Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 17,647 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Cairo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Cairo.
0.00
0-0Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off and get the first half underway!
2.51
0-1Gregoor Cruz chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting advances inside the box! Dennis Ketting side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
8.13
0-1Youssef de Jong knocks the ball forward to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
9.49
0-1Gregoor Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Uras collects the pass. Gonzalo Uras knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Heesakkers who gathers it comfortably.
10.28
Gregoor Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Gonzalo Uras who brings the ball under control. Gonzalo Uras controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.32
0-1Gregoor Cruz makes a probing pass to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Victor Heesakkers didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
16.55
Henry Konchesky plays the ball forward to Graeme Byrne. Graeme Byrne threads a neat ball through to Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jordy Zonneveld.
22.33
Gijs Van Dinteren decides to run forward with the ball. Gijs Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
27.13
Mark Matteassi flicks a high pass forward to Youssef de Jong who brings the ball under control. Youssef de Jong sees a break and surges forward. Youssef de Jong shoots from 20 yards but Victor Heesakkers is on top of it.
28.13
0-1Youssef de Jong hacks Gijs Van Dinteren from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gijs Van Dinteren runs off the knock.
40.46
Mustapha Neeskens threads a neat ball through to Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.38
0-1Gregoor Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Robin Schultz controls it well on his chest. Robin Schultz makes a probing pass to Gonzalo Uras but he's offside!
45.00
Julian Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Uras holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gonzalo Uras hits a low pass to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half. The AZ 67 Alkmaar players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar start the second half!
47.25
Graeme Byrne takes it forward alone. Graeme Byrne kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Mustoe but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.27
Graeme Byrne kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
57.13
Billy Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Gijs Van Dinteren. Gijs Van Dinteren deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
59.18
Julian Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Robin Schultz collects the pass. Robin Schultz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Heesakkers who gathers it comfortably.
60.58
Graeme Byrne flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Buzare who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Buzare lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom whips the ball goalwards with his head. Henk Rudge didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
61.03
Stephen Gemmill hits a low pass to Gregoor Cruz. Gregoor Cruz threads a neat ball through to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz deftly passes the ball to Dennis Ketting, releasing him through on goal. Dennis Ketting tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.20
Youssef de Jong flicks a high pass forward to Gonzalo Uras who brings the ball under control. Gonzalo Uras tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
72.41
Gregoor Cruz makes a probing pass to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
77.58
0-1AZ 67 Alkmaar have made a substitution with Garry Allach replacing Dennis Ketting .
78.68
Steven Cornelisse chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Byrne. Graeme Byrne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.02
Julian Redknapp passes the ball forward to Garry Allach. Garry Allach knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.50
Mustapha Neeskens flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Denneboom holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yuri Denneboom plays a one-two with Nicholas Buzare and advances towards the goal... Yuri Denneboom rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.28
Henry Konchesky makes a probing pass to Gijs Van Dinteren. Gijs Van Dinteren kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henk Rudge who gathers it comfortably.
85.38
Noah Littbarski sees Alexander Mustoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Mustoe knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Gijs Van Dinteren kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Matteassi.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
24.7%
52.1%
23.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dennis Ketting of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Victor Heesakkers (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Billy Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steven Cornelisse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Henry Konchesky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Noah Littbarski (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graeme Byrne (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gijs Van Dinteren (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mustapha Neeskens (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Yuri Denneboom (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicholas Buzare (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Alexander Mustoe (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Roland van Dam (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ferdi De Vet (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Wout Winter (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Henk Rudge (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mark Matteassi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wouter de Groot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jordy Zonneveld (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Youssef de Jong (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Gregoor Cruz (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Julian Redknapp (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dennis Ketting (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Robin Schultz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gonzalo Uras (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rodney Arveladze (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tom Goossen (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Allach (ATT) | 6 | |