Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Telstar Velsen. A crowd of 18,520 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Telstar Velsen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Inia.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Telstar Velsen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Inia.
0.00
0-0Telstar Velsen kick off the first half!
8.12
0-0Mark Ax flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers darts forward. Ignacio Olfers makes a defence splitting pass to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Gabriel Suarez. Excellent save.
10.07
1-0Alexandre Varela makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.54
Jo Promes plays the ball forward to Dean Barmby. Dean Barmby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Valente. Samuel Valente shoots from distance. Jesper Witschge gets down and covers it.
16.54
1-0Michel Gullit barges into Valerio Cala Campana. The referee calls over Michel Gullit and shows him a yellow card! Valerio Cala Campana runs off the knock.
24.07
1-0Dean Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Valente controls it well on his chest. Samuel Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Redeker. Edgar Redeker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Mark Ax.
26.42
Michel Gullit makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gabriel Suarez with no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
34.29
2-0Ignacio Olfers changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ignacio Olfers passes the ball forward but Wayne Dichio is offside!
39.18
Alexandre Varela sees Michel Gullit in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michel Gullit flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero heads the ball goalwards but somehow Gabriel Suarez manages to keep it out.
40.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Boudewijn ten Brink plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Caballero. Jose Javier Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gabriel Suarez with no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
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. Telstar Velsen have changed their lineup with Wilfred Kans replacing Edgar Redeker and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Telstar Velsen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Ajax Amsterdam kicking off!
47.22
Antonio Carrasco arcs the ball upfield. Raimond Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward. Valerio Cala Campana controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some awkward footwork from Valerio Cala Campana provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Jesper Witschge. Excellent save.
54.46
3-0Seeing a gap ahead, Michel Gullit plays the ball forward to Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jo Promes.
55.10
Valerio Cala Campana makes a probing pass to Raimond Heesakkers. Raimond Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.12
Michel Gullit threads a neat ball through to Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers sees Wayne Dichio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Dichio makes a probing pass between the defence to Michel Gullit. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Michel Gullit provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gabriel Suarez with no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
60.07
4-0Ajax Amsterdam have made 3 substitutions with Henk Heije replacing Alexandre Varela, Pieter Matthijs replacing Boudewijn ten Brink and Jesper Riga replacing Bruno Postiga .
61.11
4-0Antonio Carrasco threads a neat ball through to Raimond Heesakkers. Raimond Heesakkers chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Barmby. Dean Barmby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.48
Dean Barmby catches Ignacio Olfers on the ankles. Dean Barmby is shown the yellow card! Ignacio Olfers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.46
Franco Falcone takes the throw-in. Henk Heije passes the ball forward to Mark Ax. Mark Ax chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Dichio. Wayne Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga beats his man to it with a header. Fantastic reaction save from Gabriel Suarez!
66.10
Mark Ax catches Wilfred Kans on the ankles. Mark Ax is shown the yellow card! Wilfred Kans stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.20
Daan Van Der Ree flicks a high pass forward. Dean Barmby controls it well on his chest. Dean Barmby makes an attacking run forward. Dean Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.53
Valerio Cala Campana darts forward. Valerio Cala Campana tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.34
Eugenio José Mari passes the ball forward to Raimond Heesakkers. Raimond Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jesper Witschge who gathers it comfortably.
73.18
Martin Wallner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Caballero controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Caballero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gabriel Suarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
75.44
Jo Promes flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Carrasco who takes it down. Antonio Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Raimond Heesakkers collects the pass. Raimond Heesakkers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Barmby but the linesman indicates offside!
83.44
Ignacio Olfers makes a simple pass to Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
85.41
With imagination, Dean Barmby picks a pass forward to Raimond Heesakkers. Raimond Heesakkers finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jesper Witschge comfortably smothers it!
89.38
Eugenio José Mari flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Barmby. Dean Barmby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jesper Witschge manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Jose Javier Caballero of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jesper Witschge (GK)
7
2. Franco Falcone (DEF)
6
3. Alexandre Varela (DEF)
6
4. Mark Ax (DEF)
6
5. Martin Wallner (DEF)
6
6. Boudewijn ten Brink (MID)
6
7. Ignacio Olfers (MID)
9
8. Michel Gullit (MID)
7
9. Wayne Dichio (ATT)
7
10. Jose Javier Caballero (ATT)
9
11. Bruno Postiga (ATT)
7
12. Henk Heije (DEF)
6
13. Pieter Matthijs (MID)
6
14. Jesper Riga (ATT)
6
1. Gabriel Suarez (GK)
7
2. Antonio Carrasco (DEF)
6
3. Jo Promes (DEF)
6
4. Daan Van Der Ree (DEF)
6
5. Eugenio José Mari (MID)
6
6. Valerio Cala Campana (MID)
6
7. Dean Barmby (MID)
6
8. Vitor Gomes (MID)
6
9. Samuel Valente (ATT)
6
10. Edgar Redeker (ATT)
6
11. Raimond Heesakkers (ATT)
6
12. Frederico Mora (ATT)
0
13. Niels de Bruin (MID)
0
14. Wilfred Kans (ATT)
6