Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 20,097 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ger Abidallah.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ger Abidallah.
0.00
0-0Ajax Amsterdam kick off the first half!
3.33
0-0Ignacio Olfers threads the ball through to Jurgen Babangida. Jurgen Babangida shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Jonathan Dichio. Excellent save.
6.12
0-0Sergio Dreef flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Brouwer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nelson Brouwer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Ax.
8.42
0-0Boudewijn ten Brink barges into Ernesto José Mari. The referee brings Boudewijn ten Brink to one side and gives him a warning! Ernesto José Mari stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.02
0-0Boudewijn ten Brink makes a probing pass to Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga whips in a cross ball towards Jurgen Babangida. Jurgen Babangida jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
15.40
Garry Souness hacks Ignacio Olfers from behind! The referee calls over Garry Souness and warns him to calm down! Ignacio Olfers stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.40
0-0Free kick to Ajax Amsterdam just outside the area...
16.35
Jose Javier Caballero takes a slow run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
18.02
Sergio Dreef flicks a high pass forward to Mike Carrick who brings the ball under control. Mike Carrick plays a one-two with Ernesto José Mari and rushes in on goal... Mike Carrick strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
20.00
0-0Stephen Brady barges into Jose Javier Caballero. The referee calls over Stephen Brady and shows him a yellow card! Jose Javier Caballero stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.43
0-0Ivar Bakkati clumsily knocks into Mark Ax. The referee brings Ivar Bakkati to one side and gives him a warning! Mark Ax grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.22
Giovanni Van Eijk launches a long ball forward. Jesper Riga knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jonathan Dichio reads it well. Good keeping!
24.16
0-0Jurgen van Vliet makes a strong solo run forward. Jurgen van Vliet flicks a high pass forward. Jesper Riga controls it well on his chest. Jesper Riga knocks the ball forward to Jurgen Babangida but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.12
Giovanni Van Eijk chips the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.14
0-1Fernando Morales flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto José Mari controls it well on his chest. Ernesto José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Jesper Witschge had no chance!! Goal for Helmond Sport!
32.47
Paul Of Hesselink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.26
Fernando Morales takes it forward alone. Fernando Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jesper Witschge who gathers it comfortably.
34.34
Antonio Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari sees Mike Carrick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jesper Witschge who gathers it comfortably.
42.12
0-1Mark Ax decides to run forward with the ball. Mark Ax lofts in a cross ball towards Jurgen Babangida. Jurgen Babangida beats his man to it with a header but it is deflected wide by Garry Souness.
45.00
Jurgen Babangida hacks Ernesto José Mari from behind! Jurgen Babangida is warned by the referee! Ernesto José Mari runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Helmond Sport kick off!
49.21
Sergio Dreef plays the ball forward to Paul Of Hesselink. Paul Of Hesselink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Ax.
54.44
Ernesto José Mari makes a beautiful solo run. Ernesto José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Of Hesselink. Paul Of Hesselink makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
60.47
0-2Ajax Amsterdam have made 3 substitutions with Ferry Vos replacing Giovanni Van Eijk, Rene Visser replacing Boudewijn ten Brink and Tijani Hamers replacing Jurgen Babangida .
61.57
Nelson Brouwer picks a pass forward to Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Ax.
63.19
Paul Of Hesselink barges into Rene Visser. The referee calls over Paul Of Hesselink and shows him a yellow card! Rene Visser grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.50
Rene Visser catches Ernesto José Mari on the ankles. Rene Visser is shown the yellow card! Ernesto José Mari stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.25
Garry Souness passes the ball forward to Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef threads a neat ball through to Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati whips in a cross ball towards Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
72.01
Rene Visser brings the ball forward. Rene Visser whips in a cross ball towards Tijani Hamers. Tijani Hamers directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
78.06
Jose Javier Caballero barges into Sergio Dreef. The referee brings Jose Javier Caballero to one side and gives him a warning! Sergio Dreef stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.32
Ernesto José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Mike Carrick controls it well on his chest. Mike Carrick lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.55
Sergio Dreef sees Nelson Brouwer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nelson Brouwer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Ax.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jesper Witschge (GK)
6
2. Giovanni Van Eijk (DEF)
6
3. Henk Heije (DEF)
6
4. Mark Ax (DEF)
6
5. Jurgen van Vliet (DEF)
6
6. Patrick Walser (MID)
6
7. Ignacio Olfers (MID)
7
8. Boudewijn ten Brink (MID)
6
9. Jurgen Babangida (ATT)
6
10. Jose Javier Caballero (ATT)
6
11. Jesper Riga (ATT)
6
12. Ferry Vos (DEF)
6
13. Rene Visser (MID)
6
14. Tijani Hamers (ATT)
8
1. Jonathan Dichio (GK)
7
2. Antonio Vazquez (DEF)
6
3. Garry Souness (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Brady (DEF)
5
5. Paul Of Hesselink (MID)
7
6. Ernesto José Mari (MID)
9
7. Sergio Dreef (MID)
9
8. Fernando Morales (MID)
6
9. Ivar Bakkati (ATT)
8
10. Mike Carrick (ATT)
7
11. Nelson Brouwer (ATT)
6
12. Martin Pinzi (MID)
0
13. Alistair Jobson (ATT)
0
14. Mark Vercammen (MID)
0