Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Nieuw Galgenwaard where FC Utrecht play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 19,317 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Van Mol.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Utrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Van Mol.
0.00
0-0Ajax Amsterdam start the match!
2.17
0-0Corrado Vicari catches Stefan Enescu on the ankles. The referee calls over Corrado Vicari and warns him to calm down! Stefan Enescu stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.39
0-1Jerome Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.15
0-1Corrado Vicari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward to Maryn Bourgois who brings the ball under control. Maryn Bourgois tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
8.47
Jerome Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis flicks a high pass forward to Sander Cruyff who brings the ball under control. Sander Cruyff tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Hugo Leon as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
9.44
0-1John Robson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Martin Marcolini chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
12.04
Corrado Vicari hits a low pass to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff flicks a high ball forward to Maryn Bourgois who takes it down. Maryn Bourgois shoots from long range. Hugo Leon gets down and covers it.
16.06
0-1Martin Marcolini brings the ball forward. Martin Marcolini knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Enescu. Stefan Enescu connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.59
Sander Cruyff flicks a high ball forward to Maryn Bourgois who takes it down. Maryn Bourgois lofts in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.00
Jochem Gentenaar takes a long throw-in. Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. John Robson controls it well on his chest. John Robson whips in a cross ball towards Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Hugo Leon.
28.50
0-2Sieme Fabrie takes it forward alone. Sieme Fabrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jerome Antunes.
32.42
0-2Gerard Zafarin hacks Claudio Suarez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudio Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.02
Maryn Bourgois barges into Gerard Zafarin. The referee brings Maryn Bourgois to one side and gives him a warning! Gerard Zafarin stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.15
Jerome Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Maryn Bourgois holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maryn Bourgois knocks the ball forward to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.14
0-2Kevin Bobson sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Bobson lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Enescu. Gavin Johnstone hacks Stefan Enescu from behind! Stefan Enescu appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
42.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Marcolini plays the ball forward to Giorgio Vukoja. Giorgio Vukoja knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Federico Maldonado who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Utrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off the second half!
47.55
Philipp Schöll plays the ball forward to Sieme Fabrie. Sieme Fabrie knocks the ball forward to Martin Marcolini. Martin Marcolini whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Vukoja. Giorgio Vukoja powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
49.48
0-2Jerome Antunes hacks Eddie Carter from behind! Jerome Antunes is shown the yellow card! Eddie Carter carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.47
Eddie Carter runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eddie Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Federico Maldonado who gathers it comfortably.
55.03
0-2Chris Van Der Vaart slams into Sander Cruyff with his studs up. The referee motions to Chris Van Der Vaart to come over. It's a red card!! Sander Cruyff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.03
Without breaking stride, Sander Cruyff plays the ball forward to Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.19
0-2FC Utrecht have made 2 substitutions with Christian Gyan replacing Sieme Fabrie and James Platt replacing Stefan Enescu .Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Piotr Kozminski replacing Corrado Vicari .
61.21
Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. John Robson controls it well on his chest. John Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah makes a deft header. Alpay Abdullah scores for Ajax Amsterdam!!
73.23
Tieme Winter changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tieme Winter advances inside the box! Tieme Winter cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.49
Jerome Antunes makes a beautiful solo run. Jerome Antunes hits a low pass to Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis whips in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hugo Leon with no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
78.34
Tieme Winter barges into Sander Cruyff. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sander Cruyff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.44
Piotr Kozminski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
90.00
Christian Gyan catches Jerome Antunes on the ankles. Christian Gyan is shown the yellow card! Jerome Antunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alpay Abdullah 3, 61, 87 John Robson 19, 75 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alpay Abdullah of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Leon (GK)
6
2. Philipp Schöll (DEF)
6
3. Chris Van Der Vaart (DEF)
4
4. Gerard Zafarin (DEF)
5
5. Kevin Bobson (DEF)
6
6. Sieme Fabrie (MID)
6
7. Tieme Winter (MID)
6
8. Martin Marcolini (MID)
6
9. Giorgio Vukoja (ATT)
6
10. Stefan Enescu (ATT)
6
11. Eddie Carter (ATT)
6
12. Piotr Pol (DEF)
0
13. Christian Gyan (MID)
5
14. James Platt (ATT)
6
1. Federico Maldonado (GK)
6
2. Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3. Corrado Vicari (DEF)
6
4. Jerome Antunes (DEF)
6
5. Jochem Gentenaar (DEF)
6
6. Ioannis Vakouftsis (MID)
7
7. Sander Cruyff (MID)
7
8. John Robson (ATT)
8
9. Claudio Suarez (ATT)
6
10. Maryn Bourgois (ATT)
7
11. Alpay Abdullah (ATT)
9
12. Piotr Kozminski (DEF)
6
13. Julian Götz (MID)
0
14. Manuel Quintana (ATT)
0