Match Report
| FC Nürnberg | FC Nürnberg |  |  | AZ 67 Alkmaar | AZ 67 Alkmaar | ||||||||||||||||
| Connor Ellerton-Baines | Connor Ellerton-Baines | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Markus Jahn | M. Jahn |  | 52 | D |  | 1 | |  | G | 69 |  | Francis Le Saux | F. Le Saux | ||||||||
| Garry Liddell | G. Liddell |  | 48 | G |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Edgar Wijngaarden | E. Wijngaarden | |||||||||
| Claudio Marquez | C. Marquez |  | 63 | G | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Oscar Roy | O. Roy | |||||||||
| Rainer Engels | R. Engels | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Yuri Moulijn | Y. Moulijn | |||||||||
| Julian Richter | J. Richter | | 68 | M | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Michel Jaliens | M. Jaliens | |||||||||
| Jakob Wallner | J. Wallner | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Leon Wendel | L. Wendel | |||||||||
| Pascal Schrader | P. Schrader | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Alun Sturridge | A. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Niccol˜ Bonadei | N. Bonadei |  | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 | | Joos Dijkstra | J. Dijkstra | |||||||||
| Toifilou Soumah | T. Soumah |  | 52 | A | | 9 | | M | 59 | | Iwan Schomaker | I. Schomaker | |||||||||
| Alexander Zimmermann | A. Zimmermann | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Jeroen Bakkati | J. Bakkati | |||||||||
| Florian Herzog | F. Herzog | | 52 | A | | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Marcel Lambers | M. Lambers | ||||||||
| Sabri Silva | S. Silva | | 60 | M | | 12 | | G | 68 |  | Cesar Oliveira | C. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Hannes Beckmann | H. Beckmann | | 63 | A | | 13 | | D | 61 | | Andres Cortes | A. Cortes | |||||||||
| Helder Mendes | H. Mendes | | 58 | D | | 14 | | D | 60 | | Eric Pasanen | E. Pasanen | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play AZ 67 Alkmaar in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar start the match!
10.08
0-0Jeroen Bakkati flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Lambers controls it well on his chest. Marcel Lambers whips in a cross ball towards Jeroen Bakkati. Garry Liddell comes in with a late challenge on Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
12.14
0-0Pascal Schrader comes in with a late challenge on Leon Wendel. The referee calls over Pascal Schrader and shows him a yellow card! Leon Wendel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.32
0-0Marcel Lambers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joos Dijkstra. Joos Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Lambers. Marcel Lambers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.11
Yuri Moulijn chips the ball to his team mate, Alun Sturridge. Alun Sturridge knocks the ball forward to Marcel Lambers. Marcel Lambers shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
18.05
0-0Edgar Wijngaarden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Sturridge. Alun Sturridge passes the ball forward to Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Liddell.
30.16
0-0Claudio Marquez hits a low pass to Niccol˜ Bonadei. Niccol˜ Bonadei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Herzog. Florian Herzog flicks a high pass forward. Toifilou Soumah controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Toifilou Soumah muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Francis Le Saux manages to gather it comfortably.
33.44
Showing composure, Leon Wendel picks a pass forward to Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rainer Engels.
34.36
Niccol˜ Bonadei flicks a high pass forward. Julian Richter controls it well on his chest. Julian Richter cuts inside the box! Julian Richter muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.14
Joos Dijkstra knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jeroen Bakkati provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Markus Jahn gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
38.51
Pascal Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Zimmermann collects the pass. Alexander Zimmermann plays a one-two with Toifilou Soumah and rushes in on goal... Alun Sturridge catches Alexander Zimmermann on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
40.11
Alun Sturridge passes the ball forward to Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Lambers. Marcel Lambers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
0-0Oscar Roy brings the ball forward. With a delightful solo run, Oscar Roy stretches the opposition's defence. Oscar Roy advances inside the box! Garry Liddell barges into Oscar Roy. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
45.00
0-0The referee points to the spot..
45.00
Jeroen Bakkati takes a stuttering run up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Nürnberg kicking off!
48.59
Leon Wendel knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Lambers. Marcel Lambers knocks in a cross ball towards Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
49.38
Alun Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Lambers controls it well on his chest. Marcel Lambers shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
53.17
0-0Joos Dijkstra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Lambers. Marcel Lambers kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Sturridge but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.58
0-0Alun Sturridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Iwan Schomaker. Iwan Schomaker lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Lambers. Marcel Lambers makes a deft header. Rainer Engels steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
59.11
0-0Rainer Engels comes in with a late challenge on Alun Sturridge. The referee brings Rainer Engels to one side and gives him a warning! Alun Sturridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.41
Rainer Engels knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Wallner. Jakob Wallner threads a neat ball through to Florian Herzog. Florian Herzog threads a neat ball through to Pascal Schrader. Some good footwork from Pascal Schrader provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.19
Rainer Engels knocks the ball forward to Alexander Zimmermann. Alexander Zimmermann shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.06
Yuri Moulijn knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Lambers. Marcel Lambers passes the ball forward to Alun Sturridge. Alun Sturridge whips in a cross ball towards Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
65.06
Alun Sturridge decides to run forward with the ball. Alun Sturridge knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Lambers. Marcel Lambers knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Claudio Marquez.
66.13
Marcel Lambers takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Edgar Wijngaarden cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball ricochets off Claudio Marquez and flashes wide of the far post.
67.06
0-0Corner kick to AZ 67 Alkmaar. Leon Wendel chips it out wide. Iwan Schomaker looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.54
Oscar Roy advances with the ball. Oscar Roy chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Lambers. Marcel Lambers lofts in a cross ball towards Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.28
Oscar Roy knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Sturridge. Alun Sturridge takes it forward alone. Alun Sturridge knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marcel Lambers is offside!
83.29
Leon Wendel knocks the ball forward to Jeroen Bakkati. Jeroen Bakkati knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rainer Engels.
90.00
Jeroen Bakkati knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Lambers. Marcel Lambers lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Sturridge. Alun Sturridge connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alun Sturridge of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Markus Jahn (DEF)
7
2. Garry Liddell (GK)
6
3. Claudio Marquez (GK)
7
4. Rainer Engels (DEF)
6
5. Julian Richter (MID)
6
6. Jakob Wallner (MID)
6
7. Pascal Schrader (MID)
5
8. Niccol˜ Bonadei (MID)
6
9. Toifilou Soumah (ATT)
6
10. Alexander Zimmermann (ATT)
6
11. Florian Herzog (ATT)
6
12. Sabri Silva (MID)
0
13. Hannes Beckmann (ATT)
0
14. Helder Mendes (DEF)
0
1. Francis Le Saux (GK)
6
2. Edgar Wijngaarden (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Roy (DEF)
9
4. Yuri Moulijn (DEF)
7
5. Michel Jaliens (DEF)
6
6. Leon Wendel (MID)
7
7. Alun Sturridge (MID)
9
8. Joos Dijkstra (MID)
7
9. Iwan Schomaker (MID)
6
10. Jeroen Bakkati (ATT)
8
11. Marcel Lambers (ATT)
8
12. Cesar Oliveira (GK)
0
13. Andres Cortes (DEF)
0
14. Eric Pasanen (DEF)
0