Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 17,145 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hennie Van Der Vaart.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hennie Van Der Vaart.
0.00
0-0FC Utrecht start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.50
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Gabriel Guardiola laces a through ball forward to Sergio Nascimento. Sergio Nascimento makes a probing pass to Patrick Mariana. Patrick Mariana shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Henk Rudge.
4.50
0-0Corner kick to FC Utrecht. Melchior de Bruin plays it short to Patrick Mariana. Patrick Mariana heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Gregoor Cruz reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
8.52
0-0Sergio Nascimento brings the ball forward. Sergio Nascimento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
12.10
0-0Jose Hidalgo sees space and advances. Jose Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.18
0-0Sergio Nascimento catches Youssef de Jong on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youssef de Jong runs off the knock.
20.54
Linus Winkler knocks the ball forward to Sergio Nascimento. Sergio Nascimento takes it forward alone. Sergio Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Midgley. Graeme Midgley directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Henk Rudge as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
22.10
Melchior de Bruin takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Patrick Mariana. Stephen Gemmill steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
27.53
Jose Hidalgo sees a break and surges forward. Jose Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henk Rudge who gathers it comfortably.
32.27
0-1Stephen Gemmill takes it forward alone. Stephen Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting plays a scrappy one-two with Rodney Arveladze and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dennis Ketting rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Martin Ackley had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
36.20
Gregoor Cruz flicks a high ball forward to Rodney Arveladze who takes it down. Rodney Arveladze lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Martin Ackley!
39.54
Wouter de Groot flicks a high pass forward. Gregoor Cruz controls it well on his chest. Gregoor Cruz brings the ball forward. Gregoor Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.13
Wouter de Groot comes in with a late challenge on Frits Pothuizen. Wouter de Groot is shown the yellow card! Frits Pothuizen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half. The AZ 67 Alkmaar players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar start the second half!
55.45
Jose Hidalgo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frits Pothuizen. Frits Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.47
Daniel Molinier chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Nascimento. Sergio Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Mariana. Patrick Mariana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.44
Wouter de Groot makes a probing pass to Andy Verlinden. Andy Verlinden passes the ball forward to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
60.30
0-1FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Lars Iversen replacing Melchior de Bruin .
63.22
Humphrey Franken changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Humphrey Franken shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Henk Rudge. What a save!
66.53
Gonzalo Uras barges into Gabriel Guardiola. The referee calls over Gonzalo Uras and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Guardiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.58
Gregoor Cruz threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Molinier.
77.19
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made a substitution with Tom Goossen replacing Dennis Ketting .
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.8%
32.2%
Play Area
28.8%
45.8%
25.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dennis Ketting of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Martin Ackley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Linus Winkler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Molinier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Guardiola (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Melchior de Bruin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sergio Nascimento (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Humphrey Franken (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jose Hidalgo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Frits Pothuizen (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Graeme Midgley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Patrick Mariana (MID) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bjorn-Tore Håland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jeremy Hansma (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lars Iversen (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Henk Rudge (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mark Matteassi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Gemmill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Wouter de Groot (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Guillermo Arts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Verlinden (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Youssef de Jong (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gregoor Cruz (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Dennis Ketting (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Rodney Arveladze (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gonzalo Uras (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Robin Schultz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Redknapp (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tom Goossen (GK) | 6 | |