Match Report

0.00 0-0

De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off and get the first half underway!

2.06 0-0

Nikolas Schramm threads a neat ball through to Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.

3.31 0-1

Stuart Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Helder Moreira who brings the ball under control. Helder Moreira runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Helder Moreira provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!

9.42 0-2

Ramon Grot passes the ball forward to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Christian Neudecker through on goal. Christian Neudecker makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!

18.17 0-2

Claus Schmeichel hacks Bjorn-Tore Johnsen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bjorn-Tore Johnsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

21.52 0-2

Paul Caldwell sees Ramon Grot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ramon Grot knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Regi Meijndershagen is on top of it.

28.08 0-2

Claus Schmeichel pushes up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Claus Schmeichel plays the ball forward to Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

33.51 0-3

Stuart Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Johnsen. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen makes a probing pass between the defence to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Regi Meijndershagen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!

38.26 0-3

Nikolas Schramm kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

39.41 0-3

There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.

40.29 0-3

Bruno Manighetti darts forward. Bruno Manighetti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Zubizarreta.

44.29 0-3

Boudewijn Winter passes the ball forward to Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. De Graafschap Doetinchem are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.

45.00 0-3

Joe Salmon takes a quick throw-in, which Boudewijn Winter takes on the chest. Boudewijn Winter flicks a high pass forward. Joe Salmon controls it well on his chest. Joe Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Dario Arpinon collects the pass. Dario Arpinon whips in a cross ball towards Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Paul Caldwell clears it off the line with his head!

45.00 0-3

The referee whistles the end of the first half!

45.00 0-3

AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the second half underway!

48.15 0-3

Ramon Grot comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Barbosa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Barbosa stretches but gets up unharmed.

49.29 0-4

Antonio Zubizarreta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Caldwell plays a quick one-two with Christian Neudecker and rushes in on goal... Paul Caldwell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Regi Meijndershagen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!

54.33 0-4

Ramon Grot knocks the ball forward to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira passes the ball forward but Bjorn-Tore Johnsen is offside!

67.18 0-4

Philipp Köpke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

71.09 0-4

Philipp Köpke makes a beautiful solo run. Philipp Köpke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

72.15 0-4

Gerhard Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Dario Arpinon collects the pass. Dario Arpinon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Boudewijn Winter but the linesman indicates offside!

75.33 0-4

Nikolas Schramm threads a neat ball through to Dario Arpinon. Dario Arpinon tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Matthias Bierhoff.

76.18 0-4

It's a corner kick. Boudewijn Winter loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Dario Arpinon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!

77.53 0-4

Ramon Grot flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Lindenbergh controls it well on his chest. Rodney Lindenbergh plays a scrappy one-two with Christian Neudecker and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodney Lindenbergh rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

78.47 0-4

Ramon Grot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodney Lindenbergh. Rodney Lindenbergh knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Johnsen. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen runs straight at the defence! Bjorn-Tore Johnsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Regi Meijndershagen is on top of it.

83.52 0-4

Joe Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa threads the ball through to Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa plays a scrappy one-two with Dario Arpinon and advances towards the goal... Abel Sousa shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Matthias Bierhoff manages to gather it effortlessly.

84.59 0-4

AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.

87.46 0-4

Pieter Overbeek-Bloem knocks the ball forward to Ramon Grot. Ramon Grot passes the ball forward to Rodney Lindenbergh. Rodney Lindenbergh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjorn-Tore Johnsen but he's offside!

90.00 0-4

Pieter Overbeek-Bloem makes a simple pass to Antonio Zubizarreta. Antonio Zubizarreta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claus Schmeichel.

90.00 0-4

The referee blows the final whistle