Match Report


AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar     FC GroningenFC Groningen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Henk RudgeH. Rudge64
G
1
G
71Gary YoungG. Young
Mark MatteassiM. Matteassi72
D
2
D
71Nikos OlfersN. Olfers
Stephen GemmillS. Gemmill67
D
3captain
D
68Benjamin ArnaudB. Arnaud
Wouter de GrootW. de Groot67
D
4
D
67David OliveiraD. Oliveira
Guillermo ArtsG. Arts58
D
captain5
D
65Rui Den TurkR. Den Turk
Andy VerlindenA. Verlinden77
M
6
M
76Silvio TavaresS. Tavares
Youssef de JongY. de Jong72
M
7
M
70Jordi CaluwéJ. Caluwé
Gregoor CruzG. Cruz72
M
8
A
69Steven BanksS. Banks
Dennis KettingD. Ketting78
A
9
A
68David WardD. Ward
Rodney ArveladzeR. Arveladze67
A
10
A
65Ramon TalanR. Talan
Robin SchultzR. Schultz66
A
11
A
63Harald TobiassenH. Tobiassen
 
Julian RedknappJ. Redknapp65
M
12
M
67Luuk de VriesL. de Vries
Tom GoossenT. Goossen62
G
13
M
67Antonio VegaA. Vega
Garry AllachG. Allach59
A
14
G
64Andy De VetA. De Vet

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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 FC Groningen. A crowd of 19,220 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Fred Lambers.


0.00
FC Groningen kick off the first half!
2.36
Andy Verlinden makes a simple pass to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gary Young is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.21
Mark Matteassi chips the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Cruz. Gregoor Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Ketting holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Ketting knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Young who gathers it comfortably.
15.51
Andy Verlinden threads a neat ball through to Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rui Den Turk.
18.34
Youssef de Jong knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting plays a scrappy one-two with Rodney Arveladze and advances towards the goal... Dennis Ketting side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Good keeping from Gary Young as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
19.55
Corner kick to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Gregoor Cruz chips it to the near post. Gary Young jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
20.34
Youssef de Jong flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Arveladze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodney Arveladze knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Gary Young has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.17
With some swift thinking, Jordi Caluwé plays the ball forward to Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan flicks a high pass forward. David Ward controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from David Ward provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
30.25
Jordi Caluwé threads a neat ball through to David Ward. David Ward flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.54
Gregoor Cruz darts forward. Gregoor Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.45
Andy Verlinden passes the ball forward to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Gary Young. What a save!
40.09
Wouter de Groot threads a neat ball through to Gregoor Cruz. Gregoor Cruz threads a neat ball through to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze connects with a diving header. Gary Young gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the second half underway!
48.56
Stephen Gemmill sees space and advances. Stephen Gemmill picks a pass forward to Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Oliveira.
53.55
Silvio Tavares catches Andy Verlinden on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Verlinden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.55
AZ 67 Alkmaar are in full control of this game.
55.10
Benjamin Arnaud hits a low pass to Jordi Caluwé. Jordi Caluwé hits a low pass to David Ward. David Ward sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.49
Jordi Caluwé catches Andy Verlinden on the ankles. Jordi Caluwé is shown the yellow card! Andy Verlinden stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.09
FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.47
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
63.18
Stephen Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Gregoor Cruz. Gregoor Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze threads the ball through to Robin Schultz but he's offside!
69.52
Andy Verlinden chips the ball to his team mate, Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz whips in a cross ball towards Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.35
Andy Verlinden flicks the ball to his team mate, Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz puts a great ball through but Dennis Ketting is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
77.19
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 3 substitutions with Julian Redknapp replacing Wouter de Groot, Tom Goossen replacing Stephen Gemmill and Garry Allach replacing Dennis Ketting .
78.27
Youssef de Jong receives the ball from a throw-in from Andy Verlinden. Youssef de Jong knocks the ball to his team mate, Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz rushes past Rui Den Turk! Robin Schultz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gary Young smothers it!
79.49
Andy Verlinden barges into David Oliveira. The referee calls over Andy Verlinden and shows him a yellow card! David Oliveira runs off the knock.
84.50
Youssef de Jong comes in with a late challenge on Jordi Caluwé. Youssef de Jong is shown the yellow card! Jordi Caluwé grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.35
Benjamin Arnaud kicks a strong pass forward to Jordi Caluwé. Jordi Caluwé chips the ball to his team mate, Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramon Talan. Mark Matteassi catches Ramon Talan on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
90.00
Benjamin Arnaud threads the ball through to Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Talan controls it well on his chest. Ramon Talan knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Banks. Steven Banks directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AZ 67 Alkmaar

FC Groningen
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.2%
35.8%
Play Area
20.9%
46.3%
32.8%

Scorers
Dennis Ketting 2, 34
Robin Schultz 20
Rodney Arveladze 70
Ramon Talan 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robin Schultz of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings
1.Henk Rudge (GK)
6
2.Mark Matteassi (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Gemmill (DEF)
6
4.Wouter de Groot (DEF)
6
5.Guillermo Arts (DEF)
6
6.Andy Verlinden (MID)yellow card
6
7.Youssef de Jong (MID)yellow card
6
8.Gregoor Cruz (MID)
7
9.Dennis Ketting (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Rodney Arveladze (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Robin Schultz (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Julian Redknapp (MID)
6
13.Tom Goossen (GK)
6
14.Garry Allach (ATT)
6

1.Gary Young (GK)
7
2.Nikos Olfers (DEF)
6
3.Benjamin Arnaud (DEF)
6
4.David Oliveira (DEF)
6
5.Rui Den Turk (DEF)
6
6.Silvio Tavares (MID)yellow card
5
7.Jordi Caluwé (MID)yellow card
6
8.Steven Banks (ATT)
6
9.David Ward (ATT)
6
10.Ramon Talan (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Harald Tobiassen (ATT)
6
 
12.Luuk de Vries (MID)
0
13.Antonio Vega (MID)
0
14.Andy De Vet (GK)
0