Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 20,913 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off the first half!
2.52
0-0Jacek Malkowski makes a beautiful solo run. Jacek Malkowski whips in a cross ball towards Denis Ben Haddou. Denis Ben Haddou flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.04
Ioannis Vryzas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denis Ben Haddou. Denis Ben Haddou shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.54
0-0Andy Wilnis makes a simple pass to Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge shoots from 20 yards. Djamel Rahmani easily smothers it.
16.43
Said Davids threads the ball through to Ioannis Vryzas. Ioannis Vryzas knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Mendoza. Nicolas Mendoza lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Schönenborn. Simon Schönenborn flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Tjalle Van Der Leegte.
20.04
0-0Kew Sedouki threads the ball through to Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong passes the ball forward but Rody Boussatta is offside!
22.45
0-0Denis Ben Haddou comes in with a late challenge on Jimmy De Vogt. Denis Ben Haddou is warned by the referee! Jimmy De Vogt stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.08
Kew Sedouki knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge goes all the way! Erwin Witschge takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
30.14
Andy Wilnis clumsily knocks into Jacek Malkowski. Andy Wilnis is warned by the referee! Jacek Malkowski runs off the knock.
32.50
0-0Sparta Rotterdam are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
33.43
Luis Nazario Lima makes a simple pass to Jacek Malkowski. Jacek Malkowski makes a probing pass to Nicolas Mendoza. Nicolas Mendoza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
36.02
0-0Denis Ben Haddou hacks Jimmy De Vogt from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jimmy De Vogt stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.53
Eben Gargo brings the ball forward. Eben Gargo plays a perfect one-two with Denis Ben Haddou and rushes in on goal... Eben Gargo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.35
0-0Jordy Mans makes a probing pass to Andy Wilnis. Andy Wilnis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Djamel Rahmani who gathers it comfortably.
44.21
Milan Berck Yakubu barges into Eben Gargo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eben Gargo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
47.33
Said Davids threads the ball through to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Schönenborn. Simon Schönenborn tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
49.06
Simon Schönenborn clumsily knocks into Jimmy De Vogt. The referee calls over Simon Schönenborn and warns him to calm down! Jimmy De Vogt runs off the knock.
55.35
Gaspar Pinto decides to run forward with the ball. Gaspar Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Giulliano De Jong. Giulliano De Jong knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Djamel Rahmani who gathers it comfortably.
57.36
Eben Gargo knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Schönenborn. Simon Schönenborn tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.52
1-0Eben Gargo knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Schönenborn. Simon Schönenborn lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Mendoza. Nicolas Mendoza flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.32
Milan Berck Yakubu knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.14
Arnold Visser chips the ball to his team mate, Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge knocks in a cross ball towards Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.02
Milan Berck Yakubu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
73.09
Jacek Malkowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Schönenborn. Simon Schönenborn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.16
Jacek Malkowski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denis Ben Haddou. Denis Ben Haddou shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
77.56
Arek Kozminski clumsily knocks into Erwin Witschge. Arek Kozminski is given a warning by the referee! Erwin Witschge stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.19
Jacek Malkowski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Schönenborn. Simon Schönenborn tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.41
Jimmy De Vogt threads the ball through to Milan Berck Yakubu. Milan Berck Yakubu flicks the ball to his team mate, Rody Boussatta. Rody Boussatta passes the ball forward to Erwin Witschge. Erwin Witschge makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
26.8%
42.7%
30.5%
Scorers