Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 18,092 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 Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giampaolo Polonia.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giampaolo Polonia.
0.00
Vitesse Arnhem start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.27
Diaw Lavecchia hacks Eugenio Martinez from behind! Diaw Lavecchia is warned by the referee! Eugenio Martinez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.17
Kouki Yamamoto threads the ball through to Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez makes a beautiful solo run. Eugenio Martinez plays a scrappy one-two with Steven Witschge and advances towards the goal... Eugenio Martinez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
14.57
Bryan Vrede barges into Richard Beckham. Bryan Vrede is shown the yellow card! Richard Beckham carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.37
Stuart White knocks the ball forward to Duncan Hansen. Duncan Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Shields holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Shields knocks the ball forward to Anselmo Vignaroli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.52
Stuart White threads a neat ball through to Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
18.51
Bryan Vrede flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez plays a quick one-two with Bjšrn Van Den Bergh and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Martinez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Maurice Wau. What a save!
20.53
Kouki Yamamoto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth flicks a high ball forward to Sami Barck who takes it down. Sami Barck knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Witschge. Steven Witschge beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
21.37
Eugenio Martinez makes a simple pass to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
24.58
Diaw Lavecchia hacks Bryan Vrede from behind! The referee brings Diaw Lavecchia to one side and gives him another warning! Bryan Vrede grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.44
Juan Roman sees a break and surges forward. Juan Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.56
Kouki Yamamoto flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Martinez controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Martinez makes a probing pass to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Babangida. Sieb Babangida powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.13
Sami Barck hacks Diaw Lavecchia from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diaw Lavecchia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Hansen laces a through ball forward to Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bryan Vrede.
45.00
Eugenio Martinez sees Steven Witschge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Witschge knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Maurice Wau didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
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. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the second half underway!
47.08
Ledley Shields knocks the ball forward to Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.58
Duncan Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Richard Beckham controls it well on his chest. Richard Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
53.45
Eugenio Martinez catches Morris Scholes in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Eugenio Martinez to come over. It's a red card!! Morris Scholes is a little dazed but should be okay.
54.09
Maurits de Haan comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Hansen. Maurits de Haan is shown the yellow card! Duncan Hansen runs off the knock.
60.37
Duncan Matteo barges into Diaw Lavecchia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diaw Lavecchia gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.57
Duncan Booth clumsily knocks into Ledley Shields. Duncan Booth is shown the yellow card! Ledley Shields hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.57
Free kick to Vitesse Arnhem just outside the area...
67.35
Joao Semedo takes a stuttering run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
71.43
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
73.21
Stuart White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli advances inside the box! Anselmo Vignaroli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
78.07
Morris Scholes flicks a high pass forward to Joao Semedo who brings the ball under control. Joao Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.13
Juan Roman hacks Bjšrn Van Den Bergh from behind! Juan Roman is warned by the referee! Bjšrn Van Den Bergh stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.03
Duncan Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Shields holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Shields flicks a high pass forward. Richard Beckham controls it well on his chest. Richard Beckham shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Juan Roman flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hansen. Duncan Hansen picks a pass forward to Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Shields. Ledley Shields powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
6
3
Yellow Cards
5
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
30.6%
44.4%
25%
Scorers
| Eugenio Martinez 4 Sieb Babangida 37 | Anselmo Vignaroli 26, 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anselmo Vignaroli of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adrian Vela (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 3. | Bryan Vrede (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 4. | Maurits de Haan (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Kouki Yamamoto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven Witschge (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Martinez (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 5 |
| 8. | Bjšrn Van Den Bergh (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sieb Babangida (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Sami Barck (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 11. | Duncan Matteo (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 12. | Leonardo Ramirez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Demetrio Lazzarini (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rob de Boer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Maurice Wau (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tijani De Boer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diaw Lavecchia (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Juan Roman (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stuart White (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Hansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ledley Shields (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Morris Scholes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joao Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anselmo Vignaroli (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Johan Pienaar (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ferry Hansma (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lorenzo Scotti (ATT) | 0 | |













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