Match Report


Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam     AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Olaf FränkelO. Fränkel70
G
1captain
G
67Darius ShawD. Shaw
Jesper IkediaJ. Ikedia71
D
captain2
D
71Sven FrieserS. Frieser
Johnny PeppinckJ. Peppinck67
D
3
D
70Serge EssolaS. Essola
John SullivanJ. Sullivan66
D
4
D
69Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Clarence MachlasC. Machlas70
M
5
M
66Pascal KöpkeP. Köpke
Felipe DominguezF. Dominguez70
M
6
M
63Noah FranckeN. Francke
John RaeJ. Rae63
M
7
M
63Paul GoodwinP. Goodwin
Eugenio DiazE. Diaz62
M
8
M
60Nick DarwinkelN. Darwinkel
Silvain LambersS. Lambers72
A
9
A
76Jonas DittmannJ. Dittmann
Sergio HoutmanS. Houtman72
A
10
A
74Ferdi JanssenF. Janssen
Brian PowerB. Power67
A
11
A
69Iwan SeedorfI. Seedorf
 
Alberto PinheiroA. Pinheiro68
G
12
D
69Fernando GilF. Gil
Leon WallnerL. Wallner64
D
13
D
66Ruben FonsecaR. Fonseca
Djimi MichelD. Michel62
D
14
A
63Ernest LindenberghE. Lindenbergh

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 20,316 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Feyenoord Rotterdam and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Allach.


0.00
The whistle blows and Feyenoord Rotterdam get the match underway!
4.58
Pascal Köpke comes in with a late challenge on John Sullivan. Pascal Köpke is given a warning by the referee! John Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.03
Noah Francke kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann makes a defence splitting pass to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
10.23
Paul Goodwin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Goodwin tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
18.15
Eugenio Diaz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eugenio Diaz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Darius Shaw smothers it!
22.20
Nick Darwinkel takes it forward alone. Nick Darwinkel whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi Janssen. Ferdi Janssen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.01
Noah Francke catches John Rae on the ankles. The referee calls over Noah Francke and shows him a yellow card! John Rae gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.49
John Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Power. Brian Power whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Darius Shaw.
31.37
It's a corner kick. Clarence Machlas kicks a low ball out wide. Sergio Houtman is dispossessed by a tackle from Gary Mckinlay.
33.31
John Sullivan passes the ball forward to Eugenio Diaz. Eugenio Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Power. Brian Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.52
Felipe Dominguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Power. Brian Power plays a one-two with Silvain Lambers and rushes in on goal... Brian Power strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Gary Mckinlay.
40.18
It's a corner kick. Clarence Machlas loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Iwan Seedorf reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The second half starts with AZ 67 Alkmaar kicking off!
47.45
Johnny Peppinck surges forward with the ball. Johnny Peppinck kicks a strong pass forward to Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.24
Pascal Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf cuts inside the box! Iwan Seedorf makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Olaf Fränkel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.55
Eugenio Diaz threads a neat ball through to Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Power. Brian Power heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.04
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.41
Clarence Machlas flicks a high pass forward. Brian Power controls it well on his chest. Brian Power knocks the ball forward to Silvain Lambers but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.35
John Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Diaz. Eugenio Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Power. Brian Power whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.02
John Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Power. Brian Power whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.49
Noah Francke knocks the ball forward to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann skips past Jesper Ikedia! Jonas Dittmann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Olaf Fränkel gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
77.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Fernando Gil replacing Paul Goodwin and Ernest Lindenbergh replacing Ferdi Janssen .
79.48
John Sullivan sees space and advances. John Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Houtman who brings the ball under control. Sergio Houtman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
83.18
Pascal Köpke knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann threads the ball through to Iwan Seedorf but he's offside!
84.43
Gary Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Gil who takes it down. Fernando Gil flicks a high pass forward. Iwan Seedorf holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Iwan Seedorf hits a low pass to Ernest Lindenbergh. Ernest Lindenbergh muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Olaf Fränkel had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
89.23
Serge Essola flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Gil controls it well on his chest. Fernando Gil makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann knocks in a cross ball towards Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf whips the ball goalwards with his head. John Sullivan clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
Brian Power hacks Gary Mckinlay from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Feyenoord Rotterdam

AZ 67 Alkmaar
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
30.1%
42.5%
27.4%

Scorers
Sergio Houtman 66
Silvain Lambers 69
Iwan Seedorf 48
Ernest Lindenbergh 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Iwan Seedorf of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings
1.Olaf Fränkel (GK)
7
2.Jesper Ikedia (DEF)
6
3.Johnny Peppinck (DEF)
6
4.John Sullivan (DEF)
8
5.Clarence Machlas (MID)
6
6.Felipe Dominguez (MID)
6
7.John Rae (MID)
6
8.Eugenio Diaz (MID)
7
9.Silvain Lambers (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sergio Houtman (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Brian Power (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Alberto Pinheiro (GK)
0
13.Leon Wallner (DEF)
0
14.Djimi Michel (DEF)
0

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