Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to PEC Zwolle. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Alves.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Alves.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
4.12
0-0Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. Jan Vennegoor Schut collects the pass. Jan Vennegoor Schut knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Tijani Van Den Berg.
5.03
0-0It's a corner kick. Sander Cruyff loops the ball over to the far post. Filipe Campos reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
6.50
0-0Sander Cruyff runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sander Cruyff whips in a cross ball towards Steve Greaves. Steve Greaves heads the ball goalwards. Brenny de Ruiter steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
8.42
Haoulid Tomczyk chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
9.09
Stefan De Vet flicks the ball to his team mate, Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Greaves. Steve Greaves whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Gerlach. With a superhuman jump, Oliver Gerlach connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Eduardo Barbosa steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
14.57
0-0Filipe Campos threads a neat ball through to Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Soares. Duarte Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Neuhaus. Some silky footwork from Leon Neuhaus provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.58
1-0Steve Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers powers a header at goal. It's there!! Tijani Van Den Berg has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.12
1-0Sander Cruyff kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach passes the ball forward but Adilson Hamers is offside!
26.45
1-0Dietmar Gleisenstein takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower flicks a high pass forward to Duarte Soares who brings the ball under control. Duarte Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.46
Tommy Bower threads a neat ball through to Haoulid Tomczyk. Haoulid Tomczyk flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Bower collects the pass. Tommy Bower controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Dominic Young.
32.23
Tommy Bower flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Ntumpa Nsafu. Damien Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.55
Steve Greaves brings the ball forward. Steve Greaves whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
40.23
Jochem Gentenaar knocks the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Helder Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
44.35
Haoulid Tomczyk receives the ball from a throw-in from Tommy Bower. Haoulid Tomczyk sees space and advances. Haoulid Tomczyk rushes past Andy De Vogt! Some awkward footwork from Haoulid Tomczyk provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
Tommy Bower knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Van Haaren. Albert Van Haaren knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Damien Ntumpa Nsafu is offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. PEC Zwolle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
PEC Zwolle kick off the second half!
48.41
Steve Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.36
Stefan De Vet flicks a high pass forward to Steve Greaves who brings the ball under control. Steve Greaves passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Schut. Jan Vennegoor Schut lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Greaves. Steve Greaves directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
51.20
Steve Greaves passes the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Schut. Jan Vennegoor Schut finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Tijani Van Den Berg is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.40
2-1Andy De Vogt barges into Damien Ntumpa Nsafu. Andy De Vogt is given a warning by the referee! Damien Ntumpa Nsafu runs off the knock.
60.29
Sander Cruyff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Greaves. Steve Greaves whips in a cross ball towards Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
63.44
Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. Steve Greaves collects the pass. Steve Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Tijani Van Den Berg comfortably punches it away to safety.
65.00
Adilson Hamers hacks Filipe Campos from behind! The referee warns Adilson Hamers to calm down! Filipe Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.22
Andy De Vogt makes a strong solo run forward. Andy De Vogt kicks a strong pass forward to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff whips in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Schut. Jan Vennegoor Schut directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.54
Sander Cruyff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Greaves. Steve Greaves shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
77.36
3-1Ajax Amsterdam have made 2 substitutions with Jan Vennegoor ten Brink replacing Andy De Vogt and Gregoor Zuidersma replacing Jan Vennegoor Schut .
81.49
Sander Cruyff chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Greaves. Steve Greaves shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Tijani Van Den Berg as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
82.28
3-1Sander Cruyff takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Filipe Campos reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
85.56
Adilson Hamers barges into Filipe Campos. Adilson Hamers is given another warning by the referee! Filipe Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.28
Without breaking stride, Steve Greaves plays the ball forward to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Filipe Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Soares who takes it down. Duarte Soares tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Dominic Young manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Adilson Hamers 16 Jan Vennegoor Schut 51, 66 Helder Lopes 87 | Damien Ntumpa Nsafu 32 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Vennegoor Schut of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dominic Young (GK)
7
2. Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3. Stefan De Vet (DEF)
6
4. Andy De Vogt (DEF)
6
5. Jochem Gentenaar (DEF)
6
6. Steve Greaves (MID)
8
7. Sander Cruyff (MID)
9
8. Oliver Gerlach (ATT)
6
9. Helder Lopes (ATT)
8
10. Adilson Hamers (ATT)
7
11. Jan Vennegoor Schut (ATT)
9
12. Marco Roma (DEF)
0
13. Jan Vennegoor ten Brink (ATT)
6
14. Gregoor Zuidersma (ATT)
6
1. Tijani Van Den Berg (GK)
7
2. Eduardo Barbosa (DEF)
6
3. Brenny de Ruiter (DEF)
6
4. Dietmar Gleisenstein (DEF)
6
5. Filipe Campos (DEF)
6
6. Haoulid Tomczyk (MID)
7
7. Tommy Bower (MID)
7
8. Damien Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT)
7
9. Duarte Soares (ATT)
6
10. Leon Neuhaus (ATT)
6
11. Albert Van Haaren (ATT)
6
12. Denny Buskermolen (DEF)
0
13. Arno Poschner (DEF)
0
14. Darl Brunswijk (GK)
0