90+5'
Nothing more will happen in this game as the referee blows for full time.
90+3'
Substitution. Peer Koopmeiners did his best and is replaced by Lewis Schouten (AZ Alkmaar).
90+3'
The referee allows time for a substitution. Sven Mijnans will be replaced by Zico Buurmeester (AZ Alkmaar).
90+2'
The match has ended for Jeremy Bokila (Willem II) as he picks up his second yellow card and referee Marc Nagtegaal pulls out a red card!
90+2'
Denso Kasius (AZ Alkmaar) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.
90
There will be a minimum of 4 min. of added time.
89'
AZ Alkmaar failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
87'
AZ Alkmaar keep possession of the ball by producing short passes and one-two passes from player to player.
85'
Peter Maes has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Emilio Kehrer (Willem II) replacing Mickael Tirpan.
85'
Amar Ahmed Fatah goes off the pitch and Dennis Kaygin (Willem II) comes on.
85'
Jeremy Bokila (Willem II) will miss the next game.
84'
Jeremy Bokila (Willem II) gets a yellow card.
83'
Patrick Joosten (Willem II) sends a cross into the box, but Jeroen Zoet comes off his line to gather the ball.
82'
The attendance is 11650.
81'
Willem II are happy to keep the ball as they wait for gaps in defence to open up. However, an opposing player steps in and clears.
79'
AZ Alkmaar quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
79'
A substitution has been made. Mayckel Lahdo goes off and Denso Kasius (AZ Alkmaar) comes on.
79'
Ernest Poku (AZ Alkmaar) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared. The ball is out of play. AZ Alkmaar win a corner kick.
77'
Patrick Joosten (Willem II) is unable to control an accurate defence-splitting pass properly and one of the defending players reacts well to rob him of the ball.
74'
AZ Alkmaar take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
73'
None of the AZ Alkmaar players could reach the corner kick as the ball was overhit and goes out of play.
73'
Peter Maes has decided to substitute Cisse Sandra and he is replaced by Patrick Joosten (Willem II).
73'
Kees Smit (AZ Alkmaar) attempts to find one of his teammates inside the box with a chip pass, but one of the defending players reacts superbly and intercepts the ball. It will be a corner kick for AZ Alkmaar.
73'
It's time for a substitution. Rob Nizet (Willem II) comes on in place of Runar Sigurgeirsson.
72'
Ernest Poku (AZ Alkmaar) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long.
71'
OFF THE POST! Good play from David Moller Wolfe (AZ Alkmaar) as skips past two defending players and from the edge of the box unleashes a decent strike that smashes the right post!
68'
Jordy Clasie (AZ Alkmaar) collects a wonderful lead pass and creates some space to smash the ball goalwards from long range. His shot goes painfully close to the right post! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Willem II.
67'
Willem II take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
67'
Mickael Tirpan (Willem II) strikes the ball towards goal, but it fails to reach the target after being well blocked by one of the defenders. Willem II have been awarded a corner kick.
66'
Willem II keep possession of the ball by producing one-two passes, but an opponent steps in and wins the ball.
64'
Here is a change. Troy Parrott is going off and Maarten Martens gives the last tactical orders to Ernest Poku (AZ Alkmaar).
64'
The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Kees Smit (AZ Alkmaar) comes onto the pitch so that Jayden Addai can be given a rest.
63'
Jeremy Bokila (Willem II) is caught offside, but it was a really close call.
62'
Marc Nagtegaal blows his whistle. Jayden Addai (AZ Alkmaar) commits a foul after dangerous play.
61'
Cisse Sandra (Willem II) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
58'
Jeroen Zoet makes a sensational save to thwart a great chance. A rebound falls to Jeremy Bokila (Willem II) on the edge of the box and he drills goalwards, but the ball ends up in the keeper's gloves instead of the middle of the goal.
56'
The ball is cleared after Kyan Vaesen (Willem II) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
54'
Jeremy Bokila (Willem II) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long. The ball goes out of play and AZ Alkmaar will have a goal kick.
53'
Jayden Addai (AZ Alkmaar) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger.
51'
Willem II slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
48'
Cisse Sandra (Willem II) is unable to feed a through ball into the path of his teammates.
47'
AZ Alkmaar are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
46'
The manager has decided to make a substitution and Boris Lambert walks off the pitch to be replaced by Kyan Vaesen (Willem II).
46'
The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
45+4'
The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+4'
The Willem II players are displaying brilliant short passes and great ball movement. They are waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
45+2'
Mayckel Lahdo (AZ Alkmaar) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long. The linesman signals a throw-in for Willem II.
45
4 additional min. will be played.
42'
It's 0:2! Mayckel Lahdo feeds Sven Mijnans (AZ Alkmaar) inside the box, who is unmarked and buries the ball in the bottom right corner.
42'
Willem II are playing possession football and controlling the game at present. They are exchanging inch-perfect passes from player to player, making it difficult for the opposition to win the ball.
40'
AZ Alkmaar can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
39'
Jayden Addai (AZ Alkmaar) controls the ball on the edge of the box, runs inside and thunders a shot against the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Willem II will have a goal kick.
39'
Jeremy Bokila (Willem II) does his best to latch onto a cross into the box, but he can't get to the ball.
37'
Peer Koopmeiners (AZ Alkmaar) puts a cross into the box from the free kick but it's cleared.
36'
Runar Sigurgeirsson (Willem II) was too forceful with his tackle and Marc Nagtegaal interrupted the game to signal a free kick. AZ Alkmaar are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
35'
AZ Alkmaar have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Willem II.
35'
Mayckel Lahdo (AZ Alkmaar) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. AZ Alkmaar will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
35'
AZ Alkmaar take a short corner kick.
33'
Wonderful movement by AZ Alkmaar. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
30'
A yellow card is awarded to Boris Lambert (Willem II).
28'
Goal! Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar) runs up to the ball, stops and waits for Thomas Didillon to commit before slotting the penalty into the bottom right corner.
27'
Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
27'
It‘s just a yellow card, and quite right too after seeing the replay! Referee Marc Nagtegaal got that spot on and Amar Ahmed Fatah (Willem II) can continue. VAR seen to good effect there!
26'
There's a break in play and the referee must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier infringement by Amar Ahmed Fatah (Willem II) using VAR. This could result in a red card!
25'
Amar Ahmed Fatah (Willem II) tackles a bit over-zealously and Marc Nagtegaal blows for a foul.
23'
Peer Koopmeiners (AZ Alkmaar) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Thomas Didillon intercepts the ball.
21'
Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
18'
The opposition back off Mayckel Lahdo (AZ Alkmaar) and he lashes in a shot from the edge of the box that just flies over the bar. Unlucky! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Willem II.
17'
Sven Mijnans (AZ Alkmaar) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.
16'
The cross fools the defence and leaves Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar) with an easy chance inside the box, but he mistimes his shot and sends it just wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Willem II will have a goal kick.
14'
AZ Alkmaar exchange some quick one-two passes over a small area and control the game. Now they make a mistake and lose the ball and the whole situation changes in the blink of an eye.
10'
Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Willem II are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
8'
Peer Koopmeiners (AZ Alkmaar) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area.
8'
Jayden Addai (AZ Alkmaar) zig-zags his way into the box and drills a low shot towards the right post, but the goalkeeper pulls off a superb stop. AZ Alkmaar have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
6'
The resulting set piece from AZ Alkmaar is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
6'
Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar) latches on to a precise defence-splitting pass and fires a nice strike from a promising distance towards the bottom right corner. Thomas Didillon has a clear sight of it and makes a comfortable save. The linesman makes the right call and AZ Alkmaar will have a corner.
4'
Jeremy Bokila (Willem II) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a beautiful cross from the side, but the opposition defence is ready and one of the defenders averts the threat with a quick interception.
2'
David Moller Wolfe (AZ Alkmaar) latches on to a pin-point through ball, but one of the defending players dispossess him. Brilliant defending.
1'
A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for AZ Alkmaar.
1'
Here we go, today's match is starting right now.
The players are out at last! AZ Alkmaar will take the kick-off.
Marc Nagtegaal got the nomination for today's game and will try his best to be a fair judge and not make any mistakes.
Welcome to our live text commentary, ladies and gentlemen! The starting lineups will be announced very soon, so just sit back and get ready to enjoy the action.