Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 15,283 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darl Alberda.
The pitch is in great condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darl Alberda.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
2.39
0-0Henry Hesp threads the ball through to Fernando Menendez. Fernando Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Milan Berck de Haan. Milan Berck de Haan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
4.20
1-0Matthias Hollmer kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Ramon Grot. Ramon Grot plays a one-two with Daniel Lightfoot and rushes in on goal... Ramon Grot comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Ramon Grot scores for AZ 67 Alkmaar!!
8.08
Matthias Hollmer threads the ball through to Ramon Grot. Ramon Grot threads the ball through to Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.47
1-0Fernando Menendez threads the ball through to Milan Berck de Haan. Milan Berck de Haan lofts in a cross ball towards Joris Koeman. Joris Koeman outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Matthias Bierhoff gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
12.10
Henry Hesp makes a beautiful solo run. Henry Hesp knocks in a cross ball towards Joris Koeman. Joris Koeman connects with a diving header but somehow Matthias Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
15.37
Jannes Trustfull threads a neat ball through to Fernando Menendez. Fernando Menendez threads a neat ball through to Joris Koeman. Joris Koeman finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
16.04
1-0Henry Hesp knocks the ball forward to Marcello Safanjon. Marcello Safanjon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
22.27
1-0Niels Trustfull clumsily knocks into Marcello Safanjon. The referee brings Niels Trustfull to one side and gives him a warning! Marcello Safanjon runs off the knock.
24.03
Joos Huiberts runs forward with the ball. Joos Huiberts makes a probing pass to Henry Hesp. Henry Hesp knocks in a cross ball towards Joris Koeman. Joris Koeman connects with a diving header. Matthias Bierhoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.38
Marcello Safanjon knocks the ball forward to Fernando Menendez. Fernando Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Joris Koeman. Joris Koeman makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.02
Thierry Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Helder Moreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Moreira shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
34.11
Joos Huiberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Hesp. Henry Hesp flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Menendez who takes it down. Fernando Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Joris Koeman. Joris Koeman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.57
Henry Hesp flicks a high pass forward. Joris Koeman easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joris Koeman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Matthias Bierhoff gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
39.10
Jannes Trustfull comes in with a late challenge on Helder Moreira. Jannes Trustfull is given a warning by the referee! Helder Moreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.40
Fernando Menendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcello Safanjon. Marcello Safanjon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.25
Thierry Guppy sees Helder Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Helder Moreira shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar have changed their lineup with Rodney Lindenbergh replacing Christian Neudecker and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. The AZ 67 Alkmaar players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
Garry Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Ramon Grot. Ramon Grot threads a neat ball through to Rodney Lindenbergh. Rodney Lindenbergh finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Manuel Devaux manages to keep it out.
48.52
With imagination, Matthias Hollmer picks a pass forward to Ramon Grot. Ramon Grot makes a simple pass to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joos Huiberts.
54.58
Joos Huiberts sees Marcello Safanjon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcello Safanjon knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Menendez. Fernando Menendez shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.10
1-3Rodney Lindenbergh clumsily knocks into Milan Berck de Haan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Milan Berck de Haan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.44
1-3AZ 67 Alkmaar have made a substitution with Tomasz Dudek replacing Ramon Grot .
63.14
Tomasz Dudek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
65.05
Henry Hesp threads a neat ball through to Marcello Safanjon. Marcello Safanjon shoots from distance but Matthias Bierhoff is on top of it.
66.26
Tomasz Dudek flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Manuel Devaux comfortably punches it away to safety.
69.23
Thierry Guppy threads a neat ball through to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira deftly passes the ball to Helder Lopes, releasing him through on goal. Helder Lopes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is tipped over by Manuel Devaux.
70.39
Tomasz Dudek takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Manuel Devaux drops low and scoops up the ball.
78.55
Thierry Guppy makes a beautiful solo run. Thierry Guppy shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
83.50
Antonio Zubizarreta threads the ball through to Niels Trustfull. Niels Trustfull chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ramon Grot 4 | Joris Koeman 24, 27, 34 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joris Koeman of Roda JC Kerkrade |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Matthias Bierhoff (GK)
7
2. Garry Ferguson (DEF)
6
3. Antonio Zubizarreta (DEF)
6
4. Matthias Hollmer (DEF)
6
5. Niels Trustfull (DEF)
6
6. Ramon Grot (MID)
7
7. Thierry Guppy (MID)
7
8. Christian Neudecker (ATT)
6
9. Daniel Lightfoot (ATT)
6
10. Helder Lopes (ATT)
6
11. Helder Moreira (ATT)
6
12. Tuudai Ono (GK)
0
13. Tomasz Dudek (MID)
6
14. Rodney Lindenbergh (MID)
5
1. Manuel Devaux (GK)
7
2. Diogo Ferreira (DEF)
6
3. Jannes Trustfull (DEF)
6
4. Bert Overmars (DEF)
6
5. Joos Huiberts (DEF)
6
6. Marcello Safanjon (MID)
6
7. Fernando Menendez (MID)
7
8. Henry Hesp (MID)
7
9. Dominique Wijker (ATT)
6
10. Joris Koeman (ATT)
10
11. Milan Berck de Haan (ATT)
6
12. Arnauld Mouret (DEF)
0
13. Eoin Lua-Lua (ATT)
0
14. Rody Van Gobbel (DEF)
0