Match Report


AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar     VVV VenloVVV Venlo
Anwar LawalAnwar Lawal Computer Player Computer Player
Joseph-Desire NjankaJ. Njanka83
G
1captain
G
70Pim de JongP. de Jong
Generoso ChianeseG. Chianese72
D
2
D
70Craig McGroryC. McGrory
Hugo BentoH. Bento70
D
3
D
62Duncan MccallD. Mccall
Stefano HammingS. Hamming71
D
4
D
61Jan Vennegoor OvermarsJ. Overmars
Albrecht BirnbaumA. Birnbaum79
M
5
D
60Jan RudgeJ. Rudge
Dean HughesD. Hughes75
M
6
M
76Jakob BehrensJ. Behrens
Alistair TaylorA. Taylor73
M
captain7
M
70Oscar ImbrianiO. Imbriani
Steve Van Der WeerdenS. Van Der Weerden73
M
8
M
69Joseph MillerJ. Miller
Hannes BreyerH. Breyer77
A
9
A
77Thijs LeeT. Lee
Johan NordahlJ. Nordahl76
A
10
A
71Stuart GoughS. Gough
Anselmo PandolfiA. Pandolfi69
A
11
A
70Jonas RöhnerJ. Röhner
 
Vincenzo NeudeckerV. Neudecker75
D
12
A
70Robert CrooksR. Crooks
Pascal SchillingP. Schilling77
M
13
M
66Vincenzo OverathV. Overath
Alberto QuaresmaA. Quaresma62
A
14
G
64Winston HilgerinkW. Hilgerink

Risky Business
today's match is sponsored by Risky Business
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 19,031 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eric Van Hintum.


0.00
VVV Venlo kick off and get the match underway!
4.45
Oscar Imbriani sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Imbriani skips past Generoso Chianese! Some awkward footwork from Oscar Imbriani provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Joseph-Desire Njanka manages to keep it out.
8.57
Without breaking stride, Dean Hughes plays the ball forward to Johan Nordahl. Johan Nordahl knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig McGrory.
9.56
Jakob Behrens makes a simple pass to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner makes a convincing header. Joseph-Desire Njanka didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.57
Jakob Behrens passes the ball forward to Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.05
Alistair Taylor hacks Jakob Behrens from behind! The referee calls over Alistair Taylor and warns him to calm down! Jakob Behrens gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.40
Dean Hughes kicks a strong pass forward to Johan Nordahl. Johan Nordahl lofts in a cross ball towards Anselmo Pandolfi. Anselmo Pandolfi beats his man to it with a header. Jan Vennegoor Overmars clears it off the line with his head!
15.17
Craig McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Behrens controls it well on his chest. Jakob Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Röhner collects the pass. Jonas Röhner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Hamming.
22.42
Jakob Behrens makes a beautiful solo run. Jakob Behrens lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
24.34
Stefano Hamming threads a neat ball through to Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Johan Nordahl controls it well on his chest. Johan Nordahl knocks in a cross ball towards Anselmo Pandolfi. Anselmo Pandolfi makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.02
Oscar Imbriani knocks the ball forward to Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.51
Hugo Bento flicks a high pass forward. Dean Hughes controls it well on his chest. Dean Hughes sees Anselmo Pandolfi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anselmo Pandolfi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Vennegoor Overmars.
34.34
Dean Hughes knocks the ball to his team mate, Johan Nordahl. Johan Nordahl shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
38.48
Joseph Miller passes the ball forward to Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner whips in a cross ball towards Thijs Lee. Generoso Chianese catches Thijs Lee on the ankles. Thijs Lee appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.38
Jakob Behrens barges into Steve Van Der Weerden. Jakob Behrens is shown the yellow card! Steve Van Der Weerden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.07
Seeing Generoso Chianese's attacking run, Stefano Hamming quickly throws the ball into his path. Generoso Chianese knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes chips the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Pandolfi. Anselmo Pandolfi lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Breyer. Hannes Breyer powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. VVV Venlo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.

45.00
The second half starts with AZ 67 Alkmaar kicking off!
47.09
Thijs Lee clumsily knocks into Hugo Bento. The referee brings Thijs Lee to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo Bento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.41
Joseph Miller decides to run forward with the ball. Joseph Miller knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Hugo Bento is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
53.40
Dean Hughes hacks Joseph Miller from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joseph Miller stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.31
Steve Van Der Weerden changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steve Van Der Weerden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.28
Craig McGrory knocks the ball forward to Jakob Behrens. Jakob Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Thijs Lee controls it well on his chest. Thijs Lee finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.28
VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Winston Hilgerink replacing Oscar Imbriani .
63.46
Stuart Gough comes in with a late challenge on Stefano Hamming. The referee calls over Stuart Gough and shows him a yellow card! Stefano Hamming stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.30
Joseph Miller knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
66.41
Winston Hilgerink sees Thijs Lee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thijs Lee threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.46
Jakob Behrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Joseph-Desire Njanka!
73.13
Duncan Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph Miller. Joseph Miller runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joseph Miller lofts in a cross ball towards Thijs Lee. Thijs Lee gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.22
Generoso Chianese flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Taylor who takes it down. Alistair Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Pandolfi controls it well on his chest. Anselmo Pandolfi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Rudge.
77.34
VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Vincenzo Overath replacing Stuart Gough .
79.48
Jan Rudge clumsily knocks into Hannes Breyer. Jan Rudge is shown the yellow card! Hannes Breyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.46
Dean Hughes sees Johan Nordahl in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Johan Nordahl whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Breyer. Hannes Breyer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but Craig McGrory blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
Steve Van Der Weerden takes it forward alone. Steve Van Der Weerden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Mccall.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

AZ 67 Alkmaar

VVV Venlo
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
29.7%
45.9%
24.3%

Scorers
Anselmo Pandolfi 24
Hannes Breyer 40
Stuart Gough 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anselmo Pandolfi of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings