Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to FC Dordrecht. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and FC Dordrecht are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and FC Dordrecht are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
0.00
0-0FC Dordrecht kick off the first half!
6.42
0-0Eugenio Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames takes it forward alone. Alejandro Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Milburn.
8.46
Kouki Yamamoto threads the ball through to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames knocks the ball forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivar van Dam who gathers it comfortably.
10.39
0-0Edgar Olfers flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Koeman. Marco Koeman whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.01
Bryan Vrede flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Booth controls it well on his chest. Duncan Booth sees Rob de Boer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rob de Boer shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.17
0-0Pasquale Pinardi threads a neat ball through to Claudio Banchelli. Claudio Banchelli knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Koeman. Marco Koeman heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
21.09
Alex McStay hits a low pass to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez plays a quick one-two with Rob de Boer and rushes in on goal... Leonardo Ramirez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Ivar van Dam is on top of it.
22.16
Edgar Olfers brings the ball forward. Edgar Olfers takes it forward alone. Edgar Olfers shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
24.18
0-1Craig Milburn hoofs the ball up the pitch. Claudio Banchelli lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.54
0-1Leonardo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Martinez controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Martinez knocks the ball forward, putting Duncan Matteo through on goal. Craig Milburn hacks Duncan Matteo from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
28.51
Alejandro Galadames knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.39
Pasquale Pinardi boots it upfield. Ivan Medina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex McStay.
34.29
Leonardo Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Milburn.
36.50
Eugenio Martinez threads a neat ball through to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
38.14
Duncan Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Galadames controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Matteo. Pascal Lecour hacks Duncan Matteo from behind! Duncan Matteo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.02
Craig Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafik Deplace. Rafik Deplace makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Claudio Banchelli. Claudio Banchelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Adrian Vela reads it well. Excellent keeping!
42.03
1-1Alejandro Galadames kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent block by Craig Milburn!
45.00
Eugenio Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Matteo who brings the ball under control. Duncan Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Ivar van Dam effortlessly picks it out of the air!
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 Dordrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
49.40
Pascal Lecour flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Olfers controls it well on his chest. Edgar Olfers sees Marco Koeman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Koeman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bryan Vrede.
59.55
Leonardo Ramirez sees Alejandro Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Galadames sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ivar van Dam manages to gather it effortlessly.
60.16
1-1FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Tommaso Pregnolato replacing Claudio Banchelli .
63.55
Alejandro Galadames threads a neat ball through to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Ivar van Dam is on top of it.
65.43
Craig Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Olfers. Edgar Olfers knocks the ball forward to Tommaso Pregnolato. Tommaso Pregnolato whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Medina. Eugenio Martinez barges into Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
71.03
Marco Koeman knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Pregnolato. Tommaso Pregnolato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Vela who gathers it comfortably.
72.16
Pasquale Pinardi flicks a high pass forward. Marco Koeman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Koeman shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.03
Leonardo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Babangida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sieb Babangida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivar van Dam who gathers it comfortably.
81.38
Eugenio Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
83.23
Rob de Boer passes the ball forward to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer flicks the ball with his head. Ivar van Dam is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.17
Edgar Olfers runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edgar Olfers lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Koeman. Marco Koeman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
25.9%
44.4%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Galadames of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adrian Vela (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bryan Vrede (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kouki Yamamoto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Galadames (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Leonardo Ramirez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Martinez (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Sieb Babangida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rob de Boer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Steven Witschge (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tim Bakker (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cliff Dijkstra (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ivar van Dam (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adilson Frijters (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pascal Lecour (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefano Franken (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pasquale Pinardi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rafik Deplace (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Edgar Olfers (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Claudio Banchelli (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ivan Medina (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Marco Koeman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Danny de Jong (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Willem Schultz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tommaso Pregnolato (MID) | 6 | |