Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 18,826 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Hennie Van Der Vaart.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Hennie Van Der Vaart.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
6.27
0-0Jose Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba sees space and advances. Jonathan Sturba tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
8.24
Jose Montero threads the ball through to Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
14.25
1-0Youssef de Jong knocks the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.55
1-0Youssef de Jong threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting beats his man to it with a header. The shot is on target but blocked by Jose Carrasco. That should have been a goal!
34.30
Jose Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba threads a neat ball through to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.35
1-1Stephen Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Redknapp. Julian Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to Gonzalo Uras who takes it down. Gonzalo Uras knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Saul Lozano who gathers it comfortably.
40.48
1-1Jose Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Kasper. Graham Kasper passes the ball forward to Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Henk Rudge effortlessly punches it away to safety.
44.24
Mohammed Capron deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Sturba. Jonathan Sturba flicks a high pass forward. Kurt Van Der Schaaf collects the pass. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Gemmill.
45.00
Jose Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The AZ 67 Alkmaar players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
54.51
Julian Redknapp plays the ball forward to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting edges inside the box! Dennis Ketting comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
57.08
Jonathan Sturba passes the ball forward to Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Henk Rudge!
59.59
1-1Jordy Zonneveld decides to run forward with the ball. Jordy Zonneveld makes a simple pass to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz passes the ball forward but Gonzalo Uras is offside!
61.31
1-1Wouter de Groot hacks Kurt Van Der Schaaf from behind! Wouter de Groot is shown the yellow card! Kurt Van Der Schaaf runs off the knock.
63.51
Wouter de Groot boots it upfield. Dennis Ketting lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.37
Mark Matteassi threads a neat ball through to Gregoor Cruz. Gregoor Cruz knocks the ball forward to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Carrasco.
69.53
Showing composure, Julian Redknapp laces a through ball forward to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting lofts in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
71.58
Mark Matteassi sees a break and surges forward. Mark Matteassi makes a probing pass to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.20
Jordy Zonneveld drives a long ball upfield. Dennis Ketting knocks in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
77.41
2-1AZ 67 Alkmaar have made a substitution with Garry Allach replacing Dennis Ketting .
78.45
Alexandre Silva sees Jonathan Sturba in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Sturba sees space and advances. Jonathan Sturba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.01
Youssef de Jong hits a low pass to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras whips in a cross ball towards Garry Allach. Garry Allach connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Saul Lozano gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
81.40
Showing composure, Graham Kasper laces a weighted ball forward to Luuk Koning. Luuk Koning knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henk Rudge who gathers it comfortably.
83.24
Graham Kasper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
89.05
2-1Robin Schultz barges into Jose Carrasco. The referee calls over Robin Schultz and warns him to calm down! Jose Carrasco runs off the knock.
90.00
With vision, Jose Carrasco plays the ball forward to Graham Kasper. Graham Kasper picks a pass forward to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henk Rudge who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
31.9%
40.3%
27.8%
Scorers
| Dennis Ketting 14, 72 | Kurt Van Der Schaaf 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dennis Ketting of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Henk Rudge (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mark Matteassi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wouter de Groot (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Jordy Zonneveld (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Youssef de Jong (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gregoor Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Redknapp (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dennis Ketting (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Robin Schultz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gonzalo Uras (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Rodney Arveladze (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tom Goossen (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Allach (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Saul Lozano (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Laurent Sikora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Carrasco (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alexandre Silva (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mohammed Capron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Graham Kasper (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jonathan Sturba (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Davy Nieuwenhuijzen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kurt Van Der Schaaf (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Luuk Koning (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Molowny (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pablo Rubio (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bram Hermans (ATT) | 0 | |