ALKMAAR. PSV was finally too much to handle for AZ Alkmaar. O. Boscagli (14′), Y. Vertessen (69′) and R. Doan (83′). AZ Alkmaar lost this match even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (60%).
The match was played at the AFAS Stadion stadium in Alkmaar on Saturday and it started at 7:00 pm local time. The referee was Allard Lindhout that was helped by Rogier Honig and Rens Bluemink. The 4th official was Marc Nagtegaal. The weather was clouds. The temperature was pleasant at 18 degrees Celsius or 64.35 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 97%.
Both teams adopted the same 4-2-3-1 line-up.
AZ Alkmaar – Formation
AZ
47'
72'
Pascal Jansen decided to play with the following team: Peter Vindahl Jensen , Aslak Fonn Witry , Pantelis Chatzidiakos , Bruno Martins Indi , Owen Wijndal , Fredrik Midtsjø , Jordy Clasie , Zakaria Aboukhlal , Dani De Wit , Jesper Karlsson and Vangelis Pavlidis .
The home team had on the bench: Tijjani Reijnders , Hakon Evjen , Hobie Verhulst, Ernest Poku , Beau Reus, Sam Beukema, Yukinari Sugawara , Jelle Duin, Albert Guðmundsson , Peer Koopmeiners, Mohamed Taabouni and Thijs Oosting.
Best player: Zakaria Aboukhlal
The player that probably impressed the most for AZ Alkmaar was Zakaria Aboukhlal.
His rating is with 0 goals, 20 passes (70% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 4 duels out of 8.
PSV – Formation
PSV
14'
On the other side, Roger Jansen played with: Joël Drommel , Phillipp Mwene , André Ramalho , Armando Obispo , Philipp Max , Marco van Ginkel , Olivier Boscagli , Noni Madueke , Mario Götze , Cody Gakpo and Eran Zahavi .
They had on the bench: Érick Gutiérrez , Bruma , Jordan Teze, Ritsu Doan , Vincent Müller, Yorbe Vertessen , Mauro Júnior and Yvon Mvogo.
PSV could not rely on the presence of J. Teze (injured).
Best player: Yorbe Vertessen
The player that probably impressed the most for PSV was Yorbe Vertessen.
His rating is with 1 goal, 4 passes (75% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 2 duels out of 4.
His performance was remarkable also because he started the match from the bench before entering the filed in the 62′.
Match report
AZ Alkmaar was in firm control of the ball 60% while PSV was struggling with a 40% ball possession.
AZ Alkmaar was extremely more aggressive with 52 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 3 were on target. Nevertheless, PSV managed to find the solution to win this match.
AZ Alkmaar shoot 9 times, 3 on target, 6 off target. On the other side, PSV shoot 9 times, 4 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
AZ Alkmaar received 2 yellow cards (P. Chatzidiakos and F. Midtsjo). On the other side, PSV received 2 yellow cards (M. van Ginkel and A. Obispo).
Match Timeline
Standing
In the next match in the Eredivisie, AZ Alkmaar will play away Heracles on the 19th of September with a 24-4 head to head in favor of AZ Alkmaar (3 draw). PSV will host Feyenoord on the 19th of September with a 13-13 head to head record.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Eredivisie.
- FC Twente – FC Utrecht – 1-0
- PEC Zwolle – Ajax – 0-2
- SC Cambuur – Go Ahead Eagles – 5-2
- AZ Alkmaar – PSV – 0-3
