Match Report


AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar     RBC RoosendaalRBC Roosendaal
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Henk RudgeH. Rudge64
G
1
G
68Romero P. IbanezR. Ibanez
Mark MatteassiM. Matteassi72
D
2captain
D
71Scott HarrisonS. Harrison
Stephen GemmillS. Gemmill67
D
3
D
67Hauke TurekH. Turek
Wouter de GrootW. de Groot67
D
4
D
67Pim MaesP. Maes
Guillermo ArtsG. Arts58
D
captain5
M
70Francisco CamposF. Campos
Andy VerlindenA. Verlinden77
M
6
M
69Maurice Van Der MeydeM. Van Der Meyde
Youssef de JongY. de Jong72
M
7
M
66Ousmane HeurtebisO. Heurtebis
Gregoor CruzG. Cruz72
M
8
M
62Alessandro AmetranoA. Ametrano
Dennis KettingD. Ketting78
A
9
A
68Leonardo CortesL. Cortes
Rodney ArveladzeR. Arveladze67
A
10
A
67Martin HerreroM. Herrero
Gonzalo UrasG. Uras66
A
11
A
67JŸrgen KantelbergJ. Kantelberg
 
Robin SchultzR. Schultz65
A
12
D
66Nikos EbbingeN. Ebbinge
Julian RedknappJ. Redknapp65
M
13
G
65Marinus De GraefM. De Graef
Tom GoossenT. Goossen62
G
14
D
62Scott McleodS. Mcleod

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to RBC Roosendaal. A crowd of 17,157 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marinus De Nooijer.


0.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
3.27
Gregoor Cruz surges forward with the ball. Gregoor Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.44
Pim Maes slams into Andy Verlinden with his studs up. Pim Maes is shown the red card!! Andy Verlinden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.25
Maurice Van Der Meyde passes the ball forward to Martin Herrero. Martin Herrero shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Henk Rudge manages to gather it.
16.38
Ousmane Heurtebis flicks a high pass forward to Martin Herrero who brings the ball under control. Martin Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.47
Andy Verlinden passes the ball forward to Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.33
Andy Verlinden flicks a high ball forward to Rodney Arveladze who takes it down. Rodney Arveladze knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by JŸrgen Kantelberg.
26.22
Gregoor Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.05
Gregoor Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Rodney Arveladze who brings the ball under control. Rodney Arveladze lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Romero P. Ibanez!
32.47
Stephen Gemmill takes a long throw-in. Mark Matteassi threads a neat ball through to Gregoor Cruz. Gregoor Cruz takes it forward alone. Gregoor Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Uras controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Gonzalo Uras provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
33.06
Andy Verlinden plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras shoots from 20 yards. Romero P. Ibanez gets down and covers it.
34.52
Maurice Van Der Meyde threads the ball through to Leonardo Cortes. Leonardo Cortes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Gemmill.
40.46
Mark Matteassi takes it forward alone. Mark Matteassi hits a low pass to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
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. RBC Roosendaal also appear unchanged since the first half. The AZ 67 Alkmaar players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
RBC Roosendaal kick off the second half!
47.33
Alessandro Ametrano flicks a high ball forward to Martin Herrero who takes it down. Martin Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.25
Gregoor Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting whips in a cross ball towards Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze beats his man to it with a header. Romero P. Ibanez manages to gather it comfortably.
53.19
Francisco Campos flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Cortes who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Arts.
54.08
JŸrgen Kantelberg knocks the ball forward to Maurice Van Der Meyde. With a delightful solo run, Maurice Van Der Meyde stretches the opposition's defence. Maurice Van Der Meyde knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Gemmill.
55.08
Andy Verlinden flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting knocks in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras connects with a diving header but Romero P. Ibanez is on top of it.
57.46
Gregoor Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Arveladze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodney Arveladze whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
63.02
Gregoor Cruz threads a neat ball through to Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze finds some space and shoots from distance. Romero P. Ibanez gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
67.01
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
69.22
Wouter de Groot hacks Leonardo Cortes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.16
Gregoor Cruz knocks the ball forward to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting shoots from long range but Romero P. Ibanez is on top of it.
72.31
Ousmane Heurtebis catches Andy Verlinden on the ankles. The referee calls over Ousmane Heurtebis and shows him a yellow card! Andy Verlinden runs off the knock.
77.36
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made a substitution with Tom Goossen replacing Dennis Ketting .
83.18
Maurice Van Der Meyde advances with the ball. Maurice Van Der Meyde shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Henk Rudge.
84.46
It's a corner kick. Maurice Van Der Meyde loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Rodney Arveladze reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
85.51
Youssef de Jong knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.52
Guillermo Arts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Verlinden. Andy Verlinden makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Verlinden whips in a cross ball towards Tom Goossen. Tom Goossen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Ousmane Heurtebis comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Gemmill. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Ousmane Heurtebis!! Stephen Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AZ 67 Alkmaar

RBC Roosendaal
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
2

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
21.3%
50.7%
28%

Scorers
Gonzalo Uras 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregoor Cruz of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings