Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to FC Oss. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dami‘n Veldman.


0.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the match underway!
9.56
Sylvain Guei flicks a high pass forward to Terry Smith who brings the ball under control. Terry Smith finds some space and shoots from distance but Darius Shaw is on top of it.
15.57
Noah Francke plays the ball forward to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann plays a one-two with Ferdi Janssen and rushes in on goal... Jonas Dittmann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Humphrey Van De Hor. Excellent save.
20.28
Mark Steijn kicks a strong pass forward to Brutil Ax. Brutil Ax kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Smith but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.10
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.07
Sylvain Guei makes a simple pass to Callum Mckinlay. Callum Mckinlay shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Darius Shaw comfortably smothers it!
32.36
Pascal Köpke flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann makes a pass forward but Iwan Seedorf makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
34.29
With some swift thinking, Gary Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Noah Francke. Noah Francke passes the ball forward to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. FC Oss also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Oss kick off!
48.34
Michael Kans takes it forward alone. Michael Kans knocks the ball forward to Terry Smith. Terry Smith controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Brutil Ax through on goal. Brutil Ax makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Darius Shaw manages to keep it out.
49.12
Sylvain Guei threads a neat ball through to Callum Mckinlay. Callum Mckinlay edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Callum Mckinlay provides some space. He shoots at goal. Darius Shaw gets down and covers it.
53.24
Mark Steijn knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Smith. Terry Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darius Shaw who gathers it comfortably.
55.17
Michael Kans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Steijn. Mark Steijn hits a low pass to Callum Mckinlay. Callum Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Frieser.
57.12
Serge Essola kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Darwinkel. Nick Darwinkel knocks the ball to his team mate, Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
59.24
Noah Francke passes the ball forward to Ferdi Janssen. Ferdi Janssen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jonas Dittmann is offside!
67.40
Sylvain Guei flicks a high pass forward. Terry Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Terry Smith plays a quick one-two with Brutil Ax and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Terry Smith provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.50
Sven Frieser catches Brutil Ax on the ankles. The referee calls over Sven Frieser and shows him a yellow card! Brutil Ax hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.47
Paul Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Janssen. Ferdi Janssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gonzalo Frétard.
75.27
Sven Frieser knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Köpke. Pascal Köpke threads a neat ball through to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann powers a header at goal. Humphrey Van De Hor manages to gather it easily.
77.58
AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Fernando Gil replacing Paul Goodwin and Ernest Lindenbergh replacing Ferdi Janssen .
83.01
Gary Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Nick Darwinkel controls it well on his chest. Nick Darwinkel chips the ball to his team mate, Ernest Lindenbergh. Ernest Lindenbergh hits a low pass to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Gonzalo Frétard. Excellent block.
84.27
Tom Dassen knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Mckinlay. Callum Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Brutil Ax. Brutil Ax makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Darius Shaw had no chance!! Goal for FC Oss!
90.00
Mark Steijn runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mark Steijn cuts inside the box! Mark Steijn takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.8%
49.2%
Play Area
27.7%
47.7%
24.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonas Dittmann of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings
1.Darius Shaw (GK)
8
2.Sven Frieser (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Serge Essola (DEF)
6
4.Gary Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5.Pascal Köpke (MID)
6
6.Noah Francke (MID)
7
7.Paul Goodwin (MID)
7
8.Nick Darwinkel (MID)
6
9.Jonas Dittmann (ATT)goal scored
9
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.Humphrey Van De Hor (GK)
7
2.Michael Kans (DEF)
7
3.Dani‘l Bögelund (DEF)
6
4.Gonzalo Frétard (DEF)
6
5.Ian Koevermans (DEF)
6
6.Tom Dassen (MID)
6
7.Sylvain Guei (MID)
7
8.Mark Steijn (MID)
8
9.Callum Mckinlay (ATT)
8
10.Brutil Ax (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Terry Smith (ATT)
6
 
12.Cosmin Zafarin (ATT)
0
13.Patrice Tamazout (ATT)
0
14.Alfredo Del Sol (MID)
0