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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 20,517 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.25
Rafael Seedorf kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Guerrero Lopez. Edmundo Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Eijk. Tony Van Eijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.26
Johann Tschanz flicks the ball to his team mate, Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Jimenez. Vasco Jimenez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
9.51
Pius Karelse passes the ball forward to Tony Van Eijk. Tony Van Eijk whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Gomes. Bruno Gomes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.03
Johann Tschanz makes a beautiful solo run. Johann Tschanz goes all the way! Johann Tschanz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.11
Roger Bouma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rody Taks. Rody Taks knocks the ball forward to Tony Van Eijk. Tony Van Eijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum McStay.
24.55
Edmundo Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Eijk. Tony Van Eijk passes the ball forward but Bruno Gomes is offside!
30.35
Rody Taks makes a simple pass to Tony Van Eijk. Tony Van Eijk lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Gomes. Bruno Gomes powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Luuk Riga.
32.01
Nunzio Vergassola knocks the ball forward to Vasco Jimenez. Vasco Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Uhlmann. Julian Uhlmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.09
Edmundo Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to Bruno Gomes. Bruno Gomes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.08
Pius Karelse makes a simple pass to Bruno Gomes. Bruno Gomes goes all the way! Bruno Gomes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.49
Johann Tschanz knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Uhlmann. Julian Uhlmann tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.43
Callum McStay passes the ball forward to Jos Wau. Jos Wau sees a break and surges forward. Jos Wau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Jimenez but the linesman indicates offside!
44.11
Edmundo Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Bruno Gomes. Bruno Gomes shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
VVV Venlo kick off the second half!
47.33
Gavin White makes a simple pass to Johann Tschanz. Johann Tschanz makes a simple pass to Julian Uhlmann. Julian Uhlmann knocks in a cross ball towards Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Patrick Janssen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.53
Bruno Gomes barges into Callum McStay. Bruno Gomes is warned by the referee! Callum McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.55
Gavin White catches Bruno Gomes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.07
Pius Oosterhof makes a simple pass to Rody Taks. Rody Taks kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Gomes. Bruno Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Tony Van Eijk. Tony Van Eijk connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tony Van Eijk!
66.33
Nunzio Vergassola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Patrick Janssen manages to gather it comfortably.
69.45
Johann Tschanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Uhlmann. Julian Uhlmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.30
Danilo Corini catches Tony Van Eijk on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tony Van Eijk runs off the knock.
72.48
Jos Wau passes the ball forward to Julian Uhlmann. Julian Uhlmann plays a perfect one-two with Cleto Foggia and rushes in on goal... Julian Uhlmann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.04
VVV Venlo are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate AZ 67 Alkmaar's defence.
81.44
VVV Venlo are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
87.36
Nunzio Vergassola threads the ball through to Vasco Jimenez. Vasco Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Patrick Janssen!
89.11
Danilo Corini knocks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Zuniga. Alvaro Zuniga advances with the ball. Alvaro Zuniga lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Jimenez. Vasco Jimenez directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Nunzio Vergassola kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Jimenez. Vasco Jimenez goes all the way! Vasco Jimenez takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Julian Uhlmann of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.8461538461538 vs 46.1538461538462
Play Area
Home team third: 24.36%, Midfield: 47.44%, Away team third: 28.21%