Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play Wigan Athletic in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Amara Bonilla.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Amara Bonilla.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic kick off!
3.18
0-0Alexandre Almeida makes a beautiful solo run. Alexandre Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Pierre Rothen who brings the ball under control. Jean-Pierre Rothen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.02
0-0Peter Clarke sees Richard Emerton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Emerton threads a neat ball through to Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Jason Beagrie. Excellent save.
6.55
Antonio Bento sees space and advances. Antonio Bento plays a perfect one-two with Corentin Irles and rushes in on goal... Antonio Bento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Luca Cuza manages to gather it comfortably.
8.39
0-0Johnny Wimbée barges into Danny Laver. Johnny Wimbée is shown the yellow card! Danny Laver grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.27
0-0Jason Senoussi clumsily knocks into Alexandre Almeida. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexandre Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.07
Danny Laver knocks the ball forward to Marques Pereira Piocelle. Marques Pereira Piocelle sees Augusto Magana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Augusto Magana shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Jason Beagrie!
15.07
0-1Peter Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Allman. David Allman threads the ball through to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami whips in a cross ball towards Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana beats his man to it with a header. Jason Beagrie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.38
Jaouad Le Frapper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Senoussi. Jason Senoussi whips in a cross ball towards Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Luca Cuza.
19.52
0-1Jaouad Le Frapper takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. David Allman chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
20.10
0-1Jaouad Le Frapper advances with the ball. Jaouad Le Frapper threads the ball through to Corentin Irles but he's offside!
21.30
Ricardo Munoz hits a low pass to Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento threads the ball through to Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles tries a spectacular long range effort. Luca Cuza easily gets down and covers it.
32.36
Peter Clarke catches Johnny Wimbée on the ankles. Peter Clarke is shown the yellow card! Johnny Wimbée hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.38
David Allman kicks a strong pass forward to Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.55
Harald Van De Hor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Luca Cuza is on top of it.
36.20
0-1Jason Senoussi catches Alexandre Almeida on the ankles. Jason Senoussi is warned by the referee! Alexandre Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.07
0-1Marques Pereira Piocelle makes a probing pass to Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
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. Wigan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
47.09
Antonio Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles knocks in a cross ball towards Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Luca Cuza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.40
David Allman receives the ball from a throw-in from Nicolas Lindner. David Allman flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Pierre Rothen controls it well on his chest. Jean-Pierre Rothen shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
54.14
Jaouad Le Frapper threads a neat ball through to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Senoussi. Jason Senoussi makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
57.44
Rodrigo Fernandes flicks a high pass forward to Jaouad Le Frapper who brings the ball under control. Jaouad Le Frapper passes the ball forward to Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles knocks in a cross ball towards Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée whips the ball goalwards with his head. Luca Cuza didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.19
John Roberts flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Westwood. Kemal Westwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Senoussi. Jason Senoussi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
60.50
1-1Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Ruben Barbosa replacing Johnny Wimbée .
61.56
Alexandre Almeida surges forward with the ball. Showing composure, Alexandre Almeida plays the ball forward to Augusto Magana. Augusto Magana whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Pierre Rothen. With a superhuman jump, Jean-Pierre Rothen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jason Beagrie comfortably picks it out of the air!
63.31
1-1Jason Senoussi catches Peter Clarke on the ankles. The referee calls over Jason Senoussi and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Peter Clarke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.07
David Allman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami shoots from 25 yards but Jason Beagrie reads it well. Superb keeping!
71.19
1-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
72.30
With great vision, David Allman plays the ball forward to Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.13
Ricardo Munoz clumsily knocks into Emmerick Zaami. Ricardo Munoz is warned by the referee! Emmerick Zaami hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.35
David Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emmerick Zaami. Emmerick Zaami shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
85.29
Kemal Westwood makes a simple pass to Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Laver.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Augusto Magana of Wigan Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jason Beagrie (GK)
7
2. Rodrigo Fernandes (DEF)
6
3. Ricardo Munoz (DEF)
6
4. John Roberts (DEF)
6
5. Harald Van De Hor (MID)
6
6. Jaouad Le Frapper (MID)
6
7. Antonio Bento (MID)
6
8. Kemal Westwood (MID)
6
9. Jason Senoussi (ATT)
3
10. Johnny Wimbée (ATT)
7
11. Corentin Irles (ATT)
6
12. Jody Beckham (GK)
0
13. Carlos Morales (MID)
0
14. Ruben Barbosa (ATT)
6
1. Luca Cuza (GK)
7
2. Danny Laver (DEF)
6
3. Alexandre Almeida (DEF)
6
4. Peter Clarke (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Lindner (MID)
6
6. David Allman (MID)
7
7. Marques Pereira Piocelle (MID)
6
8. Richard Emerton (MID)
6
9. Augusto Magana (ATT)
7
10. Emmerick Zaami (ATT)
6
11. Jean-Pierre Rothen (ATT)
6
12. Tommy Salako (ATT)
0
13. Youssef Bourgois (MID)
0
14. Brian Johnson (DEF)
0