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.54
Nico Zick chips the ball to his team mate, Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danilo Corini.
36.49
Alexandre Burle catches Nikos Kuiper on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nikos Kuiper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.45
Callum McStay makes a simple pass to David Ferguson. David Ferguson makes a simple pass to Marino Bega. Marino Bega plays a perfect one-two with Alexandre Burle and rushes in on goal... Marino Bega shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar start the second half!
49.44
Johann Tschanz brings the ball forward. Johann Tschanz shoots from 20 yards but somehow Harvey van der Meer manages to keep it out.
51.50
Nico Zick flicks the ball to his team mate, Brenny Van De Hor. Brenny Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball towards Jan van den Heuvel. Jan van den Heuvel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.34
Johann Tschanz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle goes all the way! Alexandre Burle tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
55.34
Callum McStay takes it forward alone. Callum McStay decides to run forward with the ball. Callum McStay plays a perfect one-two with Alexandre Burle and rushes in on goal... Callum McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Harvey van der Meer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.22
2-2AZ 67 Alkmaar are easily keeping Go Ahead Eagles at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
63.00
Gordon Meredith kicks a strong pass forward to Marino Bega. Marino Bega whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.24
2-2Nico Zick comes in with a late challenge on David Ferguson. Nico Zick is warned by the referee! David Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.29
Alberto Pirri passes the ball forward to Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danilo Corini.
71.30
Go Ahead Eagles are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate AZ 67 Alkmaar's defence.
75.05
Nico Zick knocks the ball to his team mate, Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot lofts in a cross ball towards Brenny Van De Hor. Brenny Van De Hor flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.22
Eddie Myers advances with the ball. Eddie Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Jan van den Heuvel. Jan van den Heuvel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jan van den Heuvel!
85.51
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.33
Nico Zick makes a probing pass to Brenny Van De Hor. Brenny Van De Hor shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Luuk Riga.
89.04
Orestis Intzidis sees a break and surges forward. Orestis Intzidis chips the ball to his team mate, Brenny Van De Hor. Brenny Van De Hor whips in a cross ball towards Jan van den Heuvel. Jan van den Heuvel directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Nikos Kuiper sees space and advances. Nikos Kuiper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brenny Van De Hor. Brenny Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luuk Riga who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
32.9%
45.7%
21.4%
Scorers
| Marino Bega 42 Callum McStay 55 | Cliff Grot 10, 16 Brenny Van De Hor 75 Jan van den Heuvel 78 |