Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 19,745 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Chaveyriat.
The pitch is in good condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Chaveyriat.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen kick off!
2.52
0-0Pablo Molowny threads a neat ball through to Hennie Claes. Hennie Claes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Zwaanswijk.
6.22
0-0Copain Langerak threads a neat ball through to Hennie Claes. Hennie Claes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jeffrey Waterreus through on goal. Jeffrey Waterreus rockets a shot on goal. Matthias Bräutigam easily gets down and covers it.
8.53
George Van Dalen flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Herrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antoine Van Der Heijden who gathers it comfortably.
10.50
0-0George Van Dalen clumsily knocks into Hennie Claes. The referee brings George Van Dalen to one side and gives him a warning! Hennie Claes stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.35
0-0Pablo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Aron Brouwers collects the pass. Aron Brouwers lofts in a cross ball towards Copain Langerak. Copain Langerak makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
15.08
Tim Fabrie hits a low pass to George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Brooking. Nigel Brooking shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
16.34
Tim Fabrie flicks the ball to his team mate, George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Brooking controls it well on his chest. Nigel Brooking shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Antoine Van Der Heijden.
17.33
0-0George Van Dalen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Pablo Molowny reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
18.17
Joris Robbemond kicks a strong pass forward to Jeffrey Waterreus. Jeffrey Waterreus shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Matthias Bräutigam!
22.07
0-0Bjšrn Hoekstra comes in with a late challenge on George Van Dalen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! George Van Dalen runs off the knock.
24.48
Dami‘n Van Vossen makes a probing pass to George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen makes a simple pass to Jimmy Arphexad. Jimmy Arphexad shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
27.38
George Van Dalen threads a neat ball through to Leon Roth. Leon Roth knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Brooking. Nigel Brooking beats his man to it with a header. Good keeping from Antoine Van Der Heijden as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
32.39
With vision, Pedro Herrero plays the ball forward to Jimmy Arphexad. Jimmy Arphexad finds some space and shoots from distance but Antoine Van Der Heijden is on top of it.
36.53
Jaap Van Der Luer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeffrey Waterreus. Jeffrey Waterreus whips in a cross ball towards Copain Langerak. Copain Langerak directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
39.48
Ruben van den Broek hits a low pass to Jaap Van Der Luer. Jaap Van Der Luer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jaap Van Der Luer shoots from outside the area but is denied by Matthias Bräutigam. Excellent save.
44.35
Dami‘n Van Vossen flicks a high ball forward to George Van Dalen who takes it down. George Van Dalen flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Herrero who takes it down. Pedro Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Ulrich Hoogstrate. Ulrich Hoogstrate beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Antoine Van Der Heijden!
45.00
George Van Dalen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Arphexad. Jimmy Arphexad shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half. The NEC Nijmegen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
49.12
Dami‘n Van Vossen kicks a strong pass forward to George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen makes a simple pass to Pedro Herrero. Pedro Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Ulrich Hoogstrate. Ulrich Hoogstrate outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.42
Danilo Giorgetti pushes up the pitch. Danilo Giorgetti chips the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Waterreus. Jeffrey Waterreus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.09
0-1Pablo Molowny sees Jeffrey Waterreus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeffrey Waterreus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joris Robbemond. Joris Robbemond whips in a cross ball towards Aron Brouwers. With a superhuman jump, Aron Brouwers connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matthias Bräutigam with no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
59.13
0-1Ulrich Hoogstrate kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Herrero. Pedro Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Roth but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.23
0-1AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Kofi Davids replacing Hennie Claes and Ivar Van Nistelrooy replacing Joris Robbemond .
63.35
George Van Dalen flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Brooking controls it well on his chest. Nigel Brooking knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antoine Van Der Heijden who gathers it comfortably.
67.06
Copain Langerak brings the ball forward. Copain Langerak shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.47
Jaap Van Der Luer flicks a high ball forward to Kofi Davids who takes it down. Kofi Davids knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.16
Pablo Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Copain Langerak who brings the ball under control. Copain Langerak flicks a high pass forward to Ivar Van Nistelrooy who brings the ball under control. Ivar Van Nistelrooy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dami‘n Van Vossen.
78.04
George Van Dalen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Herrero. Pedro Herrero advances inside the box! Pedro Herrero comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Antoine Van Der Heijden gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
81.20
Nigel Brooking flicks a high pass forward. George Van Dalen easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Van Dalen shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Antoine Van Der Heijden!
85.01
Tim Fabrie barges into Ivar Van Nistelrooy. The referee calls over Tim Fabrie and shows him a yellow card! Ivar Van Nistelrooy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.25
Bjšrn Hoekstra takes it forward alone. Bjšrn Hoekstra shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.06
Bjšrn Hoekstra decides to run forward with the ball. Bjšrn Hoekstra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Danilo Giorgetti knocks the ball forward to Aron Brouwers. Aron Brouwers shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antoine Van Der Heijden of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Matthias Bräutigam (GK)
7
2. Kurt Grot (DEF)
6
3. Dami‘n Van Vossen (DEF)
6
4. Tim Fabrie (DEF)
6
5. Mike Zwaanswijk (DEF)
6
6. Nigel Brooking (MID)
7
7. George Van Dalen (MID)
8
8. Jimmy Arphexad (ATT)
6
9. Ulrich Hoogstrate (ATT)
6
10. Pedro Herrero (ATT)
7
11. Leon Roth (ATT)
6
12. Piet Houttuin (GK)
0
13. Gerard Scharrenburg (MID)
0
14. Reinder Dreef (ATT)
0
1. Antoine Van Der Heijden (GK)
9
2. Danilo Giorgetti (DEF)
7
3. Pablo Molowny (DEF)
8
4. Ruben van den Broek (DEF)
7
5. Hennie Claes (MID)
6
6. Jaap Van Der Luer (MID)
7
7. Copain Langerak (MID)
7
8. Bjšrn Hoekstra (MID)
6
9. Jeffrey Waterreus (ATT)
7
10. Aron Brouwers (ATT)
8
11. Joris Robbemond (ATT)
7
12. Ivar Van Nistelrooy (MID)
6
13. Kofi Davids (GK)
6
14. Wilfred Beelenkamp (ATT)
0