Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 20,146 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
0.00
0-0Ajax Amsterdam kick off and get the match underway!
9.37
0-0Ugo Beckham makes a probing pass to Matthias Riemann. Matthias Riemann shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Jesper Witschge.
20.42
0-0Shota Scharrenburg barges into Joost Langerak. The referee warns Shota Scharrenburg to calm down! Joost Langerak runs off the knock.
22.13
Diego Ten Hag makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alberto Ramirez!
30.23
0-0Gerhard Eder catches Shota Scharrenburg on the ankles. The referee calls over Gerhard Eder and shows him a yellow card! Shota Scharrenburg runs off the knock.
33.02
0-0Alfred Kelban comes in with a late challenge on Shota Scharrenburg. Alfred Kelban is given a warning by the referee! Shota Scharrenburg carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.43
Ignacio Olfers sees space and advances. Ignacio Olfers makes a probing pass between the defence to Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Ramirez easily smothers it!
39.39
1-0Donny Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Walser who brings the ball under control. Patrick Walser flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Olfers. Ignacio Olfers knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Walser. Patrick Walser makes a looping header on goal. Alberto Ramirez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.17
Matthias Riemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas plays a scrappy one-two with Matthias Riemann and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Youssef Maas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Patrick Walser clumsily knocks into Matthias Riemann. The referee brings Patrick Walser to one side and gives him a warning! Matthias Riemann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Sparta Rotterdam kicking off!
49.54
1-1Diego Ten Hag flicks a high pass forward to Jesper Riga who brings the ball under control. Jesper Riga tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.31
Donny Van Beukering hits a low pass to Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Meeuwis. Tim Meeuwis threads a neat ball through to Shota Scharrenburg. Shota Scharrenburg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.30
Ugo Beckham clumsily knocks into Ignacio Olfers. The referee calls over Ugo Beckham and warns him to calm down! Ignacio Olfers gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.22
Theo Van Eijk hacks Shota Scharrenburg from behind! The referee warns Theo Van Eijk to calm down! Shota Scharrenburg is taking some rough treatment out there!
55.04
Mark Ax threads a neat ball through to Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jesper Riga. Jesper Riga whips in a cross ball towards Shota Scharrenburg. Shota Scharrenburg makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.16
1-1Ajax Amsterdam have made 3 substitutions with Tieme Van Dieren replacing Donny Van Beukering, Albert Groenendijk replacing Diego Ten Hag and Jurgen Babangida replacing Jesper Riga .
66.39
Leon Braat runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leon Braat cuts inside the box! Leon Braat takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.17
1-2Albert Groenendijk makes a probing pass to Patrick Walser. Patrick Walser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.25
Jurgen van Vliet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tieme Van Dieren. Tieme Van Dieren flicks a high pass forward. Shota Scharrenburg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shota Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.45
Tieme Van Dieren brings the ball forward. Tieme Van Dieren chips the ball to his team mate, Shota Scharrenburg. Shota Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.16
Mark Ax flicks a high pass forward to Albert Groenendijk who brings the ball under control. Albert Groenendijk flicks a high pass forward to Shota Scharrenburg who brings the ball under control. Shota Scharrenburg shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.04
Giovanni Van Eijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shota Scharrenburg. Shota Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.42
Ugo Beckham runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ugo Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
| Patrick Walser 39 | Youssef Maas 42 Leon Braat 66 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jesper Witschge (GK)
6
2. Giovanni Van Eijk (DEF)
6
3. Donny Van Beukering (DEF)
6
4. Mark Ax (DEF)
6
5. Jurgen van Vliet (DEF)
6
6. Patrick Walser (MID)
8
7. Ignacio Olfers (MID)
7
8. Diego Ten Hag (MID)
6
9. Tim Meeuwis (ATT)
6
10. Jesper Riga (ATT)
6
11. Shota Scharrenburg (ATT)
6
12. Tieme Van Dieren (DEF)
6
13. Albert Groenendijk (MID)
6
14. Jurgen Babangida (ATT)
6
1. Alberto Ramirez (GK)
7
2. Gerhard Eder (DEF)
5
3. Alfred Kelban (DEF)
6
4. Joost Langerak (DEF)
6
5. Theo Van Eijk (MID)
6
6. Ugo Beckham (MID)
6
7. Leon Braat (MID)
9
8. Matthias Riemann (MID)
7
9. Youssef Maas (ATT)
8
10. David Konchesky (ATT)
6
11. Stefano Hamming (ATT)
6
12. Andy Bakker (ATT)
0
13. Guilherme Teixeira (MID)
0
14. Pierre Petit (ATT)
0