Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 20,236 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem 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 Gerard Boateng.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem 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 Gerard Boateng.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Vitesse Arnhem kicking off!
2.47
0-0Tijani De Boer threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Pantanelli. Gianfranco Pantanelli flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Vignaroli controls it well on his chest. Anselmo Vignaroli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.08
0-0Duncan Booth passes the ball forward to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames makes a simple pass to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Duncan Matteo is offside!
8.22
Leonardo Ramirez plays the ball forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tijani De Boer.
9.11
0-1Bryan Vrede kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. With a superhuman jump, Sieb Babangida connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Maurice Wau has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.31
0-1Diaw Lavecchia flicks a high pass forward to Ferry Hansma who brings the ball under control. Ferry Hansma picks a pass forward to Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
20.57
0-1Stuart White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli makes a looping header on goal. 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.
26.47
Diaw Lavecchia chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hansen. Duncan Hansen threads a neat ball through to Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart White but the linesman indicates offside!
27.05
Leonardo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Babangida controls it well on his chest. Sieb Babangida shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
32.39
Alejandro Galadames sees Rob de Boer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rob de Boer tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
33.58
Rodrigue Wolsky receives the ball from a throw-in from Eugenio Martinez. Rodrigue Wolsky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames knocks the ball forward to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.08
Stuart White flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Postiga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vasco Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Vela who gathers it comfortably.
42.42
Bryan Vrede controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez flicks a high ball forward to Sieb Babangida who gracefully takes it down. Sieb Babangida whips in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the second half underway!
51.00
Tijani De Boer sees Duncan Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Hansen threads the ball through to Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
55.42
Eugenio Martinez threads the ball through to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.59
Duncan Hansen sees space and advances. Duncan Hansen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
59.46
Eugenio Martinez sees Leonardo Ramirez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Ramirez skips past Tijani De Boer! Some silky footwork from Leonardo Ramirez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Maurice Wau gets down and covers it.
61.51
Leonardo Ramirez brings the ball forward. Leonardo Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sieb Babangida but he's offside!
63.32
Alex McStay passes the ball forward to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.58
0-2Gianfranco Pantanelli catches Duncan Matteo on the ankles. The referee brings Gianfranco Pantanelli to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.41
Alejandro Galadames sees Duncan Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Matteo knocks the ball forward, putting Eugenio Martinez through on goal. Eugenio Martinez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
71.07
Bryan Vrede flicks a high pass forward. Rob de Boer collects the pass. Rob de Boer shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
72.48
Stuart White flicks a high pass forward to Richard Beckham who brings the ball under control. Richard Beckham shoots from 25 yards. Adrian Vela gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
73.33
Vasco Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening shoots from 20 yards. Adrian Vela gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
78.29
Sieb Babangida flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Maurice Wau.
87.20
Alejandro Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Ramirez threads a neat, attacking ball through to Duncan Matteo. Some good footwork from Duncan Matteo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
29.1%
44.3%
26.6%
Scorers
| Sieb Babangida 9, 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sieb Babangida of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Maurice Wau (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tijani De Boer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diaw Lavecchia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gianfranco Pantanelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vasco Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart White (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Hansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ferry Hansma (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Anselmo Vignaroli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eoin Greening (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Johan Pienaar (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jšrg Van Piqué (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lorenzo Scotti (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adrian Vela (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alex McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bryan Vrede (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodrigue Wolsky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Galadames (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leonardo Ramirez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Martinez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sieb Babangida (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Duncan Matteo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rob de Boer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steven Witschge (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tim Bakker (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kouki Yamamoto (DEF) | 0 | |