Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 15,563 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and FC Utrecht are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Romano Robben.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and FC Utrecht are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Romano Robben.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
2.36
0-0Alfredo Buso flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Fernandez who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Sander Cruyff who takes it down. Sander Cruyff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Leon who gathers it comfortably.
9.49
Sander Cruyff knocks the ball to his team mate, John Robson. John Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Piotr Pol.
24.04
Jerome Antunes sees Ricardo Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Piotr Pol.
26.01
Christopher Meerdink makes a simple pass to Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Enescu who takes it down. Stefan Enescu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.52
0-0With great vision, Corrado Vicari plays the ball forward to Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis makes a probing pass to John Robson. John Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Reyes. Ricardo Reyes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
33.09
0-0Nicolas Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Ioannis Vakouftsis who brings the ball under control. Ioannis Vakouftsis makes a probing pass to Ricardo Reyes. Ricardo Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Piotr Pol happens to be in the right place to block it.
36.15
Christopher Meerdink knocks the ball to his team mate, Sieme Fabrie. Sieme Fabrie takes it forward alone. Sieme Fabrie shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
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. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ajax Amsterdam players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Utrecht start the second half!
49.01
0-0Ioannis Vakouftsis knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Reyes. Ricardo Reyes shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Hugo Leon manages to gather it easily.
53.25
Christian Gyan decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Gyan shoots from distance but is denied by Federico Maldonado. Excellent save.
55.06
Stefan Enescu sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Enescu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jerome Antunes.
60.03
0-0Ajax Amsterdam have made 2 substitutions with Pedro Castro replacing Shabani Garrault and Nick Konchesky replacing Ricardo Reyes .FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Franceco Miccoli replacing Stefan Enescu .
61.05
0-0Sieme Fabrie clumsily knocks into Ioannis Vakouftsis. Sieme Fabrie is given a warning by the referee! Ioannis Vakouftsis runs off the knock.
65.20
Ioannis Vakouftsis flicks a high pass forward. Sander Cruyff collects the pass. Sander Cruyff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Leon who gathers it comfortably.
66.44
Corrado Vicari flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro lofts in a cross ball towards John Robson. With a superhuman jump, John Robson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Hugo Leon gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
71.41
0-0Nicolas Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Steven Keller barges into Pedro Castro. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
73.11
0-0Franceco Miccoli barges into Alfredo Buso. The referee calls over Franceco Miccoli and shows him a yellow card! Alfredo Buso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.02
Corrado Vicari threads the ball through to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez makes a simple pass to Nick Konchesky. Nick Konchesky shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
79.53
0-1Sieme Fabrie threads a neat ball through to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter whips in a cross ball towards Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan makes a deft header. Federico Maldonado is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.55
Nicolas Fernandez hits a low pass to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Hugo Leon effortlessly smothers it!
84.39
Eddie Kahn takes a short throw-in bringing Sieme Fabrie into play. Sieme Fabrie threads a neat ball through to James Platt. James Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Franceco Miccoli. Franceco Miccoli beats his man to it with a header. The ball comes off Jochem Gentenaar and the loose ball is cleared up field.
85.03
Sander Cruyff chips the ball to his team mate, John Robson. John Robson shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Hugo Leon manages to gather it.
87.20
Jerome Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Sander Cruyff who takes it down. Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. Nick Konchesky controls it well on his chest. Nick Konchesky controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Federico Maldonado (GK)
6
2. Alfredo Buso (DEF)
6
3. Corrado Vicari (DEF)
6
4. Jerome Antunes (DEF)
6
5. Jochem Gentenaar (DEF)
6
6. Ioannis Vakouftsis (MID)
7
7. Nicolas Fernandez (MID)
7
8. Sander Cruyff (MID)
7
9. John Robson (ATT)
7
10. Shabani Garrault (ATT)
6
11. Ricardo Reyes (ATT)
6
12. Piotr Kozminski (DEF)
0
13. Pedro Castro (ATT)
6
14. Nick Konchesky (ATT)
6
1. Hugo Leon (GK)
9
2. Chris Van Der Vaart (DEF)
6
3. Steven Keller (DEF)
7
4. Christopher Meerdink (DEF)
7
5. Piotr Pol (DEF)
6
6. Eddie Kahn (MID)
6
7. Christian Gyan (MID)
9
8. Sieme Fabrie (MID)
6
9. Eddie Carter (ATT)
7
10. Stefan Enescu (ATT)
6
11. James Platt (ATT)
6
12. Giorgio Vukoja (ATT)
0
13. Alberto Correa (MID)
0
14. Franceco Miccoli (ATT)
5