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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play Crewe Alexandra in this friendly game. A crowd of 15,303 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the first half underway!
12.36
Wes Wright-Phillips clumsily knocks into Pablo Marquitos. Wes Wright-Phillips is warned by the referee! Pablo Marquitos runs off the knock.
14.16
Tiago Chavez knocks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Ruiz. Santiago Ruiz shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.41
Jšrg Van Van Der Gun flicks the ball to his team mate, David Bakboord. David Bakboord knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Stuart who gathers it comfortably.
21.38
Rinar Vlasenko flicks the ball to his team mate, David Bakboord. David Bakboord knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Stewart.
26.51
Robert Fletcher sees a break and surges forward. Robert Fletcher plays a perfect one-two with Kieron Etherington and rushes in on goal... Robert Fletcher shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.05
Rinar Vlasenko makes a simple pass to Santiago Ruiz. Santiago Ruiz shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.20
Arturo Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Jšrg Van Van Der Gun. Jšrg Van Van Der Gun threads the ball through to Santiago Ruiz. Santiago Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.36
Frederico Postiga passes the ball forward to Les Milligan. Les Milligan makes a simple pass to Kieron Etherington. Kieron Etherington goes all the way! Kieron Etherington takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.45
Jšrg Van Van Der Gun takes it forward alone. Jšrg Van Van Der Gun shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Crewe Alexandra kick off!
51.43
Robert Fletcher passes the ball forward to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
57.14
Wes Wright-Phillips catches Paulo Fonseca on the ankles. Wes Wright-Phillips is given another warning by the referee! Paulo Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.21
AZ 67 Alkmaar are easily keeping Crewe Alexandra at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
65.45
Les Milligan kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Martinez.
78.04
Pablo Marquitos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jšrg Van Van Der Gun. Jšrg Van Van Der Gun knocks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Ruiz. Santiago Ruiz shoots from 20 yards. Matt Stuart easily smothers it.
79.11
Les Milligan takes it forward alone. Les Milligan shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.16
Nelson Franco takes it forward alone. Nelson Franco shoots from 20 yards but somehow Matt Stuart manages to keep it out.
83.54
Rinar Vlasenko threads the ball through to Santiago Ruiz. Santiago Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Thome. Sergio Thome directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Matt Stuart!
84.57
Jšrg Van Van Der Gun sees space and advances. Jšrg Van Van Der Gun controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Matt Stuart!
87.52
Arturo Martinez sees space and advances. Arturo Martinez threads the ball through to Sergio Thome. Sergio Thome shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.04
Rinar Vlasenko makes a simple pass to David Bakboord. David Bakboord shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Matt Stuart!
90.00
Peter Wright comes in with a late challenge on Nelson Franco. Peter Wright is given a warning by the referee! Nelson Franco runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Kieron Etherington of Crewe Alexandra

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60 vs 40
Play Area
Home team third: 25.00%, Midfield: 45.00%, Away team third: 30.00%