Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ignacio Claes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ignacio Claes.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the match underway!
2.47
0-0Stefano Dijkhuizen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerard Van Der Schaaf. Gerard Van Der Schaaf passes the ball forward to Olaf Splinter. Olaf Splinter knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marcos Pena is offside!
10.02
0-0With a delightful solo run, Bas Willems stretches the opposition's defence. Bas Willems knocks in a cross ball towards Olaf Splinter. Olaf Splinter directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.03
0-0Marinus Hilgerink comes in with a late challenge on Marcos Pena. The referee warns Marinus Hilgerink to calm down! Marcos Pena stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.04
1-0Niels Trustfull plays the ball forward to Pim Caluwé. Pim Caluwé hits a low pass to Jan Matthäus. Some good footwork from Jan Matthäus provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.14
1-0Stuart Gemmill hits a low pass to Pim Caluwé. Pim Caluwé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.08
Bert Schulpen knocks the ball to his team mate, Tieme Molendijk. Tieme Molendijk whips in a cross ball towards Jan Matthäus. Jan Matthäus connects with a diving header. Roberto Varkevisser is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.40
Phil Middleton makes a probing pass to Olaf Splinter. Olaf Splinter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivo Gentile.
44.27
Marcos Pena knocks the ball forward to Olaf Splinter. Olaf Splinter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Heracles Almelo start the second half!
49.51
2-0Pim Caluwé comes in with a late challenge on Bas Willems. The referee calls over Pim Caluwé and shows him a yellow card! Bas Willems stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.41
Ivo Gentile deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Matthäus. Seeing a gap ahead, Jan Matthäus plays the ball forward to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Varkevisser who gathers it comfortably.
60.20
Tieme Molendijk runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tieme Molendijk kicks a strong pass forward to Pim Caluwé but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.29
2-0Roland Van Der Gouw advances with the ball. Roland Van Der Gouw whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Pena. Marcos Pena knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Matthias Bierhoff as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
64.05
2-0Elvis Olive takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Robert Rival gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
66.40
Roland Van Der Gouw kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Pena. Marcos Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Bas Willems. Bas Willems flicks the ball with his head but Matthias Bierhoff is on top of it.
67.40
Stuart Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Robert Rival. Robert Rival deftly passes the ball to Jan Matthäus, releasing him through on goal. Jan Matthäus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
69.33
Robin Van Veen kicks a strong pass forward to Olaf Splinter. Olaf Splinter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.07
Jan Matthäus surges forward with the ball. Jan Matthäus edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jan Matthäus provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.13
Roland Van Der Gouw threads the ball through to Stefano Dijkhuizen. Stefano Dijkhuizen makes a simple pass to Marcos Pena. Marcos Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.35
Andre Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Bas Willems. Bas Willems flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Pena controls it well on his chest. Marcos Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Gerard Van Der Schaaf hacks Stuart Gemmill from behind! The referee warns Gerard Van Der Schaaf to calm down! Stuart Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jan Matthäus 30, 39 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Matthias Bierhoff (GK)
6
2. Ivo Gentile (DEF)
6
3. Marinus Hilgerink (DEF)
6
4. Niels Trustfull (DEF)
6
5. Jan Matthäus (MID)
10
6. Stuart Gemmill (MID)
6
7. Bert Schulpen (MID)
6
8. Cosmin Van Der Leegte (MID)
6
9. Robert Rival (ATT)
6
10. Pim Caluwé (ATT)
6
11. Tieme Molendijk (ATT)
7
12. Cosmin Luijpers (DEF)
0
13. Marc Lee (MID)
0
14. Jo Frijters (ATT)
0
1. Roberto Varkevisser (GK)
6
2. Elvis Olive (DEF)
6
3. Roland Van Der Gouw (DEF)
6
4. Stefano Dijkhuizen (DEF)
6
5. Andre Quaresma (DEF)
6
6. Robin Van Veen (MID)
6
7. Phil Middleton (MID)
6
8. Gerard Van Der Schaaf (MID)
6
9. Bas Willems (MID)
6
10. Olaf Splinter (ATT)
6
11. Marcos Pena (ATT)
6
12. Francisco Campos (DEF)
0
13. Fred Cairo (ATT)
0
14. Menno Dijkstra (DEF)
0