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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 18,085 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marinus De Nooijer.


0.00
The first half starts with Vitesse Arnhem kicking off!
2.54
Brian Cope makes a simple pass to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
3.33
Francisco Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Alje Heerkens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alje Heerkens threads a neat ball through to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Gemmill.
10.36
Alun King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Upson. Adam Upson shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.07
Showing composure, Youssef de Jong laces a weighted ball forward to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras whips in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.04
Brian Cope sees space and advances. Brian Cope whips in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Henk Rudge!
20.22
Alje Heerkens flicks a high pass forward. Paul Matteo controls it well on his chest. Paul Matteo threads the ball through to Adam Upson but he's offside!
22.42
Julian Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting makes a probing pass to Robin Schultz but he's offside!
30.50
Daniel Lindenbergh flicks a high pass forward. Brian Cope controls it well on his chest. Brian Cope darts forward. Brian Cope shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
33.16
Julian Redknapp catches Alje Heerkens on the ankles. The referee calls over Julian Redknapp and warns him to calm down! Alje Heerkens runs off the knock.
36.16
With vision, Gregoor Cruz picks a pass forward to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.51
Youssef de Jong threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Clarence Van Der Ree!
42.43
Gregoor Cruz threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Clarence Van Der Ree.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also 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
The second half starts with AZ 67 Alkmaar kicking off!
48.04
Daniel Lindenbergh flicks a high pass forward to Alun King who brings the ball under control. Alun King advances with the ball. Alun King whips in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo flicks the ball with his head. Henk Rudge picks it out of the air!
49.44
Stephen Gemmill catches Paul Matteo on the ankles. The referee calls over Stephen Gemmill and shows him a yellow card! Paul Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.34
With vision, Alun King laces a through ball forward to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn whips in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
53.22
Francisco Ferrer sees Alje Heerkens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alje Heerkens makes an attacking run forward. Alje Heerkens whips in a cross ball towards Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn beats his man to it with a header. Fantastic reaction save from Henk Rudge!
54.00
Gregoor Cruz makes a simple pass to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras whips in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. With a superhuman jump, Robin Schultz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
57.16
Brian Cope flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Moulijn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Humphrey Moulijn edges inside the box! Humphrey Moulijn rockets a shot on goal. Henk Rudge gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
61.56
Without breaking stride, Daniel Lindenbergh plays the ball forward to Alun King. Alun King knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Upson. Adam Upson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.26
Brian Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Upson. Adam Upson shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.04
Paul Matteo catches Stephen Gemmill on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.15
Julian Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Clarence Van Der Ree manages to gather it.
73.24
Under pressure, Christian Caluwé clears the ball far upfield. Paul Matteo shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Henk Rudge manages to gather it easily.
75.45
Brian Cope threads the ball through to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.05
Stephen Gemmill receives the ball from a throw-in from Jordy Zonneveld. Stephen Gemmill makes a simple pass to Youssef de Jong. Youssef de Jong surges forward with the ball. Youssef de Jong plays the ball forward to Robin Schultz who has made a great run into the box. Francisco Ferrer catches Robin Schultz on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
79.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Youssef de Jong plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras lofts in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. With a superhuman jump, Robin Schultz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
81.09
Julian Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting makes a convincing header but Clarence Van Der Ree is on top of it.
83.19
Julian Redknapp makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Redknapp whips in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Clarence Van Der Ree gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
84.56
Alje Heerkens flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Moulijn collects the pass. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.50
Andy Allman hits a low pass to Alje Heerkens. Alje Heerkens kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
87.33
Gregoor Cruz threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras whips in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Daniel Lindenbergh plays the ball forward to Alun King. Alun King makes a simple pass to Adam Upson. Adam Upson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Gemmill.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 41.3793103448276 vs 58.6206896551724
Play Area
Home team third: 28.74%, Midfield: 43.68%, Away team third: 27.59%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henk Rudge of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Henk Rudge (GK)
9
6
6
6
6
6. Gregoor Cruz (MID)
7
7
7
6
10. Robin Schultz (ATT)
6
11. Gonzalo Uras (ATT)
8

0
13. Tom Goossen (GK)
0
14. Fernando Nunes (ATT)
0

5. Andy Allman (DEF)
6
6. Alje Heerkens (MID)
8
7. Alun King (MID)
7
8. Brian Cope (MID)
8
9. Paul Matteo (ATT)
6
10. Adam Upson (ATT)
6
7

12. Rody Franken (GK)
0
14. Rodolfo Fattori (ATT)
0