Match Report
| NEC Nijmegen | NEC Nijmegen |  |  | AZ 67 Alkmaar | AZ 67 Alkmaar | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Cristiano Favalli | C. Favalli |  | 72 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 79 |  | Adrian Vela | A. Vela | |||||||
| Alje Robben | A. Robben |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 80 |  | Alex McStay | A. McStay | |||||||||
| Miel Doomernik | M. Doomernik | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 77 | | Bryan Vrede | B. Vrede | |||||||||
| Eugenio Hierro | E. Hierro |  | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 76 | | Duncan Booth | D. Booth | |||||||||
| Frederico Saez | F. Saez | | 64 | D | | 5 | | D | 75 |  | Rodrigue Wolsky | R. Wolsky | |||||||||
| Guilherme Ferreira | G. Ferreira |  | 80 | M | | 6 | | M | 83 | | Alejandro Galadames | A. Galadames | |||||||||
| Rainer Jahn | R. Jahn |  | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 82 | | Leonardo Ramirez | L. Ramirez | |||||||||
| Gregoor Bruins | G. Bruins | | 77 | A | | 8 | | M | 78 | | Eugenio Martinez | E. Martinez | |||||||||
| Craig Gough | C. Gough | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 80 | | Sieb Babangida | S. Babangida | |||||||||
| Alec Rae | A. Rae | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 79 | | Duncan Matteo | D. Matteo | |||||||||
| Sieb Karelse | S. Karelse | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 78 | | Rob de Boer | R. de Boer | |||||||||
| Delano Van Hintum | D. Van Hintum | | 64 | D | | 12 | | M | 77 | | Steven Witschge | S. Witschge | |||||||||
| Lee Kahn | L. Kahn |  | 63 | D | | 13 | | M | 76 | | Tim Bakker | T. Bakker | |||||||||
| Frank Murphy | F. Murphy | | 63 | D | | 14 | | D | 75 |  | Kouki Yamamoto | K. Yamamoto | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabian Meerdink.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabian Meerdink.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the match underway!
6.21
0-0Alejandro Galadames threads a neat ball through to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. With a superhuman jump, Rob de Boer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Cristiano Favalli effortlessly picks it out of the air!
9.32
0-0Miel Doomernik flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rainer Jahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.34
0-0Rainer Jahn flicks a high pass forward. Alec Rae controls it well on his chest. Alec Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.45
Eugenio Hierro flicks a high ball forward to Miel Doomernik who takes it down. With intelligent imagination, Miel Doomernik plays the ball forward to Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
16.26
Eugenio Martinez makes a simple pass to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
18.12
0-1Leonardo Ramirez makes a simple pass to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.06
Rodrigue Wolsky sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigue Wolsky passes the ball forward to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames whips the ball goalwards with his head. Cristiano Favalli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
27.42
Eugenio Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Alje Robben. Alje Robben chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Gough. Craig Gough shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.19
0-1Gregoor Bruins changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gregoor Bruins knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Karelse. Bryan Vrede hacks Sieb Karelse from behind! Sieb Karelse appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
32.19
Rainer Jahn knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Alec Rae. Alec Rae powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.04
Guilherme Ferreira sees Rainer Jahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rainer Jahn lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Adrian Vela gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
40.20
Eugenio Martinez flicks a high ball forward to Sieb Babangida who gracefully takes it down. Sieb Babangida shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Leonardo Ramirez plays the ball forward to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Hierro.
45.00
The referee whistles 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.
45.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off!
48.16
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.51
Eugenio Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
54.17
Duncan Booth threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.52
Eugenio Hierro chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn flicks a high pass forward to Craig Gough who brings the ball under control. Craig Gough shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.28
0-1Eugenio Hierro clumsily knocks into Rob de Boer. Eugenio Hierro is given a warning by the referee! Rob de Boer stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.18
Leonardo Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez cuts inside the box! Eugenio Martinez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
63.30
Alejandro Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Rob de Boer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.04
Eugenio Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn surges forward with the ball. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.37
Leonardo Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
69.19
Duncan Booth sees space and advances. Duncan Booth shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.18
Leonardo Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
79.14
Rainer Jahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins whips in a cross ball towards Alec Rae. Alec Rae outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Adrian Vela is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.06
Alejandro Galadames makes a simple pass to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.39
Eugenio Hierro hits a low pass to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn makes a simple pass to Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Vela who gathers it comfortably.
85.29
Alejandro Galadames flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo shoots from 20 yards but somehow Cristiano Favalli manages to keep it out.
87.03
Miel Doomernik makes a beautiful solo run. Miel Doomernik hits a low pass to Craig Gough. Craig Gough sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alec Rae 79 | Sieb Babangida 18 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cristiano Favalli of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cristiano Favalli (GK)
8
2. Alje Robben (DEF)
6
3. Miel Doomernik (DEF)
7
4. Eugenio Hierro (DEF)
7
5. Frederico Saez (DEF)
6
6. Guilherme Ferreira (MID)
6
7. Rainer Jahn (MID)
8
8. Gregoor Bruins (ATT)
8
9. Craig Gough (ATT)
6
10. Alec Rae (ATT)
8
11. Sieb Karelse (ATT)
6
12. Delano Van Hintum (DEF)
0
13. Lee Kahn (DEF)
0
14. Frank Murphy (DEF)
0
1. Adrian Vela (GK)
6
2. Alex McStay (DEF)
6
3. Bryan Vrede (DEF)
6
4. Duncan Booth (DEF)
7
5. Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF)
6
6. Alejandro Galadames (MID)
7
7. Leonardo Ramirez (MID)
8
8. Eugenio Martinez (MID)
7
9. Sieb Babangida (ATT)
8
10. Duncan Matteo (ATT)
7
11. Rob de Boer (ATT)
7
12. Steven Witschge (MID)
0
13. Tim Bakker (MID)
0
14. Kouki Yamamoto (DEF)
0