Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to NAC Breda. 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 4-3-3 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Melchior Van Thiel.
The pitch is in good condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Melchior Van Thiel.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar start the match!
6.13
0-0Martial Besson knocks the ball forward to Dagui Mionnet. Dagui Mionnet makes a simple pass to Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Vela who gathers it comfortably.
8.07
Vasco Santos plays the ball forward to Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Alex McStay plays the ball forward to Eugenio Martinez. Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Martinez plays the ball forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleksiy Kryvenko.
18.19
Alejandro Galadames decides to run forward with the ball. Alejandro Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleksiy Kryvenko.
20.08
0-0Steven Witschge makes a simple pass to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.54
Rodrigue Wolsky flicks the ball to his team mate, Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Valente who gathers it comfortably.
26.06
Eugenio Martinez makes a simple pass to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.59
Martial Besson flicks a high ball forward to Greg Beckham who takes it down. Greg Beckham flicks a high pass forward to Romero P. Vega who brings the ball under control. Romero P. Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bryan Vrede.
33.20
Dagui Mionnet chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bryan Vrede.
34.44
0-0Martial Besson takes it forward alone. Martial Besson flicks a high pass forward. Greg Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Beckham shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Adrian Vela.
35.08
0-0Corner kick to NAC Breda. Vasco Santos plays it to the far post. Rodrigue Wolsky gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
36.24
0-0Eugenio Martinez comes in with a late challenge on Greg Beckham. The referee calls over Eugenio Martinez and warns him to calm down! Greg Beckham carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.20
Eugenio Martinez decides to run forward with the ball. Eugenio Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Matteo shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Roberto Valente. What a save!
39.29
1-0Rodrigue Wolsky flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Martinez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Martinez knocks the ball forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo flicks the ball with his head. Duncan Matteo scores for AZ 67 Alkmaar!!
42.06
Oleksiy Kryvenko threads a neat ball through to Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham makes a simple pass to Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos runs straight at the defence! Vasco Santos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Adrian Vela. What a great pair of hands!
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. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half. The NAC Breda players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
NAC Breda kick off!
48.44
Oleksiy Kryvenko threads a neat ball through to Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.34
Dagui Mionnet flicks a high ball forward to Greg Beckham who takes it down. Greg Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega beats his man to it with a header. Adrian Vela manages to gather it effortlessly.
51.52
1-0Dagui Mionnet flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romero P. Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Alex McStay.
53.24
Vasco Santos takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Steven Witschge gets to the ball and clears it up field.
55.58
Oleksiy Kryvenko flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola lofts in a cross ball towards Jochem Arveladze. Jochem Arveladze is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.57
Duncan Matteo brings the ball forward. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.02
Bryan Vrede comes in with a late challenge on Yuri Riverola. The referee warns Bryan Vrede to calm down! Yuri Riverola gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.59
Rodrigue Wolsky plays the ball forward to Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez shoots from 25 yards but Roberto Valente reads it well. Fabulous save!
69.19
Romero P. Vega flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Priestley collects the pass. Tommy Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for NAC Breda!
73.53
Vasco Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Vasco Santos whips in a cross ball towards Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola flicks the ball with his head but Adrian Vela reads it well. Nice keeping!
75.03
Hugo Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega threads a neat ball through to Jochem Arveladze. Jochem Arveladze controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.19
Dagui Mionnet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega makes a deft header. Adrian Vela didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.32
Dagui Mionnet threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega shoots from 25 yards but Adrian Vela is on top of it.
84.07
Greg Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley runs straight at the defence! Tommy Priestley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Adrian Vela gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
85.42
Vasco Santos flicks a high pass forward. Dagui Mionnet controls it well on his chest. Dagui Mionnet flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Vega controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigue Wolsky.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
34.1%
41.8%
24.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Vega of NAC Breda |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adrian Vela (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Alex McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bryan Vrede (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Galadames (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Martinez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steven Witschge (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Sieb Babangida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Matteo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Rob de Boer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tim Bakker (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kouki Yamamoto (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Clarence Arts (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Roberto Valente (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martial Besson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Hugo Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oleksiy Kryvenko (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dagui Mionnet (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Greg Beckham (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Vasco Santos (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jochem Arveladze (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Yuri Riverola (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Romero P. Vega (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Tommy Priestley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Paul Taylor (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eduardo Alves (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Fortes Lorenzo (ATT) | 0 | |