Match Report


AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar     De Graafschap DoetinchemDe Graafschap Doetinchem
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matthias BierhoffM. Bierhoff74
G
1
G
68Regi MeijndershagenR. Meijndershagen
Paul CaldwellP. Caldwell69
D
2captain
D
71Eduardo BarbosaE. Barbosa
Antonio ZubizarretaA. Zubizarreta67
D
captain3
D
68Claus SchmeichelC. Schmeichel
Hugo ArreolaH. Arreola67
D
4
D
61Joe SalmonJ. Salmon
Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill75
M
5
D
53Pascal OoijerP. Ooijer
Rodney LindenberghR. Lindenbergh71
M
6
M
70Nikolas SchrammN. Schramm
Ramon GrotR. Grot71
M
7
M
70Bruno ManighettiB. Manighetti
Philipp KöpkeP. Köpke70
M
8
M
65Boudewijn WinterB. Winter
Bjorn-Tore JohnsenB. Johnsen76
A
9
A
67Gerhard SammerG. Sammer
Christian NeudeckerC. Neudecker76
A
10
A
67Dario ArpinonD. Arpinon
Helder MoreiraH. Moreira71
A
11
A
67Abel SousaA. Sousa
 
Jonathan SerrantJ. Serrant71
A
12
M
60Nikos Van Der MeerN. Van Der Meer
Sebastian ThielemannS. Thielemann69
M
13
G
60Neil DelaneyN. Delaney
Robert RivalR. Rival69
A
14
M
59Graeme MccannG. Mccann

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. A crowd of 17,700 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adilson Verberne.


0.00
The first half starts with De Graafschap Doetinchem kicking off!
2.44
Joe Salmon runs forward with the ball. Joe Salmon threads a neat ball through to Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
3.49
Nikolas Schramm makes a probing pass to Dario Arpinon. Dario Arpinon knocks in a cross ball towards Boudewijn Winter. Boudewijn Winter gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.40
Hugo Arreola threads the ball through to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Regi Meijndershagen gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
14.47
Boudewijn Winter passes the ball forward to Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Matthias Bierhoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.08
Hugo Arreola catches Gerhard Sammer on the ankles. Hugo Arreola is shown the yellow card! Gerhard Sammer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.12
Rodney Lindenbergh runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodney Lindenbergh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.24
Bruno Manighetti flicks a high pass forward to Abel Sousa who brings the ball under control. Abel Sousa shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
34.37
Boudewijn Winter flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Sammer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gerhard Sammer lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
36.39
Stuart Gemmill hacks Boudewijn Winter from behind! The referee brings Stuart Gemmill to one side and gives him a warning! Boudewijn Winter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.12
Boudewijn Winter comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Gemmill. The referee warns Boudewijn Winter to calm down! Stuart Gemmill grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Claus Schmeichel advances with the ball. Claus Schmeichel plays the ball forward to Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Boudewijn Winter. Boudewijn Winter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. De Graafschap Doetinchem also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off the second half!
47.02
Bjorn-Tore Johnsen clumsily knocks into Pascal Ooijer. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen is shown the yellow card! Pascal Ooijer runs off the knock.
48.36
Nikolas Schramm flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Sammer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gerhard Sammer whips in a cross ball towards Dario Arpinon. Dario Arpinon directs the ball goalwards with his head but Matthias Bierhoff reads it well. Nice save!
51.34
Stuart Gemmill takes it forward alone. Stuart Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.05
Hugo Arreola breaks forward. Hugo Arreola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira plays a one-two with Bjorn-Tore Johnsen and advances towards the goal... Helder Moreira tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.11
Stuart Gemmill makes a simple pass to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira advances inside the box! Helder Moreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.40
Rodney Lindenbergh makes a probing pass to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira plays a quick one-two with Bjorn-Tore Johnsen and rushes in on goal... Helder Moreira rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
57.08
Abel Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Manighetti. Bruno Manighetti knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Sammer. Gerhard Sammer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.09
Antonio Zubizarreta makes a beautiful solo run. Antonio Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Johnsen. Bjorn-Tore Johnsen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Regi Meijndershagen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.34
Nikolas Schramm makes a simple pass to Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.14
Stuart Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
77.48
De Graafschap Doetinchem have made 3 substitutions with Nikos Van Der Meer replacing Claus Schmeichel, Neil Delaney replacing Nikolas Schramm and Graeme Mccann replacing Gerhard Sammer .
81.58
Graeme Mccann sees Abel Sousa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
83.24
Neil Delaney runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Delaney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.58
Rodney Lindenbergh clumsily knocks into Bruno Manighetti. Rodney Lindenbergh is shown the yellow card! Bruno Manighetti runs off the knock.
87.01
Antonio Zubizarreta catches Abel Sousa on the ankles. The referee calls over Antonio Zubizarreta and warns him to calm down! Abel Sousa stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

AZ 67 Alkmaar

De Graafschap Doetinchem
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.1%
60.9%
Play Area
23.2%
49.3%
27.5%

Scorers
Abel Sousa 14
Boudewijn Winter 45
Gerhard Sammer 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gerhard Sammer of De Graafschap Doetinchem

Match Ratings