Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 19,080 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Marc Prommayon comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Molenaar. The referee calls over Marc Prommayon and shows him a yellow card! Edgar Molenaar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.45
0-0Ron Van Nieuwstadt threads the ball through to Edgar Molenaar. Edgar Molenaar flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.36
Edgar Molenaar knocks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.28
0-0Tieme Bertjens threads the ball through to Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Erik Simons.
10.20
0-0Edgar Molenaar passes the ball forward to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins whips in a cross ball towards Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Martino Goretti!
14.21
Tieme Bertjens comes in with a late challenge on Dietmar Rösler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dietmar Rösler stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.33
Nelson Wijnen chips the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Babangida. Jeffrey Babangida knocks the ball forward to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan shoots from distance but it flies wide!
20.05
Emile Guppy makes a probing pass to Marc Prommayon. Marc Prommayon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Bento. Jorge Bento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ron Van Nieuwstadt.
21.40
Ron Van Nieuwstadt knocks the ball forward to Jeffrey Babangida. Jeffrey Babangida flicks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martino Goretti who gathers it comfortably.
26.24
Antoine Bruggink knocks the ball forward to Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bas Vrede.
30.04
Dietmar Rösler chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Kahn. Trevor Kahn whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Bento. Jorge Bento directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
32.24
Djezon Bourgeois passes the ball forward to Jeffrey Babangida. Jeffrey Babangida knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan plays a perfect one-two with Nabil Zwaanswijk and rushes in on goal... Jan Van Der Laan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Martino Goretti manages to gather it comfortably.
36.40
Nelson Wijnen catches Trevor Kahn on the ankles. The referee calls over Nelson Wijnen and shows him a yellow card! Trevor Kahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.02
Edgar Molenaar threads the ball through to Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martino Goretti who gathers it comfortably.
39.29
1-0Jeffrey Babangida threads the ball through to Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.27
Raimond Bakkati brings the ball forward. Raimond Bakkati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Bento. Jorge Bento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Utrecht get the second half underway!
51.49
Ron Van Nieuwstadt makes a probing pass to Tieme Bertjens. Tieme Bertjens threads the ball through to Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emile Guppy.
53.50
Nelson Wijnen knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Molenaar. Edgar Molenaar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Erik Simons.
60.19
Valerio Florio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trevor Kahn. Trevor Kahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sandro Iuliano who gathers it comfortably.
61.18
Nelson Wijnen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Molenaar. Edgar Molenaar chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martino Goretti who gathers it comfortably.
63.00
Edgar Molenaar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nabil Zwaanswijk. Nabil Zwaanswijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emile Guppy.
65.26
Raimond Bakkati makes a simple pass to Dietmar Rösler. Dietmar Rösler knocks the ball forward to Milan Berck Van Basten. Milan Berck Van Basten knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nelson Wijnen.
69.10
Marc Prommayon makes a probing pass to Trevor Kahn. Trevor Kahn whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Bento. Jorge Bento heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jorge Bento!
72.42
Tieme Bertjens flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Van Der Laan. Jan Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.35
Marc Prommayon chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Bento. Jorge Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Kahn. Trevor Kahn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Sandro Iuliano manages to gather it comfortably.
75.14
1-1Dietmar Rösler makes a probing pass to Trevor Kahn. Trevor Kahn kicks a strong pass forward to Milan Berck Van Basten but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.38
1-1Marc Prommayon hacks Antoine Bruggink from behind! Marc Prommayon is warned by the referee! Antoine Bruggink runs off the knock.
78.47
Dietmar Rösler chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Bento. Jorge Bento plays a perfect one-two with Trevor Kahn and rushes in on goal... Jorge Bento shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Sandro Iuliano manages to gather it comfortably.
79.48
Marc Prommayon advances with the ball. Marc Prommayon knocks in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Van Basten. Milan Berck Van Basten connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Sandro Iuliano!
81.22
Edgar Molenaar passes the ball forward to Stuart Collins. Stuart Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.34
Bas Vrede deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Rösler. Dietmar Rösler makes a probing pass to Jorge Bento. Jorge Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Kahn. Trevor Kahn powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Sandro Iuliano had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
87.47
Valerio Florio knocks the ball forward to Milan Berck Van Basten. Milan Berck Van Basten passes the ball forward but Trevor Kahn is offside!
90.00
Jeffrey Babangida catches Dietmar Rösler on the ankles. The referee calls over Jeffrey Babangida and warns him to calm down! Dietmar Rösler stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
25%
46.6%
28.4%
Scorers