N.E.C.
AZ Alkmaar
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29/03/2025 23:00
3 : 3
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    N.E.C.
    • Basar Önal and Iván Márquez are the only players missing for NEC as they head into the latest Eredivisie matchday.
    • Lasse Schöne, who is retiring at the end of this season, returns from suspension, but head coach Rogier Meijer could stick with the same midfield trio that started in their 1-0 win over third-place Utrecht before the international break.
    • There shouldn't be any other alterations, with Vito van Crooij, Koki Ogawa, and Sami Ouaissa all making a difference in crucial moments for NEC this season.
    • Van Crooij and Ogawa are the team's joint top scorers with seven goals, followed by Ouaissa with six. Van Crooij, however, should be the only starter, with Ogawa and Ouaissa expected to again start on the bench.
    AZ Alkmaar
    • Alexandre Penetra serves a suspension for AZ, who are missing seven players through injury. Seiya Maikuma, Lewis Schouten, Mayckel Lahdo, Sven Mijnans, Sem Westerveld, Ruben van Bommel, and Jayden Addai will remain in Alkmaar to recover from their respective knocks.
    • Head coach Maarten Martens will consequently be forced into making one change, with Bruno Martins Indi expected to come in for Penetra - who picked up two yellow cards last time out - while Ibrahim Sadiq is among those pushing for a start after coming off the bench to score in the 2-2 draw at Ajax before the international break.
    • Mexx Meerdink is hoping to come in and lead AZ's attacking line, but the one he could replace, Troy Parrott, has been the leading attacking threat for AZ, scoring on 12 occasions, including six match-opening goals. The striker is tied for second among the league's top scorers in 2024/2025.
  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+6'
    The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.
    90+5'
    Mexx Meerdink (AZ Alkmaar) picks up an accurate pass inside the box and unleashes a shot goalwards that smashes against the left post. It could have been a brilliant goal, unlucky.
    90+5'
    The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Ruben van Bommel (AZ Alkmaar).
    90+4'
    Mexx Meerdink (AZ Alkmaar) fires a strong shot to the middle of the goal and the save is unexpectedly difficult for Robin Roefs.
    90+4'
    A cross from Sami Ouaissa (Nijmegen) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety.
    90+3'
    Nijmegen can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
    90
    5 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
    90'
    Ruben van Bommel (AZ Alkmaar) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
    88'
    Ernest Poku (AZ Alkmaar) tries to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked.
    86'
    The referee blows his whistle as Mexx Meerdink (AZ Alkmaar) was too aggressive in his challenge.
    85'
    The attendance for today's match is 12650.
    84'
    Substitution. Thomas Ouwejan is replaced by Basar Onal (Nijmegen).
    83'
    It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Lefteris Lyratzis as he is replaced by Brayann Pereira (Nijmegen).
    82'
    AZ Alkmaar failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
    81'
    Maarten Martens decides to make a substitution. Troy Parrott will be replaced by Ruben van Bommel (AZ Alkmaar).
    81'
    A substitution has been made. Bruno Martins Indi is replaced by Maxim Dekker (AZ Alkmaar).
    81'
    A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from AZ Alkmaar comes to nothing.
    80'
    The corner is swung in but AZ Alkmaar can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
    80'
    Denso Kasius (AZ Alkmaar) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. AZ Alkmaar have been awarded a corner kick.
    78'
    Kento Shiogai (Nijmegen) fires a shot from close range, but he is somehow only able to hit the left post!
    77'
    Great teamplay by Nijmegen as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
    76'
    Sami Ouaissa (Nijmegen) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Sontje Hansen.
    76'
    The foul by Kodai Sano (Nijmegen) is worthy of a card and a yellow is duly shown by Erwin Blank.
    75'
    Kento Shiogai (Nijmegen) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
    74'
    David Moller Wolfe (AZ Alkmaar) releases a low pass from just outside the box in an attempt to find his teammate, but one of the defenders calmly averts the threat.
    71'
    Goal! Sontje Hansen plays a simple square pass into the feet of Vito van Crooij (Nijmegen) in the box, who composes himself and lashes the ball inside the right post. 3:3.
    70'
    Maarten Martens has decided to substitute Kristijan Belic and he is replaced by Kees Smit (AZ Alkmaar).
    70'
    Substitution. Mexx Meerdink (AZ Alkmaar) in, Ibrahim Sadiq out.
    67'
    Ernest Poku (AZ Alkmaar) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
    66'
    A lofted cross from Sontje Hansen (Nijmegen) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.
    65'
    12:6 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams.
    63'
    Kento Shiogai (Nijmegen) scores from a seemingly difficult position as he leaps high to head home a cross, putting the ball beyond the reach of the goalkeeper.
    62'
    The AZ Alkmaar players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
    59'
    An attempted cross from Denso Kasius (AZ Alkmaar) is cleared.
    58'
    Here is a change. Lars Olden Larsen is going off and Rogier Meijer gives the last tactical orders to Kodai Sano (Nijmegen).
    57'
    Substitution. Kento Shiogai (Nijmegen) on for Bryan Linssen.
    53'
    AZ Alkmaar enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
    51'
    Bryan Linssen (Nijmegen) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Erwin Blank has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
    50'
    A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Nijmegen.
    50'
    Sontje Hansen (Nijmegen) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack. The referee blows his whistle, Nijmegen are awarded a corner kick.
    48'
    Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar) is penalised for holding. Erwin Blank signals a set piece.
    46'
    Goal! A precise cut back on the goal line from Ernest Poku finds Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar) right in front of goal, and he easily buries the ball into the bottom left corner. 1:3.
    46'
    Everything is set for the start of the second half.
    45+2'
    The end of the first half.
    45
    We will have 1 min. of added time.
    45'
    Today's referee Erwin Blank rightly decides to book Sontje Hansen (Nijmegen) for his harsh tackle.
    43'
    Erwin Blank shows the yellow card to Wouter Goes (AZ Alkmaar) for a heavy challenge.
    43'
    Bryan Linssen (Nijmegen) is the one who receives a yellow card.
    41'
    Peer Koopmeiners (AZ Alkmaar) swings in a cross from the corner, but Robin Roefs reads it well and gathers the ball.
    41'
    The ball is cleared after Peer Koopmeiners (AZ Alkmaar) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The ball goes out of play. AZ Alkmaar are awarded a corner kick.
    39'
    Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ Alkmaar) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender.
    37'
    Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar) sends a chip pass into the box, but Robin Roefs is quickest to intercept the ball.
    37'
    Zico Buurmeester (AZ Alkmaar) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Erwin Blank blows his whistle for a foul.
    36'
    Bram Nuytinck (Nijmegen) bravely wins the ball from the corner but can't direct it on target, sending it well wide of the left post from near the penalty spot.
    36'
    The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Nijmegen.
    35'
    Vito van Crooij (Nijmegen) takes the free kick from the edge of the box but the defensive wall makes the block. Corner kick. Nijmegen will have an opportunity.
    34'
    Kristijan Belic (AZ Alkmaar) can't expect anything else than a yellow card for his hard tackle. And a yellow it is. Erwin Blank didn't think twice about pulling it out of his pocket.
    32'
    Ernest Poku (AZ Alkmaar) finishes his beautiful individual effort with a superb strike from inside the box. Robin Roefs is just a bystander as the ball flies under the crossbar. The score is 1:2.
    32'
    Nijmegen take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
    31'
    Thomas Ouwejan (Nijmegen) attempts to find some of his teammates with a dangerous pass from the edge of the box. The opponent's defence, however, intercepts the effort and clears the ball to safety. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Nijmegen.
    30'
    Bryan Linssen (Nijmegen) 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.
    29'
    A fine corner kick lands on the head of Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ Alkmaar), but he is unable to direct it accurately and it flies well wide of the right post from close in.
    28'
    The linesman makes the right call and AZ Alkmaar will have a corner.
    28'
    Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ Alkmaar) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat. AZ Alkmaar will take a corner kick.
    27'
    Kristijan Belic (AZ Alkmaar) breaks past challenges inside the box, but puts too much pace on his pass to Ibrahim Sadiq.
    25'
    Nijmegen control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
    23'
    Bruno Martins Indi (AZ Alkmaar) is flagged for offside.
    22'
    The game is interrupted. Thomas Ouwejan (Nijmegen) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.
    21'
    Denso Kasius (AZ Alkmaar) sends a promising through ball, but the defence is alert and cuts out the pass.
    20'
    A corner kick by Nijmegen is thwarted by the well prepared Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro (AZ Alkmaar).
    19'
    Sontje Hansen (Nijmegen) receives a sweet pass inside the box, but his effort on goal is blocked by the defender. Nijmegen have been awarded a corner kick.
    17'
    Ernest Poku (AZ Alkmaar) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
    14'
    Sontje Hansen (Nijmegen) fires a shot from close range, but he is somehow only able to hit the crossbar!
    13'
    The Nijmegen players are exchanging some short passes.
    10'
    Vito van Crooij (Nijmegen) scores from a seemingly difficult position as he leaps high to head home a cross, putting the ball beyond the reach of the goalkeeper.
    10'
    Sontje Hansen (Nijmegen) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.
    8'
    Bruno Martins Indi (AZ Alkmaar) sends a long crossfield pass searching out one of his teammates, but his effort comes to nothing and they lose possession.
    7'
    The AZ Alkmaar players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
    4'
    Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ Alkmaar) reacts quickly in the penalty area and scores with aplomb, giving the goalkeeper no chance!
    4'
    Wouter Goes (AZ Alkmaar) meets the corner with a powerful well-placed header that beats the keeper, but the close-range effort is superbly blocked on the goal line by a defender. Unlucky!
    4'
    The referee points to the corner flag and AZ Alkmaar will take a corner.
    4'
    Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ Alkmaar) sees an unmarked teammate and attempts to send him a low pass. However, one of the defenders reads the game perfectly and averts the danger. AZ Alkmaar will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
    2'
    Neat passing move from Nijmegen in order to create new attacking opportunities.
    1'
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    0'
    The players are out at last! Nijmegen will take the kick-off.
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