Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 18,336 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and FC Groningen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Quansah.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and FC Groningen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Quansah.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
2.23
1-0With vision, Alex McStay plays the ball forward to Rodrigue Wolsky. Rodrigue Wolsky threads the ball through to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.01
1-0Fabrice Mercier makes a simple pass to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Langerak holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivo Langerak whips in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.11
Steven Witschge threads the ball through to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.19
Rodrigue Wolsky pushes up the pitch. Rodrigue Wolsky changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rodrigue Wolsky lofts in a cross ball towards Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! JŸrgen Van Bommel had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
22.14
2-0Rodrigo Barbosa brings the ball forward. Rodrigo Barbosa shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
27.04
Youssouf Sagbo threads the ball through to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez darts forward. Leonardo Ramirez skips past Gregoor Brouwers! Leonardo Ramirez cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving JŸrgen Van Bommel with no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
30.09
3-0Alejandro Galadames barges into Marc Crooks. Alejandro Galadames is shown the yellow card! Marc Crooks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.18
3-0Mitchell Jansen makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Barbosa. With imagination, Rodrigo Barbosa picks a pass forward to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Vela who gathers it comfortably.
34.39
3-0Jose Pirri catches Rob de Boer on the ankles. The referee warns Jose Pirri to calm down! Rob de Boer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.23
Gregoor Brouwers clumsily knocks into Rob de Boer. The referee calls over Gregoor Brouwers and shows him a yellow card! Rob de Boer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.56
Alex McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Mercier. Fabrice Mercier passes the ball forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer whips in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by JŸrgen Van Bommel!
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 Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Groningen kicking off!
47.32
With imagination, Raouf Maurice picks a pass forward to Sergio Teixeira. Sergio Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
49.10
Rodrigo Barbosa passes the ball forward to Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.12
Rodrigue Wolsky changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rodrigue Wolsky knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
57.37
Steven Witschge advances with the ball. Steven Witschge skips past Raouf Maurice! Steven Witschge cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! JŸrgen Van Bommel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.50
4-0AZ 67 Alkmaar are in full control of this game.
67.21
Mitchell Jansen flicks a high pass forward to Helder Semedo who brings the ball under control. Helder Semedo 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!
69.29
With imagination, Rodrigo Barbosa plays the ball forward to Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
75.37
Mitchell Jansen hacks Rodrigue Wolsky from behind! Mitchell Jansen is given a warning by the referee! Rodrigue Wolsky runs off the knock.
77.11
Mitchell Jansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink connects with a diving header but Adrian Vela is on top of it.
78.48
Alejandro Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Langerak holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivo Langerak controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ivo Langerak 2, 18 Leonardo Ramirez 27 Steven Witschge 57 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adrian Vela (GK)
7
2. Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF)
8
3. Fabrice Mercier (DEF)
6
4. Alex McStay (DEF)
6
5. Youssouf Sagbo (DEF)
7
6. Alejandro Galadames (MID)
6
7. Steven Witschge (MID)
8
8. Leonardo Ramirez (MID)
8
9. Sieb Babangida (ATT)
6
10. Ivo Langerak (ATT)
9
11. Rob de Boer (ATT)
6
12. Demetrio Lazzarini (ATT)
0
13. Tim Bakker (MID)
0
14. Eugenio Martinez (MID)
0
1. JŸrgen Van Bommel (GK)
6
2. Raouf Maurice (DEF)
6
3. Gregoor Brouwers (DEF)
5
4. Sergio Teixeira (DEF)
6
5. William Laslandes (DEF)
6
6. Rodrigo Barbosa (MID)
7
7. Jose Pirri (MID)
6
8. Mitchell Jansen (MID)
6
9. Marc Crooks (ATT)
6
10. Ferdi Besselink (ATT)
6
11. Helder Semedo (ATT)
6
12. Rick Mulder (GK)
0
13. Glenn Witschge (MID)
0
14. Cristiano Jardim (MID)
0