Match Report


AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar     RKC WaalwijkRKC Waalwijk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Darius ShawD. Shaw67
G
captain1
G
71Alfredo OrtegaA. Ortega
Sven FrieserS. Frieser71
D
2
D
75Enrique MarcelinoE. Marcelino
Serge EssolaS. Essola70
D
3captain
D
73Scott BurleyS. Burley
Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay69
D
4
D
64Nenad BoudarèneN. Boudarène
Pascal KöpkeP. Köpke66
M
5
M
73Paolo HurstP. Hurst
Noah FranckeN. Francke63
M
6
M
65Bert Van Den BerghB. Van Den Bergh
Paul GoodwinP. Goodwin63
M
7
M
64Jan MansJ. Mans
Nick DarwinkelN. Darwinkel60
M
8
M
58Dave LameyD. Lamey
Jonas DittmannJ. Dittmann76
A
9
A
68Stan WalshS. Walsh
Ferdi JanssenF. Janssen74
A
10
A
66Marcel GentileM. Gentile
Iwan SeedorfI. Seedorf69
A
11
A
54Alex MckinlayA. Mckinlay
 
Fernando GilF. Gil69
D
12
G
70George ScholesG. Scholes
Ruben FonsecaR. Fonseca66
D
13
G
65Aboubacar BenonA. Benon
Ernest LindenberghE. Lindenbergh63
A
14
D
63Domenico LacombeD. Lacombe

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 18,636 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and RKC Waalwijk are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Johan Schenning.


0.00
RKC Waalwijk kick off and get the match underway!
8.12
With a delightful solo run, Noah Francke stretches the opposition's defence. Noah Francke plays a scrappy one-two with Iwan Seedorf and advances towards the goal... Noah Francke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alfredo Ortega with no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
16.22
Nick Darwinkel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.23
Gary Mckinlay threads the ball through to Nick Darwinkel. Nick Darwinkel hits a low pass to Ferdi Janssen. Ferdi Janssen shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
30.57
Enrique Marcelino clumsily knocks into Paul Goodwin. Enrique Marcelino is shown the yellow card! Paul Goodwin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.37
Noah Francke changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noah Francke shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.54
Gary Mckinlay hits a low pass to Paul Goodwin. With a delightful solo run, Paul Goodwin stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Goodwin shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.12
Sven Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Köpke controls it well on his chest. Pascal Köpke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferdi Janssen. Ferdi Janssen shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Paul Goodwin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Goodwin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the second half underway!
47.36
Bert Van Den Bergh sees Alex Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Mckinlay shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
48.11
Jan Mans makes a simple pass to Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile whips in a cross ball towards Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Darius Shaw with no chance!! Goal for RKC Waalwijk!
53.07
Jan Mans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Walsh. Stan Walsh connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
54.15
Sven Frieser catches Alex Mckinlay on the ankles. The referee warns Sven Frieser to calm down! Alex Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.47
Pascal Köpke brings the ball forward. Pascal Köpke plays a one-two with Jonas Dittmann and rushes in on goal... Pascal Köpke comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.31
RKC Waalwijk have made 3 substitutions with George Scholes replacing Nenad Boudarène, Aboubacar Benon replacing Paolo Hurst and Domenico Lacombe replacing Alex Mckinlay .
63.00
Bert Van Den Bergh chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Darius Shaw with no chance!! Goal for RKC Waalwijk!
72.21
Nick Darwinkel flicks a high ball forward to Ferdi Janssen who takes it down. Ferdi Janssen whips in a cross ball towards Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
75.26
Paul Goodwin comes in with a late challenge on Bert Van Den Bergh. Paul Goodwin is given a warning by the referee! Bert Van Den Bergh stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.53
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Fernando Gil replacing Paul Goodwin and Ernest Lindenbergh replacing Ferdi Janssen .
81.55
Noah Francke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann plays a one-two with Ernest Lindenbergh and advances towards the goal... Jonas Dittmann takes a shot at goal but is denied by Alfredo Ortega. Excellent save.
85.06
Scott Burley flicks a high pass forward. Jan Mans controls it well on his chest. Jan Mans knocks the ball forward to Marcel Gentile. Marcel Gentile shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Darius Shaw manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AZ 67 Alkmaar

RKC Waalwijk
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
20.6%
45.6%
33.8%

Scorers
Noah Francke 8, 36
Pascal Köpke 57
Stan Walsh 48
Marcel Gentile 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Noah Francke of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings
1.Darius Shaw (GK)
6
2.Sven Frieser (DEF)
6
3.Serge Essola (DEF)
6
4.Gary Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5.Pascal Köpke (MID)goal scored
8
6.Noah Francke (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Paul Goodwin (MID)
7
8.Nick Darwinkel (MID)
6
9.Jonas Dittmann (ATT)
6
10.Ferdi Janssen (ATT)
6
11.Iwan Seedorf (ATT)
6
 
12.Fernando Gil (DEF)
6
13.Ruben Fonseca (DEF)
0
14.Ernest Lindenbergh (ATT)
6

1.Alfredo Ortega (GK)
6
2.Enrique Marcelino (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Scott Burley (DEF)
6
4.Nenad Boudarène (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Hurst (MID)
6
6.Bert Van Den Bergh (MID)
6
7.Jan Mans (MID)
7
8.Dave Lamey (MID)
6
9.Stan Walsh (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Marcel Gentile (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alex Mckinlay (ATT)
6
 
12.George Scholes (GK)
6
13.Aboubacar Benon (GK)
6
14.Domenico Lacombe (DEF)
6