Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play host to FC Dordrecht. A crowd of 16,546 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and FC Dordrecht are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Milan Berck Van Der Doelen.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Ajax Amsterdam and FC Dordrecht are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Milan Berck Van Der Doelen.
0.00
0-0FC Dordrecht kick off and get the first half underway!
2.01
0-0Roland Mulder barges into Bryan Verlinden. The referee brings Roland Mulder to one side and gives him a warning! Bryan Verlinden stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.40
0-0Helder Lopes threads a neat ball through to Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.11
0-0Gavin Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Sander Cruyff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sander Cruyff takes it forward alone. Sander Cruyff makes a great pass forward. Helder Lopes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.46
1-0Roland Mulder knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker whips in a cross ball towards Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dale Simonsen!
27.03
1-0Ajax Amsterdam are in full control of this game.
28.01
1-0Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Abdullah controls it well on his chest. Alpay Abdullah passes the ball forward to Dale Simonsen. Some good footwork from Dale Simonsen provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
30.44
1-0Gavin Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Tiziano Cala Campana. The referee calls over Gavin Johnstone and shows him a yellow card! Tiziano Cala Campana grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.11
1-0Linus Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Cala Campana controls it well on his chest. Tiziano Cala Campana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.38
Helder Lopes threads the ball through to Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
34.30
Oliver Richter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bryan Verlinden. Bryan Verlinden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Carrasco who gathers it comfortably.
39.25
Matteo Di Loreto flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Cala Campana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiziano Cala Campana shoots from long range. Solid save from Gabriel Carrasco. What a great pair of hands!
40.12
Bryan Verlinden chips the ball to his team mate, Matteo Di Loreto. Matteo Di Loreto knocks the ball forward to Linus Widmann. Linus Widmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.23
Arno Lamey passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Bryan Verlinden. Bryan Verlinden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John de Vos. John de Vos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Roland Mulder decides to run forward with the ball. Roland Mulder knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Some good footwork from Helder Lopes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. FC Dordrecht also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Dordrecht players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
57.07
Alfredo Buso runs forward with the ball. Alfredo Buso makes a probing pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Lamey.
59.33
Piotr Kozminski sees Dale Simonsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Simonsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Richter.
60.56
2-0Ajax Amsterdam have made 2 substitutions with Rob Boutahar replacing Corrado Vicari and Brian Clemence replacing Roland Mulder .FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Craig Niven replacing John de Vos .
65.52
2-0Sander Vierklau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Van Den Bergh. Anton Van Den Bergh whips in a cross ball towards Craig Niven. Paul Moeliker catches Craig Niven on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
67.05
Gavin Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Shota Riga had no chance!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
72.17
Arno Lamey flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Widmann. Linus Widmann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Linus Widmann whips in a cross ball towards Craig Niven. Craig Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Gabriel Carrasco.
73.46
3-0Linus Widmann takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Bryan Verlinden muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.31
FC Dordrecht have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Franken replacing Matteo Di Loreto and David Buskermolen replacing Linus Widmann .
79.21
Sander Vierklau flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Verlinden collects the pass. Bryan Verlinden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.20
Oliver Richter flicks a high pass forward. Craig Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Niven whips in a cross ball towards Sander Vierklau. Sander Vierklau finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
84.36
Bryan Verlinden threads the ball through to Tiziano Cala Campana. Tiziano Cala Campana plays a scrappy one-two with David Buskermolen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tiziano Cala Campana takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.18
Alfredo Buso flicks a high pass forward. Dale Simonsen easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dale Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.32
Anton Van Den Bergh catches Paul Moeliker on the ankles. Anton Van Den Bergh is given a warning by the referee! Paul Moeliker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Dale Simonsen 21, 67 Helder Lopes 45 |
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)
6
2. Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
5
3. Alfredo Buso (DEF)
6
4. Piotr Kozminski (DEF)
6
5. Corrado Vicari (DEF)
6
6. Roland Mulder (MID)
7
7. Sander Cruyff (MID)
7
8. Paul Moeliker (MID)
6
9. Alpay Abdullah (ATT)
6
10. Helder Lopes (ATT)
8
11. Dale Simonsen (ATT)
9
12. Rob Boutahar (DEF)
6
13. Brian Clemence (MID)
6
14. Nico Maier (ATT)
0
1. Shota Riga (GK)
6
2. Matteo Di Loreto (DEF)
6
3. Arno Lamey (DEF)
7
4. Oliver Richter (DEF)
6
5. Ron Bakker (DEF)
6
6. Linus Widmann (MID)
6
7. Sander Vierklau (MID)
6
8. Bryan Verlinden (MID)
6
9. Anton Van Den Bergh (ATT)
6
10. John de Vos (ATT)
6
11. Tiziano Cala Campana (ATT)
6
12. Kevin Franken (GK)
6
13. David Buskermolen (MID)
6
14. Craig Niven (ATT)
6