Match Report


NEC Nijmegen     AZ 67 Alkmaar
Computer Player Firoz Mohamed
G. MansG1GM. Bierhoff
P. ReuserD2DI. Gentile
T. De NooijerD3DC. Luijpers
R. MartinezD4DN. Trustfull
A. VierklauD5MR. Grot
T. JezierskiM6MS. Gemmill
B. BeagrieM7MB. Schulpen
M. SommeseMcaptain8MJ. Matthäus
O. GuerreroM9captainAJ. Frijters
A. GallacherA10AR. Rival
R. LoureiroA11AT. Molendijk
 
ƒ. DibiD12DM. Hilgerink
A. JacobsA13MC. Van Der Leegte
O. VisserM14AP. Caluwé

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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kurt Condé.


0.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off!
12.04
Robert Rival flicks a high pass forward. Tieme Molendijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tieme Molendijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.14
Stuart Gemmill makes a probing pass to Bert Schulpen. Bert Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Robert Rival. Robert Rival knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard Mans who gathers it comfortably.
15.10
Ivo Gentile takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Jo Frijters. Jo Frijters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tieme Molendijk. Tieme Molendijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Rival. Robert Rival takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
16.05
Niels Trustfull barges into Toifilou Jezierski. The referee warns Niels Trustfull to calm down! Toifilou Jezierski gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.23
Ivo Gentile threads a neat ball through to Tieme Molendijk. Tieme Molendijk knocks in a cross ball towards Jo Frijters. Jo Frijters flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
33.01
Toifilou Jezierski flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Loureiro. Rodrigo Loureiro passes the ball forward but Andy Gallacher is offside!
36.48
Jan Matthäus hits a low pass to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Tieme Molendijk but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.51
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.56
Ramon Grot plays the ball forward to Tieme Molendijk. Tieme Molendijk lofts in a cross ball towards Jo Frijters. Jo Frijters directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jo Frijters!
44.39
Bert Schulpen passes the ball forward to Jan Matthäus. Jan Matthäus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
Niels Trustfull flicks a high pass forward. Jo Frijters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jo Frijters flicks a high pass forward. Robert Rival holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Rival plays a quick one-two with Tieme Molendijk and rushes in on goal... Robert Rival comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
51.32
Aaron Vierklau sees space and advances. Aaron Vierklau hits a low pass to Andy Gallacher. Andy Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niels Trustfull.
54.29
Andy Gallacher brings the ball forward. Andy Gallacher tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.32
Stuart Gemmill catches Brian Beagrie on the ankles. The referee brings Stuart Gemmill to one side and gives him a warning! Brian Beagrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.22
Stuart Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Tieme Molendijk. Tieme Molendijk rushes past Roberto Martinez! Some good footwork from Tieme Molendijk provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Gerard Mans!
59.25
Oscar Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Loureiro. Rodrigo Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niels Trustfull.
60.18
Ramon Grot hits a low pass to Jo Frijters. Jo Frijters shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Gerard Mans had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
69.19
Bert Schulpen makes a simple pass to Tieme Molendijk. Tieme Molendijk chips the ball to his team mate, Jo Frijters. Jo Frijters looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
71.07
Jo Frijters kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Rival. Robert Rival sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gerard Mans.
72.47
Jan Matthäus takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Thijs De Nooijer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
73.48
Stuart Gemmill sees space and advances. Stuart Gemmill shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.13
Petri Reuser flicks a high pass forward. Marino Sommese controls it well on his chest. Marino Sommese controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Loureiro. Rodrigo Loureiro shoots from outside the area but somehow Matthias Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
78.03
Cosmin Luijpers clumsily knocks into Andy Gallacher. The referee calls over Cosmin Luijpers and shows him a yellow card! Andy Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

NEC Nijmegen

AZ 67 Alkmaar
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.0588235294118 vs 52.9411764705882
Play Area
Home team third: 33.82%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 16.18%

Scorers
Jo Frijters 26, 41, 60

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jo Frijters of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Gerard Mans (GK)
7
2. Petri Reuser (DEF)
6
3. Thijs De Nooijer (DEF)
6
4. Roberto Martinez (DEF)
6
5. Aaron Vierklau (DEF)
6
6. Toifilou Jezierski (MID)
6
7. Brian Beagrie (MID)
6
8. Marino Sommese (MID)
6
9. Oscar Guerrero (MID)
6
10. Andy Gallacher (ATT)
6
11. Rodrigo Loureiro (ATT)
6

12. ƒtienne Dibi (DEF)
0
13. Abubakari Jacobs (ATT)
0
14. Oscar Visser (MID)
0

1. Matthias Bierhoff (GK)
6
2. Ivo Gentile (DEF)
6
3. Cosmin Luijpers (DEF)
5
4. Niels Trustfull (DEF)
6
5. Ramon Grot (MID)
6
6. Stuart Gemmill (MID)
6
7. Bert Schulpen (MID)
6
8. Jan Matthäus (MID)
6
9. Jo Frijters (ATT)
9
10. Robert Rival (ATT)
6
11. Tieme Molendijk (ATT)
7

12. Marinus Hilgerink (DEF)
0
13. Cosmin Van Der Leegte (MID)
0
14. Pim Caluwé (ATT)
0