Eredivisie: AZ beats Sparta Rotterdam 3-1 after recovering from a 0-1 deficit
ALKMAAR. AZ succeeded in turn the table against Sparta Rotterdam.
ALKMAAR. AZ was able to turn the table against Sparta Rotterdam. It was Sparta Rotterdam to score first with a goal from A. Auassar. However, later AZ found the way to turn the table scoring 3 consecutive goals with J. Karlsson (27′), J. Karlsson (31′) and V. Pavlidis (58′). AZ took advantage of its superior ball possession (58%).
The match was played at the AFAS Stadion stadium in Alkmaar on Sunday and it started at 2:30 pm local time. The referee was Sander van der Eijk with the help of Richard Polman and Franca Overtoom. The 4th official was Alex Bos. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was quite cold around 4.8 degrees Celsius or 40.59 Fahrenheit. Humidity was up to 92%.
Match Statistics
AZ was in firm control of the ball 58% while Sparta Rotterdam was struggling with a 42% ball possession.
AZ was more aggressive with 33 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 5 were on target. Which is one of the reasons AZ won the contest.
AZ shot 10 times, 5 on target, 5 off target. On the opposite side, Sparta Rotterdam shot 8 times, 4 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
AZ received 1 yellow card (V. Pavlidis). On the opposite side, No yellow cards were issued to Sparta Rotterdam.
After playing this contest, AZ will have 20 points like Go Ahead Eagles to stay in the 9th place. On the other side, Sparta Rotterdam will stay with 10 points to stay in the 16th place.
Match Events
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19'19'
A. Auassar
L. Thy
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27'27'
J. Karlsson (Penalty)
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31'31'
J. Karlsson
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40'40'
S. Mijnans
B. Vriends
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45'45'
V. Pavlidis
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46'46'
L. Jans
G. Masouras
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58'58'
V. Pavlidis
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66'66'
J. Karlsson (Goal Disallowed)
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70'70'
E. Emegha
L. Thy
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70'70'
K. Goudmijn
V. van Crooij
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78'78'
Y. Barasi
V. Pavlidis
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78'78'
Yusuf Barasi
Vangelis Pavlidis
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86'86'
S. Beukema
P. Chatzidiakos
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90'90'
Z. Buurmeester
F. Midtsjo
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90'90'
Zico Buurmeester
Fredrik Midtsjö
Next match
In the upcoming Eredivisie match, AZ will play away against Ajax on the 12th of December with a 18-9 head to head stats in favor of Ajax (7 draws).
Sparta Rotterdam will play away with SC Heerenveen on the 11th of December with a 9-4 head to head stats in favor of SC Heerenveen (4 draws).
AZ: Formation and Lineups
AZ started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Pascal Jansen chose to play with the following team: Peter Vindahl Jensen , Aslak Fonn Witry , Pantelis Chatzidiakos , Bruno Martins Indi , Owen Wijndal , Fredrik Midtsjø , Dani De Wit , Tijjani Reijnders , Yukinari Sugawara , Vangelis Pavlidis and Jesper Karlsson .
Substitutes
AZ made 4 changes: V. Pavlidis for Y. Barasi (78′), J. Karlsson for M. Taabouni (85′), P. Chatzidiakos for S. Beukema (86′) and F. Midtsjo for Z. Buurmeester (90′).
Top player: Jesper Karlsson
The player who no doubt impressed AZ the most was Jesper Karlsson.
His rating is with 2 goals, 32 passes (81% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 1 duel out of 1. He performed 5 crosses. He hit the woodwork once times.
Sparta Rotterdam: Formation and Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
On the other side, Henk Fraser played with: Benjamin van Leer , Giannis Masouras , Bart Vriends , Tom Beugelsdijk , Mica Pinto , Vito van Crooy , Dirk Abels , Adil Auassar , Bryan Smeets , Mario Engels and Lennart Thy .
Substitutes
Sparta Rotterdam made 4 changes: B. Vriends for S. Mijnans (40′), G. Masouras for L. Jans (46′), L. Thy for E. Emegha (70′) and V. van Crooij for K. Goudmijn (70′).
Top player: Adil Auassar
The player who no doubt impressed Sparta Rotterdam the most was Adil Auassar.
His rating is with 1 goal, 76 passes (73% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 5 duels out of 11.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Eredivisie
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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