Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play Bastia in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,785 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and Bastia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and Bastia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Bastia kick off!
3.51
0-0Fausto Centurioni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Lindemann.
10.39
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Gustavo Montero laces a through ball forward to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.36
0-0Ruby Govou flicks a high pass forward. Francis Defoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Defoe whips in a cross ball towards Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Anton Lindemann. That should have been a goal!
21.33
Shaun Walsh flicks a high ball forward to Regi Graaven who takes it down. Regi Graaven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.32
Marco Doumeng flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Montero collects the pass. Gustavo Montero threads a neat ball through to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Ten Hag who gathers it comfortably.
40.54
1-0Shaun Walsh threads a neat ball through to Regi Graaven. Regi Graaven rushes past Marco Doumeng! Some silky footwork from Regi Graaven provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Emilio López had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Bastia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bastia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
48.06
Fausto Centurioni takes it forward alone. Fausto Centurioni knocks in a cross ball towards Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Agustín Luna scores for Bastia!!
53.44
Fouad Amzine makes a run forward as Andy Hall takes the throw-in. Fouad Amzine skillfully chests the ball down. Fouad Amzine flicks a high pass forward. Farid Verschuere holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Showing composure, Farid Verschuere laces a weighted ball forward to David Castro. David Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio C. Rodriguez.
55.03
Ruby Govou flicks a high pass forward. Agustín Luna easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Agustín Luna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giovanni Mancini.
59.01
Fausto Centurioni flicks a high pass forward. Agustín Luna collects the pass. Agustín Luna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Lindemann.
60.05
Fausto Centurioni flicks a high pass forward to Tomasz Papin who brings the ball under control. Tomasz Papin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
63.45
1-1Marco Doumeng makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Montero. Gustavo Montero flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.54
Farid Verschuere takes it forward alone. Farid Verschuere whips in a cross ball towards David Castro. David Castro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.09
Fausto Centurioni threads the ball through to Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
71.01
1-1Marco Doumeng comes in with a late challenge on Regi Graaven. The referee warns Marco Doumeng to calm down! Regi Graaven stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.50
Giampietro Orlando surges forward with the ball. Giampietro Orlando threads a neat ball through to Tomasz Papin. Tomasz Papin knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe makes a looping header on goal but Andre Ten Hag is on top of it.
75.15
Anton Lindemann threads a neat ball through to Carlos Barbosa. Carlos Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Vega collects the pass. Leonardo Vega hits a low pass to David Castro. David Castro takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
78.36
Robbie Deane advances with the ball. Robbie Deane flicks a high pass forward to Tomasz Papin who brings the ball under control. Tomasz Papin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Lindemann.
79.33
1-1Gustavo Montero clumsily knocks into Shaun Walsh. Gustavo Montero is shown the yellow card! Shaun Walsh grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.12
Gustavo Montero darts forward. Gustavo Montero knocks in a cross ball towards Tomasz Papin. Tomasz Papin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.00
Andy Hall threads a neat ball through to Farid Verschuere. Farid Verschuere flicks a high pass forward to Regi Graaven who brings the ball under control. Regi Graaven whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Vega. Leonardo Vega gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Emilio López easily picks it out of the air!
85.39
Fausto Centurioni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Defoe. Francis Defoe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Regi Graaven 41 | Agustín Luna 48 Tomasz Papin 81 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andre Ten Hag (GK)
7
2. Anton Lindemann (DEF)
6
3. Andy Hall (DEF)
6
4. Fouad Amzine (DEF)
6
5. Giovanni Mancini (DEF)
6
6. Shaun Walsh (MID)
8
7. Carlos Barbosa (MID)
6
8. Farid Verschuere (MID)
8
9. David Castro (ATT)
6
10. Regi Graaven (ATT)
9
11. Leonardo Vega (ATT)
6
12. Mauricio Molowny (GK)
0
13. Cedric Paauwe (DEF)
0
14. Jose Zeitoun (ATT)
0
1. Emilio López (GK)
7
2. Sergio C. Rodriguez (DEF)
6
3. Marco Doumeng (DEF)
6
4. Giampietro Orlando (DEF)
7
5. Robbie Deane (DEF)
6
6. Ruby Govou (MID)
6
7. Fausto Centurioni (MID)
8
8. Gustavo Montero (MID)
7
9. Agustín Luna (ATT)
8
10. Francis Defoe (ATT)
7
11. Tomasz Papin (ATT)
8
12. Manuel Malicki (DEF)
0
13. Thomas Zinnari (MID)
0
14. Abdoulaye Soro (ATT)
0