Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
2.37
0-1Garry Bogarde controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Grim. Alfred Grim lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Seiter. Fabian Seiter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fabian Seiter scores for De Graafschap Doetinchem!!
9.00
0-1Peter Zois makes a simple pass to Alfred Grim. Alfred Grim shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.54
0-1Pedro Ribeiro comes in with a late challenge on Garry Bogarde. Pedro Ribeiro is warned by the referee! Garry Bogarde hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.52
0-1Rinar Vlasenko chips the ball to his team mate, Santiago Ruiz. Santiago Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Jensen.
18.16
0-1Nelson Franco comes in with a late challenge on Peter Zois. Nelson Franco is shown the yellow card! Peter Zois stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.33
Alan Laycock kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Grim. Alfred Grim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.03
0-1Garry Bogarde makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian Seiter. Fabian Seiter goes all the way! Fabian Seiter takes a shot at goal but somehow Danny Ketting manages to keep it out.
36.58
Pedro Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Santiago Ruiz. Santiago Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Carlos Aravena easily smothers it!
38.34
Peter Zois makes a simple pass to Alfred Grim. Alfred Grim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Marquitos.
39.36
Tiago Chavez kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Domínguez. Javier Domínguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Zeljko Viduka.
44.23
Alan Laycock threads the ball through to Alfred Grim. Alfred Grim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Ketting who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off!
54.30
Peter Zois deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Grim. Alfred Grim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.25
Jšrg Van Van Der Gun threads the ball through to Santiago Ruiz. Santiago Ruiz shoots from distance but it is miles over!
65.51
Garry Bogarde controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Seiter. Fabian Seiter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by León Sáez.
67.40
0-1Aaron Matthijs clumsily knocks into Javier Domínguez. The referee calls over Aaron Matthijs and shows him a yellow card! Javier Domínguez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.46
Pedro Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Santiago Ruiz. Santiago Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.04
Zeljko Viduka brings the ball forward. Zeljko Viduka kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Grim. Alfred Grim shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.04
Peter Zois hacks Jšrg Van Van Der Gun from behind! Peter Zois is given a warning by the referee! Jšrg Van Van Der Gun runs off the knock.
81.28
Alan Laycock threads the ball through to Robert Wiedermann. Robert Wiedermann shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
83.16
Alan Laycock kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Grim. Alfred Grim knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Seiter. Fabian Seiter powers a header at goal. Danny Ketting easily smothers it.
85.17
Nelson Franco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Santiago Ruiz. Santiago Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Aravena who gathers it comfortably.
89.07
Aaron Matthijs flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Laycock. Alan Laycock knocks the ball forward to Alfred Grim. Alfred Grim goes all the way! Alfred Grim shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
26.6%
54.7%
18.8%
Scorers