Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Humphrey Zuidam.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AZ 67 Alkmaar and Heracles Almelo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Humphrey Zuidam.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar start the match!
3.48
0-0With great vision, Wouter de Groot plays the ball forward to Julian Redknapp. Julian Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting shoots from distance. Edmundo Guerrero gets down and covers it.
6.28
0-0Youssef de Jong knocks the ball forward to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras rushes past Stijn Boffin! Gonzalo Uras looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.52
0-0Carl Marr barges into Wouter de Groot. The referee brings Carl Marr to one side and gives him a warning! Wouter de Groot runs off the knock.
10.55
0-0Sylvain Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Marr. Carl Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wouter de Groot.
16.28
Alistair Croft flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
20.38
Alistair Croft flicks a high pass forward to Carl Marr who brings the ball under control. Carl Marr shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.19
Youssef de Jong sees Robin Schultz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robin Schultz shoots from outside the area but Edmundo Guerrero is on top of it.
22.30
Gregoor Cruz sees Dennis Ketting in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dennis Ketting knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edmundo Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
27.07
Alex Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ramiro Ferrari. Ramiro Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Greg Edworthy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Edworthy tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
30.29
0-1Stijn Boffin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ramiro Ferrari. Ramiro Ferrari makes a simple pass to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Marr. Carl Marr connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Henk Rudge had no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
34.17
Wouter de Groot flicks a high ball forward to Youssef de Jong who takes it down. Youssef de Jong makes a probing pass to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.54
Stijn Boffin catches Gonzalo Uras on the ankles. The referee brings Stijn Boffin to one side and gives him a warning! Gonzalo Uras stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.31
Steven Bowyer flicks a high ball forward to Ramiro Ferrari who takes it down. Ramiro Ferrari chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Marr. Carl Marr whips in a cross ball towards Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
44.23
Brian Weaver flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Croft who takes it down. Alistair Croft passes the ball forward to Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo 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
Heracles Almelo kick off!
48.30
Mark Matteassi chips the ball to his team mate, Youssef de Jong. Youssef de Jong makes a beautiful solo run. Youssef de Jong lofts in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
51.48
From the throw-in, Youssef de Jong picks out Julian Redknapp. Julian Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Ketting holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Ketting knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Telfer.
54.05
Alex Telfer sees Ramiro Ferrari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ramiro Ferrari hits a low pass to Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Henk Rudge manages to keep it out.
66.33
Gregoor Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras makes a deft header. Solid save from Edmundo Guerrero. What a great pair of hands!
69.03
Ramiro Ferrari flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Soares. Daniel Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henk Rudge who gathers it comfortably.
71.05
0-1Gonzalo Uras clumsily knocks into Steven Bowyer. Gonzalo Uras is shown the yellow card! Steven Bowyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.20
0-1Brian Weaver pushes up the pitch. Brian Weaver runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brian Weaver kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Edworthy but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.35
0-1Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with Neil Maclean replacing Ramiro Ferrari .
79.26
Stijn Boffin threads a neat ball through to Alistair Croft. Alistair Croft flicks a high pass forward. Carl Marr collects the pass. Carl Marr shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
85.28
Julian Redknapp comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Robson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sylvain Robson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.16
Wouter de Groot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregoor Cruz. Gregoor Cruz brings the ball forward. Gregoor Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
Brian Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Croft collects the pass. Alistair Croft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Edworthy. Greg Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
26.8%
46.5%
26.8%
Scorers
| Carl Marr 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Guerrero of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gregoor Cruz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Julian Redknapp (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Dennis Ketting (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Robin Schultz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gonzalo Uras (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Rodney Arveladze (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tom Goossen (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Allach (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Edmundo Guerrero (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Steven Bowyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stijn Boffin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Weaver (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alex Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sylvain Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alistair Croft (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ramiro Ferrari (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Carl Marr (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Greg Edworthy (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Daniel Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carl Gallagher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Maclean (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rafael Kok (DEF) | 0 | |