Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to BVO Emmen. A crowd of 19,962 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and BVO Emmen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wouter Van Bommel.


0.00
The first half starts with BVO Emmen kicking off!
2.40
Sjaak Hesp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
4.04
Ramon Grot flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Stuart Gemmill decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Gemmill skips past Sjaak Hesp! Stuart Gemmill looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
6.42
Cosmin Luijpers brings the ball forward. Cosmin Luijpers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira plays a one-two with Christian Neudecker and advances towards the goal... Helder Moreira comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Fantastic reaction save from Gianmatteo Giampaolo!
8.35
Chris Delaney makes a probing pass to Callum Niven. Callum Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Douglas. Rui Douglas knocks in a cross ball towards Joost Wijngaarden. Joost Wijngaarden jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.23
Ramon Grot flicks a high ball forward to Helder Moreira who takes it down. Helder Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sjaak Hesp.
12.04
Ramon Grot gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Helder Moreira shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.10
Callum Niven makes a strong solo run forward. Callum Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Matthias Bierhoff.
20.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Bert Schulpen plays the ball forward to Ramon Grot. Ramon Grot flicks a high pass forward to Bert Schulpen who brings the ball under control. Bert Schulpen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjorn-Tore Johnsen but he's offside!
27.08
With a delightful solo run, Philipp Köpke stretches the opposition's defence. Philipp Köpke shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Gianmatteo Giampaolo. What a great pair of hands!
28.19
Rui Douglas sees Enrique Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
30.34
Helder Moreira comes in with a late challenge on Chris Delaney. Helder Moreira is warned by the referee! Chris Delaney gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.03
Chris Delaney hits a low pass to Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco makes a pass forward but Luis Duran is yards offside!
39.43
Philipp Köpke chips the ball to his team mate, Bert Schulpen. Bert Schulpen hits a low pass to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Callum Niven makes a simple pass to Mario Lopes. Mario Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Cosmin Luijpers is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. BVO Emmen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off the second half!
49.01
Philipp Köpke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Johnsen. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
53.55
Ramon Grot clumsily knocks into Joost Wijngaarden. The referee calls over Ramon Grot and shows him a yellow card! Joost Wijngaarden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.46
Chris Delaney flicks a high pass forward. Callum Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Blanco. Enrique Blanco finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
55.32
Bert Schulpen knocks the ball forward to Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker puts a great ball through. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.23
Mario Lopes takes it forward alone. Mario Lopes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rui Douglas is offside!
60.06
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.55
Callum Niven flicks a high pass forward. Luis Duran collects the pass. Luis Duran advances inside the box! Luis Duran cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Frederic Gardie's outstretched leg.
66.56
Cosmin Luijpers hacks Luis Duran from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Duran stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.32
Ramon Grot sees Bert Schulpen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bert Schulpen plays a quick one-two with Helder Moreira and rushes in on goal... Bert Schulpen rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Gianmatteo Giampaolo had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
78.30
Bert Schulpen flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Gemmill who takes it down. Stuart Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira plays a one-two with Bjorn-Tore Johnsen and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Helder Moreira provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Gianmatteo Giampaolo had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
81.05
Chris Delaney knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Lopes. Mario Lopes flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Blanco who takes it down. Mauricio Blanco plays a perfect one-two with Rui Douglas and rushes in on goal... Mauricio Blanco cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Matthias Bierhoff gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
87.48
Bert Schulpen advances with the ball. Bert Schulpen shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
89.55
Cosmin Luijpers makes a probing pass to Bert Schulpen. Bert Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheers as the Portuguese player celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 59.3406593406593 vs 40.6593406593407
Play Area
Home team third: 29.67%, Midfield: 41.76%, Away team third: 28.57%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Helder Moreira of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
6
7
6. Ramon Grot (MID)
6
7. Bert Schulpen (MID)
8
7
11. Helder Moreira (ATT)
10

0
14. Robert Rival (ATT)
0

2. Chris Delaney (DEF)
6
4. Sjaak Hesp (DEF)
6
6
6. Callum Niven (MID)
6
7. Mario Lopes (MID)
6
6
10. Rui Douglas (ATT)
6
11. Luis Duran (ATT)
6

12. John Dickov (ATT)
0
13. George Noica (ATT)
0
14. Fredrik Moss (MID)
0