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Lifestyle => Sports & Entertainment => Topic started by: HD on April 23, 2007, 02:16:14 PM
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i was surprised that there wasnt a thread about this already on this forum!
1 AZ 33 72 81-28 (+53)
2 Ajax 33 72 82-35 (+47)
3 PSV 33 72 70-24 (+46)
matchday 34:
Excelsior - AZ
Willem II - Ajax
PSV - Vitesse
retteketetteketet AZ! 8)
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alkmaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrr
AZ is gonna win but I fear it's gonna be a tough game for some reason.
Plus next year Champions League football in Alkmaar 8)
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AZ.. I might pull for Ajax though
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still surprised there are only 2 replies, i guess people dont know whats going on when they look at the thread title lol
Netherlands set for thrilling finale
Sunday, 22 April 2007
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AZ have much cause for celebration
AZ Alkmaar are in pole position to claim their first Dutch title since the 1980/81 season after a dramatic day in the penultimate round of Eredivisie fixtures.
Trio level
PSV Eindhoven had been top since 12 November and have long looked on course to reclaim the championship, with victory today and next Sunday enough to complete the job. All was going to plan at home against FC Utrecht with Ibrahim Afellay's early goal before defender Aljé Schut struck in the closing stages to secure a 1-1 draw. The dropped points allowed AZ and AFC Ajax, who both won, to join PSV on 72 points but move ahead in the standings because of their superior goal difference.
Goals crucial
AZ lead the way on +53, Ajax are +47 and PSV have +46. In their final games, AZ are away to struggling SC Excelsior and Ajax go to Willem II, another relegation-threatened side, while PSV will welcome BV Vitesse, who are assured of their top-flight place. Only the league winners are guaranteed UEFA Champions League group-stage football next season, with the sides finishing second, third, fourth and fifth to play off for a third qualifying round spot.
Nervous time
AZ won 3-1 at home against SC Heerenveen thanks to Simon Cziommer (2) and Moussa Dembélé, with Afonso Alves hitting a consolation for the visitors. Things were not so straightforward for Ajax, who nearly threw away a three-goal advantage before winning 5-2 against visiting Sparta Rotterdam. Wesley Sneijder (2) and Klaas Jan-Huntelaar scored inside the first 21 minutes before Sparta cut the deficit with efforts from Rachid Bouaouzan and Iderlindo Freire. Kenneth Perez's penalty and Nicolae Mitea eased Ajax nerves in the closing stages.
Van Gaal's AZ hit new heights
Monday, 23 April 2007
by Berend Scholten
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Louis van Gaal's AZ lead the Dutch table with a game to go
Dutch clubs may no longer be involved in Europe but AZ Alkmaar's surge to the top of the Eredivisie at the weekend has set up a dramatic end to the season.
Winning position
A 3-1 win against SC Heerenveen, coupled with the late Alje Schut header which denied champions and long-time leaders PSV Eindhoven victory against FC Utrecht, has left AZ Alkmaar at the top of the Dutch league ahead of both AFC Ajax and PSV on goal difference. A win at SC Excelsior in their final league game on Sunday would almost certainly give the Alkmaar side their first league title since their maiden success in 1980/81.
Reversal of fortune
Van Gaal's men have a +53 goal difference, six goals better than Ajax and seven in advance of PSV. The title looks to be AZ's to lose, but the coach admitted that the unfamiliarity of that situation might be a burden for his players. "Now we are facing a whole different kind of pressure," he said. "We have been chasing for a long time but now we are leaders. That is something completely different."
No room for error
Simon Cziommer was the hero against Heerenveen, scoring twice either side of a goal from Shota Arveladze. The German midfielder said: "When we heard the score from PSV, it lifted our spirits and we could give a little extra. Now we have to focus our attention on next week's match when we will have to give that little bit extra again. We cannot slip up now."
Cup final
Earlier this week AZ overwhelmed NAC Breda 6-0 to set up a Dutch Cup final meeting with Ajax, reviving memories of 1981 when they won a league and cup double. In that season they also reached the final of the UEFA Cup, losing out to Ipswich Town FC, although Werder Bremen have already ended AZ's interest in the 2006/07 competition, knocking them out in the quarter-finals.
Final round
With the end-of-season play-offs dictating that only the Dutch title-winners are guaranteed a UEFA Champions League place for next season, Van Gaal is only too aware of the opportunity provided by next weekend's final round of league games but insists his side will take it easy in the build-up to the game. "The only difference will be that we might hold a training camp and the players will get some days off as they need rest," he said.
Trophy replica
While AZ travel to Rotterdam on the final day, PSV play host to BV Vitesse and Ajax visit Willem II. Mindful of the possibility of last-day drama, the Royal Netherlands Football Association have manufactured an extra replica of the Kampioenschaal in addition to the existing copy in the event that the championship shield should find itself in the wrong place at the final whistle next weekend.
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I think Ajax is gonna win, AZ is cool too but at least PSV won't win :D :D
Vitesse >> PSV 8) 8)
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Feyenoord, no doubt.
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U mean Feyenooit :laugh:
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U mean Feyenooit :laugh:
Dont fuck with Feyenoord! ;)
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AZ is gonna win it and deserves it the most
whos going to the cup final?
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Hoping that AZ can hold on at the top and take the title
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AZ
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Fuck AZ, i rather see PSV take the title. 8)
But for real, AZ played some good football, but dont forget PSV, they outplayed AZ before the ''winterstop''.
But it dont really matter for me as long as ajax just dont take the title im happy.
But you AZ fans better enjoy this, cuz next season Feyenoord is coming to take your title!
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How many games are left?
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How many games are left?
1 last round of playing this coming sunday.
Excelsior - AZ
Willem II - Ajax
PSV - Vitesse
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Hoping that AZ can hold on at the top and take the title
Any reason apart from the fact they have ex-scum playing for them? :P
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Hoping that AZ can hold on at the top and take the title
Any reason apart from the fact they have ex-scum playing for them? :P
Arveladze?
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Vote for dubcc's goat football team. Were now at right back.
http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=137529.0
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come on AZ, come on AZ! we're gonna take the double
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This might become one of the best weekends ever... first the championship, then Queens Nights, then Queens Day and then likely hangover day :D
AZ RETTEKETET!!
-Mauz
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2 days left... 8)
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Hoping that AZ can hold on at the top and take the title
Any reason apart from the fact they have ex-scum playing for them? :P
Would like to see showtime Shota win a league winners medal and then perhaps he dance like he has before :p
When we played AZ a couple of years ago had a cracking time there, nice place nice people and would like to see someone outside the 'big 3' in the Eredvise win the league
Plus AZ do play some nice football & deserve some recognition for this
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yeah we owned u
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yeah we owned u
Without a doubt, I can't argue with that, we made some crazy tactical decisions in that game that I still can't understand
Hope the rumours about Danny Koevermans are true ;) :P However I can't see them being true :(
You heading to Excelsior? Heard that most of the Excelsior fans are selling their tickets to AZ fans for between 100-200 euros
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As long as it isnt PSV, but i hope Ajax will win.
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yeah we owned u
You heading to Excelsior? Heard that most of the Excelsior fans are selling their tickets to AZ fans for between 100-200 euros
nope im not paying 100-200 euros for a ticket
im going to the cup final tho
Hope the rumours about Danny Koevermans are true ;) :P However I can't see them being true :(
i hope not ;)
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PSV ARE GONNA WIN IT!!
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Shit, fucked up PSV won....i placed my money on Ajax the day before, but man, ain't this some shit, they scored 1 goal too less to be champions... :'(
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^^ Doesn't compare to this on the last day of the season.
Rangers claimed the Scottish Premier League title ahead of Old Firm rivals Celtic after a captivating last day of action.
The two teams both had a chance of winning the championship with Rangers entertaining Dunfermline and Celtic at Kilmarnock.
Rangers won 6-1 while Celtic's 4-0 win was not enough for manager Martin O'Neill's side.
League before the final days games:
Team Pts GD
1. R'gers 94 68
2. Celtic 94 68
League after the final days games:
Team Pts GD
1. R'gers 97 73
2. Celtic 97 72
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im still fuckin pissed
fuckin slorey, fuckin lampjes
thank god ajax didn't win the championship
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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^^ Doesn't compare to this on the last day of the season.
Rangers claimed the Scottish Premier League title ahead of Old Firm rivals Celtic after a captivating last day of action.
The two teams both had a chance of winning the championship with Rangers entertaining Dunfermline and Celtic at Kilmarnock.
Rangers won 6-1 while Celtic's 4-0 win was not enough for manager Martin O'Neill's side.
League before the final days games:
Team Pts GD
1. R'gers 94 68
2. Celtic 94 68
League after the final days games:
Team Pts GD
1. R'gers 97 73
2. Celtic 97 72
What a wonderful day I had at Ibrox then :P
Then 2 years later there was 'helicopter Sunday'
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^^ Doesn't compare to this on the last day of the season.
Rangers claimed the Scottish Premier League title ahead of Old Firm rivals Celtic after a captivating last day of action.
The two teams both had a chance of winning the championship with Rangers entertaining Dunfermline and Celtic at Kilmarnock.
Rangers won 6-1 while Celtic's 4-0 win was not enough for manager Martin O'Neill's side.
League before the final days games:
Team Pts GD
1. R'gers 94 68
2. Celtic 94 68
League after the final days games:
Team Pts GD
1. R'gers 97 73
2. Celtic 97 72
What a wonderful day I had at Ibrox then :P
Then 2 years later there was 'helicopter Sunday'
Yeah great fun, last week at Kilmarnock we shoulda been celebrating 7 in a row. Sadly in reality (on the books) it's only 2.
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im still fuckin pissed
fuckin slorey, fuckin lampjes
thank god ajax didn't win the championship
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Yea the only thing im happy about this season, is that ajax didnt win the championship.
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Yeah great fun, last week at Kilmarnock we shoulda been celebrating 7 in a row. Sadly in reality (on the books) it's only 2.
Yep it is only 2 in a row, well done on that, and that makes the title count 51-41 in favour of Rangers 8)
I'm sure that the victory against Dunfermline and 'Helicopter Sunday' were a tad sweeter than what last week was for yourselves ;) ;D
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Yeah great fun, last week at Kilmarnock we shoulda been celebrating 7 in a row. Sadly in reality (on the books) it's only 2.
Yep it is only 2 in a row, well done on that, and that makes the title count 51-41 in favour of Rangers 8)
I'm sure that the victory against Dunfermline and 'Helicopter Sunday' were a tad sweeter than what last week was for yourselves ;) ;D
You may have 5 badges on your shirt and we could have 4. But I'll take 4 wee badges and 1 big badge over 5 wee ones any day of the week. ;)
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Damn AZ :( I'm still pissed about this but there's always next season, compared to other teams we're growing much faster.