Match Report


AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar     FC GroningenFC Groningen
Adam WilliamsAdam Williams Computer Player Computer Player
Adrian VelaA. Vela79
G
captain1
G
72JŸrgen Van BommelJ. Van Bommel
Duncan BoothD. Booth76
D
2
D
77Raouf MauriceR. Maurice
Bryan VredeB. Vrede77
D
3
D
70Gregoor BrouwersG. Brouwers
Maurits de HaanM. de Haan73
D
4captain
D
68Sergio TeixeiraS. Teixeira
Kouki YamamotoK. Yamamoto75
D
5
D
61Jeremy MachlasJ. Machlas
Steven WitschgeS. Witschge77
M
6
M
75Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa
Eugenio MartinezE. Martinez78
M
7
M
67Mitchell JansenM. Jansen
Bjšrn Van Den BerghB. Van Den Bergh72
A
8
M
63Cristiano JardimC. Jardim
Sieb BabangidaS. Babangida80
A
9
A
69Ferdi BesselinkF. Besselink
Sami BarckS. Barck84
A
10
A
68Helder SemedoH. Semedo
Duncan MatteoD. Matteo79
A
11
A
63Nicky FletcherN. Fletcher
 
Leonardo RamirezL. Ramirez82
M
12
G
67Clarence VisserC. Visser
Demetrio LazzariniD. Lazzarini71
A
13
D
61William LaslandesW. Laslandes
Rob de BoerR. de Boer78
A
14
A
61Ruud WoltersR. Wolters

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 18,990 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 FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Gier.


0.00
FC Groningen kick off and get the match underway!
2.30
Duncan Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.23
Steven Witschge makes a simple pass to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh whips in a cross ball towards Sami Barck. Sami Barck rises majestically and gets a header on goal. JŸrgen Van Bommel gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
4.44
Maurits de Haan flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Matteo collects the pass. Duncan Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge connects with a diving header but JŸrgen Van Bommel is on top of it.
14.59
Bryan Vrede hits a low pass to Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez makes a simple pass to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo shoots from distance. It curls slightly but JŸrgen Van Bommel manages to gather it.
15.35
Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kouki Yamamoto.
18.25
Kouki Yamamoto hits a low pass to Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez makes a probing pass to Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by JŸrgen Van Bommel.
19.11
Eugenio Martinez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jeremy Machlas reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
21.15
Duncan Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Sami Barck who takes it down. Sami Barck knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow JŸrgen Van Bommel manages to keep it out.
22.52
Cristiano Jardim clumsily knocks into Duncan Matteo. Cristiano Jardim is shown the yellow card! Duncan Matteo runs off the knock.
24.50
Kouki Yamamoto knocks the ball forward to Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida flicks a high pass forward. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh whips in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! JŸrgen Van Bommel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.43
Eugenio Martinez advances with the ball. Eugenio Martinez lofts in a cross ball towards Sami Barck. Sami Barck rises majestically and gets a header on goal but JŸrgen Van Bommel is on top of it.
33.56
Steven Witschge barges into Rodrigo Barbosa. The referee calls over Steven Witschge and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigo Barbosa runs off the knock.
34.13
Rodrigo Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurits de Haan.
36.56
Eugenio Martinez threads a neat ball through to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper, JŸrgen Van Bommel, sees it late!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
39.55
Maurits de Haan runs forward with the ball. Maurits de Haan flicks a high pass forward. Steven Witschge collects the pass. Steven Witschge whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Matteo. Jeremy Machlas clumsily knocks into Duncan Matteo. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
39.55
The referee points to the spot..
41.54
Duncan Matteo steps up. Duncan Matteo slots the ball into the top left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
42.07
Helder Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Adrian Vela. What a save!
44.51
Mitchell Jansen hacks Eugenio Martinez from behind! Mitchell Jansen is shown the yellow card! Eugenio Martinez runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
47.24
Steven Witschge runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steven Witschge whips in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by JŸrgen Van Bommel. Excellent save.
48.58
Bryan Vrede flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Martinez who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Martinez passes the ball forward to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregoor Brouwers.
51.03
Rodrigo Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bryan Vrede.
54.15
Sergio Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Jardim collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Cristiano Jardim laces a weighted ball forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
59.49
Bryan Vrede knocks the ball forward to Maurits de Haan. Maurits de Haan knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge whips in a cross ball towards Sami Barck. Sami Barck connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is deflected wide by Sergio Teixeira.
60.52
Corner kick to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Eugenio Martinez chips it to the near post. Sami Barck muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes off Jeremy Machlas and the loose ball is cleared up field.
61.56
Ferdi Besselink makes a simple pass to Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maurits de Haan.
72.41
Sieb Babangida catches Mitchell Jansen on the ankles. Sieb Babangida is shown the yellow card! Mitchell Jansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.13
Duncan Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Maurits de Haan. Maurits de Haan flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Matteo makes a simple pass, allowing Bjšrn Van Den Bergh to run into the box. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
78.33
Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Babangida controls it well on his chest. Sieb Babangida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge knocks in a cross ball towards Bjšrn Van Den Bergh. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. JŸrgen Van Bommel gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
79.02
Bjšrn Van Den Bergh flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Sami Barck. Sami Barck rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving JŸrgen Van Bommel with no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
84.36
Eugenio Martinez flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Matteo who takes it down. Duncan Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Martinez. With a superhuman jump, Eugenio Martinez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Gregoor Brouwers's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
85.55
Eugenio Martinez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Maurits de Haan shoots from just inside the box. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AZ 67 Alkmaar are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.53
Maurits de Haan makes a probing pass to Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge flicks a high pass forward to Bjšrn Van Den Bergh who brings the ball under control. Bjšrn Van Den Bergh lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AZ 67 Alkmaar

FC Groningen
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
17
2
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.1%
34.9%
Play Area
23.3%
45.3%
31.4%

Scorers
Sieb Babangida 24
Eugenio Martinez 37, 88
Duncan Matteo 42 (p)
Bjšrn Van Den Bergh 73
Sami Barck 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Martinez of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings