Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Amsterdam Arena where Ajax Amsterdam play FC Kaiserslautern in this friendly game. A crowd of 11,525 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ajax Amsterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam get the match underway!
2.04
0-0With some swift thinking, Ioannis Vakouftsis plays the ball forward to Julian Götz. Julian Götz makes a simple pass to Marc Gravesen. Marc Gravesen plays a scrappy one-two with Jan Vennegoor ten Brink and advances towards the goal... Marc Gravesen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
3.15
0-0Julian Götz barges into Linus Hanssen. Julian Götz is given a warning by the referee! Linus Hanssen runs off the knock.
12.27
0-0Dries Schomaker flicks a high pass forward. Linus Hanssen collects the pass. What teamwork. Linus Hanssen flicks a high ball forward to Dietmar Brückner who takes it down. Dietmar Brückner shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
14.00
0-0Peter Sier knocks the ball forward to Julian Götz. Julian Götz knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Gravesen. Marc Gravesen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Lynch who gathers it comfortably.
15.19
Martin Masur passes the ball forward to Moritz Hollmer. Moritz Hollmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Piotr Kozminski.
16.58
Linus Hanssen flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Frieser who brings the ball under control. Moritz Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.41
0-0Peter Sier brings the ball forward. Peter Sier knocks the ball forward to Julian Götz. Julian Götz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Vennegoor ten Brink but he's offside!
20.12
Linus Hanssen threads the ball through to Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel whips in a cross ball towards Martin Masur. Martin Masur directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.01
0-0Julian Götz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Stewart. Matt Stewart knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor ten Brink. Jan Vennegoor ten Brink connects with a diving header but is denied by Cliff Monteiro. Excellent block.
26.50
Julian Götz darts forward. Julian Götz edges inside the box! Julian Götz rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
28.28
Julian Götz makes a probing pass to Matt Stewart. Matt Stewart tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
32.39
Jakob Wendel hacks Ioannis Vakouftsis from behind! The referee brings Jakob Wendel to one side and gives him a warning! Ioannis Vakouftsis runs off the knock.
34.23
Jakob Wendel kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Frieser. Moritz Frieser lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Masur. Martin Masur beats his man to it with a header but somehow Ioannis Vakouftsis happens to be in the right place to block it.
36.46
Jakob Wendel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moritz Frieser. Moritz Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Boudewijn Van Fessem who gathers it comfortably.
40.54
1-0With some swift thinking, Julian Götz plays the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor ten Brink. Jan Vennegoor ten Brink shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.22
Jakob Wendel kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Frieser. Moritz Frieser finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ajax Amsterdam appear unchanged since the first half. FC Kaiserslautern also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
47.27
Jan Simonsen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jan Simonsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Piotr Kozminski.
49.44
Marc Gravesen sees Jan Vennegoor ten Brink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Vennegoor ten Brink whips in a cross ball towards Nico Maier. Nico Maier directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ajax Amsterdam!
54.33
Linus Hanssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Masur. Martin Masur cuts inside the box! Martin Masur strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.09
Ioannis Vakouftsis plays the ball forward to Matt Stewart. Matt Stewart finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.52
Linus Hanssen darts forward. Linus Hanssen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.44
Dietmar Brückner sees Moritz Frieser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moritz Frieser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Masur but he's offside!
73.15
Julian Götz makes a simple pass to Nico Maier. Nico Maier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cliff Monteiro.
77.35
Alfredo Buso threads the ball through to Jochem Gentenaar. Jochem Gentenaar flicks a high pass forward. Matt Stewart controls it well on his chest. Matt Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Gravesen. Marc Gravesen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Kevin Lynch reads it well. Excellent keeping!
79.21
Dietmar Brückner knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Frieser. Moritz Frieser lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Hollmer. Moritz Hollmer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
83.12
Jakob Wendel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moritz Hollmer. Moritz Hollmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.17
Alfredo Buso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis flicks a high pass forward to Jan Vennegoor ten Brink who brings the ball under control. Jan Vennegoor ten Brink whips in a cross ball towards Nico Maier. Nico Maier directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Cliff Monteiro happens to be in the right place to block it.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Boudewijn Van Fessem (GK)
6
2. Peter Sier (MID)
6
3. Alfredo Buso (DEF)
6
4. Piotr Kozminski (DEF)
6
5. Jochem Gentenaar (DEF)
6
6. Ioannis Vakouftsis (MID)
7
7. Julian Götz (MID)
9
8. Nico Maier (ATT)
8
9. Matt Stewart (MID)
6
10. Marc Gravesen (ATT)
6
11. Jan Vennegoor ten Brink (ATT)
9
12. Corrado Vicari (DEF)
0
13. Maryn Bourgois (ATT)
0
14. Shabani Garrault (ATT)
0
1. Kevin Lynch (GK)
6
2. Cliff Monteiro (DEF)
6
3. Dries Schomaker (DEF)
6
4. Roel Chivu (DEF)
6
5. Jan Simonsen (MID)
6
6. Linus Hanssen (MID)
8
7. Jakob Wendel (MID)
7
8. Dietmar Brückner (MID)
6
9. Moritz Frieser (ATT)
7
10. Moritz Hollmer (ATT)
8
11. Martin Masur (ATT)
8
12. Noah Wieland (MID)
0
13. Samir Seeler (MID)
0
14. Samir Lange (GK)
0