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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Del Conero where Ancona play Ajax Amsterdam in this friendly game. A crowd of 14,816 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ancona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
2.40
Carl Koné makes an attacking run forward. Carl Koné controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Antoine Splinter reads it well. Well saved!
3.35
Carl Koné controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Olaf Wevers. Olaf Wevers whips in a cross ball towards Tom Van Steenveldt. Tom Van Steenveldt powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.26
Olaf Wevers flicks a high pass forward. Valentino Lambrughi controls it well on his chest. Valentino Lambrughi shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.57
Carl Koné flicks the ball to his team mate, Tom Van Steenveldt. Tom Van Steenveldt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.58
Michel Gullit chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent block by Raul Dicara!
26.12
Without breaking stride, Olaf Wevers plays the ball forward to Darren Sturridge. Darren Sturridge tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.41
Michel Gullit sees space and advances. Michel Gullit knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Klimek who gathers it comfortably.
32.37
Olaf Wevers hits a low pass to Tom Van Steenveldt. Tom Van Steenveldt flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Koné. Carl Koné shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
36.00
Ignacio Olfers threads a neat ball through to Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink tries a spectacular long range effort but Alexander Klimek reads it well. Quality keeping!
40.46
Franco Falcone flicks a high pass forward. Boudewijn ten Brink controls it well on his chest. Boudewijn ten Brink hits a low pass to Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.01
Nunzio Strada flicks the ball to his team mate, Tom Van Steenveldt. Tom Van Steenveldt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.19
Mark Ax deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franco Falcone. Franco Falcone flicks a high pass forward to Ignacio Olfers who brings the ball under control. Ignacio Olfers plays a one-two with Jose Javier Caballero and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ignacio Olfers provides some space. He shoots at goal. Alexander Klimek is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That brings them level!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Ancona kick off!
47.29
Raul Dicara takes it forward alone. Raul Dicara chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Ax.
57.57
Olaf Wevers knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Koné. Carl Koné shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Antoine Splinter.
59.52
It's a corner kick. Olaf Wevers loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Tom Van Steenveldt shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
60.25
Ajax Amsterdam have made 3 substitutions with Thijs Smit replacing Alexandre Varela, Pieter Matthijs replacing Boudewijn ten Brink and Jesper Riga replacing Bruno Postiga .
65.32
Wayne Dichio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga plays a quick one-two with Jose Javier Caballero and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jesper Riga provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
66.48
Michel Gullit makes an attacking run forward. Michel Gullit whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Dichio. Nunzio Strada hacks Wayne Dichio from behind! Wayne Dichio appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
69.55
Carl Koné chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Sturridge. Darren Sturridge finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
78.31
Nunzio Strada chips the ball to his team mate, Olaf Wevers. Olaf Wevers flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro shoots from 20 yards but somehow Antoine Splinter manages to keep it out.
79.19
Carl Koné makes a simple pass to Olaf Wevers. Olaf Wevers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.34
Edoardo Lo Gatto chips the ball to his team mate, Olaf Wevers. Olaf Wevers flicks a high pass forward. Tom Van Steenveldt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tom Van Steenveldt edges inside the box! Tom Van Steenveldt takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Antoine Splinter had no chance!! Goal for Ancona!
84.12
Mark Ax sees Jesper Riga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jesper Riga sees Michel Gullit in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michel Gullit knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nunzio Strada.
85.24
Thijs Smit advances with the ball. Thijs Smit sees space and advances. Thijs Smit whips in a cross ball towards Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Thijs Smit flicks the ball to his team mate, Franco Falcone. Franco Falcone flicks a high ball forward to Jesper Riga who takes it down. Jesper Riga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48 vs 52
Play Area
Home team third: 24.00%, Midfield: 48.00%, Away team third: 28.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tom Van Steenveldt of Ancona

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Nunzio Strada (DEF)
6
4. Raul Dicara (DEF)
6
6. Carl Koné (MID)
7
7. Olaf Wevers (MID)
8
6

12. Gialuca Nappi (DEF)
0
13. Andrez Soviero (MID)
0

6
4. Mark Ax (DEF)
6
6
8
8. Michel Gullit (MID)
7
9. Wayne Dichio (ATT)
6
11. Bruno Postiga (ATT)
6

12. Thijs Smit (DEF)
7
13. Pieter Matthijs (MID)
6
14. Jesper Riga (ATT)
8