Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at IJsseldelta Stadion where PEC Zwolle play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 19,966 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Alves.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Alves.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the match underway!
3.32
0-0Lee Mapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Schreuder. Without breaking stride, Marcel Schreuder plays the ball forward to Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Matthias Bierhoff.
16.24
0-1Hugo Arreola flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Lindenbergh controls it well on his chest. Rodney Lindenbergh whips in a cross ball towards Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Christian Neudecker!
21.32
0-1Gianmatteo Ginestra makes a probing pass to Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Grant. With a superhuman jump, Jason Grant connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Rodney Lindenbergh is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
24.09
0-1Stuart Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker whips in a cross ball towards Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
32.23
0-1Stuart Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lee Mapp.
36.40
Paul Caldwell arcs the ball upfield. Rodney Lindenbergh runs straight at the defence! Rodney Lindenbergh shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
38.54
0-1Rodney Lindenbergh catches Victor Brando in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Rodney Lindenbergh to come over. It's a red card!! Victor Brando gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.17
Marcel Schreuder flicks a high pass forward. Victor Brando controls it well on his chest. Victor Brando knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Caldwell.
44.56
0-1Marcel Schreuder clumsily knocks into Philipp Köpke. Marcel Schreuder is warned by the referee! Philipp Köpke runs off the knock.
45.00
Hugo Arreola makes a simple pass to Philipp Köpke. Philipp Köpke makes a simple pass to Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. PEC Zwolle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. The PEC Zwolle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
PEC Zwolle start the second half!
48.34
Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks the ball forward to Victor Brando. Victor Brando whips in a cross ball towards Anton Polyansky. Anton Polyansky flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
54.08
Zoltan Nonda sees Marcel Schreuder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Schreuder flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Brando. Victor Brando controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
55.01
0-1Lee Mapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Grant. Jason Grant makes a probing pass to Marcel Schreuder. Marcel Schreuder knocks the ball forward to Anton Polyansky but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.19
Gianmatteo Ginestra takes a short throw-in bringing Lee Mapp into play. Lee Mapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua plays a one-two with Victor Brando and advances towards the goal... Joseph Ipoua takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
61.58
Philipp Köpke hacks Zoltan Nonda from behind! Philipp Köpke is warned by the referee! Zoltan Nonda carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.42
Ramon Grot makes a simple pass to Bjorn-Tore Johnsen. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Neudecker. Some awkward footwork from Christian Neudecker provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but Jose Javier Jimenez reads it well. Excellent save!
67.26
Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Polyansky. Anton Polyansky knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Arreola.
71.25
Lee Mapp flicks a high pass forward. Jason Grant collects the pass. Jason Grant passes the ball forward to Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Gemmill.
79.28
Zoltan Nonda flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Schreuder holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Schreuder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks in a cross ball towards Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua powers a header at goal. Matthias Bierhoff manages to gather it.
81.02
Martin Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to Lee Mapp. Lee Mapp sees a break and surges forward. Lee Mapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.50
Ronnie Caluwé flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Schreuder who takes it down. Marcel Schreuder makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Schreuder knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Arreola.
84.37
Zoltan Nonda hits a low pass to Marcel Schreuder. Marcel Schreuder makes a probing pass to Victor Brando. Victor Brando knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Polyansky. Anton Polyansky powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.11
1-1Helder Moreira hacks Gianmatteo Ginestra from behind! Helder Moreira is shown the yellow card! Gianmatteo Ginestra stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.12
Zoltan Nonda hits a low pass to Marcel Schreuder. Marcel Schreuder changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Schreuder finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Marcel Schreuder flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Ginestra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianmatteo Ginestra whips in a cross ball towards Anton Polyansky. Anton Polyansky outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Matthias Bierhoff is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
64.4%
35.6%
Play Area
27.4%
39.7%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Schreuder of PEC Zwolle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Javier Jimenez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ronnie Caluwé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Zoltan Nonda (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Lee Mapp (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Martin Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcel Schreuder (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jason Grant (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gianmatteo Ginestra (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Joseph Ipoua (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Victor Brando (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Anton Polyansky (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Linus Wendel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Darl Brunswijk (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arno Poschner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matthias Bierhoff (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antonio Zubizarreta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hugo Arreola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodney Lindenbergh (MID) |  | 3 |
| 7. | Ramon Grot (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Philipp Köpke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bjorn-Tore Johnsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christian Neudecker (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Helder Moreira (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Jonathan Serrant (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Thielemann (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Rival (ATT) | 0 | |