Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to FC Dordrecht. 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 4-4-2 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fatik Redeker.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fatik Redeker.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off the first half!
2.30
0-0Serge Sanogo sees Armin Backes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armin Backes flicks a high pass forward. Lampros Xanthopoulos collects the pass. Lampros Xanthopoulos puts a great ball through. Nico Haller runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.41
0-0With imagination, Stefan Dumitru Olteanu laces a through ball forward to Lampros Xanthopoulos. Lampros Xanthopoulos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.22
Tahar Kachloul makes a simple pass to Armin Backes. Armin Backes flicks a high pass forward. Lampros Xanthopoulos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lampros Xanthopoulos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.18
0-1Steffen Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Luís Rico controls it well on his chest. Luís Rico controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.41
0-1Romano Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Sanchez who brings the ball under control. Marcos Sanchez hits a low pass to Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
18.12
0-1Serge Sanogo threads the ball through to Armin Backes. Armin Backes sees a break and surges forward. Armin Backes advances inside the box! Armin Backes comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
26.33
Armin Backes flicks a high ball forward to Luís Rico who takes it down. Luís Rico whips in a cross ball towards Lampros Xanthopoulos. Lampros Xanthopoulos makes a convincing header. Wouter Rudge manages to gather it.
27.53
With some swift thinking, Ed Witschge plays the ball forward to Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.25
Marcos Sanchez knocks the ball forward to Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.21
Armin Backes flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Haller. Nico Haller whips in a cross ball towards Luís Rico. Luís Rico is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
38.58
Steffen Schrader flicks a high pass forward to Lampros Xanthopoulos who brings the ball under control. Lampros Xanthopoulos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
39.33
Ger de Vries runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ger de Vries knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arek Swierczewski who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Steffen Schrader deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Haller. Nico Haller lofts in a cross ball towards Luís Rico. Luís Rico connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
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. FC Dordrecht 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
FC Dordrecht kick off!
47.07
Ger de Vries controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
48.06
0-2Stefan Dumitru Olteanu flicks a high pass forward to Luís Rico who brings the ball under control. Luís Rico knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Haller. Nico Haller fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Emile Philips is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
49.02
0-2Steffen Schrader takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Andy Waterreus reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
51.30
0-2Steffen Schrader catches Marcos Sanchez on the ankles. The referee calls over Steffen Schrader and warns him to calm down! Marcos Sanchez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.41
With some swift thinking, Ed Witschge plays the ball forward to Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus knocks in a cross ball towards Arnold Juffing. Arnold Juffing beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.50
Armin Backes knocks the ball forward to Lampros Xanthopoulos. Lampros Xanthopoulos shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.34
Serge Sanogo knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Backes. Armin Backes makes a probing pass to Luís Rico. Luís Rico whips in a cross ball towards Lampros Xanthopoulos. Lampros Xanthopoulos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Wouter Rudge.
66.07
Marcos Sanchez barges into Steffen Schrader. Marcos Sanchez is warned by the referee! Steffen Schrader carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.07
Tahar Kachloul threads a neat ball through to Armin Backes. Armin Backes flicks a high pass forward. Luís Rico controls it well on his chest. Luís Rico skips past Gregoor Van Der Ree! Luís Rico makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Gregoor Van Der Ree!
69.21
ƒtienne Van Der Sleen knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
73.14
Ger de Vries threads a neat ball through to Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Arek Swierczewski gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
77.08
1-2FC Dordrecht have made 2 substitutions with Alexander Saravakos replacing Steffen Schrader and Michael Pierre-Fanfan replacing Lampros Xanthopoulos .
79.27
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stefan Dumitru Olteanu shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.33
Romano Monteiro breaks forward. Romano Monteiro threads the ball through to Andy Waterreus. Andy Waterreus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tahar Kachloul.
85.17
Tahar Kachloul makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Backes. Armin Backes makes a probing pass to Michael Pierre-Fanfan. Michael Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball towards Luís Rico. Luís Rico knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
87.20
1-2Ger de Vries clumsily knocks into Alexander Saravakos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Saravakos stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.18
Tahar Kachloul passes the ball forward to Alexander Saravakos. With a delightful solo run, Alexander Saravakos stretches the opposition's defence. Alexander Saravakos lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Pierre-Fanfan. Michael Pierre-Fanfan powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Arnold Juffing 53 | Luís Rico 12, 33 Michael Pierre-Fanfan 89 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Wouter Rudge (GK)
7
2. Gregoor Van Der Ree (DEF)
6
3. Romano Monteiro (DEF)
6
4. Emile Philips (DEF)
6
5. Jaime Gomes (DEF)
6
6. Marcos Sanchez (MID)
6
7. Ger de Vries (MID)
6
8. Ed Witschge (MID)
6
9. ƒtienne Van Der Sleen (MID)
6
10. Arnold Juffing (ATT)
7
11. Andy Waterreus (ATT)
7
12. Shota Beukenkamp (GK)
0
13. Nico Busse (GK)
0
14. Ulrich van Leeuwen (GK)
0
1. Arek Swierczewski (GK)
6
2. Steffen Flo (DEF)
6
3. Tahar Kachloul (DEF)
7
4. Susumu Saito (DEF)
6
5. Serge Sanogo (DEF)
6
6. Stefan Dumitru Olteanu (MID)
6
7. Armin Backes (MID)
8
8. Steffen Schrader (MID)
6
9. Lampros Xanthopoulos (ATT)
6
10. Luís Rico (ATT)
9
11. Nico Haller (ATT)
7
12. Emmanuel West (GK)
0
13. Alexander Saravakos (MID)
7
14. Michael Pierre-Fanfan (ATT)
7