Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to SBV Excelsior. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Graaven.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Graaven.
0.00
0-0SBV Excelsior start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.43
0-0Mark Matteassi flicks a high pass forward to Gregoor Cruz who brings the ball under control. Gregoor Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Rodney Arveladze who brings the ball under control. Rodney Arveladze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.09
0-0Ronnie Cas chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Valente. Silvio Valente makes a beautiful solo run. Silvio Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.50
0-0Julian Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Arveladze controls it well on his chest. Rodney Arveladze shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
8.10
Silvio Valente threads a neat ball through to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henk Rudge who gathers it comfortably.
9.38
Wouter de Groot flicks the ball to his team mate, Youssef de Jong. Youssef de Jong flicks a high pass forward. Robin Schultz collects the pass. Robin Schultz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.09
Ronnie Cas flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Valente who brings the ball under control. Silvio Valente laces a weighted ball forward to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Terry. Adrian Terry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.25
0-0Titus Harley barges into Robin Schultz. Titus Harley is shown the yellow card! Robin Schultz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.56
1-0Julian Redknapp sees Robin Schultz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robin Schultz knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Allach. Garry Allach flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Alberto Lee, sees it late!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
22.27
1-0Silvio Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink plays a one-two with Adrian Terry and rushes in on goal... Stephen Gemmill catches Giovanni ten Brink on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
24.43
Julian Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Lee who gathers it comfortably.
27.24
Julian Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Allach. Garry Allach whips in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.20
1-0Robin Schultz hacks Ronnie Cas from behind! Robin Schultz is warned by the referee! Ronnie Cas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.42
Silvio Valente surges forward with the ball. Silvio Valente controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.58
Youssef de Jong knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alberto Lee.
35.57
1-0Youssef de Jong takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Dennis Joseph gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
36.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Wouter de Groot plays the ball forward to Youssef de Jong. Youssef de Jong brings the ball forward. Youssef de Jong whips in a cross ball towards Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
39.23
Stephen Gemmill hits a low pass to Julian Redknapp. Julian Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Arveladze comfortably collects the pass. Rodney Arveladze hits a low pass to Garry Allach. Garry Allach looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.21
Dennis Joseph chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Terry. Adrian Terry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Matteassi.
44.06
Titus Harley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Joseph. Dennis Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni ten Brink collects the pass. Giovanni ten Brink shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Silvio Valente flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni ten Brink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giovanni ten Brink knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Terry. Stephen Gemmill barges into Adrian Terry. Adrian Terry appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
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. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half. The AZ 67 Alkmaar players seem much more motivated whilst the SBV Excelsior players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar start the second half!
48.54
Silvio Valente flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Terry collects the pass. Adrian Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.29
1-0Mark Matteassi flicks the ball to his team mate, Youssef de Jong. Youssef de Jong flicks the ball to his team mate, Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rodney Arveladze is offside!
55.15
Youssef de Jong kicks a strong pass forward to Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze lofts in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
57.41
Julian Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodney Arveladze. Rodney Arveladze knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Allach. Garry Allach heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
60.24
2-0SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Jamal Franken replacing Adrian Terry .
61.29
2-0Robin Schultz hacks Ronnie Cas from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronnie Cas grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.52
Guillermo Smits sees Andres Moreno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Andres Moreno plays the ball forward to Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink knocks in a cross ball towards Jamal Franken. Jamal Franken jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.48
Mark Matteassi hits a low pass to Youssef de Jong. Youssef de Jong hits a low pass to Garry Allach. Garry Allach shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
75.24
Silvio Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamal Franken. Jamal Franken lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Henk Rudge had no chance!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
77.24
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made a substitution with Miguel Romero replacing Rodney Arveladze .SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Dominique Schulp replacing Dennis Joseph .
79.13
Ronnie Cas sees Dominique Schulp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominique Schulp makes a simple pass to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Arts.
83.05
Dominique Schulp knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima plays a one-two with Giovanni ten Brink and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Roberto Lima provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
85.36
Silvio Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamal Franken. Jamal Franken controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Giovanni ten Brink through on goal. Giovanni ten Brink shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Henk Rudge!
87.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Silvio Valente laces a weighted ball forward to Giovanni ten Brink. Giovanni ten Brink whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Lima. Stephen Gemmill catches Roberto Lima on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
89.15
Wouter de Groot kicks a strong pass forward to Youssef de Jong. Youssef de Jong flicks a high pass forward. Garry Allach collects the pass. Garry Allach shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
31%
42.5%
26.4%
Scorers
| Garry Allach 19, 57 | Giovanni ten Brink 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Allach 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. | Youssef de Jong (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gregoor Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Redknapp (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rodney Arveladze (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Robin Schultz (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Garry Allach (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Tom Goossen (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Romero (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alberto Lee (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Smits (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Cas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Titus Harley (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Anthony Beagrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dennis Joseph (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Silvio Valente (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Andres Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Giovanni ten Brink (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Adrian Terry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leon Ebbinge (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominique Schulp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jamal Franken (DEF) | 6 | |