Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play Roda JC Kerkrade in this friendly game. A crowd of 12,349 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the first half underway!
4.41
0-0Darl Visser flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Nalis. Carl Nalis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Barros who gathers it comfortably.
8.30
0-0Don Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Said Babangida who brings the ball under control. Said Babangida lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Metzger. Dietmar Metzger whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
10.39
Carl Nalis plays the ball forward to Tony Galàsek. Tony Galàsek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.34
Edwin Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward to Regi Van Halst who brings the ball under control. Regi Van Halst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Nalis. Carl Nalis shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.33
0-0Regi Van Halst hits a low pass to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Galàsek but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.40
0-0Tony Galàsek clumsily knocks into Andy Moss. The referee brings Tony Galàsek to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Moss gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.11
Pablo Ortega makes a strong solo run forward. Pablo Ortega knocks the ball forward to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo passes the ball forward but Dietmar Metzger is offside!
39.32
Regi Van Halst flicks a high pass forward. Tony Galàsek collects the pass. Tony Galàsek finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
40.29
0-0Edwin Dijkstra threads a neat ball through to Carl Nalis. Carl Nalis threads the ball through to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Galàsek. Tony Galàsek flicks the ball with his head. Cristiano Barros punches it away to safety.
42.38
Regi Van Halst knocks the ball forward to Tony Galàsek. Tony Galàsek threads a neat, attacking ball through to Juan Vicente. Juan Vicente comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Cristiano Barros manages to keep it out.
44.55
1-0Wahid Fabiano decides to run forward with the ball. Wahid Fabiano lofts in a cross ball towards Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Callum Hopkin had 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 have changed their lineup with Marvin Waterreus replacing Paul Matteo. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
47.21
Bas Mulder chips the ball to his team mate, Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Said Babangida. Said Babangida beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.50
Piet Van Dieren flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Moss.
54.31
Andy Moss takes a quick throw-in. Rui Beukenkamp flicks a high pass forward. Andy Moss controls it well on his chest. Andy Moss flicks a high pass forward. Don Caldwell collects the pass. Don Caldwell shoots from distance but Callum Hopkin is on top of it.
63.25
Richard Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Carl Nalis collects the pass. Carl Nalis whips in a cross ball towards Tony Galàsek. Tony Galàsek directs the ball goalwards with his head. Cristiano Barros manages to gather it easily.
67.31
Juan Vicente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Galàsek. Tony Galàsek whips in a cross ball towards Juan Vicente. Juan Vicente is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
71.05
Carl Nalis flicks a high pass forward. Tony Galàsek collects the pass. Tony Galàsek runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Tony Galàsek provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.15
1-0Roda JC Kerkrade are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
83.31
Don Caldwell makes a probing pass to Said Babangida. Said Babangida shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
87.43
Dietmar Metzger sees Bas Mulder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bas Mulder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.40
Wahid Fabiano passes the ball forward to Dietmar Metzger. Dietmar Metzger threads the ball through to Marvin Waterreus. Marvin Waterreus whips in a cross ball towards Cliff Lindenbergh. Cliff Lindenbergh makes a convincing header. Callum Hopkin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Carl Nalis flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Viana controls it well on his chest. Roberto Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Moss.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Don Caldwell 45 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cristiano Barros (GK)
8
2. Wahid Fabiano (DEF)
8
3. Rui Beukenkamp (DEF)
6
4. Andy Moss (GK)
6
5. Pablo Ortega (ATT)
7
6. Don Caldwell (MID)
9
7. Paul Matteo (MID)
6
8. Bas Mulder (MID)
6
9. Said Babangida (ATT)
6
10. Dietmar Metzger (ATT)
6
11. Cliff Lindenbergh (ATT)
6
12. Miguel Neves (DEF)
0
13. Marvin Waterreus (MID)
6
14. Arno Linke (ATT)
0
1. Callum Hopkin (GK)
7
2. Edwin Dijkstra (DEF)
6
3. Darl Visser (DEF)
6
4. Duncan Elliott (DEF)
6
5. Richard Naysmith (DEF)
6
6. Regi Van Halst (MID)
7
7. Carl Nalis (MID)
7
8. Juan Vicente (MID)
6
9. Piet Van Dieren (MID)
6
10. Roberto Viana (ATT)
6
11. Tony Galàsek (ATT)
7
12. JŸrgen Bergdolmo (GK)
0
13. Nikolas Ziegler (DEF)
0
14. Ernest Jongen (GK)
0