Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 20,331 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Van Der Gaag.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Van Der Gaag.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.06
0-1Jason Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Götz. Julian Götz threads a neat ball through to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Maier. Nico Maier is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nico Maier!
8.18
0-1Philipp Köpke sees a break and surges forward. Philipp Köpke lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
14.41
Corrado Vicari chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Götz. Julian Götz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Götz whips in a cross ball towards Nico Maier. Nico Maier finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.13
0-1Bert Schulpen sees Helder Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Helder Moreira rushes past Corrado Vicari! Corrado Vicari catches Helder Moreira on the ankles. Helder Moreira appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
18.07
0-1Pedro Castro threads a neat ball through to Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Maier. Nico Maier jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Matthias Bierhoff.
21.25
Cosmin Luijpers threads a neat ball through to Ramon Grot. Ramon Grot makes a probing pass to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill plays a scrappy one-two with Helder Moreira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stuart Gemmill provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but somehow Gabriel Carrasco manages to keep it out.
27.33
Niels Trustfull threads a neat ball through to Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.17
Ramon Grot flicks the ball to his team mate, Bert Schulpen. Bert Schulpen cuts inside the box! Bert Schulpen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
36.14
0-1Gavin Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Corrado Vicari. Corrado Vicari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Götz. Julian Götz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Caldwell.
39.39
0-1Ólafur Ríkhardsson catches Helder Moreira on the ankles. The referee calls over Ólafur Ríkhardsson and shows him a yellow card! Helder Moreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.39
0-1Free kick to AZ 67 Alkmaar just outside the area...
40.44
Christian Neudecker calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
42.01
Philipp Köpke brings the ball forward. Philipp Köpke shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
45.00
Bert Schulpen flicks a high pass forward to Ramon Grot who brings the ball under control. Ramon Grot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira rushes past Jason Shearer! Helder Moreira rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
48.58
Helder Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Carrasco who gathers it comfortably.
49.17
Ólafur Ríkhardsson threads the ball through to Julian Götz. With some swift thinking, Julian Götz plays the ball forward to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Götz. Julian Götz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.53
Julian Götz passes the ball forward to Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis whips in a cross ball towards Julian Götz. Julian Götz beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Matthias Bierhoff. Excellent save.
57.42
Ioannis Vakouftsis sees Claudio Suarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
59.36
Ramon Grot knocks the ball forward to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
60.39
0-1Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Alpay Abdullah replacing Claudio Suarez .
63.36
With vision, Ramon Grot plays the ball forward to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
71.35
Cosmin Luijpers flicks a high pass forward to Helder Moreira who brings the ball under control. Helder Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ólafur Ríkhardsson.
73.36
0-1Julian Götz knocks the ball forward to Nico Maier. Nico Maier whips in a cross ball towards Julian Götz. Julian Götz powers a header at goal. Paul Caldwell clears it off the line with his head!
77.57
Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Piotr Kozminski replacing Ólafur Ríkhardsson .
79.06
0-1Bert Schulpen comes in with a late challenge on Corrado Vicari. The referee brings Bert Schulpen to one side and gives him a warning! Corrado Vicari runs off the knock.
81.37
Corrado Vicari knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alpay Abdullah!
87.42
Ramon Grot knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
Niels Trustfull makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bert Schulpen. Bert Schulpen threads the ball through to Ramon Grot. Ramon Grot lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Matthias Bierhoff (GK)
7
2. Cosmin Luijpers (DEF)
6
3. Paul Caldwell (DEF)
6
4. Niels Trustfull (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Gemmill (MID)
6
6. Ramon Grot (MID)
8
7. Bert Schulpen (MID)
7
8. Philipp Köpke (MID)
7
9. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen (ATT)
6
10. Christian Neudecker (ATT)
6
11. Helder Moreira (ATT)
7
12. Jonathan Serrant (ATT)
0
13. Sebastian Thielemann (MID)
0
14. Robert Rival (ATT)
0
1. Gabriel Carrasco (GK)
7
2. Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3. Corrado Vicari (DEF)
7
4. Ólafur Ríkhardsson (DEF)
5
5. Jason Shearer (DEF)
6
6. Ioannis Vakouftsis (MID)
6
7. Julian Götz (MID)
8
8. Nico Maier (ATT)
9
9. Shabani Garrault (ATT)
6
10. Pedro Castro (ATT)
8
11. Claudio Suarez (ATT)
6
12. Piotr Kozminski (DEF)
6
13. Nicolas Fernandez (MID)
0
14. Alpay Abdullah (ATT)
8