Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at AZ Stadion where AZ 67 Alkmaar play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 18,481 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ron Inia.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AZ 67 Alkmaar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ron Inia.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar kick off and get the first half underway!
4.55
0-0Gary Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Antunes. The referee calls over Gary Mckinlay and warns him to calm down! Rafael Antunes runs off the knock.
10.42
0-0Jo Waterreus passes the ball forward to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf cuts inside the box! Iwan Seedorf makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.22
With imagination, Simon Hamann laces a weighted ball forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.33
0-0Sven Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Anton Mariana controls it well on his chest. Anton Mariana threads the ball through to Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel advances inside the box! Ferry van den Heuvel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
21.17
Jo Waterreus makes a simple pass to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann makes a simple pass, allowing Iwan Seedorf to run into the box. Iwan Seedorf rockets a shot on goal but Marc Neeskens reads it well. Good keeping!
22.30
Sven Frieser hits a low pass to Jo Waterreus. Jo Waterreus threads the ball through to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf shoots from distance but it flies wide!
27.54
0-1Simon Hamann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Antunes. Rafael Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Campos. Victor Campos powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.49
0-1Matthias Geis catches Jonas Dittmann on the ankles. Matthias Geis is shown the yellow card! Jonas Dittmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.45
Sven Frieser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jo Waterreus. Jo Waterreus makes an attacking run forward. Jo Waterreus rushes past Aaron Matthijs! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jo Waterreus provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
33.35
0-1Matthias Geis makes a beautiful solo run. With imagination, Matthias Geis plays the ball forward to Rafael Antunes. Rafael Antunes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Victor Campos is offside!
40.41
Gary Mckinlay sees Noah Francke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noah Francke makes a probing pass to Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.52
Aron Van Wonderen flicks a high pass forward to Victor Campos who brings the ball neatly under control. Victor Campos whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Antunes. Rafael Antunes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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.
45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off!
47.29
0-1Jorge Varela makes a probing pass to Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Geis.
48.33
Aron Van Wonderen knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Antunes. Rafael Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Campos but he's offside!
54.28
Menno Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Antunes who brings the ball under control. Rafael Antunes puts a great ball through. Victor Campos runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.01
Jan Gelb deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aron Van Wonderen. Aron Van Wonderen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Aron Van Wonderen shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.04
Jorge Varela flicks a high pass forward. Ferry van den Heuvel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferry van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Neeskens who gathers it comfortably.
63.33
Sven Frieser flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Varela who brings the ball under control. Jorge Varela passes the ball forward to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.46
Noah Francke hits a low pass to Iwan Seedorf. Iwan Seedorf plays a scrappy one-two with Ferry van den Heuvel and stumbles forward towards the goal... Iwan Seedorf strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.45
Mustapha Engelaar hits a low pass to Rafael Antunes. Rafael Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Frieser.
71.58
Mustapha Engelaar hacks Jorge Varela from behind! Mustapha Engelaar is given a warning by the referee! Jorge Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.57
Sven Frieser surges forward with the ball. Sven Frieser knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Dittmann. Jonas Dittmann whips in a cross ball towards Ferry van den Heuvel. Ferry van den Heuvel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Marc Neeskens is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.18
1-1AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Meijer replacing Noah Francke and Ole Paauwe replacing Iwan Seedorf .
79.02
Jo Waterreus flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Dittmann easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonas Dittmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferry van den Heuvel but the linesman indicates offside!
81.34
With a delightful solo run, Aaron Wilcox stretches the opposition's defence. Aaron Wilcox lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Campos. Victor Campos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
87.32
Aaron Matthijs runs forward with the ball. Aaron Matthijs kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos makes a probing pass to Rafael Antunes but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
2
4
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
30.6%
42.9%
26.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ferry van den Heuvel of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Darius Shaw (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sven Frieser (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Serge Essola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anton Mariana (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jo Waterreus (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Noah Francke (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jorge Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jonas Dittmann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Iwan Seedorf (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ferry van den Heuvel (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Alfred Meijer (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mario Redeker (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ole Paauwe (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Marc Neeskens (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aaron Matthijs (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matthias Geis (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Mustapha Engelaar (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Menno Van Eijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Hamann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Aron Van Wonderen (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Aaron Wilcox (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rafael Antunes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Victor Campos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Wes Ljungberg (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Yuri van Gastel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Serrano (ATT) | 0 | |