Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Ajax Amsterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Ajax Amsterdam kicking off!
3.06
Richard Tychon advances with the ball. Richard Tychon tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
15.50
Mariana Avila barges into Marcos Villanueva. The referee calls over Mariana Avila and warns him to calm down! Marcos Villanueva hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.14
Brynjar Áskelsson knocks the ball forward to Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Dalglish but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.12
Lorenzo Vecchiola makes a simple pass to Gordon Meredith. Gordon Meredith threads the ball through to Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.35
Marcos Villanueva knocks the ball forward to Ruben Ramos. Ruben Ramos threads the ball through to Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton goes all the way! Stuart Atherton rockets a shot on goal. Luuk Riga is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.52
Anders Petersen knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish goes all the way! Scott Dalglish tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.11
Danilo Corini knocks the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Vergassola. Nunzio Vergassola knocks the ball forward to Mariana Avila. Mariana Avila tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.33
Alvaro Zuniga makes a probing pass to Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sean Bresciano who gathers it comfortably.
42.20
Ruben Ramos decides to run forward with the ball. Ruben Ramos passes the ball forward to Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar start the second half!
47.34
Ruben Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Atherton. Stuart Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish but the linesman indicates offside!
51.18
Lorenzo Vecchiola threads the ball through to Richard Tychon. Richard Tychon passes the ball forward to Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle plays a perfect one-two with Mariana Avila and rushes in on goal... Alexandre Burle takes a shot at goal. Sean Bresciano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.44
Callum McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Zuniga. Alvaro Zuniga makes a probing pass to Mariana Avila. Mariana Avila finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.09
Richard Tychon hacks Ruben Ramos from behind! Richard Tychon is given a warning by the referee! Ruben Ramos runs off the knock.
60.25
Nunzio Vergassola threads the ball through to Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle passes the ball forward to Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.21
Ruben Ramos passes the ball forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Luuk Riga had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
65.14
Ruben Ramos catches Richard Tychon on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Tychon runs off the knock.
66.42
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
67.04
Anders Petersen chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.45
Mitchel van der Hoek knocks the ball forward to Anders Petersen. Anders Petersen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz threads the ball through to Stuart Atherton but he's offside!
72.35
Richard Tychon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia plays a perfect one-two with Alexandre Burle and rushes in on goal... Cleto Foggia makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Sean Bresciano easily smothers it!
78.47
Gordon Meredith passes the ball forward to Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia plays a perfect one-two with Mariana Avila and rushes in on goal... Cleto Foggia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.45
Gordon Meredith hacks Anders Petersen from behind! Gordon Meredith is given a warning by the referee! Anders Petersen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.47
Mitchel van der Hoek sees space and advances. Mitchel van der Hoek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.34
Richard Tychon kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle whips in a cross ball towards Cleto Foggia. Cleto Foggia powers a header at goal but somehow Sean Bresciano manages to keep it out.
87.54
Gordon Meredith decides to run forward with the ball. Gordon Meredith plays a perfect one-two with Mariana Avila and rushes in on goal... Gordon Meredith tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Munoz of Ajax Amsterdam

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60.8695652173913 vs 39.1304347826087
Play Area
Home team third: 24.64%, Midfield: 44.93%, Away team third: 30.43%