Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
NAC Breda are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Van Mol.
The pitch is in good condition.
NAC Breda are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Van Mol.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.12
0-0Bernard Olembé sees Jason Milburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Milburn plays a quick one-two with Bernard Olembé and rushes in on goal... Jason Milburn shoots from just inside the box. Tobias Lindner gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
4.34
Showing composure, Lucas Gonzales plays the ball forward to Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan plays a quick one-two with Lucas Gonzales and rushes in on goal... Mustapha de Haan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Hugo Bento is on top of it.
8.15
0-0Sven Overath flicks a high pass forward. Jason Milburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Hollmer.
9.55
Claus Høgh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Overath. Sven Overath flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs shoots from outside the area but is denied by Tobias Lindner. Excellent save.
12.54
Mick Dublin sees Peter Fenton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Fenton threads the ball through to Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobias Höfer.
15.54
Claus Høgh passes the ball forward to Colin Telfer. Colin Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Olembé collects the pass. Bernard Olembé rushes past Matthias Hollmer! Bernard Olembé takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
18.53
0-1Lucas Gonzales flicks the ball to his team mate, Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Suarez. Francisco Suarez makes a deft header. It's there!! Hugo Bento has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Claus Høgh plays the ball forward to Peter Fenton. Peter Fenton makes a simple pass to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn makes a probing pass between the defence to Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tobias Lindner manages to gather it.
24.39
0-1Peter Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Olembé collects the pass. Bernard Olembé passes the ball forward but Frank Matthijs is offside!
27.49
Claus Høgh knocks the ball forward to Sven Overath. Sven Overath passes the ball forward to Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
28.55
Jason Milburn chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Telfer. Colin Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
30.07
0-1NAC Breda are keeping most of the possession.
32.04
0-1Mustapha de Haan barges into Colin Telfer. The referee calls over Mustapha de Haan and shows him a yellow card! Colin Telfer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.19
Claus Høgh brings the ball forward. Claus Høgh flicks a high pass forward. Colin Telfer controls it well on his chest. Colin Telfer shoots from 20 yards. Tobias Lindner effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half. The NAC Breda players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
NAC Breda start the second half!
48.30
Tobias Höfer knocks the ball forward to Lucas Gonzales. With great vision, Lucas Gonzales plays the ball forward to Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Gonzales. Lucas Gonzales knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.44
0-2Helder Lopes hacks Sven Overath from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sven Overath hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.06
0-2Mustapha de Haan catches Sven Overath on the ankles. Mustapha de Haan is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Sven Overath stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.01
NAC Breda are keeping most of the possession.
60.44
0-2NAC Breda have made a substitution with Dion Youds replacing Bernard Olembé .
63.13
0-2Colin Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Jason Milburn collects the pass. Jason Milburn skips past Tobias Höfer! Some silky footwork from Jason Milburn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.53
Pascal Seeler flicks a high pass forward. Jason Milburn controls it well on his chest. Jason Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Telfer. Colin Telfer makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Tobias Lindner had no chance!! Goal for NAC Breda!
72.44
Colin Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by George Zwaanswijk.
77.17
NAC Breda have made 2 substitutions with Spiros Tsoukalas replacing Egbert Van Halst and Alvaro Gamez replacing Colin Telfer .
83.51
Claus Høgh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
84.16
Sven Overath catches Craig Collins on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tobias Lindner of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Bento (GK)
6
2. Mick Dublin (DEF)
6
3. Claus Høgh (DEF)
7
4. Egbert Van Halst (DEF)
6
5. Pascal Seeler (DEF)
6
6. Colin Telfer (MID)
8
7. Sven Overath (MID)
6
8. Peter Fenton (MID)
6
9. Jason Milburn (ATT)
7
10. Frank Matthijs (ATT)
6
11. Bernard Olembé (ATT)
6
12. Spiros Tsoukalas (DEF)
6
13. Alvaro Gamez (MID)
6
14. Dion Youds (ATT)
6
1. Tobias Lindner (GK)
8
2. Tobias Höfer (DEF)
6
3. Craig Collins (DEF)
6
4. George Zwaanswijk (DEF)
7
5. Matthias Hollmer (DEF)
6
6. Lucas Gonzales (MID)
8
7. Mustapha de Haan (MID)
3
8. Helder Lopes (ATT)
5
9. Helder Moreira (ATT)
6
10. Francisco Suarez (ATT)
7
11. Francisco Almeida (ATT)
6
12. Garry Meiklejohn (MID)
0
13. Rodney Lindenbergh (MID)
0
14. Eugenio Prieto (MID)
0