Commentary:
90+6' AZ Alkmaar with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 41%, Vitesse: 59%.
90+6' Marco Bizot relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6' Oussama Tannane from Vitesse swings in the corner from the right.
90+6' Should have been a goal! Armando Broja gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Marco Bizot!
90+5' Oussama Darfalou from Vitesse tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+5' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 41%, Vitesse: 59%.
90+5' Matus Bero shoots from outside the box, but Marco Bizot has it under control
90+4' Goal kick for Vitesse.
90+4' Zakaria Aboukhlal from AZ Alkmaar sends an effort wide of target
90+4' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
90+3' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' A shot by Matus Bero is blocked.
90+3' A shot by Matus Bero is blocked.
90+2' Calvin Stengs relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Oussama Tannane from Vitesse swings in the corner from the right.
90+2' Tijani Reijnders clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+2' Thomas Buitink puts in a cross...
90+2' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Calvin Stengs from AZ Alkmaar passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+1' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
90+1' Fredrik Midtsjoe relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Eliazer Dasa puts in a cross...
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 41%, Vitesse: 59%.
90' The match resumes with a drop ball.
90' The game is restarted.
90' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
89' Vitesse is in control of the ball.
89' Remko Pasveer could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
88' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
88' Armando Broja from Vitesse takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
87' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Vitesse is having a good opportunity to score.
87' Vitesse is trying to create something here.
86' Haakon Evjen is penalised for pushing Thomas Bruns.
86' Haakon Evjen from AZ Alkmaar takes a short corner kick from the left.
86' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 40%, Vitesse: 60%.
85' Eliazer Dasa clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
85' Haakon Evjen of AZ Alkmaar passes the ball to a team mate.
85' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
85' A shot by Armando Broja is blocked.
85' Oussama Tannane of Vitesse passes the ball to a team mate.
85' Vitesse is having a good opportunity to score.
84' Goal kick for Vitesse.
84' Zakaria Aboukhlal from AZ Alkmaar directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
84' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
83' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
83' Haakon Evjen is penalised for pushing Oussama Tannane.
83' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Jesper Karlsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Haakon Evjen in a tactical substitution.
82' Jacob Rasmussen relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Owen Wijndal puts in a cross...
82' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 40%, Vitesse: 60%.
81' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
80' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' A shot by Oussama Darfalou is blocked.
80' AZ Alkmaar is having a good opportunity to score.
80' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
79' Oussama Tannane fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
79' Oussama Tannane from Vitesse takes a short corner kick from the right.
79' Maximilian Wittek is leaving the field to be replaced by Million Manhoef in a tactical substitution.
79' Ikoma Lois Openda is leaving the field to be replaced by Armando Broja in a tactical substitution.
78' Pantelis Hatzidiakos clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
78' Vitesse is having a good opportunity to score.
77' Goal kick for Vitesse.
77' Tijani Reijnders fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
77' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Yukinari Sugawara provided the assist for the goal.
75' G O O O A A A L - Ferdy Druijf from AZ Alkmaar taps the ball in! An easy finish for Ferdy Druijf75' Yukinari Sugawara from AZ Alkmaar directs a ball squarely in the box.
75' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Myron Boadu is leaving the field to be replaced by Ferdy Druijf in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 41%, Vitesse: 59%.
75' Jacob Rasmussen relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
74' Oussama Darfalou from Vitesse tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74' The game is restarted.
73' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
73' Oussama Darfalou from Vitesse tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
73' A shot by Jesper Karlsson is blocked.
73' Calvin Stengs of AZ Alkmaar passes the ball to a team mate.
72' Myron Boadu from AZ Alkmaar is ruled offside.
72' Myron Boadu from AZ Alkmaar is ruled offside.
72' Could be a good chance here as Jesper Karlsson from AZ Alkmaar cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
72' Matus Bero is penalised for pushing Fredrik Midtsjoe.
71' Oussama Darfalou from Vitesse tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
71' Oussama Tannane puts in a cross...
71' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 41%, Vitesse: 59%.
70' Zakaria Aboukhlal relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Eliazer Dasa puts in a cross...
70' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Oussama Tannane from Vitesse passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
70' Vitesse is having a good opportunity to score.
70' Maximilian Wittek from Vitesse crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
70' Vitesse is trying to create something here.
69' Tijani Reijnders from AZ Alkmaar directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
69' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
69' Riechedly Bazoer is injured and is replaced by Thomas Buitink.
69' Oussama Tannane from Vitesse sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
68' Vitesse is having a good opportunity to score.
68' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' A shot by Riechedly Bazoer is blocked.
66' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 41%, Vitesse: 59%.
66' Myron Boadu from AZ Alkmaar is ruled offside.
65' The game is restarted.
64' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
64' Oussama Darfalou from Vitesse is ruled offside.
64' Eliazer Dasa sends a long ball upfield.
63' Fredrik Midtsjoe from AZ Alkmaar goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oussama Tannane
63' AZ Alkmaar is having a good opportunity to score.
63' AZ Alkmaar is trying to create something here.
63' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Vitesse is in control of the ball.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Oussama Tannane from Vitesse trips Fredrik Midtsjoe
61' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Pantelis Hatzidiakos relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Eliazer Dasa puts in a cross...
60' Goal kick for Vitesse.
60' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 41%, Vitesse: 59%.
59' The referee signals a free kick as Matus Bero from Vitesse trips Owen Wijndal
58' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
58' That's a great ball by Thomas Bruns from Vitesse. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
58' Vitesse is trying to create something here.
58' Vitesse is in control of the ball.
57' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' A player from AZ Alkmaar takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
56' The game is restarted.
55' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
55' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 41%, Vitesse: 59%.
55' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' The game is restarted.
53' Timo Letschert is injured and is replaced by Zakaria Aboukhlal.
53' Eliazer Dasa is penalised for pushing Fredrik Midtsjoe.
52' Matus Bero of Vitesse passes the ball to a team mate.
52' Thomas Bruns of Vitesse passes the ball to a team mate.
52' Vitesse start a counter attack.
52' Jacob Rasmussen relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Teun Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar swings in the corner from the left.
52' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 40%, Vitesse: 60%.
51' It doesn't look good here as Timo Letschert is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
51' Timo Letschert is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
51' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
51' Teun Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
51' Teun Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar takes a short corner kick from the left.
51' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 41%, Vitesse: 59%.
51' Teun Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar swings in the corner from the left.
50' Should have been a goal! Tijani Reijnders gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Remko Pasveer!
50' Yukinari Sugawara of AZ Alkmaar passes the ball to a team mate.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Oussama Tannane from Vitesse trips Timo Letschert
49' Oussama Darfalou from Vitesse tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
49' Vitesse start a counter attack.
48' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' The game is restarted.
48' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
47' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' G O O O A A A L - Ikoma Lois Openda scores!46' Poor play by Timo Letschert as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
46' Some neat football here as Oussama Tannane from Vitesse plays a 1-2 with Ikoma Lois Openda.
46' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Ikoma Lois Openda from Vitesse directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
46' Vitesse is in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' AZ Alkmaar has been the better team in this half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 42%, Vitesse: 58%.
45+3' Oussama Tannane from Vitesse directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
45+2' Vitesse start a counter attack.
45+2' Calvin Stengs from AZ Alkmaar tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+2' Dangerous challenge by Ikoma Lois Openda from Vitesse. Timo Letschert on the receiving end of that.
45+1' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Vitesse is in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Goal kick for Vitesse.
45' Myron Boadu from AZ Alkmaar sends an effort wide of target
45' Tijani Reijnders of AZ Alkmaar passes the ball to a team mate.
45' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
45' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 44%, Vitesse: 56%.
45' Oussama Tannane from Vitesse directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
44' Timo Letschert is penalised for pushing Ikoma Lois Openda.
44' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
43' Oussama Darfalou from Vitesse heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
43' Eliazer Dasa puts in a cross...
43' Goal kick for Vitesse.
42' AZ Alkmaar is having a good opportunity to score.
42' Calvin Stengs from AZ Alkmaar directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
41' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 43%, Vitesse: 57%.
41' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for AZ Alkmaar stands.
40' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
40' Owen Wijndal provided the assist for the goal.
40' G O O O A A A L - Myron Boadu with the goal!40' Could be a good chance here as Owen Wijndal from AZ Alkmaar cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
40' AZ Alkmaar is having a good opportunity to score.
40' AZ Alkmaar is trying to create something here.
39' Ikoma Lois Openda from Vitesse is ruled offside.
39' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
38' What a miss! Ikoma Lois Openda has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
38' Eliazer Dasa from Vitesse puts in a great cross...
38' Vitesse is having a good opportunity to score.
38' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Myron Boadu from AZ Alkmaar looks to have committed a foul on Riechedly Bazoer but the referee is not having it and waves play on!
37' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 44%, Vitesse: 56%.
36' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
36' Matus Bero from Vitesse heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
36' Oussama Tannane swings in a cross from the free kick.
36' Tijani Reijnders is penalised for pushing Oussama Tannane.
36' Timo Letschert relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Eliazer Dasa puts in a cross...
36' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' So nearly a goal there! Matus Bero's header looked destined for the back of the net but Marco Bizot saves it!
35' Maximilian Wittek puts in a cross...
35' The game is restarted.
35' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
34' Fredrik Midtsjoe is penalised for pushing Thomas Bruns.
34' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
34' Oussama Tannane swings in a cross from the free kick.
33' Calvin Stengs from AZ Alkmaar goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Riechedly Bazoer
33' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
32' A chance presents itself to Oussama Darfalou from Vitesse but his header goes wide
32' Oussama Tannane swings in a cross from the free kick.
32' The referee signals a free kick as Fredrik Midtsjoe from AZ Alkmaar trips Oussama Tannane
31' Thomas Bruns is penalised for pushing Yukinari Sugawara.
30' The referee signals a free kick as Riechedly Bazoer from Vitesse trips Myron Boadu
30' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 45%, Vitesse: 55%.
30' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
30' Matus Bero from Vitesse sends an effort wide of target
30' Oussama Darfalou of Vitesse passes the ball to a team mate.
30' Maximilian Wittek puts in a cross...
28' The referee signals a free kick as Yukinari Sugawara from AZ Alkmaar trips Maximilian Wittek
28' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Good effort by Oussama Darfalou as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
28' Poor play by Teun Koopmeiners as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
27' Jacob Rasmussen from Vitesse directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26' The game is restarted.
26' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
26' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 47%, Vitesse: 53%.
26' Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
26' Marco Bizot relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Riechedly Bazoer swings in a cross from the free kick.
25' Teun Koopmeiners hand-balls.
25' Ikoma Lois Openda from Vitesse had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
25' Vitesse is trying to create something here.
24' Goal kick for Vitesse.
24' That's a great ball by Calvin Stengs from AZ Alkmaar. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
23' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
23' Myron Boadu goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
23' Jesper Karlsson puts in a cross...
23' The game is restarted.
23' Sondre Tronstad is injured and is replaced by Thomas Bruns.
22' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
21' The game is restarted.
21' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
20' Ikoma Lois Openda from Vitesse is ruled offside.
20' Could be a good chance here as Eliazer Dasa from Vitesse cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
20' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 48%, Vitesse: 52%.
19' Timo Letschert from AZ Alkmaar is ruled offside.
19' Teun Koopmeiners swings in a cross from the free kick.
18' The referee signals a free kick as Sondre Tronstad from Vitesse trips Myron Boadu
18' Vitesse is in control of the ball.
18' AZ Alkmaar is having a good opportunity to score.
17' Teun Koopmeiners is penalised for pushing Oussama Tannane.
17' AZ Alkmaar is in control of the ball.
16' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' The game is restarted.
16' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
15' Oussama Tannane from Vitesse directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15' Vitesse is trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 59%, Vitesse: 41%.
14' Safe hands from Remko Pasveer as he comes out and claims the ball
14' Pantelis Hatzidiakos puts in a cross...
14' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Pantelis Hatzidiakos from AZ Alkmaar tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
14' Vitesse is in control of the ball.
13' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' AZ Alkmaar is in control of the ball.
12' Vitesse is trying to create something here.
12' Vitesse is in control of the ball.
11' AZ Alkmaar is in control of the ball.
11' Goal kick for Vitesse.
10' Tijani Reijnders fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
10' AZ Alkmaar is having a good opportunity to score.
10' AZ Alkmaar is trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 54%, Vitesse: 46%.
10' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Goal kick for Vitesse.
9' Fredrik Midtsjoe sends a long ball upfield.
8' Owen Wijndal from AZ Alkmaar directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
8' AZ Alkmaar is trying to create something here.
8' AZ Alkmaar is in control of the ball.
8' Vitesse is trying to create something here.
7' Vitesse take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 57%, Vitesse: 43%.
5' G O O O A A A L! - Jesper Karlsson from AZ Alkmaar scores after his effort is deflected past the goalkeeper.5' Poor play by Maximilian Wittek as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
5' Fredrik Midtsjoe from AZ Alkmaar directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5' AZ Alkmaar is trying to create something here.
4' Ikoma Lois Openda is penalised for pushing Pantelis Hatzidiakos.
4' Vitesse is in control of the ball.
4' AZ Alkmaar is trying to create something here.
3' Goal kick for Vitesse.
3' A chance presents itself to Timo Letschert from AZ Alkmaar but his header goes wide
3' Teun Koopmeiners swings in a cross from the free kick.
2' Matus Bero hand-balls.
2' Vitesse take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Yukinari Sugawara from AZ Alkmaar crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
2' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Riechedly Bazoer relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Calvin Stengs puts in a cross...
1' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
1' Vitesse is in control of the ball.
1' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
1' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
1' The pitch is wet and slippery and it is not helping the players.
1' AZ Alkmaar kick-off, and the game is underway.
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