Match Report
| AZ 67 Alkmaar | AZ 67 Alkmaar |  |  | NEC Nijmegen | NEC Nijmegen | ||||||||||||||||
| Cristian David homrich | Cristian David homrich | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Luuk Riga | L. Riga |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Christian Scarponi | C. Scarponi | |||||||||
| Regillio Van Dijk | R. Van Dijk | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Kasper Laudrup | K. Laudrup | |||||||||
| Oluwashegun Garba | O. Garba |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 |  | John Hopkin | J. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Danilo Corini | D. Corini | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 | | Sjaak Hoogstrate | S. Hoogstrate | |||||||||
| David Ferguson | D. Ferguson | | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 64 | | Sean Di Canio | S. Di Canio | |||||||||
| Jos Wau | J. Wau | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 83 |  | Tomasz Pol | T. Pol | |||||||||
| Johann Tschanz | J. Tschanz |  | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Nikos Kerkhof | N. Kerkhof | |||||||||
| Claudio Iacopino | C. Iacopino | | 73 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Robin Hoogstrate | R. Hoogstrate | |||||||||
| Eben Dugbatey | E. Dugbatey |  | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Neil Greig | N. Greig | |||||||||
| Cleto Foggia | C. Foggia | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Pim van Dam | P. van Dam | |||||||||
| Julian Uhlmann | J. Uhlmann | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Alje Jongen | A. Jongen | |||||||||
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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 NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 20,292 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
2.25
0-0Johann Tschanz threads the ball through to Julian Uhlmann. Julian Uhlmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.49
0-0Regillio Van Dijk passes the ball forward to Jos Wau. Jos Wau knocks the ball forward to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia heads the ball goalwards. Christian Scarponi easily smothers it.
6.11
0-0Johann Tschanz passes the ball forward to Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia knocks the ball forward to Julian Uhlmann but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.52
Nikos Kerkhof controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Greig. Neil Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Luuk Riga easily smothers it!
10.31
0-0Sean Di Canio clumsily knocks into Julian Uhlmann. Sean Di Canio is warned by the referee! Julian Uhlmann runs off the knock.
15.07
0-0Nikos Kerkhof clumsily knocks into Johann Tschanz. Nikos Kerkhof is given a warning by the referee! Johann Tschanz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.41
Claudio Iacopino chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Uhlmann. Julian Uhlmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sean Di Canio.
18.25
0-0Johann Tschanz threads the ball through to Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.55
Johann Tschanz knocks the ball to his team mate, Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
24.50
Regillio Van Dijk flicks the ball to his team mate, David Ferguson. David Ferguson sees space and advances. David Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.27
Johann Tschanz makes a probing pass to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey goes all the way! Eben Dugbatey shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
27.04
Sjaak Hoogstrate decides to run forward with the ball. Sjaak Hoogstrate knocks the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen chips the ball to his team mate, Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.26
David Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Regillio Van Dijk knocks the ball forward to Johann Tschanz. Johann Tschanz makes a probing pass to Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Uhlmann. Julian Uhlmann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
47.31
Tomasz Pol makes a probing pass to Neil Greig. Neil Greig goes all the way! Neil Greig makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.13
Neil Greig catches Danilo Corini on the ankles. Neil Greig is shown the yellow card! Danilo Corini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.58
Johann Tschanz chips the ball to his team mate, Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Christian Scarponi!
54.56
Sjaak Hoogstrate plays a long ball forward. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen directs the ball goalwards with his head but Luuk Riga is on top of it.
59.21
Johann Tschanz makes a beautiful solo run. Johann Tschanz knocks in a cross ball towards Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.41
Johann Tschanz threads the ball through to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.02
0-0NEC Nijmegen are easily keeping AZ 67 Alkmaar at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
63.39
69.09
Tomasz Pol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam knocks in a cross ball towards Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
71.35
John Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Pol. Tomasz Pol brings the ball forward. Tomasz Pol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pim van Dam but he's offside!
73.23
Julian Uhlmann hacks Kasper Laudrup from behind! Julian Uhlmann is warned by the referee! Kasper Laudrup runs off the knock.
75.26
Oluwashegun Garba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Iacopino. Claudio Iacopino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.43
0-0Regillio Van Dijk barges into Robin Hoogstrate. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robin Hoogstrate runs off the knock.
79.27
David Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.33
Jos Wau kicks a strong pass forward to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey plays a perfect one-two with Julian Uhlmann and rushes in on goal... Eben Dugbatey shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Christian Scarponi manages to gather it comfortably.
84.25
Claudio Iacopino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Hopkin.
87.01
Julian Uhlmann clumsily knocks into Sjaak Hoogstrate. Julian Uhlmann is warned by the referee again! Sjaak Hoogstrate runs off the knock.
89.07
Oluwashegun Garba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johann Tschanz. Johann Tschanz knocks the ball forward to Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia goes all the way! Cleto Foggia shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
10
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
78.7%
21.3%
Play Area
21.3%
44.9%
33.7%