Match Report
| AZ 67 Alkmaar | AZ 67 Alkmaar |  |  | Veendam | Veendam | ||||||||||||||||
| Cristian David homrich | Cristian David homrich | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Houssin Fertout | H. Fertout |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Niels Human | N. Human | |||||||||
| Mike Cales | M. Cales | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Kevin Marbus | K. Marbus | |||||||||
| Mohammed Lawal | M. Lawal |  | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Davy Van Rijswijk | D. Van Rijswijk | |||||||||
| Matthias Helmer | M. Helmer |  | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Ernest Van Ankeren | E. Van Ankeren | |||||||||
| Elias Saridakis | E. Saridakis |  | 62 | M | | 5 | | D | 60 | | Thijs De Nooijer | T. De Nooijer | |||||||||
| Oleh Lytvynchuk | O. Lytvynchuk |  | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 81 | | Dennis Inia | D. Inia | |||||||||
| Eduardo Blanco | E. Blanco |  | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Said Van Den Herik | S. Van Den Herik | |||||||||
| Abel Varela | A. Varela |  | 64 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Ivan Cabrera | I. Cabrera | |||||||||
| Said Pasanen | S. Pasanen | | 57 | A | | 9 | | M | 68 | | Wilco Gentile | W. Gentile | |||||||||
| Paolo Mathijssen | P. Mathijssen | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 76 | | Reinder Verberne | R. Verberne | |||||||||
| Kevin Abidallah | K. Abidallah | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Henk Schoenmakers | H. Schoenmakers | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Veendam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off!
6.25
0-0Oleh Lytvynchuk passes the ball forward to Paolo Mathijssen. Paolo Mathijssen goes all the way! Paolo Mathijssen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
9.17
Eduardo Blanco chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Abidallah. Kevin Abidallah lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Mathijssen. Paolo Mathijssen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.36
0-0Davy Van Rijswijk comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Blanco. Davy Van Rijswijk is warned by the referee! Eduardo Blanco runs off the knock.
16.30
1-0Oleh Lytvynchuk kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Abidallah. Kevin Abidallah goes all the way! Kevin Abidallah cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Abidallah!
22.13
1-0Thijs De Nooijer kicks a strong pass forward to Wilco Gentile. Wilco Gentile kicks a strong pass forward to Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Houssin Fertout who gathers it comfortably.
30.03
Ivan Cabrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reinder Verberne. Reinder Verberne shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.12
1-0Said Van Den Herik flicks the ball to his team mate, Reinder Verberne. Reinder Verberne knocks the ball forward to Henk Schoenmakers but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.51
Eduardo Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Mathijssen. Paolo Mathijssen shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.03
Mike Cales makes a probing pass to Eduardo Blanco. Eduardo Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Mathijssen. Paolo Mathijssen goes all the way! Paolo Mathijssen tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.52
Ernest Van Ankeren advances with the ball. Ernest Van Ankeren threads the ball through to Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers plays a perfect one-two with Reinder Verberne and rushes in on goal... Henk Schoenmakers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Veendam kick off and get the second half underway!
53.07
1-1Matthias Helmer hacks Henk Schoenmakers from behind! Matthias Helmer is shown the yellow card! Henk Schoenmakers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.03
Dennis Inia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers goes all the way! Henk Schoenmakers takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.15
Mohammed Lawal flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Blanco. Eduardo Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Mathijssen. Paolo Mathijssen shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
57.52
Eduardo Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Said Pasanen. Said Pasanen knocks the ball forward to Paolo Mathijssen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.33
1-1Oleh Lytvynchuk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Mathijssen. Paolo Mathijssen shoots from distance but somehow Niels Human manages to keep it out.
60.50
Mike Cales takes it forward alone. Mike Cales sees a break and surges forward. Mike Cales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Said Pasanen. Said Pasanen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Niels Human had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
63.44
Mike Cales chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Varela. Abel Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Mathijssen. Paolo Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernest Van Ankeren.
65.45
Eduardo Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Said Pasanen. Said Pasanen whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Mathijssen. Paolo Mathijssen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.55
Said Van Den Herik kicks a strong pass forward to Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mike Cales.
71.04
Mohammed Lawal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Blanco. Eduardo Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Abidallah. Kevin Abidallah shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.10
Dennis Inia decides to run forward with the ball. Dennis Inia whips in a cross ball towards Reinder Verberne. Reinder Verberne powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
78.29
Ivan Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reinder Verberne. Reinder Verberne knocks in a cross ball towards Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.58
Mohammed Lawal chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Blanco. Eduardo Blanco takes it forward alone. Eduardo Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.31
Wilco Gentile makes a probing pass to Reinder Verberne. Reinder Verberne knocks in a cross ball towards Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Ivan Cabrera advances with the ball. Ivan Cabrera knocks in a cross ball towards Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Houssin Fertout manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67%
33%
Play Area
27.7%
45.7%
26.6%
Scorers