Match Report
| AZ 67 Alkmaar | AZ 67 Alkmaar |  |  | Almere City FC | Almere City FC | ||||||||||||||||
| Cristian David homrich | Cristian David homrich | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Luuk Riga | L. Riga |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 |  | Roberto Andrade | R. Andrade | |||||||||
| Regillio Van Dijk | R. Van Dijk | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Rob Van Dalen | R. Van Dalen | |||||||||
| Danilo Corini | D. Corini |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 |  | Linus Nahrstedt | L. Nahrstedt | |||||||||
| Gavin White | G. White |  | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Matt McNeill | M. McNeill | |||||||||
| David Ferguson | D. Ferguson | | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 56 | | Petri Van Der Meyde | P. Van Der Meyde | |||||||||
| Jos Wau | J. Wau | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Giulliano Mensah | G. Mensah | |||||||||
| Richard Tychon | R. Tychon | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Lars Turek | L. Turek | |||||||||
| Johann Tschanz | J. Tschanz |  | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Martin Vermeulen | M. Vermeulen | |||||||||
| Mariana Avila | M. Avila |  | 65 | A | | 9 | | M | 57 | | Boudewijn Juffing | B. Juffing | |||||||||
| Marino Bega | M. Bega | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 | | Thijs Zoetebier | T. Zoetebier | |||||||||
| Cleto Foggia | C. Foggia | | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 71 | | Gennaro Brocchi | G. Brocchi | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Almere City FC. A crowd of 20,107 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Almere City FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Almere City FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
6.48
0-0Jos Wau knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Bega. Marino Bega knocks the ball forward to Cleto Foggia but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.53
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar are easily keeping Almere City FC at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
22.09
0-0David Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.38
0-0Matt McNeill knocks the ball forward to Martin Vermeulen. Martin Vermeulen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luuk Riga who gathers it comfortably.
28.10
0-0Jos Wau chips the ball to his team mate, Marino Bega. Marino Bega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Roberto Andrade is on top of it.
32.56
0-0Mariana Avila clumsily knocks into Rob Van Dalen. The referee calls over Mariana Avila and shows him a yellow card! Rob Van Dalen runs off the knock.
34.36
Richard Tychon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mariana Avila. Mariana Avila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.02
Martin Vermeulen chips the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.34
Boudewijn Juffing chips the ball to his team mate, Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Luuk Riga easily smothers it!
39.51
1-0Jos Wau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marino Bega. Marino Bega goes all the way! Marino Bega tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.58
Jos Wau makes a simple pass to Mariana Avila. Mariana Avila goes all the way! Mariana Avila shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
44.37
Giulliano Mensah brings the ball forward. Giulliano Mensah lofts in a cross ball towards Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Almere City FC kick off the second half!
47.37
Gavin White hacks Thijs Zoetebier from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thijs Zoetebier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.53
Jos Wau flicks the ball to his team mate, Mariana Avila. Mariana Avila whips in a cross ball towards Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.59
Regillio Van Dijk knocks the ball forward to Johann Tschanz. Johann Tschanz decides to run forward with the ball. Johann Tschanz goes all the way! Johann Tschanz shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.22
Gavin White knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Tychon. Richard Tychon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marino Bega. Marino Bega lofts in a cross ball towards Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia powers a header at goal. Roberto Andrade is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.19
Jos Wau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marino Bega. Marino Bega knocks in a cross ball towards Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.52
2-0Gennaro Brocchi barges into Regillio Van Dijk. The referee calls over Gennaro Brocchi and warns him to calm down! Regillio Van Dijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.22
Martin Vermeulen knocks the ball forward to Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier kicks a strong pass forward to Gennaro Brocchi but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.21
Jos Wau threads the ball through to Mariana Avila. Mariana Avila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marino Bega but the linesman indicates offside!
66.26
Richard Tychon sees space and advances. Richard Tychon plays a perfect one-two with Marino Bega and rushes in on goal... Richard Tychon takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.31
Linus Nahrstedt barges into Marino Bega. Linus Nahrstedt is given a warning by the referee! Marino Bega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.58
Richard Tychon makes a probing pass to Mariana Avila. Mariana Avila sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Andrade easily smothers it!
75.34
Almere City FC are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
77.52
Danilo Corini makes a simple pass to Richard Tychon. Richard Tychon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mariana Avila. Mariana Avila shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
83.08
Giulliano Mensah makes a probing pass to Gennaro Brocchi. Gennaro Brocchi lofts in a cross ball towards Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.15
Richard Tychon makes a probing pass to Marino Bega. Marino Bega kicks a strong pass forward to Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Roberto Andrade is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.7%
36.2%
Play Area
27.5%
43.8%
28.7%
Scorers