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 Helmond Sport. A crowd of 18,830 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and Helmond Sport are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darl Alberda.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and Helmond Sport are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darl Alberda.
0.00
0-0Ajax Amsterdam get the match underway!
6.35
0-0Paul Moeliker passes the ball forward to Alfredo Buso. Alfredo Buso knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Maier. Nico Maier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.32
0-0Reinder Ditewig makes a strong solo run forward. Reinder Ditewig flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen Groenendijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jurgen Groenendijk shoots from long range but it flies wide!
12.32
Gavin Johnstone threads the ball through to Piotr Kozminski. Piotr Kozminski takes it forward alone. Piotr Kozminski edges inside the box! Piotr Kozminski comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.53
Piotr Kozminski flicks a high pass forward. Brian Clemence controls it well on his chest. Brian Clemence makes a probing pass to Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
16.10
Callum Niven decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.31
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.37
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.48
0-0Gavin Johnstone sees Brian Clemence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Nico Maier. Nico Maier knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Johnny Inia keeps it out!
38.47
Ruben Timmer brings the ball forward. Ruben Timmer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
39.50
Paul Moeliker passes the ball forward to Nico Maier. Nico Maier knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Helmond Sport kick off and get the second half underway!
47.26
Brian Clemence makes a simple pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Johnny Inia!
48.38
Paul Moeliker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
49.55
Gerard Dreef threads a neat ball through to Kew Boussatta. Kew Boussatta tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Gabriel Carrasco.
51.18
Oliver Birkwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
59.15
0-0Ruben Timmer hacks Paul Moeliker from behind! The referee calls over Ruben Timmer and warns him to calm down! Paul Moeliker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.22
0-0Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Loic Kossingou replacing Helder Lopes .
61.29
1-0Paul Moeliker flicks a high pass forward to Dale Simonsen who brings the ball under control. Dale Simonsen runs straight at the defence! Dale Simonsen tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.12
Sander Cruyff threads the ball through to Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Nico Maier. Nico Maier whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
66.11
Gerard Dreef deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kew Boussatta. Kew Boussatta threads a neat ball through to Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk skips past Sander Cruyff! Some silky footwork from Jurgen Groenendijk provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.25
Sander Cruyff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
75.03
Paul Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Sander Cruyff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sander Cruyff makes a simple pass to Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johnny Inia who gathers it comfortably.
77.44
1-1Reinder Ditewig threads the ball through to Callum Niven. Callum Niven surges forward with the ball. Callum Niven whips in a cross ball towards Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jochem Gentenaar steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
83.45
Oliver Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
87.03
Alfredo Buso flicks a high pass forward. Dale Simonsen collects the pass. Dale Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Ruben Timmer makes a simple pass to Warren Charlton. Warren Charlton sees Ruben Timmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Timmer shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles 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 Dale Simonsen of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gabriel Carrasco (GK)
7
2. Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3. Alfredo Buso (DEF)
7
4. Piotr Kozminski (DEF)
7
5. Jochem Gentenaar (DEF)
6
6. Brian Clemence (MID)
7
7. Sander Cruyff (MID)
7
8. Paul Moeliker (MID)
8
9. Nico Maier (ATT)
6
10. Helder Lopes (ATT)
6
11. Dale Simonsen (ATT)
9
12. Rob Boutahar (DEF)
0
13. Bautista Calvo (MID)
0
14. Loic Kossingou (ATT)
6
1. Johnny Inia (GK)
8
2. Oliver Birkwald (DEF)
6
3. Gerard Dreef (DEF)
6
4. Reinder Ditewig (DEF)
7
5. Mario Marbus (DEF)
6
6. Ruben Timmer (MID)
9
7. Warren Charlton (MID)
7
8. Callum Niven (MID)
7
9. Jurgen Groenendijk (ATT)
9
10. Melchior Oosterhof (ATT)
6
11. Kew Boussatta (ATT)
7
12. Alberto Hernandez (GK)
0
13. Paul Scholes (ATT)
0
14. Anton Engels (ATT)
0