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 Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 16,695 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ferdi Van Der Woerdt.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ferdi Van Der Woerdt.
0.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
3.32
Youssef Van Bommel breaks forward. With a delightful solo run, Youssef Van Bommel stretches the opposition's defence. Youssef Van Bommel finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
4.26
With a delightful solo run, Alun Sturridge stretches the opposition's defence. Alun Sturridge whips in a cross ball towards Joos Dijkstra. Joos Dijkstra outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Tony Lanckohr is on top of it.
9.17
Stefan Ditewig makes a simple pass to Samuel Varela. Samuel Varela passes the ball forward to Bas Zuidam. Bas Zuidam lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Ritchie. Billy Ritchie knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
16.07
Oscar Roy threads a neat ball through to Leon Wendel. Leon Wendel advances with the ball. Leon Wendel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harris De Romijn.
24.22
Billy Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Elliott. Stephen Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Wijngaarden.
36.49
Yuri Moulijn makes a simple pass to Joos Dijkstra. Joos Dijkstra knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Lambers. Harris De Romijn comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Lambers. Penalty not given!!
40.45
Stefan Ditewig sees Samuel Varela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Roy. Roberto Roy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.15
Stephen Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Roy. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Roy carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off the second half!
69.23
Alun Sturridge sees space and advances. Alun Sturridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.30
Bas Zuidam threads a neat ball through to Stephen Elliott. Stephen Elliott shoots from distance but somehow Francis Le Saux manages to keep it out.
75.26
Marcel Lambers passes the ball forward to Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
77.37
Billy Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Bas Zuidam. Bas Zuidam knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francis Le Saux who gathers it comfortably.
81.41
Noah Streich decides to run forward with the ball. Noah Streich shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Tony Lanckohr smothers it!
83.48
Samuel Varela makes a beautiful solo run. Samuel Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.22
Noah Streich flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Lambers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Lambers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
87.59
Harris De Romijn flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Varela who brings the ball under control. Samuel Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Ritchie. Billy Ritchie shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
26.9%
47.4%
25.6%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alun Sturridge of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Francis Le Saux (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Edgar Wijngaarden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Roy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Yuri Moulijn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Michel Jaliens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Wendel (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Noah Streich (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alun Sturridge (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Joos Dijkstra (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Jeroen Bakkati (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcel Lambers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cesar Oliveira (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andres Cortes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eric Pasanen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tony Lanckohr (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Lambers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefan Ditewig (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Youssef Van Bommel (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Harris De Romijn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Roberto Roy (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Ritchie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Samuel Varela (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Helder Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bas Zuidam (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stephen Elliott (ATT) | ![]() | 4 |
| 12. | Frederic Douchez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stuart Meiklejohn (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giuseppe Campagna (GK) | 0 | |












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