Match Report
| Ajax Amsterdam | Ajax Amsterdam |  |  | MVV | MVV | ||||||||||||||||
| Steven Robertson | Steven Robertson | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jesper Witschge | J. Witschge |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Pierre-Alain Yapi | P. Yapi | |||||||||
| Franco Falcone | F. Falcone |  | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Gabriel Fuentes | G. Fuentes | |||||||||
| Alexandre Varela | A. Varela |  | 75 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 | | Samuel Fonseca | S. Fonseca | |||||||||
| Mark Ax | M. Ax | | 74 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Wilfred Versteeg | W. Versteeg | ||||||||
| Martin Wallner | M. Wallner |  | 73 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Ruud Ikedia | R. Ikedia | |||||||||
| Boudewijn ten Brink | B. ten Brink | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Roger Helder | R. Helder | |||||||||
| Ignacio Olfers | I. Olfers | | 76 | M | | 7 | | | M | 70 | | Nico Kneissl | N. Kneissl | ||||||||
| Michel Gullit | M. Gullit | | 77 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Orlando Bobson | O. Bobson | |||||||||
| Wayne Dichio | W. Dichio |  | 83 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Nick Davids | N. Davids | |||||||||
| Jose Javier Caballero | J. Caballero | | 80 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 |  | Colin Niven | C. Niven | |||||||||
| Bruno Postiga | B. Postiga | | 77 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Eduardo Lozano | E. Lozano | |||||||||
| Giovanni Van Eijk | G. Van Eijk | | 70 | D | | 12 | | A | 70 | | Brendan Scowcroft | B. Scowcroft | |||||||||
| Bart Landzaat | B. Landzaat | | 70 | M | | 13 | | M | 65 | | Shaun Impey | S. Impey | |||||||||
| Jesper Riga | J. Riga | | 72 | A | | 14 | | A | 64 | | Gary Davidson | G. Davidson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to MVV. A crowd of 18,241 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and MVV are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Quansah.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and MVV are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Quansah.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam get the match underway!
3.28
0-0Wilfred Versteeg flicks a high pass forward. Nico Kneissl controls it well on his chest. Nico Kneissl flicks a high pass forward. Colin Niven collects the pass. Colin Niven knocks the ball forward, putting Roger Helder through on goal. Roger Helder shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
4.38
Michel Gullit makes a probing pass to Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers knocks in a cross ball towards Michel Gullit. Michel Gullit rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
14.17
With vision, Alexandre Varela laces a through ball forward to Michel Gullit. Michel Gullit chips the ball to his team mate, Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Pierre-Alain Yapi!
15.50
0-1Orlando Bobson sees Nick Davids in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Davids knocks in a cross ball towards Roger Helder. Roger Helder flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roger Helder!
20.42
0-1Gabriel Fuentes breaks forward. Gabriel Fuentes chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Lozano. Eduardo Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Nick Davids. Nick Davids powers a header at goal but is denied by Martin Wallner. Excellent block.
22.20
Mark Ax makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michel Gullit. Michel Gullit knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga plays a perfect one-two with Jose Javier Caballero and rushes in on goal... Bruno Postiga rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but Wilfred Versteeg blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
24.38
Michel Gullit makes a simple pass to Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers plays a quick one-two with Bruno Postiga and rushes in on goal... Ignacio Olfers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Orlando Bobson and goes wide.
26.54
Boudewijn ten Brink makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Caballero. With imagination, Jose Javier Caballero plays the ball forward to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Pierre-Alain Yapi. Excellent save.
30.45
Franco Falcone chips the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio shoots from long range but Pierre-Alain Yapi is on top of it.
32.45
Ignacio Olfers makes an attacking run forward. Ignacio Olfers knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Pierre-Alain Yapi keeps it out!
33.51
0-1Mark Ax makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio threads a neat ball through to Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.36
Ruud Ikedia hits a low pass to Wilfred Versteeg. Wilfred Versteeg flicks a high pass forward to Colin Niven who brings the ball under control. Colin Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jesper Witschge comfortably gets down and covers it.
38.29
0-1Mark Ax takes it forward alone. Mark Ax lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Postiga. Gabriel Fuentes hacks Bruno Postiga from behind! Bruno Postiga appeals for a penalty! Given!!
38.29
0-1The referee points to the spot..
39.19
Jose Javier Caballero calmly steps up. The ball slams so fast into the top left corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
40.08
Samuel Fonseca makes a probing pass to Roger Helder. Roger Helder threads a neat ball through to Nick Davids. Nick Davids lofts in a cross ball towards Roger Helder. Mark Ax catches Roger Helder on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. MVV have changed their lineup with Shaun Impey replacing Orlando Bobson.
45.00
MVV kick off and get the second half underway!
49.11
Ignacio Olfers threads a neat ball through to Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink makes a simple pass, allowing Wayne Dichio to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Wayne Dichio provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Pierre-Alain Yapi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.39
Martin Wallner advances with the ball. Martin Wallner whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.53
Colin Niven flicks a high pass forward. Nick Davids collects the pass. Nick Davids knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franco Falcone.
60.39
3-1Ajax Amsterdam have made 3 substitutions with Giovanni Van Eijk replacing Franco Falcone, Bart Landzaat replacing Ignacio Olfers and Jesper Riga replacing Jose Javier Caballero .MVV have made 2 substitutions with Brendan Scowcroft replacing Samuel Fonseca and Gary Davidson replacing Eduardo Lozano .
61.49
3-1Boudewijn ten Brink brings the ball forward. Boudewijn ten Brink shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.45
Mark Ax decides to run forward with the ball. Mark Ax knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio rises majestically and gets a header on goal. 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.
65.13
With vision, Michel Gullit laces a through ball forward to Boudewijn ten Brink. Boudewijn ten Brink knocks the ball forward to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brendan Scowcroft.
72.47
Wilfred Versteeg sees Shaun Impey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shaun Impey runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Shaun Impey whips in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jesper Witschge gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
81.42
Boudewijn ten Brink makes a simple pass to Mark Ax. Mark Ax sees Jesper Riga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jesper Riga lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
87.10
Michel Gullit kicks a strong pass forward to Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga cuts inside the box! Jesper Riga shoots from just inside the box. Pierre-Alain Yapi gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jose Javier Caballero 39 (p) Wayne Dichio 49, 53 | Roger Helder 16 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jesper Witschge (GK)
7
2. Franco Falcone (DEF)
6
3. Alexandre Varela (DEF)
6
4. Mark Ax (DEF)
7
5. Martin Wallner (DEF)
7
6. Boudewijn ten Brink (MID)
8
7. Ignacio Olfers (MID)
7
8. Michel Gullit (MID)
7
9. Wayne Dichio (ATT)
9
10. Jose Javier Caballero (ATT)
6
11. Bruno Postiga (ATT)
6
12. Giovanni Van Eijk (DEF)
6
13. Bart Landzaat (MID)
6
14. Jesper Riga (ATT)
6
1. Pierre-Alain Yapi (GK)
8
2. Gabriel Fuentes (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Fonseca (DEF)
6
4. Wilfred Versteeg (DEF)
6
5. Ruud Ikedia (DEF)
6
6. Roger Helder (MID)
8
7. Nico Kneissl (MID)
6
8. Orlando Bobson (MID)
6
9. Nick Davids (ATT)
6
10. Colin Niven (ATT)
6
11. Eduardo Lozano (ATT)
6
12. Brendan Scowcroft (ATT)
6
13. Shaun Impey (MID)
6
14. Gary Davidson (ATT)
6