Match Report
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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 Willem II Tilburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽ Cornelisse.
The pitch is in good condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽ Cornelisse.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with AZ 67 Alkmaar kicking off!
3.51
0-0Wouter de Groot flicks a high pass forward. Youssef de Jong holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youssef de Jong sees a break and surges forward. Youssef de Jong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Ketting but the linesman indicates offside!
6.17
0-0Nuno Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho makes a simple pass to Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Willem II Tilburg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
12.43
0-0Jorge Carvalho hacks Gonzalo Uras from behind! The referee warns Jorge Carvalho to calm down! Gonzalo Uras runs off the knock.
14.50
0-0Luis Carvalho hits a low pass to Matt James. Matt James finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
15.27
0-0Julian Redknapp makes a simple pass to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.02
Luis Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Lampard. Gareth Lampard whips the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.21
Jordy Zonneveld deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Cruz. Gregoor Cruz threads a neat ball through to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.43
Wouter de Groot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Redknapp. Julian Redknapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Ketting but the linesman indicates offside!
33.45
Youssef de Jong kicks a strong pass forward to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alje Penders who gathers it comfortably.
34.12
Jorge Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Mario Alberda. Mario Alberda sees space and advances. Mario Alberda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Henk Rudge comfortably smothers it!
38.14
0-0Luis Carvalho barges into Youssef de Jong. Luis Carvalho is given a warning by the referee! Youssef de Jong gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.07
0-0Mario Alberda catches Julian Redknapp on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Redknapp runs off the knock.
40.49
With vision, Luis Carvalho picks a pass forward to Gareth Lampard. Gareth Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.37
Luis Carvalho brings the ball forward. Luis Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henk Rudge who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg 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
Willem II Tilburg kick off and get the second half underway!
49.35
Luis Carvalho hacks Gregoor Cruz from behind! The referee calls over Luis Carvalho again and warns him to calm down! Gregoor Cruz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.40
Youssef de Jong flicks a high pass forward. Robin Schultz controls it well on his chest. Robin Schultz advances inside the box! Robin Schultz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.15
Luis Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.37
1-0Julian Redknapp advances with the ball. Julian Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alje Penders with no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
60.45
Gregoor Cruz makes a simple pass to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Urvin Marbus.
61.35
Jorge Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Luis Carvalho comfortably collects the pass. Luis Carvalho sees space and advances. Luis Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Lampard. Gareth Lampard is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.10
Luis Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Lampard. Gareth Lampard threads the ball through to Christopher Alberda but he's offside!
69.21
Wouter de Groot threads a neat ball through to Julian Redknapp. Julian Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Robin Schultz collects the pass. Robin Schultz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Carvalho.
77.50
1-0AZ 67 Alkmaar have made a substitution with Garry Allach replacing Dennis Ketting .
78.59
Luis Carvalho darts forward. Luis Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Christopher Alberda controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Christopher Alberda makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
81.46
Nuno Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Lampard. Gareth Lampard finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Henk Rudge has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.59
Mario Alberda flicks a high pass forward to Gianmarco Lavecchia who brings the ball under control. Gianmarco Lavecchia lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Lampard. Gareth Lampard directs the ball goalwards with his head. Henk Rudge is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
26.9%
43.3%
29.9%
Scorers
| Dennis Ketting 57 | Gareth Lampard 81, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gareth Lampard of Willem II Tilburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Henk Rudge (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Redknapp (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dennis Ketting (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Alje Penders (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nuno Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Regilio Van Der Gouw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jorge Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Urvin Marbus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mario Alberda (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Luis Carvalho (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Gianmarco Lavecchia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Christopher Alberda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gareth Lampard (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Matt James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marc Janes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gianmatteo Albino (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Hansen (MID) | 0 | |