Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Kuip where Ajax Amsterdam play Valencia in this MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 35,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.13
0-0Johan Bjarnason hacks Leonid Sobchenko from behind! The referee calls over Johan Bjarnason and warns him to calm down! Leonid Sobchenko gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.32
0-0Yassine Elhamdaoui makes a simple pass to Dean Pearce. Dean Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Uyeda Miyazaki.
8.53
0-0Fred Taks passes the ball forward to David Brolin. David Brolin knocks the ball forward to Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Zukriegel. Robert Zukriegel heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
9.15
0-0Chris Petrone comes in with a late challenge on Stavros Saridakis. Chris Petrone is shown the yellow card! Stavros Saridakis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.23
0-0Leonid Sobchenko knocks the ball forward to Robert Zukriegel. Robert Zukriegel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henrique Correa.
14.26
Bernd Dohr surges forward with the ball. Bernd Dohr whips in a cross ball towards Robert Zukriegel. Robert Zukriegel directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.14
0-0Thomas Johnsen barges into Bernd Dohr. Thomas Johnsen is given a warning by the referee! Bernd Dohr runs off the knock.
18.46
Yassine Elhamdaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Pearce. Dean Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
20.26
Henrique Correa catches Bernd Dohr on the ankles. The referee calls over Henrique Correa and shows him a yellow card! Bernd Dohr hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.47
Krunoslaw Jarni kicks a strong pass forward to Bernd Dohr. Bernd Dohr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Zukriegel. Robert Zukriegel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Henrique Correa.
22.42
Johan Bjarnason advances with the ball. Johan Bjarnason finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.48
Chris Petrone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason chips the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Uyeda Miyazaki!
32.19
0-1Dean Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes goes all the way! Jersson Paredes takes a shot at goal. Uyeda Miyazaki is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.59
Johan Bjarnason chips the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho powers a header at goal but somehow Uyeda Miyazaki manages to keep it out.
39.36
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.36
Leonid Sobchenko makes a probing pass to Pedro Barrios. Pedro Barrios knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Petrone.
44.18
Yassine Elhamdaoui advances with the ball. Yassine Elhamdaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Uyeda Miyazaki manages to keep it out.
45.00
0-1Yassine Elhamdaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Pearce. Dean Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes kicks a strong pass forward to Gunnar Normann but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off the second half!
48.19
David Brolin sees space and advances. David Brolin lofts in a cross ball towards Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Johan Curtolo is on top of it.
49.40
Dean Pearce knocks the ball forward to Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Uyeda Miyazaki.
54.37
Leonid Sobchenko catches Johan Bjarnason on the ankles. Leonid Sobchenko is warned by the referee! Johan Bjarnason runs off the knock.
57.56
Johan Bjarnason threads the ball through to Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes knocks in a cross ball towards Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Uyeda Miyazaki is on top of it.
59.50
Krunoslaw Jarni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stavros Saridakis. Stavros Saridakis advances with the ball. Stavros Saridakis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Fink.
60.59
Ajax Amsterdam are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
63.40
Thomas Johnsen barges into David Brolin. Thomas Johnsen is given another warning by the referee! David Brolin runs off the knock.
65.37
Fred Taks catches Gunnar Normann on the ankles. Fred Taks is warned by the referee! Gunnar Normann runs off the knock.
77.40
Bernd Dohr surges forward with the ball. Bernd Dohr whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Sladakovic. Giorgio Sladakovic is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Johan Curtolo.
79.25
Leonid Sobchenko hacks Johan Bjarnason from behind! The referee calls over Leonid Sobchenko again and warns him to calm down! Johan Bjarnason grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.23
David Brolin passes the ball forward to Robert Zukriegel. Robert Zukriegel shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
84.46
Dean Pearce hacks Stavros Saridakis from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stavros Saridakis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.55
Dean Pearce hacks David Brolin from behind! The referee calls over Dean Pearce and warns him to calm down! David Brolin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Fred Taks comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Johnsen. The referee calls over Fred Taks again and warns him to calm down! Thomas Johnsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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