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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to Ajax Amsterdam in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Feyenoord Rotterdam and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Humphrey Zuidam.


0.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam start the match!
3.14
Geoffrey Verberne flicks a high pass forward. Pius Van Der Ree comfortably collects the pass. Pius Van Der Ree threads a neat ball through to Aaron Boyd. Aaron Boyd shoots from 20 yards. Roland van Dam gets down and covers it.
6.34
Ronald van Beek brings the ball forward. Ronald van Beek flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Mustoe who brings the ball under control. Alexander Mustoe lofts in a cross ball towards John Thomson. John Thomson makes a looping header on goal. John Thomson scores for Feyenoord Rotterdam!!
9.25
Roberto Hoogendorp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Boyd. Aaron Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henry Konchesky.
15.25
Fernando Mario Drouin flicks a high pass forward. Gijs Van Dinteren collects the pass. Gijs Van Dinteren flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Mustoe collects the pass. Alexander Mustoe whips in a cross ball towards John Thomson. John Thomson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Alfred De Jong manages to keep it out.
16.08
Roberto Hoogendorp flicks a high pass forward to Kurt Van Der Schaaf who brings the ball under control. Kurt Van Der Schaaf advances inside the box! Kurt Van Der Schaaf cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.11
Graeme Byrne flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Mustoe who takes it down. Alexander Mustoe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
22.01
Graeme Byrne brings the ball forward. Graeme Byrne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.40
Humphrey Pothuizen makes a probing pass to Ole Elshot. Ole Elshot makes an attacking run forward. Ole Elshot threads a neat ball through to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
28.49
Graeme Byrne clumsily knocks into Ole Elshot. The referee warns Graeme Byrne to calm down! Ole Elshot carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.49
Ole Elshot makes a probing pass to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Ronald van Beek clumsily knocks into Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
36.19
Geoffrey Verberne threads the ball through to Roland Schultz. Roland Schultz makes a probing pass to Aaron Boyd. Aaron Boyd edges inside the box! Aaron Boyd comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.20
Henry Konchesky flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamal Babangida. Jamal Babangida passes the ball forward to John Thomson. John Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
40.08
Pius Van Der Ree threads the ball through to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Boyd. Aaron Boyd rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Roland van Dam is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.24
Ole Elshot flicks a high pass forward. Kurt Van Der Schaaf collects the pass. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
45.00
Humphrey Pothuizen passes the ball forward to Ole Elshot. Ole Elshot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Boyd. Aaron Boyd shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
48.32
Pius Van Der Ree takes it forward alone. Pius Van Der Ree lofts in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
49.46
Jamal Babangida chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.31
Graeme Byrne advances with the ball. Graeme Byrne lofts in a cross ball towards John Thomson. John Thomson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Alfred De Jong manages to gather it effortlessly.
54.10
Ole Elshot knocks the ball forward to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen lofts in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Roland van Dam!
57.34
Fernando Mario Drouin laces a weighted ball forward to Gijs Van Dinteren. Gijs Van Dinteren flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Mustoe who brings the ball under control. Alexander Mustoe runs straight at the defence! Alexander Mustoe tries a spectacular strike. Superb reactions from Alfred De Jong. What a save!
59.17
John Thomson catches Geoffrey Verberne on the ankles. The referee calls over John Thomson and shows him a yellow card! Geoffrey Verberne stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.47
Roland Schultz decides to run forward with the ball. Roland Schultz shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.56
Humphrey Pothuizen hits a low pass to Roberto Hoogendorp. Roberto Hoogendorp darts forward. Roberto Hoogendorp cuts inside the box! Roberto Hoogendorp makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.51
Jimmy Marbus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pius Van Der Ree. Pius Van Der Ree flicks a high pass forward. Kurt Van Der Schaaf holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kurt Van Der Schaaf finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.42
Jimmy Marbus hacks Alexander Mustoe from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Mustoe runs off the knock.
67.49
Pius Van Der Ree sees a break and surges forward. Pius Van Der Ree shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ajax Amsterdam are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
71.31
Pius Van Der Ree comes in with a late challenge on Noah Littbarski. The referee brings Pius Van Der Ree to one side and gives him a warning! Noah Littbarski grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.44
Henry Konchesky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Byrne. Graeme Byrne sees Yuri Denneboom in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yuri Denneboom knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.32
Graeme Byrne sees Alexander Mustoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Mustoe plays the ball forward to John Thomson who has made a great run into the box. John Thomson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
78.09
Jamal Babangida sees Yuri Denneboom in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yuri Denneboom controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alfred De Jong smothers it!
79.11
John Thomson barges into Humphrey Pothuizen. The referee calls over John Thomson and warns him to calm down! Humphrey Pothuizen stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.05
Jamal Babangida flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Mustoe who takes it down. Alexander Mustoe knocks in a cross ball towards John Thomson. John Thomson beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Thomson!
85.39
Henry Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Jamal Babangida controls it well on his chest. Jamal Babangida flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Denneboom controls it well on his chest. Yuri Denneboom lofts in a cross ball towards John Thomson. John Thomson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! A hattrick for the Scotsman! A roar errupts from the crowd urging their team on!
90.00
Jimmy Marbus chips the ball to his team mate, Pius Van Der Ree. Pius Van Der Ree passes the ball forward to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf plays a quick one-two with Aaron Boyd and rushes in on goal... Kurt Van Der Schaaf makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Roland van Dam. What a save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.8260869565217 vs 52.1739130434783
Play Area
Home team third: 30.43%, Midfield: 40.22%, Away team third: 29.35%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Thomson of Feyenoord Rotterdam

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
6
6. Graeme Byrne (MID)
7
6
6
10. John Thomson (ATT)
9
8

12. Nicholas Buzare (ATT)
0
13. Alex Noro (GK)
0
14. Ferdi De Vet (ATT)
0

3. Jimmy Marbus (DEF)
5
6
7. Ole Elshot (MID)
7
9. Aaron Boyd (ATT)
9

12. Fred Meijer (ATT)
0
14. Aron Cairo (ATT)
0