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 Helmond Sport. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jerome Goossen.


0.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the match underway!
2.44
Leon Wendel knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati whips in a cross ball towards Joos Dijkstra. Joos Dijkstra knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Olaf Mensah!
4.14
Noah Streich threads the ball through to Marcel Lambers. Marcel Lambers knocks in a cross ball towards Jeroen Bakkati. With a superhuman jump, Jeroen Bakkati connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
18.13
Ighli Biliotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel De Romijn. Marcel De Romijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michel Jaliens.
24.11
Alexandre Soares threads the ball through to Isaiah Copping. Isaiah Copping knocks the ball forward to Rafael Beelenkamp. Rafael Beelenkamp passes the ball forward but Marcel De Romijn is offside!
27.33
Arno Peters flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Copping. Isaiah Copping flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Beelenkamp easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Beelenkamp cuts inside the box! Rafael Beelenkamp makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.29
Emanuele Sacchetti makes a simple pass to Marcel De Romijn. Marcel De Romijn flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Beelenkamp who brings the ball under control. Rafael Beelenkamp plays a one-two with Isaiah Copping and rushes in on goal... Rafael Beelenkamp comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
39.08
Jamal Kortland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Müller. Rainer Müller whips in a cross ball towards Ighli Biliotti. Ighli Biliotti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Francis Le Saux!
40.11
Arno Peters hits a low pass to Ighli Biliotti. Ighli Biliotti threads a neat ball through to Jamal Kortland. Jamal Kortland knocks in a cross ball towards Ighli Biliotti. Yuri Moulijn clumsily knocks into Ighli Biliotti. Penalty for Helmond Sport!!
40.11
The referee points to the spot..
41.20
Rafael Beelenkamp takes a slow run up. The ball flies into the bottom left corner - 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. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half. The Helmond Sport players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Helmond Sport kick off the second half!
65.58
Yuri Moulijn pushes up the pitch. Yuri Moulijn threads a neat ball through to Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Lambers. Marcel Lambers powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Emanuele Sacchetti's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
67.24
Joos Dijkstra takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Olaf Mensah scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
79.36
Ighli Biliotti kicks a strong pass forward to Jamal Kortland. Jamal Kortland plays a one-two with Ighli Biliotti and rushes in on goal... Jamal Kortland looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Francis Le Saux manages to gather it effortlessly.
83.33
Alexandre Soares makes a simple pass to Marcel De Romijn. Marcel De Romijn knocks the ball to his team mate, Ighli Biliotti. Ighli Biliotti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francis Le Saux who gathers it comfortably.
84.47
Ottavio Saudati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Müller. Rainer Müller advances with the ball. Rainer Müller whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Beelenkamp. Rafael Beelenkamp flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Joos Dijkstra!
85.43
Ottavio Saudati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ighli Biliotti. Ighli Biliotti passes the ball forward to Rafael Beelenkamp. Rafael Beelenkamp knocks in a cross ball towards Ighli Biliotti. Ighli Biliotti knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.42
Isaiah Copping threads the ball through to Ighli Biliotti. Ighli Biliotti lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Copping. Isaiah Copping is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Francis Le Saux has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.8%
67.2%
Play Area
29.3%
48.3%
22.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ighli Biliotti of Helmond Sport

Match Ratings
1.Francis Le Saux (GK)
6
2.Edgar Wijngaarden (DEF)
6
3.Oscar Roy (DEF)
6
4.Yuri Moulijn (DEF)
7
5.Michel Jaliens (DEF)
6
6.Leon Wendel (MID)
6
7.Noah Streich (MID)
6
8.Alun Sturridge (MID)
6
9.Joos Dijkstra (MID)
6
10.Marcel Lambers (ATT)
6
11.Jeroen Bakkati (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Cesar Oliveira (GK)
0
13.Andres Cortes (DEF)
0
14.Eric Pasanen (DEF)
0

1.Olaf Mensah (GK)
6
2.Alexandre Soares (DEF)
6
3.Arno Peters (DEF)
6
4.Ottavio Saudati (DEF)
6
5.Emanuele Sacchetti (DEF)
6
6.Ighli Biliotti (MID)goal scored
9
7.Marcel De Romijn (MID)
6
8.Isaiah Copping (MID)goal scored
8
9.Rafael Beelenkamp (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Rainer Müller (ATT)
6
11.Jamal Kortland (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Rudge (DEF)
0
13.Nelson Ricci (MID)
0
14.Fabio Bianconi (ATT)
0