Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play AZ 67 Alkmaar in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,984 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Bert Schulpen flicks a high pass forward. Helder Moreira controls it well on his chest. Helder Moreira skips past Colin Mcallister! Some good footwork from Helder Moreira provides some space. He shoots at goal but Moritz Roth is on top of it.
6.27
Gaetano Minopoli sees Lee Rodgers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lee Rodgers makes a simple pass to Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Matthias Bierhoff gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
8.04
Fouad Chippo flicks a high ball forward to João Villa who takes it down. João Villa flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Haise controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Haise shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Matthias Bierhoff.
9.08
0-0It's a corner kick. João Villa kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Lee Rodgers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
14.06
João Villa knocks the ball forward to Juan Duran. Juan Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
16.56
0-1Bert Schulpen threads the ball through to Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker cuts inside the box! Christian Neudecker tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.39
Ramon Grot makes a simple pass to Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
21.33
0-1Ramon Grot knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Mcallister.
22.25
Bert Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Johnsen. Some good footwork from Bjorn-Tore Johnsen provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
26.19
Paul Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Christian Neudecker who gracefully takes it down. Christian Neudecker threads a neat, attacking ball through to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
30.39
Fouad Chippo threads the ball through to Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco plays the ball forward to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bert Schulpen.
32.32
Ramon Grot knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.37
Fouad Chippo flicks a high pass forward to João Villa who brings the ball under control. João Villa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
0-3Samuel Vieira hacks Niels Trustfull from behind! The referee calls over Samuel Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Niels Trustfull stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Pistoiese kick off the second half!
49.14
0-3Philipp Köpke clumsily knocks into João Villa. The referee calls over Philipp Köpke and warns him to calm down! João Villa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.18
Bert Schulpen passes the ball forward to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Johnsen. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Moritz Roth manages to gather it.
57.56
Bjorn-Tore Johnsen threads a neat ball through to Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker runs straight at the defence! Christian Neudecker shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Moritz Roth is on top of it.
60.38
0-3Stuart Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Bjorn-Tore Johnsen who brings the ball under control. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen whips in a cross ball towards Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
63.33
0-3Ramon Grot makes a probing pass to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira passes the ball forward but Bjorn-Tore Johnsen is offside!
65.42
Niels Trustfull breaks forward. Niels Trustfull chips the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Johnsen. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen whips in a cross ball towards Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker flicks the ball with his head but somehow Moritz Roth manages to keep it out.
67.20
0-3Juan Duran flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Rodgers. Lee Rodgers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Paul Caldwell steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
71.58
Paul Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Vieira. The referee warns Paul Caldwell to calm down! Samuel Vieira runs off the knock.
71.58
0-3Free kick to Pistoiese just outside the area...
73.25
Juan Duran calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
75.47
Niels Trustfull flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramon Grot. Ramon Grot flicks a high pass forward. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.34
Paul Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Bert Schulpen. Bert Schulpen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjorn-Tore Johnsen. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen plays a quick one-two with Christian Neudecker and rushes in on goal... Bjorn-Tore Johnsen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Moritz Roth.
79.50
Corner kick to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Stuart Gemmill chips it to the near post. Samuel Vieira chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
83.00
Bert Schulpen takes it forward alone. Bert Schulpen shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Moritz Roth.
84.08
It's a corner kick. Niels Trustfull loops the ball over to the far post. Colin Mcallister gets to the ball and clears it up field.
89.35
Bert Schulpen makes a simple pass to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Johnsen. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Christian Neudecker through on goal. Christian Neudecker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
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
| Christian Neudecker 17, 32 Helder Moreira 26 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christian Neudecker of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Moritz Roth (GK)
7
2. Jorge Rego (DEF)
6
3. Colin Mcallister (GK)
6
4. Fouad Chippo (DEF)
6
5. Gaetano Minopoli (DEF)
6
6. Daniel Velasco (MID)
6
7. João Villa (ATT)
6
8. Samuel Vieira (ATT)
6
9. Lee Rodgers (ATT)
6
10. Jimmy Haise (ATT)
6
11. Juan Duran (ATT)
6
12. Erwan Billong (MID)
0
13. Jerome van der Wal (MID)
0
14. Arek Rzasa (DEF)
0
1. Matthias Bierhoff (GK)
6
2. Cosmin Luijpers (DEF)
6
3. Paul Caldwell (DEF)
6
4. Niels Trustfull (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Gemmill (MID)
6
6. Ramon Grot (MID)
6
7. Bert Schulpen (MID)
7
8. Philipp Köpke (MID)
5
9. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen (ATT)
7
10. Christian Neudecker (ATT)
9
11. Helder Moreira (ATT)
8
12. Jonathan Serrant (ATT)
0
13. Sebastian Thielemann (MID)
0
14. Robert Rival (ATT)
0