Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     AZ 67 AlkmaarAZ 67 Alkmaar
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gary YoungG. Young71
G
1
G
64Henk RudgeH. Rudge
Nikos OlfersN. Olfers71
D
2
D
73Mark MatteassiM. Matteassi
Benjamin ArnaudB. Arnaud68
D
captain3
D
67Stephen GemmillS. Gemmill
David OliveiraD. Oliveira67
D
4
D
67Wouter de GrootW. de Groot
Rui Den TurkR. Den Turk65
D
5captain
D
63Jordy ZonneveldJ. Zonneveld
Jordi CaluwéJ. Caluwé70
M
6
M
72Youssef de JongY. de Jong
Jan ArtsJ. Arts69
M
7
M
72Gregoor CruzG. Cruz
David WardD. Ward68
A
8
M
65Julian RedknappJ. Redknapp
Ramon TalanR. Talan65
A
9
A
78Dennis KettingD. Ketting
Harald TobiassenH. Tobiassen63
A
10
A
67Robin SchultzR. Schultz
Ramon van den HeuvelR. van den Heuvel53
A
11
A
67Gonzalo UrasG. Uras
 
Antonio VegaA. Vega67
M
12
A
67Rodney ArveladzeR. Arveladze
Andy De VetA. De Vet64
G
13
G
62Tom GoossenT. Goossen
Bart MathijssenB. Mathijssen63
M
14
A
59Garry AllachG. Allach

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 16,994 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Mokoena.


0.00
FC Groningen kick off and get the first half underway!
8.34
Wouter de Groot knocks the ball forward to Julian Redknapp. Julian Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Gary Young.
10.41
Julian Redknapp makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
12.53
With vision, Julian Redknapp picks a pass forward to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz edges inside the box! Robin Schultz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
16.16
David Oliveira surges forward with the ball. David Oliveira passes the ball forward to Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.13
Jan Arts passes the ball forward to Ramon Talan. Ramon Talan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henk Rudge who gathers it comfortably.
22.47
Jan Arts decides to run forward with the ball. Jan Arts shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Henk Rudge as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
24.24
Gregoor Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.08
Stephen Gemmill clumsily knocks into Harald Tobiassen. Stephen Gemmill is shown the yellow card! Harald Tobiassen runs off the knock.
28.08
Free kick to FC Groningen just outside the area...
29.57
Jan Arts calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
33.45
Jan Arts changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jan Arts advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Jan Arts provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.34
Stephen Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregoor Cruz. Gregoor Cruz threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.07
Harald Tobiassen catches Stephen Gemmill on the ankles. Harald Tobiassen is shown the yellow card! Stephen Gemmill gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar start the second half!
54.30
Jordy Zonneveld catches David Ward on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Ward stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.18
FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.35
Youssef de Jong flicks a high pass forward to Robin Schultz who brings the ball under control. Robin Schultz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Young who gathers it comfortably.
63.11
Jan Arts runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jan Arts sees Harald Tobiassen just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mark Matteassi catches Harald Tobiassen on the ankles. Harald Tobiassen appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
71.17
Jordy Zonneveld sees space and advances. Jordy Zonneveld threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras advances inside the box! Gonzalo Uras makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.28
Nikos Olfers threads a neat ball through to Jan Arts. Jan Arts surges forward with the ball. Jan Arts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henk Rudge who gathers it comfortably.
75.17
Jan Arts kicks a strong pass forward to Ramon van den Heuvel. Ramon van den Heuvel plays a scrappy one-two with Ramon Talan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ramon van den Heuvel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Henk Rudge is on top of it.
77.32
David Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Jan Arts controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Jan Arts stretches the opposition's defence. Jan Arts shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Henk Rudge.
78.17
Jan Arts takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Wouter de Groot gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
79.08
Youssef de Jong flicks a high pass forward to Gonzalo Uras who brings the ball under control. Gonzalo Uras whips in a cross ball towards Robin Schultz. Robin Schultz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Redknapp plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras skips past David Oliveira! Gonzalo Uras makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gonzalo Uras!
84.40
Jan Arts passes the ball forward to Harald Tobiassen. Harald Tobiassen cuts inside the box! Harald Tobiassen takes a shot at goal but is denied by Henk Rudge. Excellent save.
85.23
Julian Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Uras. Gonzalo Uras knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dennis Ketting!
89.06
Jan Arts hacks Youssef de Jong from behind! Jan Arts is shown the yellow card! Youssef de Jong runs off the knock.
90.00
Youssef de Jong flicks a high pass forward to Gonzalo Uras who brings the ball under control. Gonzalo Uras knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Ketting. Dennis Ketting is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Dennis Ketting scores for AZ 67 Alkmaar!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

AZ 67 Alkmaar
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
32.4%
44.6%
23%

Scorers
Gonzalo Uras 81
Dennis Ketting 85, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gonzalo Uras of AZ 67 Alkmaar

Match Ratings
1.Gary Young (GK)
6
2.Nikos Olfers (DEF)
6
3.Benjamin Arnaud (DEF)
6
4.David Oliveira (DEF)
6
5.Rui Den Turk (DEF)
6
6.Jordi Caluwé (MID)
6
7.Jan Arts (MID)yellow card
8
8.David Ward (ATT)
6
9.Ramon Talan (ATT)
6
10.Harald Tobiassen (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Ramon van den Heuvel (ATT)
6
 
12.Antonio Vega (MID)
0
13.Andy De Vet (GK)
0
14.Bart Mathijssen (MID)
0

1.Henk Rudge (GK)
7
2.Mark Matteassi (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Gemmill (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Wouter de Groot (DEF)
6
5.Jordy Zonneveld (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Youssef de Jong (MID)
6
7.Gregoor Cruz (MID)
6
8.Julian Redknapp (MID)
7
9.Dennis Ketting (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Robin Schultz (ATT)
6
11.Gonzalo Uras (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Rodney Arveladze (ATT)
0
13.Tom Goossen (GK)
0
14.Garry Allach (ATT)
0