Match Report


AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar     Go Ahead EaglesGo Ahead Eagles
Adam WilliamsAdam Williams Computer Player Computer Player
Adrian VelaA. Vela79
G
captain1
G
71Yuri FabrieY. Fabrie
Rodrigue WolskyR. Wolsky75
D
2
D
75Tijani De GraefT. De Graef
Maurits de HaanM. de Haan73
D
3
D
64Sjaak GronkjaerS. Gronkjaer
Cliff DijkstraC. Dijkstra73
D
4
D
58Gerard RoyG. Roy
Kouki YamamotoK. Yamamoto75
D
5
M
63Steven MurrinS. Murrin
Alejandro GaladamesA. Galadames83
M
6
M
61Clarence ScharrenburgC. Scharrenburg
Steven WitschgeS. Witschge77
M
7
M
60George SchaapG. Schaap
Demetrio LazzariniD. Lazzarini70
A
8
M
57Martial RouxelM. Rouxel
Clarence ArtsC. Arts73
A
9
A
68Kew AlberdaK. Alberda
Rob de BoerR. de Boer78
A
10
A
59Rui KarnebeekR. Karnebeek
Duncan MatteoD. Matteo79
A
11captain
A
56Hugo RubioH. Rubio
 
Sieb BabangidaS. Babangida80
A
12
G
70Stanislas PoratoS. Porato
Nikos MeijerN. Meijer64
M
13
G
62Roberto de GrootR. de Groot
Eugenio MartinezE. Martinez78
M
14
G
56Peter OosterhofP. Oosterhof

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Go Ahead Eagles. A crowd of 15,012 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruben Bosman.


0.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the match underway!
2.05
Clarence Scharrenburg advances with the ball. Clarence Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.59
Alejandro Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Clarence Arts comfortably collects the pass. Clarence Arts plays a one-two with Duncan Matteo and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Clarence Arts provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Yuri Fabrie keeps it out!
8.54
Clarence Scharrenburg sees space and advances. Clarence Scharrenburg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.49
Kouki Yamamoto knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames threads the ball through to Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
15.34
Steven Witschge clumsily knocks into Clarence Scharrenburg. Steven Witschge is shown the yellow card! Clarence Scharrenburg stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.18
Hugo Rubio kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Murrin. Steven Murrin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Vela who gathers it comfortably.
20.52
Steven Witschge makes a simple pass to Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames rushes past Gerard Roy! Some awkward footwork from Alejandro Galadames provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Yuri Fabrie.
22.51
Gerard Roy flicks the ball to his team mate, Clarence Scharrenburg. Clarence Scharrenburg threads the ball through to Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurits de Haan.
24.10
George Schaap runs straight at the opposition's defence. George Schaap knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.09
Martial Rouxel decides to run forward with the ball. Martial Rouxel lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
27.35
Clarence Scharrenburg flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Rubio collects the pass. Hugo Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurits de Haan.
30.45
Gerard Roy sees a break and surges forward. Gerard Roy lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Go Ahead Eagles are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.27
Steven Witschge knocks the ball forward to Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sjaak Gronkjaer.
39.57
Maurits de Haan volleys a long ball forward. Steven Witschge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
42.54
George Schaap threads a neat ball through to Clarence Scharrenburg. Clarence Scharrenburg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cliff Dijkstra.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. Go Ahead Eagles also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Go Ahead Eagles kick off and get the second half underway!
48.21
Clarence Arts kicks a strong pass forward to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer deftly passes the ball to Demetrio Lazzarini, releasing him through on goal. Demetrio Lazzarini shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.10
Steven Witschge passes the ball forward to Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yuri Fabrie who gathers it comfortably.
59.51
Steven Witschge chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Galadames. Alejandro Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.18
George Schaap knocks the ball to his team mate, Kew Alberda. Kew Alberda knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Rubio. Hugo Rubio makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.58
Alejandro Galadames threads the ball through to Rob de Boer. Rob de Boer whips in a cross ball towards Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.42
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.30
Steven Murrin hits a low pass to Kew Alberda. Kew Alberda knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Adrian Vela effortlessly punches it away to safety.
78.54
Cliff Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Steven Witschge controls it well on his chest. Steven Witschge flicks a high ball forward to Clarence Arts who takes it down. Clarence Arts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yuri Fabrie who gathers it comfortably.
84.31
Sjaak Gronkjaer catches Rob de Boer on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rob de Boer stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.29
Sjaak Gronkjaer makes a simple pass to Clarence Scharrenburg. Clarence Scharrenburg threads a neat ball through to Hugo Rubio. Hugo Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Adrian Vela. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AZ 67 Alkmaar

Go Ahead Eagles
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
25.7%
43.2%
31.1%

Scorers
Steven Witschge 60, 70
Hugo Rubio 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steven Witschge of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings