Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 20,098 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 Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabian Meerdink.


0.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
3.55
Patricio Bilaudelle threads the ball through to Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate takes it forward alone. Ben Woodgate plays a sublime one-two with Ignacio Dreef and races in on goal... Ben Woodgate looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Adrian Vela reads it well. He makes it look easy!
8.39
Fernando Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.02
Craig Burley takes a quick throw-in. Patricio Bilaudelle passes the ball forward to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis flicks a high pass forward to Ignacio Dreef who brings the ball under control. Ignacio Dreef runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Ignacio Dreef provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Adrian Vela!
15.16
Alex McStay threads the ball through to Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez makes a probing pass to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Burley.
18.04
Alex McStay hacks Fernando Reis from behind! Alex McStay is shown the yellow card! Fernando Reis runs off the knock.
20.52
Danijel Ripoll hits a low pass to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis threads a neat ball through to Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Ben Woodgate provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.45
Demetrio Lazzarini catches Craig Burley on the ankles. Demetrio Lazzarini is shown the yellow card! Craig Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.56
Leonardo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Matteo collects the pass. Duncan Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
27.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Rodrigue Wolsky plays the ball forward to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Vitaliy Skachenko manages to keep it out.
28.11
Fernando Reis hits a low pass to Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex McStay.
30.38
Danijel Ripoll makes a probing pass to Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh darts forward. Kasper Conteh controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Adrian Vela gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
32.08
Alejandro Galadames knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh lofts in a cross ball towards Sami Barck. Sami Barck makes a looping header on goal. Vitaliy Skachenko easily punches it away to safety.
45.00
Norman Greening makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
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. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Roda JC Kerkrade get the second half underway!
51.22
Fernando Reis threads the ball through to Norman Greening. Norman Greening runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Norman Greening provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
54.45
Patricio Bilaudelle comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Ramirez. The referee calls over Patricio Bilaudelle and warns him to calm down! Leonardo Ramirez runs off the knock.
55.07
Fernando Reis flicks a high pass forward. Kasper Conteh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kasper Conteh cuts inside the box! Kasper Conteh looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
59.22
Leonardo Ramirez clumsily knocks into Danijel Ripoll. The referee warns Leonardo Ramirez to calm down! Danijel Ripoll hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.03
Roda JC Kerkrade have made 2 substitutions with Adam Gallagher replacing Craig Burley and Richard Hulme replacing Norman Greening .
61.07
Ben Woodgate sees space and advances. Ben Woodgate knocks the ball forward to Kasper Conteh but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.08
Ben Woodgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex McStay.
65.18
Adam Gallagher flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Hulme. Richard Hulme flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis whips in a cross ball towards Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Adrian Vela is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
66.48
Patricio Bilaudelle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate shoots from distance but Adrian Vela is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
67.41
Ben Woodgate flicks a high pass forward. Kai Wallner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Wallner shoots from outside the area but somehow Adrian Vela manages to keep it out.
72.27
Cliff Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Ramirez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Demetrio Lazzarini. Demetrio Lazzarini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Vitaliy Skachenko.
73.19
Alex McStay clumsily knocks into Richard Hulme. Alex McStay is warned by the referee! Richard Hulme stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.34
Alejandro Galadames clumsily knocks into Peter Dryden. Alejandro Galadames is shown the yellow card! Peter Dryden carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.01
Roda JC Kerkrade have made a substitution with Titus McManaman replacing Ignacio Dreef .
78.10
Leonardo Ramirez barges into Adam Gallagher. Leonardo Ramirez is given another warning by the referee! Adam Gallagher runs off the knock.
79.39
Adam Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Richard Hulme. Richard Hulme threads a neat ball through to Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigue Wolsky.
81.16
Bjšrn Van Den Bergh comes in with a late challenge on Adam Gallagher. The referee calls over Bjšrn Van Den Bergh and warns him to calm down! Adam Gallagher stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Adam Gallagher plays the ball forward to Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate edges inside the box! Ben Woodgate comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ben Woodgate!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
12
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
7
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
26.7%
73.3%
Play Area
30.7%
42.7%
26.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ben Woodgate of Roda JC Kerkrade

Match Ratings
1.Vitaliy Skachenko (GK)
6
2.Danijel Ripoll (DEF)
6
3.Patricio Bilaudelle (DEF)
6
4.Craig Burley (DEF)
6
5.Kasper Conteh (MID)
6
6.Fernando Reis (MID)
7
7.Ben Woodgate (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Norman Greening (MID)
6
9.Ignacio Dreef (ATT)
6
10.Kai Wallner (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Peter Dryden (ATT)
6
 
12.Adam Gallagher (DEF)
6
13.Richard Hulme (MID)
6
14.Titus McManaman (ATT)
6