Match report
AZ Alkmaar Defeats FC Astra Giurgiu 2-0 in Europa League
AZ Alkmaar
2–0
FT
FC Astra Giurgiu
Aug 27, 2015
In a dominant display, AZ Alkmaar defeated FC Astra Giurgiu 2-0 in their UEFA Europa League match. The Dutch side's clinical finishing and defensive solidity proved too much for the Romanian visitors, who struggled to find a foothold in the game despite their efforts.
Key Facts
- • AZ Alkmaar 2-0 FC Astra Giurgiu
- • Goals scored by J. van der Linden and R. Muhren
- • D. dos Santos and Sergio Rochet received yellow cards for AZ Alkmaar
- • FC Astra Giurgiu had three yellow cards: D. Alibec, Gabriel Enache, and Rick Boldrin
Lineups
AZ Alkmaar
Starting XI
- 1 S. Rochet (G)
- 2 M. Johansson (D)
- 14 J. van der Linden (D)
- 3 J. Gouweleeuw (D)
- 24 R. Haps (D)
- 23 D. Luckassen (D)
- 10 M. Henriksen (M)
- 20 T. Haye (M)
- 19 D. dos Santos (F)
- 7 G. Hupperts (F)
- 18 V. Janssen (F)
Substitutes
- 11 M. Tankovic
- 21 R. Mühren
- 4 J. Wuytens
- 8 J. van Overeem
- 16 G. Coutinho
- 22 A. Vaarnold
- 26 S. Spierings
FC Astra Giurgiu
Starting XI
- 1 S. Lung (G)
- 15 C. Oroş
- 30 A. Dandea (D)
- 84 Pedro Queirós (D)
- 13 Junior Maranhão (D)
- 25 V. Găman (D)
- 20 F. Lovin (M)
- 9 G. Enache (D)
- 10 C. Budescu (F)
- 91 William (M)
- 7 D. Alibec (F)
Substitutes
- 23 Rick Boldrin
- 31 Alexandru Ioniţă II
- 11 D. Florea
- 2 Geraldo Alves
- 12 G. Gavrilaş
- 34 Ricardo Alves
- 77 Al. Stan
Timeline
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?' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow CardD. Alibec
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39' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow CardGabriel Enache
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62' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Alibec · On: Rick Boldrin
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75' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardD. dos Santos
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78' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1Off: Derrick Luckassen · On: Muamer Tanković
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78' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Janssen · On: R. Muhren
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80' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalJ. van der Linden
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83' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 2Off: Gabriel Enache · On: Alexandru Ioniţă II
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84' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Lovin · On: D. Florea
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85' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalR. Muhren · Assist: Muamer Tanković
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87' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow CardRick Boldrin
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89' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3Off: D. dos Santos · On: J. Wuytens
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90' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardSergio Rochet
Match Stats
| Stat | AZ Alkmaar | FC Astra Giurgiu |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 18 | 8 |
| Corners | 14 | 3 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 11 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 7 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 9 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ AZ Alkmaar's early discipline and robust defense stifled FC Astra Giurgiu's attacks, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ J. van der Linden's goal at the 80th minute broke the deadlock and boosted AZ Alkmaar's morale, leading to R. Muhren's second goal shortly after.