Match Report


FC VolendamFC Volendam     AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar
Steven ZuckermanSteven Zuckerman Anwar Lawal Anwar Lawal
Serafim PungaS. Punga72
G
1
G
84Joseph-Desire NjankaJ. Njanka
Dami‘n HoutmanD. Houtman75
D
2
D
75Vincenzo NeudeckerV. Neudecker
Achille FalsiniA. Falsini72
D
3
D
72Generoso ChianeseG. Chianese
Neil SullivanN. Sullivan72
D
4
D
71Stefano HammingS. Hamming
Ivar Van Der SchaafI. Van Der Schaaf78
M
captain5
M
75Jan Van Der LeegteJ. Van Der Leegte
Fernando JardimF. Jardim70
M
6
M
80Albrecht BirnbaumA. Birnbaum
Brendan McgovernB. Mcgovern72
M
7
M
75Dean HughesD. Hughes
Alje Van NieuwstadtA. Van Nieuwstadt72
M
8captain
M
73Alistair TaylorA. Taylor
Ian IniaI. Inia74
A
9
A
69Anselmo PandolfiA. Pandolfi
Nicholas DiasalmeidaN. Diasalmeida66
A
10
A
64Alberto QuaresmaA. Quaresma
Sieme Dos SantosS. Dos Santos71
A
11
A
71Albrecht RiemannA. Riemann
 
Alun SouthgateA. Southgate68
D
12
D
55Miel Van EijkM. Van Eijk
Stuart NaysmithS. Naysmith69
M
13
M
73Steve Van Der WeerdenS. Van Der Weerden
Joris HansmaJ. Hansma66
A
14
A
57Sean GrellaS. Grella

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Volendam and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ruud Huiberts.


0.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the match underway!
2.10
Dean Hughes knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Riemann. Albrecht Riemann finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
3.24
Albrecht Birnbaum changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Albrecht Birnbaum shoots from long range but Serafim Punga is on top of it.
6.22
Albrecht Birnbaum decides to run forward with the ball. Albrecht Birnbaum lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Quaresma. Achille Falsini comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Quaresma. Alberto Quaresma appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
8.24
Brendan Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Ian Inia. Ian Inia whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Diasalmeida. Nicholas Diasalmeida beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Joseph-Desire Njanka. Excellent save.
9.42
Jan Van Der Leegte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Riemann. Albrecht Riemann lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Quaresma. Alberto Quaresma connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.29
Fernando Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Sieme Dos Santos who takes it down. Sieme Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Neudecker.
15.06
Neil Sullivan takes a quick throw-in, which Dami‘n Houtman takes on the chest. Dami‘n Houtman brings the ball forward. Dami‘n Houtman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Inia. Ian Inia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Generoso Chianese.
16.02
Neil Sullivan flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Jardim who takes it down. Fernando Jardim sees Nicholas Diasalmeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Diasalmeida whips in a cross ball towards Sieme Dos Santos. Sieme Dos Santos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Generoso Chianese happens to be in the right place to block it.
18.43
Stefano Hamming passes the ball forward to Jan Van Der Leegte. Jan Van Der Leegte flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Alberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Riemann. Albrecht Riemann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Serafim Punga. What a great pair of hands!
24.57
Albrecht Birnbaum hits a low pass to Alberto Quaresma. Alberto Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Riemann. Albrecht Riemann directs the ball goalwards with his head but Serafim Punga is on top of it.
26.19
Fernando Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Ian Inia who brings the ball neatly under control. Ian Inia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
32.34
Generoso Chianese kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes hits a low pass to Anselmo Pandolfi. Anselmo Pandolfi tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.01
Dami‘n Houtman flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Mcgovern holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Brendan Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Nicholas Diasalmeida. Nicholas Diasalmeida tries a spectacular long range effort but Joseph-Desire Njanka reads it well. Fabulous stop!
34.33
Brendan Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Diasalmeida. Nicholas Diasalmeida makes a probing pass to Sieme Dos Santos but he's offside!
36.16
Dami‘n Houtman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Jardim. With some swift thinking, Fernando Jardim plays the ball forward to Ian Inia. Ian Inia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.37
Brendan Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Diasalmeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Diasalmeida shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Joseph-Desire Njanka.
42.38
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.50
Stefano Hamming makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes threads a neat ball through to Anselmo Pandolfi. Anselmo Pandolfi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Achille Falsini.
45.00
Generoso Chianese chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Birnbaum. Albrecht Birnbaum makes a beautiful solo run. Albrecht Birnbaum threads a neat, attacking ball through to Albrecht Riemann. Albrecht Riemann comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Volendam players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
FC Volendam start the second half!
47.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Brendan Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Nicholas Diasalmeida. Nicholas Diasalmeida skips past Stefano Hamming! Some silky footwork from Nicholas Diasalmeida provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
48.17
Dean Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Anselmo Pandolfi who brings the ball under control. Anselmo Pandolfi knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Quaresma. Achille Falsini catches Alberto Quaresma on the ankles. Alberto Quaresma appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
49.44
Achille Falsini flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Fernando Jardim stretches the opposition's defence. Fernando Jardim cuts inside the box! Fernando Jardim cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Joseph-Desire Njanka keeps it out!
51.54
Albrecht Birnbaum kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Riemann. Albrecht Riemann lofts in a cross ball towards Anselmo Pandolfi. Anselmo Pandolfi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Serafim Punga gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
54.11
Stefano Hamming makes a beautiful solo run. Stefano Hamming threads the ball through to Anselmo Pandolfi. Anselmo Pandolfi skips past Neil Sullivan! Anselmo Pandolfi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.10
FC Volendam have made 3 substitutions with Alun Southgate replacing Dami‘n Houtman, Stuart Naysmith replacing Alje Van Nieuwstadt and Joris Hansma replacing Ian Inia and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.20
Stefano Hamming hacks Sieme Dos Santos from behind! Stefano Hamming is shown the red card!! Sieme Dos Santos runs off the knock.
65.48
Albrecht Riemann threads the ball through to Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anselmo Pandolfi. Anselmo Pandolfi puts a great ball through but Alberto Quaresma is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
69.24
Ivar Van Der Schaaf makes a simple pass to Brendan Mcgovern. Brendan Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Sieme Dos Santos. Sieme Dos Santos whips in a cross ball towards Joris Hansma. Joris Hansma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Superb reactions from Joseph-Desire Njanka. What a save!
71.32
Dean Hughes threads the ball through to Anselmo Pandolfi. Anselmo Pandolfi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.18
Vincenzo Neudecker runs forward with the ball. Vincenzo Neudecker knocks the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Pandolfi. Anselmo Pandolfi whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Quaresma. Alberto Quaresma jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Serafim Punga is on top of it.
75.04
Neil Sullivan threads the ball through to Brendan Mcgovern. Brendan Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Joris Hansma. Joris Hansma finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.32
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Miel Van Eijk replacing Generoso Chianese and Steve Van Der Weerden replacing Alistair Taylor .
79.29
Fernando Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Joris Hansma. Joris Hansma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
83.41
Fernando Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joris Hansma. Joris Hansma shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Volendam

AZ 67 Alkmaar
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
9
9
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
29.8%
42.6%
27.7%

Scorers
Alberto Quaresma 9
Albrecht Riemann 45
Anselmo Pandolfi 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albrecht Riemann of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings