Match Report

0.00 0-0

Ajax Amsterdam get the match underway!

2.31 0-0

Sander Cruyff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Vennegoor Schut. Jan Vennegoor Schut knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!

3.54 0-1

Nicolas Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez advances inside the box! Claudio Suarez shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

9.35 0-1

Jerome Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sander Cruyff. With great vision, Sander Cruyff plays the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Schut. Jan Vennegoor Schut knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Syd Marsden who gathers it comfortably.

12.12 0-2

Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward. Marc Gravesen collects the pass. Marc Gravesen cuts inside the box! Marc Gravesen comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marc Gravesen!

15.51 0-2

Jeremy Van De Hor makes a probing pass to Jorge Moreira. Jorge Moreira makes a great pass forward. David Olivas runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!

26.13 0-2

Nicolas Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Suarez who takes it down. Claudio Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Syd Marsden manages to gather it.

27.18 0-2

With a delightful solo run, Sander Cruyff stretches the opposition's defence. Sander Cruyff shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.

32.51 0-2

Gianpaolo Lupatelli sees Jorge Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Moreira makes a probing pass between the defence to Simon Adams. Simon Adams strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!

34.45 0-2

Gianpaolo Lupatelli comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Buso. Gianpaolo Lupatelli is warned by the referee! Alfredo Buso runs off the knock.

36.03 0-2

Sander Cruyff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Schut. Jan Vennegoor Schut outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Syd Marsden is on top of it.

40.43 0-2

Jeremy Van De Hor knocks the ball to his team mate, Giorgios Kipouros. Giorgios Kipouros shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!

42.23 0-2

Jerome Antunes threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Fernandez. With some swift thinking, Nicolas Fernandez plays the ball forward to Marc Gravesen. Marc Gravesen flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Fernandez controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Nicolas Fernandez shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Syd Marsden!

44.30 0-2

Manuel Quintana hacks Andre Gomes from behind! The referee calls over Manuel Quintana and shows him a yellow card! Andre Gomes stretches but gets up unharmed.

45.00 0-2

Jerome Antunes plays the ball forward to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff makes a probing pass to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Claudio Suarez is offside!

45.00 0-2

The referee blows for the end of the first half

45.00 0-2

AC Monza kick off the second half!

55.06 1-2

Without breaking stride, Jeremy Van De Hor plays the ball forward to Gianpaolo Lupatelli. Gianpaolo Lupatelli plays a one-two with Jorge Moreira and rushes in on goal... Gianpaolo Lupatelli comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!

59.24 1-2

Jeremy Van De Hor makes a probing pass to Simon Adams. Simon Adams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!

60.09 1-2

Nicolas Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Marc Gravesen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Gravesen shoots from 25 yards but Syd Marsden is on top of it.

66.03 1-2

Nicolas Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Sander Cruyff controls it well on his chest. Sander Cruyff tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!

71.29 2-2

David Olivas darts forward. David Olivas sees Simon Adams just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Simon Adams tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

81.48 2-2

Nicolas Fernandez makes a probing pass to Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Gravesen. With a superhuman jump, Marc Gravesen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!

83.31 2-2

Jorge Moreira makes a simple pass to Simon Adams. Simon Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

90.00 2-2

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!