Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 20,490 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Inia.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Inia.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the match underway!
4.54
0-0Tim Bakker sees a break and surges forward. Tim Bakker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Burley.
9.12
0-0Kouki Yamamoto threads a neat ball through to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo makes a probing pass to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
15.39
0-0Kouki Yamamoto kicks a strong pass forward to Bryan Vrede. Bryan Vrede flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Ramirez who takes it down. Leonardo Ramirez makes a probing pass to Duncan Matteo but he's offside!
16.28
Danijel Ripoll passes the ball forward to Craig Burley. Craig Burley threads a neat ball through to Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.27
0-0Alex McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Vitaliy Skachenko.
20.26
Ben Woodgate knocks the ball forward to Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.47
Craig Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Raff but the linesman indicates offside!
24.47
Alex McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Galadames who takes it down. Alejandro Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Vitaliy Skachenko gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.01
0-0Alex McStay takes a quick throw-in. Duncan Booth darts forward. Duncan Booth threads the ball through to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez rushes past Danijel Ripoll! Danijel Ripoll catches Leonardo Ramirez on the ankles. Leonardo Ramirez appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
32.28
Tim Bakker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Vitaliy Skachenko punches it away to safety.
33.48
0-0Duncan Matteo hacks Craig Burley from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.48
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.52
Kouki Yamamoto kicks a strong pass forward to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida whips in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
42.01
Norman Greening makes a probing pass to Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Adrian Vela manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off!
48.44
Tim Bakker makes a probing pass to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer runs straight at the defence! Rob de Boer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
51.12
Craig Burley catches Sieb Babangida on the ankles. Craig Burley is shown the yellow card! Sieb Babangida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.09
Ben Woodgate chips the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef plays a perfect one-two with Peter Dryden and rushes in on goal... Ignacio Dreef cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Adrian Vela manages to keep it out.
54.48
Leonardo Ramirez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leonardo Ramirez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Vitaliy Skachenko manages to gather it comfortably.
55.45
Nico Raff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden passes the ball forward but Kai Wallner is offside!
57.33
Danijel Ripoll flicks a high pass forward. Nico Raff controls it well on his chest. Nico Raff sees Ignacio Dreef in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ignacio Dreef shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Adrian Vela comfortably smothers it!
60.14
0-0Roda JC Kerkrade have made 3 substitutions with Adam Gallagher replacing Craig Burley, Richard Hulme replacing Ben Woodgate and Romero P. Redondo replacing Peter Dryden .
61.19
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Robert Cooke laces a through ball forward to Nico Raff. Nico Raff knocks the ball forward to Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Ignacio Dreef provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.52
Alejandro Galadames surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Vitaliy Skachenko is on top of it.
67.49
Tim Bakker kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.30
Kasper Conteh flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Redondo controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Redondo shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
78.50
Danijel Ripoll threads the ball through to Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh makes a beautiful solo run. Kasper Conteh knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Vela who gathers it comfortably.
81.14
Bryan Vrede barges into Romero P. Redondo. The referee calls over Bryan Vrede and shows him a yellow card! Romero P. Redondo runs off the knock.
87.09
Sieb Babangida hits a low pass to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Bakker. Tim Bakker powers a header at goal. Vitaliy Skachenko didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
29.6%
42%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vitaliy Skachenko of Roda JC Kerkrade |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vitaliy Skachenko (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Danijel Ripoll (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robert Cooke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Burley (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Kasper Conteh (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Raff (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ben Woodgate (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Norman Greening (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ignacio Dreef (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Kai Wallner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Dryden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adam Gallagher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard Hulme (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Romero P. Redondo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Adrian Vela (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bryan Vrede (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Kouki Yamamoto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tim Bakker (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leonardo Ramirez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alejandro Galadames (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Sieb Babangida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Matteo (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Rob de Boer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Clarence Arts (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Maurits de Haan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alje Mentink (ATT) | 0 | |